Heh, that's what Anna sees when she...*smirks*

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QOTC: Shawn Mendes has such a fucking beautiful smile, I swear I can feel my heart jump in my chest each time I see him smile. He's so damn precious. My baby!  That's it. That's the QOTC.

• Chapter Thirty Five •

"He's not a bimbo" I mumbled "I'm sorry what?" My mother started and I raised my voice "I said, he's not a bimbo" she seemed taken aback at my loud tone "Then who is he? He just ran out of what I suppose is your room, buttoning his shirt" she raised a perfectly shaped eyebrow at me and I bit my lip "He's my boss" Dad's jaw fell open and my mother glared at me "You're having an affair with your boss and please don't tell me that the little baby is the result of it" I sucked in a breath "He's not my son" I held my ground under her piercing gaze.

"Then what is going on, Anna-Rose" she barked and I jumped, taking a step back when I felt a warm hand being placed on the small of my back. I turned my head to find Harry standing there with Noah in his arms who immediately reached for me. My hesitancy on taking Noah into my arms was noticed by him and he leaped out of Harry's, but Harry's strong hold on his small body pulled him back. "An?" He cried and I felt my heart pain, I smiled at him hoping that would calm him but it didn't. "Okay, I'm sorry" I didn't want to make my mother even more angry by holding onto Noah, I know it's cruel but I don't want Harry dragged into this.

As I said those words, I took Noah into my arms and he hid his face in the crook of my neck, I could feel his drool on my skin. "Anna." My mother said my name in a clipped tone, I've never heard that tone before. I'm actually surprised she hadn't made a move on Harry as yet. "Care to explain?" She asked and I rubbed my hand along Noah's back, peering up at Harry who clenched his jaw.

"The thi-" I got interrupted by Harry, seriously can they stop cutting me off "As I mentioned before, I'm Harry Styles and Noah is my son" he stressed on the word my and I gulped. It's as if divine intervention had casted it's mighty wand onto my mother and her eyes widened to the size of saucers "Wait, Harry Styles as in the famous artist?" She gasped and I rolled my eyes, here we go. My mother has always enjoyed his art, she has them up all of their house in Manhattan. Well that's what I noticed the last time we called.

"Yes, that's me" Harry held a smug tone to his voice and I coughed lightly "I love your work" she gushed and I couldn't help but roll my eyes again. One thing I'm glad about is that she got distracted from the matter at hand, I couldn't even imagine the outcome from this conversation. I only hope she doesn't give Harry her flirty eyes. The thing is that my mother has a certain amount of desire for men half her age, she's done it before and my father was okay with it. I, for one, was shocked out of my wits. They literally had an open relationship where my father sat in the lounge while my mother was busy with some boy toy of hers, just thinking about it sent a shiver down my spine.

"Huh, what?" I said when I heard my name being called out "Is that true?" I furrowed my brows at my mother's surprised expression then glanced up at Harry who held a smirk to his face, he looked at me and winked. I gasped, softly, "What's true?" I hope he didn't say anything stupid to her. "You two are dating?" She asked, sounding exasperated and I coughed "Wha- oh yeah" I went along with it after Harry stared at me, more like glared at me. When my parents weren't looking, I smacked his arm and he chuckled.

"Anyway, I've got to go. Work calls" Harry declared shortly after, I looked at him with pleading eyes to not leave me alone or take me with but he didn't "I'll see you later, babe" he smirked and I wanted to kiss him yet smack him at the same time. God, he frustrates me. Noah had fell asleep in my arms and Harry picked him up, carefully as they walked out the apartment, leaving me alone with my parents. 

"I'm going to rest, it has been an eventful morning" my mother declared and I nodded. The both of them walked off into the direction of Tash's room while I retired to mine with Storm behind me. I sat on my bed as everything that happened in the last hour sank into my mind. Woah. "That really happened" I said to myself, a bright smile on my face as my cheeks heated to the temperature of the sun.

It's finally Monday again, my parents had left on Sunday afternoon saying that they were getting bored in the lifestyle of the British but I know my mother's boy toy must be waiting for her. A shiver ran down my spine at the mention of it. Tash was not happy to have spent the night in my room and neither was I. The both of us have never shared a bed before even if we're really close to each other, we just never needed to. I'm pretty sure she was also pissed because she couldn't sneak out to go to a club and come back before I wake up. She thinks I don't know but I do and I'm not going to be strict with her all the time. She needs to learn to be responsible.

Anyway, I took tired steps towards my office in readiness for the day ahead, "Miss Montgomery" I heard a clipped tone, confused I entered his office "Yes H-Sir" I quickly corrected myself as I took note of the other two people in the room. I straightened my posture and waited for my orders "Show Mr Tomlinson and Mr Mendes to the art gallery" Harry said while looking at his phone and I swallowed hard, ignoring the pang I felt in my chest. I smiled at the gentlemen and spoke with subtlety, "Right this way," I gestured to my left as I stepped away from the door, allowing them to walk through.

"See you later, Harold" an airy voice said, he had brown tousled hair, sapphire crystal blue eyes and a smirk held to his thin lips. I heard Harry groan and the blue eyed man laughed while the other one - who had coffee brown eyes, curly hair that sat messily atop his head, a bow shaped smile and a small scar on his cheek - shook his head, his height had overpowered the blue eyed man and I felt like a midget once again. "Goodbye, Louis" Harry gritted his teeth and I bit my lip. "Oh and, Harry, have you seen Gemma?" The one with the coffee eyes spoke.

"I think she might be in her office," Harry started before glaring at the man "And no funny business, Mendes. She's my sister" I nodded slightly as I now put a name to a face. "Yeah, yeah whatever. We'll see about that in 9 months" I could tell he was joking and I held back a bout of laughter but Harry didn't think so, his gaze hardened on Mendes and he grabbed his paperweight, hurling it through the door to which Mendes caught and only laughed. "I'm kidding, anyway bye Harry" he waved and walked off, the shorter one shrugged and followed.

"I'm Louis and this is Shawn" the one with the blue eyes said, "Anna, it's nice to meet you." I placed my hand in his outstretched one, shaking it. "You're the new girl Harry is with, right?" I widened my eyes "Excuse me?" Louis chuckled and Shawn shook his head, busy on his phone. "I know about you and Harry, we all do in fact" Louis continued as we stepped towards the elevator. "He seems quite taken with you, more than he has with anyone before" for some reason the words new girl didn't hurt as much.

"Don't harass her, Louis" Gemma made an appearance, a smile on her face as she walked up to Louis, who immediately engulfed her into a hug. "I was not harassing her, Gem. Why do you always think so wrong of me?" He playfully huffed, giving her a kiss on the cheek. I watched their interaction with a smile on my face, it's nice to see this other than a brooding Harry. I wonder what got stuck up his arse today. "What are you guys doing here anyway?" She asked, standing next to Shawn and he wrapped his arms around her torso as she leaned onto his chest. I'm guessing he's her boyfriend.

"We got bored and decided to annoy Harry, so the usual" Louis explained with a shrug, stuffing his hands into the pockets of his denim jacket. "Playing with your Xbox wasn't enough?" She chuckled "He just got sour because I kicked his ass 4 times in a row" Shawn explained, laughing at the scowl on Louis' face, as he then pressed his lips to Gemma's cheek causing her smile to broaden. They're so cute, so in love with each other and for some reason there was this painful twisting sensation that settled in my chest. I realised that I want that and I want it with Harry.

(A/N: Okay so many of you may not like that I made Shawn and Gemma a thing but it's my book. I literally hold everything in my mind and hands and I can make anything happen. Yes, Gemma has her boyfriend and Shawn is 8 years younger than her but in MY book they're the same age. I personally think they look cute together and if you agree, good for you, if you don't, good for you. I may come of as a bitch but I did not intend to. I'm sorry for my rudeness. Just please learn to love the new ship I created; which is Shemma. I actually have a Shawn Mendes book [coming soon] and I'm making the girl's name Gemma because well I can. Okay bye now, continue reading)

"So what do you actually do over here?" Louis turned to me, Gemma and Shawn were busy in their own world as they whispered to each other holding a huge smile to their lips. "I'm Mr Styles' assistant" I fiddled with my fingers "Mr Styles? Really, did he tell you to say that? He's such an arse, no offence Gem but your brother is fucking stupid" Louis laughed and mocked what I said, I shuffled from foot to foot. Gemma who had her lips connected to Shawn's, pulled away and glared at Louis. Seeing them like that kind of made me feel uncomfortable, I guess I'm just not used to having couples around me that are fine with PDA.

Shawn bit his lip and chuckled, "Scary but stupid" he agreed with Louis which earned him a glare as well but I laughed when he kissed Gemma's cheek and she smiled. I want that, so bad. I can't believe my thoughts right now, I'm feeling jealous over Gemma's relationship. I need to get a hold of myself.

"We should all go on a triple date sometime" Gemma piped as we entered the gallery, I looked at her with a confused gaze "You and Harry, Shawn and I, Louis and I think his liver" she added and I nearly choke "Hey! I can bring a date, I mean Lisa is still in town" Louis said in an offended tone to which Shawn chuckled, "I don't think Lisa is in town but, yeah, Alicia sure is" Louis nodded gravely at what Shawn said "Was that her name?" Shawn nodded and Louis shrugged. I chuckled at the short conversation then turned to Gemma "What do you mean?" She sighed.

"I know you and Harry have been fooling around, I mean the boy is always thinking about you so that's why I suggested we should all go out for dinner" Gemma smiled and my heart did a somersault at the idea of Harry always thinking about me, I want to know what exactly does he think about. Part of me wants to decline saying that there is nothing going on but another part of me wants to tell them that we are indeed fooling around. Harry hasn't told me where we stand and that frustrates me.

Bland chapter. I know. Definitely didn't live up to your expectations from the previous one. I'm trying here, I really am but my mind just isn't up for it I guess. I want to take a break but I don't want you guys to lose interest and give up on me. So anyway. Here's to crappy chapters lol.

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