Number Fifty Five
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• Chapter Fifty Five •
"Gemma, that's great news. Why are you crying? Shouldn't you be happy about this, I mean you're getting married soon and it's like your family is already in the process of being complete" I said, assuringly "It is but I'm not ready to be a mother, my career is still in demand of my attention. Shawn has his albums and tours to do, a baby would just be a hindrance" She cried and I immediately wrapped my arms around her, her frame shook in my embrace and I rubbed my hand along her back with hope of calming her.
"Did you talk to Shawn about this?" She nodded against my shoulder "I had a suspicion that I could be pregnant and we decided to wait a few days in case my cycle just fooled me as I didn't get my period but now.. I am, in fact, pregnant" She sighed and pulled away while running her hands through her hair. "Are you going to keep it?" I felt bile rise in my throat upon asking her that question "Of course, I know I said that a baby would just be a hindrance in both our careers but that doesn't mean I'm going to abort it. We'll just have to see what happens" Gemma fiddled with her hands and I nodded in understanding.
"Shawn will be okay, I think, when I tell him today but Harry on the other hand, he might just flip a table" She shook her head, disappointment taking over her sharp features and I pursed my lips "Why would he? I mean you and Shawn were dating for nearly 3 years and now you are engaged, shouldn't he be happy with you guys having a baby even if it is before you get married" I frowned "Harry wasn't for this relationship at all, we managed to manify him but he still had a doubt at the back of his mind." She rolled her eyes a little before taking in a deep breath.
"Hopefully, I am able to talk to him about this baby in a calm manner. If not, then I don't know what I will do" She shrugged her shoulders "I'll go with you when you're telling him, I'll be there for you" I assured her with a small smile and she returned it "Thank you so much, Anna" She hugged me tightly and I passed her a smile before she walked out the restroom. I let out a shaky breath and followed in her direction, trotting to my office to start the day's work.
"Miss Montgomery, my office now" I heard Harry's voice through the intercom, back to Miss Montgomery. I left my belongings on my desk and stepped towards his office, "You called, Mr Styles?" He had multiple files on his table, I took note of the familiar blonde sitting on a chair opposite Harry. She addressed me with a forced smile and I returned it. "Yes, I'm not going to be here the whole day so I need you to look over the exhibition, they're still setting up but they always fuck up" He said while shaking his head and I nodded "I'll take care of it" I passed him a small smile.
Seeing that I wasn't really needed, I turned on my heel and made my way out his office not failing to catch onto what the blonde said, "You're really with her?!" Her voice showed her distaste towards me which only made me feel even more uncomfortable in my own skin. I didn't wait longer for Harry's answer instead I ran to my office and locked the door. "You're good for nothing, Anna. You're never going to amount to any of us. You should just kill yourself, that might do all of us a favor from seeing your chunky ass everyday." I shook my head furiously as I sunk to the floor, my knees pulled to my chest.
Those insults followed by a chorus of laughter had been etched in my mind forever. I brought my hands to my ears, pressing tightly as a way of blocking out those memories but they stay, idling in my mind, never making a move. I've been so good for the last 6 years, I got away from the bullying, from the judgmental people that surrounded me, I ran away from everything only to be thrown back in. It's the little things that trigger a memory and it haunts me for years on end. I don't wish to be like this, I didn't wish to be this way.
"Violetta, bring that down" I barked an order to the meek girl, my hand still trembled at my side as the thought of never being good enough swarmed my mind. "Yes, Miss Montgomery" The raven haired girl nodded, climbing onto the ladder and adjusting the height of the canvas. Styles Inc is having yet another exhibition but this time it isn't showcasing the Styles siblings' art pieces instead it's for the upcoming artists that work here at Styles Inc. There's sculptures, photography and canvases that burst with radiant colors. All of these pieces will be auctioned at the end of the night to well renown people from all around Britain, America and Asia - that's how famous the Styles siblings have made themselves.
"Anna, hey" I turned around to the sound of my name and met Cole's pale blue eyes. My face held a look of surprise which didn't go unnoticed by him and he passed me a small, feeble smile. "Hey" I greeted him "So, how have you been?" He took a step closer and I took one back "I've been good, great in fact. What about you?" He shrugged his shoulders, his blue eyes now shone in the light that bounced off the white walls of the exhibition room. "I could be better" I pursed my lips at his response and only mustered a smile in return "I, uh met someone" He stuttered and I raised my brows in surprise.
"You did? Who is she?" I asked, intrigued as I wondered which girl is going to get used next "Courtney. Her name is Courtney and she works here, she's a sculptor on the 15th floor" He answered. "That's great, I'm happy for you" I said in a genuine tone. A blonde haired girl walked up to us, her eyes were icy blue and she had a small built. She immediately wrapped her arms around Cole and I smiled at the duo, now realizing that this is Courtney. "Hi, I'm Courtney. You must be Anna" She greeted, holding out her hand for a shake and I placed mine in hers then nodded my head again "It's nice to meet you" She smiled brightly and I watched as Cole placed his hand around her waist.
"Cole has told me a lot about you, you're Mr Styles' assistant right?" I passed Cole a wary look before returning Courtney's smile "Yes I am and I hope its all good things" She chuckled "Most definitely, don't worry I'm not annoyed that you two dated for a while even though a month isn't a lot, it's still quite a long time" She said and I raised an annoyed eyebrow at Cole as I pursed my lips "Yeah, a month" I tilted my chin as if agreeing with the web of lies Cole had just spun in Courtney's life. "Excuse me, I have some work to take care off" I gave Cole a once off look, his face was neutral like he hadn't lied at all about us dating for a month when we didn't even go on that stupid date.
I finished with what was needed of me then lumbered my way back to the offices. I smiled as I took note of the bottle of pills on my desk, I picked it up revealing a page underneath. You forgot to take your medication this morning, here's an extra. All the love x. I popped a pill into my mouth and gagged at the metallic taste it left. I walked to Harry's office, to thank him for leaving my medication but I didn't expect what I saw.
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