Mutuals

[74]

My alarm screams into my ears but it feels like it's piercing right through my heart. My eyes shoot open and I groan, no one should be waking up at 7am on a Friday. I cringe at the fact that today is about to be the busiest day.
I have a meeting with a company about a possible upcoming awards evening that they want me to host, and then I have a photo session with the local lash business and then I have a wedding to attend in the evening.

Instead of reaching for my usual jeans and hoodie I grab a pair of black trousers and a black high neck top. I shower and throw my clothes on and a natural makeup look shall suffice for today. After wrapping my everyday black hijab around my head I grab my long jacket and a pair of black heels and my handbag. I don't have time for breakfast so I'll have to do that at work. I grab my car keys and practically run out the door, and down the thousands of stairs before I can get to my car outside.

I've been thinking of talking to Harris about getting a new house for the both of us before we get married, because running down ten flights of stairs every morning whilst I'm late is not the best situation for a business woman like me. Besides my Range Rover doesn't look right in front of a smelly apartment block, it needs to be sat in front of a pretty house.

"Your outfit looks amazing" Alice comments as I walk in through the office door, straight to the little tea station
"You're just used to seeing me in hoodies" I laugh and she nods her head in agreement
"Maybe we should have important meetings more often if it means you'll dress like this" she adds and I smile sarcastically
"Are they here yet?" I ask and she shakes her head
"They'll be here in half an hour according to Jason" she explains following me into the meeting room

"Morning guys" I say and I get a low mumble from the two of them
I take my jacket off and drape it over the back of my seat and take a sip of tea, instantly feeling a little more relaxed.
We go over a few things to make sure we're all on the same page and before I know it the meeting starts. FYI I hate meetings so this is going to be a drag.

"So, Zara" Mike, one of the company CEOs begins, "obviously the first and most important question would be, do you want to host another awards ceremony?"
"I had so much fun last time with the preparations and the actual evening I would love to do it again, however I've had a chat with my team and we were thinking of a charity event with celebrities that can help raise money for underprivileged children that aren't in proper education"
"What exactly would happen at this event?" Russel pipes in
"We have our connections with singers who can perform and then we've been working on some art pieces that Alice does in her spare time which can be auctioned off" Jason replies
"Her artwork is really amazing, it would one hundred percent sell to celebrities" I add
"Well Mike and I are only funding the event as you know, preparations will have to be on you" Russel confirms and we nod our heads
"Also Zara" Mike looks at me, "we have reason to believe you and Harris are quite close, no?"

I clear my throat, "yes, how is that relevant?"
"Just because we're aware he has some good connections so his input would be appreciated plus he's worked with charities before"
"Of course, we can get him on it too" I smile
We go through small details before they leave and I lean back into my seat.

"We're leaving for the shoot in half an hour" Jason says and I hum in response
I glance at my phone and see a couple messages from Harris

Bubs🤍: morning babe x
Bubs🤍: hope you're not still in bed you had a meeting today? x
Me: morning bubs, sorry I was in a rush this morning just finished up with the meeting x

Almost instantly after sending the message he rings me
"Texting just wasn't satisfactory enough for you?" I laugh
"No baby I wanted to hear your voice" his voice is still deep meaning he woke up not long ago
"You're still in bed?" I ask and he hums
"Can you tell from my voice" he chuckles deeply and I feel my stomach erupt with butterflies
"Yes I can" I notice my voice has gone quieter
"Don't start getting shy, you're gonna hear my voice like this everyday once we're married" he says just adding to the blush that's creeping up on me
"Harris stop it" I pout even though he can't see it

He chuckles, "how was the meeting?"
"It was okay but you know I hate meetings"
"Still remember the time I was in one of your meetings you looked so pissed to be there"
I laugh at his response, "yeah exactly"
"That feels like ages ago now"
I hum, "nearly two years"
"Did you tell them we're getting married?" He asks referring to Alice, Jason and Farhan
"No it hasn't really come up plus I didn't want them to bring it up in the meeting"
"What time are you coming to mine before the wedding tonight?" He asks
"I'll come at half five ish, are you driving?"
"Yep i'm driving" he confirms, "come at five actually"
"Why, that's too early"
"Keep your opinions to yourself baby I don't need them" he jokes

"Piss off" I laugh, "I have to go now I'll see you later today"
"Okay baby I love you"
"I love you too, bye"
"Bye"

Alice wiggles her eyebrows at me as we leave the office and I roll my eyes

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