Harry can choke me with his arm.

QOTC: What is the one series that you can watch over and over again and not get tired of it? The Vampire Diaries and I will go through all those emotions again and I will continue to swear Elena for being such a cry baby. I mean I love Nina but Elena is just so frustrating, no offence to Elena lovers.

As promised if we reached 30K, I'd update with 38. I hope you enjoy ilyyyy

• Chapter Thirty Eight •

"Yes"

Harry's eyes widened and his pink lips fell apart upon my answer, his hands cupped my cheeks. His full lips were warm against my tear stained cold ones, they engulfed me slowly and sensually, molding with mine into perfection. I responded to the kiss immediately and he pulled me even closer to him. "Seriously?" He muttered in disbelief "Yes" I nodded, a giggle leaving my lips. That's all I wanted from him, a simple meaning to us.

"Good" he smiled, kissing me softly once again.  "I might fuck this up" I gave him a confused look "This," Harry gestured between the both of us ", what we have" I shook my head "You won't. I'm still learning myself, Harry" I softly added, hoping to assure him. "Once again, I'm so sorry Anna" the sincerity in his melodic voice reached his eyes and my chest pained. "It's okay, it's over now" I wrapped my arms around him and he around me. We stood like that for a few more minutes when he realised he had to get to work.

"I'll see you later" he said before leaving my room and I nodded "Definitely" He hesitated and my brows pulled as I watched him. He sighed before stepping towards me, pecking my forehead with a soft bye leaving his plump lips. The sudden gesture of affection had me giddy, throughout the morning, a stupid smile rested on my face as I got ready for work. "What's gotten you so happy?" Tash spoke from behind me "Don't do that! You scared me" I held a hand to my chest "You're so jumpy, An" she laughed and I did the remaining touches to my so called messy bun before slipping on my heels. "Oh shush. You have someone creep up behind you when you're busy with something else and then see"

"Oh yeah, like what? Daydreaming about a certain curly haired, green eyed man" she sighed, having a dreamy look to her face and I shoved at her side "Fuck off" I retorted "So it's true. You daydream about him?" Tash raised an eyebrow at me, poking my ribs and I glared at her knowing she's never going to let it go "Yes. He asked me to be his girlfriend" I bit my lip watching her brown eyes grow wider and her lips form an 'o' shape "Wow" I nodded in agreement "I'm so happy for you" she squealed and wrapped her arms around me but even though I'm happy, there's this nagging feeling that nestled in my chest.

I couldn't seem to shake the thought of something bad is about to happen. Managing to ignore it I made my way to Styles Inc. I can't believe that the guy I once hated is now my boyfriend. Is it just me that finds that a bit crazy? I made my way to Harry's office, I pushed open the door and immediately scowled seeing Cole there, "Anna" he greeted in a happy tone "Cole" I acknowledged with a nod "Miss Montgomery, please help Mr Jones with showing the Chinese delegates around the art gallery. They will be arriving shortly and due to an emergency I wouldn't be able to receive them hence the reason for you going on my behalf" Harry started in a rushed, clipped tone and his voice was so stoic and empty that it made this morning seem like a dream.

His eyes were cold and steady, he returned his gaze to his desk, unwavering off the file before him. The usual twinkle in his green orbs had disappeared leaving a dull ache behind. Is he acting like this because of Cole or did I dream that this morning happened? Coming to my senses, I nodded at Harry "Yes, Mr Styles" he had seemed like he returned to his normal, arrogant self in a matter of minutes. I would be lying if I said I'm not hurt by it. Though I understand, it's a place of work not pleasure.

The Chinese delegates arrived a half hour later and during that space of time, I tried getting a little reaction from Harry instead all I received was the cold shoulder. What made his mood change? He hadn't spoken to me at all after ordering me to help Cole, I had started to worry as I sat at my desk waiting for the Chinese delegates. In fact, Harry wasn't seen for the rest of the day. Once the delegates arrived, I put on my professional armour and made my way to the art gallery.

3 hours later, I was sat in my office after having to explain each piece of art to the delegates. My feet hurt and all I wanted to do is go home but it was only Tuesday. "Hey, Anna." Gemma walked in and I passed her a smile "Hey" she took a seat in front of me "What's up?" I left what I was doing aside and paid attention to an anxious Gemma "You seem upset" she fidgeted with her fingers and the rings on them, she usually doesn't use many except for the gold one on her left index finger, a rectangular black one on her right middle finger and the solitaire ring that hugged her left ring finger.

"Gemma!" I gasped loudly, pointing to her left hand, my own hand shooting up to cover my gaping mouth. A shy giggle left her lips and I jumped from my seat, rounding the table and engulfed her into a hug "Oh my god! Congratulations" she hugged me back and pulled away "Thank you" I beamed at her and her pre-marital glow "Wow, this is amazing. When did this happen?" I asked her and she blushed, something I've never seen on her before "Yesterday, it was completely random and unexpected." She squealed before bouncing on her feet "I'm getting married!"

"I'm so happy for you" I exclaimed sincerely, "I'm still in shock" she chuckled "Have you told Harry?" She nodded, gravely and I pursed my lips "How did he take it?" I asked "Not so well, he was angry at first because it's his sister and one of his best friends. Well, now he's just calm" she shrugged her shoulders and slumped in her seat "I'm sure he'll be fine. Is that why his mood was off this morning?" I voiced a question that had been nagging me at the back of my head. "What do you mean?" Gemma frowned before continuing "I told him about the engagement, roughly, 5 minutes ago. He's over at my house with Shawn and Louis"

"Anna, did something happen?" She questioned further when I hadn't said anything "No," I shook my head "Nothing at all. I guess I was just being paranoid for no reason" I attempted a smile but Gemma's eyes stayed questionable, flitting across my face to find a reason behind my features. She eventually gave in and held a smile to her face as I brought up her wedding. "Since, you said we have a wedding to plan" she started and held onto my hands while staring directly into my eyes. I squirmed under Gemma's gaze, it's almost like looking into Harry's eyes.

I looked at her in a peculiar way, "I'd like for you to be my maid of honor." At her statement, my jaw fell yet again and my eyes widened "I'm sorry, what?" I asked as if I hadn't heard what she said. Gemma giggled in a girly way before repeating what she said, her eyebrows raised in anticipation of my answer and I frowned "Why me?" Gemma and I have only become friends in the last two months, being her maid of honor is a huge step. "I chose you because you're my friend, my only real friend actually, the rest that I have are just so fake" she brushed off with a wave of her hand.

"I know I could have chosen one of my cousins but I'd rather have you standing behind me on this big day. Since I'm planning the wedding myself, I would also like for you to help me. Like be my co-wedding planner." I felt my eyes brim with tears at her choice of words "I'd be honored to be your maid of honor, Gemma" she let out a gleeful laugh before hugging me again then waltzed out my office, saying in a sing-song voice "We've got a lot to plan, Anna" I shook my head with a chuckle watching her leave. That's when it sunk in, this is going to be the wedding of the century.

Any wedding in the last few years that took place in the Styles family of London had always been grand and luxurious. I've only read articles and never seen pictures but the description of these weddings had made you feel as if you're right there, front row. The only pictures to have ever been released from those weddings were the photoshoot of the bridal couple. It's completely private, almost like the royal weddings.

So I realised that there's a bunch of stuff that I missed in my book from the earlier chapters lmao, and I'm gonna have to read my book again to find out the stuff I need to bring up in the forthcoming chapters. Or my lazy ass is just going to forget and move on like nothing happened in the first place. I legit forgot half the things I wrote in all the previous chapters.

You know the drill.

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