Gemma's dress

Bella's pov

After a few dresses were rejected we finally settled at one pink midi dress.
It was elegant, sophisticated and not too much, just as I liked. Also Susan and Gemma loved it.

In the midst of this choosing session Gemma told us that she's started dating him one month ago but they were seeing each other for good three months now. When she told this I can't help but think about Harry and I, we've also known each other for three months now and so much has changed since our first meeting, we've come so far..

When I sensed that Gemma was not gonna stop blabbering about her boyfriend anytime soon and Susan won't stop adding her "Aww" "so sweet." either.

I asked Gemma
"Won't you add any accessory to it?"

"Should I?"

"Umm I don't know if you think.....uh....as it was your birthday I bought something for you and thought now it would go well with your outfit you know." I said.

"Oh it wasn't necessary. " she said

"Here it's a small gift. I hope you like it. " I said giving her the charm bracelet I bought for her.

"Oh my. It's so beautiful." She said in aww.

She took the bracelet and held it close to her wrist looking at the mirror
"It does suit well. I am gonna wear it right now."
She said that made me smile.

"Umm why not click a selfie?" Asked Susan.

"Yeah sure." Gemma agreed

After a few clicks and approximately ten or fifteen weird funny faces made by us, Susan finally spoke "Gotcha. This is the best."
Making Gemma and I laugh then Susan joined us to.

"Gemma?" Called a voice.

"Uh it must be mom. She must have returned from the spa." Gemma said and went to her mom.
Susan and I followed her.

"Hey mom." Susan greeted her.

" Gemma is everything..." she spoke but stop in the middle noticing Susan and I standing there.

"Oh Bella. You're here to?" She spoke in a sweet voice that kind of startled me, keeping in mind her reaction the other day.

However I replied to her with same tone. "Hello Mrs Anne nice to meet you again. "

"Ah don't call me Mrs Anne. Just Anne is fine my dear." She said

"Mom I invited them so I could have some more cool people in my birthday party." Gemma said in a jolly tone.

"That's great finally you got some friends to spend time with now you won't eat my head as always. " Mrs Anne spoke showing her sense of humour.

"I have not met you .Have I?" She asked Susan.

"Yes we haven't met before. I am Susan however nice to meet you. "

"The pleasure is all mine." She said and turning towards Gemma she spoke again "Where is Harry?"

"I don't know, went somewhere with Charles. "

"Call him its almost seven."

"Yep." Said Gemma.

Anne went to her room to get ready leaving the three of us standing in the living room.

"Where exactly did he go?" I asked Gemma when Harry didn't answer her call.

"I don't know, he never tells where he's going. "

"Hmm stubborn. " I mumbled

"Lets not wait for him common lets set everything else." I suggested.

"Hmm okay " Gemma agreed and soon we three began to set the table and arrange a few things.

"I left my phone upstairs. " Susan said.

"In my room?" Gemma asked her.

"I guess. " she replied

"Let me just go get it." Susan said and went upstairs.

"Gemma are there any fruits?" I asked.

"Umm yeah there on the right. " she directed me.

"Yeah got 'em." I said taking the fruits to cut them.

"I'll just go get the forks." She said and went in the kitchen .

I was sitting on a chair and cutting the fruits , my back was facing the main door.

When I felt the door opening, I was about to turn back to see who was it but my phone beeped and I shifted forward to grab it, when suddenly I felt a hand on my shoulder due to reflex action I swiftly turned back aiming the sharp edge of the knife towards the person behind me.

Harry quickly jerked back, raising his hand in defence and I exhaled a breath of relief.

"Harry." I spoke softly, my body relaxing a bit.

He lowered his hands and let out a deep breath "what's with you always ready to stab me?"
He asked

"Uh..what's with you always scaring me ?" I said in my defence.

He shook his head and said "Now please would you..?" looking at the sharp knife , still in my hand.

"Oh.." I realised and let it go off my strong grip.

"Ah see who finally graced us with his presence. " Gemma made a sarcastic comment seeing Harry.

He hung his head down and said
"The person who thought it wouldn't be nice to just attend his sister's birthday party without giving her any gift?"

"Oh don't tell me , you bought me gift?"

"Yep here you go." Harry extended the box he brought with him towards Gemma.

She opened it and gasped in awe.
"It's the watch I wanted......you knew it."

Harry just shrugged .

"Oh common brother give me a hug..."
Half teasing she wrapped Harry in her embrace.
"I'm so happy right now that you are forgiven for being out for the most of the day. "

When she pulled out of the awkward but sweet hug Harry looked over me then at Gemma then me again probably trying to sync in that I was at his place , after a brief moment he spoke
"So you invited Bella too?" He asked Gemma

"Yep."

"Hmm good to see you two got close real quick." He said.

"It's the thing that we girls tend to become friends quickly. "

Harry nodded at her .

I could sense that he was trying to hide any eye contact with me and I wanted to know the reason behind it.

"Hey Susan got your phone?" Gemma asked as Susan came downstairs.

"Yeah....oh hey hi Harry." Susan said.

"Hello Susan. "

"Intruder at the castle gates ready your horses boys." Hero came yelling towards Harry.

"Ayee ready we be! chaaarge!" He yelled again.

Harry parry with the foam toys, holding
his own against the onslaught of the attacks by Hero.

"Aargh you're never gonna get the best of Captain Harry." Harry says amidst countering his attack.

"Whoa Admiral Hero he can fight." Hero said

Harry chuckled and picked him up.

"Oh Harry let me down." He whined

"Why would I , I'm the intruder here."

"Let me get my sword then."

"Why would I do that ?"

"That's cheating. "

An involuntary smile crept to my face seeing this sweet moment in front of me.

"Common Harry put him down we gotta arrange things quick, Drake would be here any moment now." Gemma said but I couldn't comprehend what she said in the latter part as the name Drake Weasley and the awful memories of him came flashing to my mind.

I quickly turned towards Susan, but thankfully she was busy on her phone. I sighed in relief thinking that she must have not heard his name.

Drake Weasley. Was he the Drake Gemma was referring to? She told that they have been dating for a month now and she was in Ireland that time.
It's been more than a month since Drake Weasley went to Ireland, before that they talked over texts that means probably he was not at Ireland that time, so was Drake.

No no that can't be. It won't be.
No wonder there are lot of possibilities for him to be Gemma's boyfriend, but no. I refuse to believe that, the way Gemma was talking about him, she loves him so much. He can't be Drake Weasley.

I was in so deep thought and out of the world that I didn't realise I was shaking my head really vigorously. It was when Harry held me by my shoulder that I came to senses.

"Bella? Are you alright?"

"Hun? Just overthinking "
I replied.

"Sit down . Do you need some water?" He asked gesturing me to sit on the chair beside.

"Nah it's fine. I am good." I assured him

He frowned a little, looking at me suspiciously, he did not believe me.

"Believe me I was just zoned out." I further explained.

"Okay. " he said, though I could sense that he was not fully satisfied with my excuse.
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AN

Have added Gemma's dress above 👆

Next chapter is going to be long to hold you guys for good 17-20 minutes 😁

It's gonna reveal whether Gemma was talking about Drake Weasley or some other Drake.

It will have some more of Harry-Bella scene.

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