#14 : Clear
Taylor woke up the next morning. Taylor was shocked when she saw Harry who had already woken up and placed their breakfast on the table beside their bed. Taylor moved and sat on the bed. Harry is aware of Taylor's movements and smiles at his wife.
"Good morning, beautiful." Harry moved closer and briefly kissed Taylor's forehead before sitting on the edge of the bed. Taylor squinted.
"You didn't go to the office? I'm sorry that I woke up late." Taylor said, feeling guilty.
Harry shook his head. "It's not your fault. I took the day off today. I want to investigate Gemma's problem. Besides, I also want to spend time with you." Taylor just silently listened to Harry's words. Harry moved his hand, touching Taylor's forehead.
"Your body temperature wasn't as high as last night. I thought you were sick. It turns out that the effect of our prospective child in your stomach really worried me." Taylor smiled.
"Don't blame him. Blame me. I'm too weak."
"You're not weak, Taylor. Maybe you're just tired and starting from tomorrow, I'll hire servants in this house so you don't have to do too much chores." Taylor widened her eyes.
"But what am I going to do at home then? You know I can't stand by without doing anything."
"You only have one job, and that's to make sure our child is well. So is his mother." Harry said firmly as Taylor nodded. A smile reappeared on Harry's lips. Harry kissed Taylor again on the forehead, this time it longer than before.
"I'm sorry if I don't seem happy for you and for our child, but trust me, I am. I would be the happiest person right now, it's just that, Gemma really makes me feel disappointed. I'm sorry if my focus will be divided between you and Gemma."
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Taylor didn't understand on what was difficult to forgive Gemma and accept the presence of the baby in her womb. All could Taylor know is that, Gemma's baby might have the chance to be the heir of Styles Enterprise. After all, Gemma also doesn't know anything about how and why a baby suddenly formed in her womb. Taylor suspects that it might have been an accident. Gemma did 'something' unconsciously with Samuel. Although, Samuel did not admit that at all.
"Seriously, Gemma. Who did you do it with? How could you be pregnant when you're not even married?" Anne asked in a serious tone to Gemma who was deliberately instructed to sit alone, confronted with Anne, Grandma and Harry. Taylor stood behind the three Styles.
Gemma shook her head. "I don't know. Really, I really don't know. I swear, I never remember doing something that I shouldn't have done before I got married! Did you all forget? I'm still even wearing my frail purity ring!" Gemma is right. The ring given by the church, and it was still on the ring finger of her right hand.
"Take off the ring. You don't have to wear it anymore." Grandma ordered. Taylor shuddered in horror. She had never heard Grandma say that coldly. Especially to her own grandchild.
Gemma looked down and obeyed Grandma's orders. Gemma pulled off the ring and placed it on the table. Her eyes were brimmed with tears. It seemed like she had really disappointed them, especially their family name. Yes, Gemma did made a big mistake, but still. Gemma shouldn't be cornered and treated like this.
"You don't have much time to look for a prospective husband, Gem. Samuel openly doesn't want to be the father of your child, even though we only know he's very close to you for the past few years." Harry folded his hands in front of his chest. He sighed. Taylor put her hand on Harry's shoulder. Harry could feel Taylor's warmth radiate, and he gently placed his hand above Taylor's hand.
"I–"
"There's no more time. I can't help but I will intervene in this matter. I will look for a suitable young man for you." Anne said while standing up. Gemma is still looking down.
"But what about Sam. . .?" Gemma asked with a hint of desperation in her voice.
"Forget him. He wouldn't do any good with this matter."
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Because of the problems that Gemma was facing, Harry had to take time off from his office again. Harry has to leave his job for a few more days. That means, when they get back to London, Harry will be very busy. Harry accompanied Anne to meet someone at this time, it was only the two of them. Gemma locked herself in her room and it seemed like Grandma wasn't in a good mood to talk to anyone.
As for Taylor, she was sitting in the living room of the Styles' family home. Not knowing what to do, until her eyes finally landed and found a piano in the corner of the room. Taylor has been eyeing that piano for a quite some time.
Taylor walked over to the piano and raised an brow when she realized that the piano looked clean and well-kept. It wasn't even the slightest bit dusty. There must be someone who was cleaning this piano daily.
Taylor pulled the small stool under the piano and sat there. Taylor was still staring at the piano in amazement. It's no secret, that Taylor really likes music, including playing music as well. Taylor hadn't had the time to even open the piano cover, when a voice startled her.
"Hey, what are you doing?"
Taylor turned and found Adam's figure who was standing not far from her. Taylor held her breath before moving her hands away from the piano.
"I'm s-sorry. I didn't mean to be impudent. I just–" Taylor stopped her words when Adam walked towards her and opened the piano's cover slowly.
Adam sat in the empty chair next to Taylor. Adam smiled at Taylor.
"Just relax. I'm sorry if I startled you. Can you play the piano?" Adam asked softly. Taylor nodded.
"My grandmother was actually a theater singer. She can play the piano."
"That sounds amazing. Do you want to play this piano for me?" Adam asked. Taylor raised an eyebrow.
"May I?" Adam chuckled.
"Of course. This piano is mine." Taylor slightly widened her eyes at Adam's sudden confession.
"You can play the piano?" Taylor asked. Adam nodded.
"Yes, I was interested in playing the piano since I was a teenager. My parents paid a piano teacher to teach me every week. But now, he doesn't teach me anymore."
Taylor chuckled. "Maybe you're too old to be his student." Adam joined in the chuckles.
"Maybe, but you could be my teacher."
Then Taylor took a deep breath and let out a slow breath. Taylor began to place her fingers on the piano keys and press it, and it was already producing beautiful tones and music. Adam looked at her in admiration and Taylor smiled.
It seems like Taylor forgot Harry's warning a few days ago.
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"Hey," Harry greeted Taylor, who was sitting on the bed, with a book in her hand. Taylor glanced at Harry before smiling and greeting him back, "Hey." Harry sat down beside Taylor.
"What are you reading?" Harry asked, glancing at the book Taylor was reading.
Without turning to look at her husband, Taylor replied, "A novel."
Unsatisfied with Taylor's very short answer, Harry moved his head, taking a look at the front of the book. The novel's title was called 'Stars'.
"Are you going to keep reading that novel even though I'm right next to you?" Harry asked.
Harry was staring seriously at his wife. Taylor rolled her eyes.
"Harry, I'm busy right now. This novel is too good and one thing you should know is that without this novel, I would've died of boredom here. Everyone's acting really annoying."
"Where did you get the novel?" Harry asked suddenly. Taylor sighed.
"I borrowed it from. . ."
Taylor shook his head and swallowed. No, she couldn't just tell Harry that she borrowed this novel from Adam. Harry would be furious at her if he ever finds out.
". . .Gemma's room. Yes, I found this novel in Gemma's room. I borrowed it earlier." Taylor is definitely lying. Harry was still staring at Taylor sharply, as if he wasn't sure of what his wife was saying.
"I never knew that Gemma likes to read novels." Harry touched his own chin. His gaze remained focused on Taylor. Taylor took a deep breath and tried to calm down, until finally, Harry's gaze warmed. Harry smiles.
"Yes, maybe it's Samuel's novel, maybe he left it in Gemma's room. Samuel really likes to read."
Taylor sighed in relief as Harry began to lay down on the bed. Taylor smiled thinly, closing the novel she was holding and starting to lay down next to Harry. Both of them looked at the ceiling of their bedroom which was actually plain, it was nothing but a plain white ceiling.
"How was it? Have you guys found what you and Mom were looking for?" Taylor asked, starting the conversation. Harry closed his eyes and nodded curtly.
"Yes. Mum and I met with one of Mum's co-workers whose children will later marry Gemma."
Taylor frowned. "He didn't put up a fight or ask about anything?" Taylor asked curiously, Harry shook his head.
"No. He really is an obedient child. His name is Steven. Steven Hunt. He's three years older than Gemma. He was looking for a wife so he didn't mind when Mum said everything about what happened to Gemma."
"But what about Samuel?"
Harry shrugged. "I don't care about him. He came to me, told me everything and just disappeared. I tried to call him countless of times but he never answered any of my calls. I thought he was mature enough and would take responsibility for whatever he did, but I was wrong. He's just a son of a bitch. I'm even sorry that I allowed Gemma to be with him."
Taylor sighed at Harry's story. Taylor didn't understand what Samuel was even thinking when he disappeared all of a sudden.
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