Undercover Boss | Harry Styles

Chapter 40

It's been three weeks now and Wes is finally out of the hospital. I told you he would make a speedy recovery now that him and Valentina are basically together.

"I think Wes is really lucky to have Valentina now. Even though he says they're not officially together yet I'm so happy for them." I sighed happily as I cuddled close to Harry, running my fingers up and down his bare chest.

"He really never seemed happier than he is now. But he would probably say the same about me." Harry said, kissing my head.

I smiled widely as I looked up at him. He leaned down and right before our lips touched we heard someone knocking on the door.

"Did you invite anyone?" Harry asked curiously but I shook my head.

"I'll go get it." He said and jumped out of bed to make his way towards the front door. I got up too and quickly run my hands through my messy hair before pulling on Harry's shirt.

Right when I stepped out of my room I stopped in my tracks as I saw the scene in front of me.

Harry awkwardly scratched the back of his neck as my parents stood in front of him with shocked expressions on their faces.

"Uhm, I didn't know you guys were coming." I spoke and both my parents turned their heads towards me but not without noticing what I was wearing.

"Just a quick stop before flying overseas this evening." My mom was the first one of them to speak and I could see she was holding back a smile.

"We'll let you guys get ready and maybe meet for lunch in half an hour at the place around the corner you told us about?" My mom suggested and I just nodded my head.

"See you two there then." She replied and if my eyes weren't fooling me she just winked at me before pulling my dad away from the door and down the hall but not before taking one last look at shirtless Harry.

As he closed the door I suddenly bursted out laughing but Harry seemed rather terrified.

"Oh god, that was so awkward." Harry said, finally snapping out of his trance.

"My mom loves you. I could already tell." I laughed, wrapping my arms around him and kissing his chest because I couldn't quite reach his lips without standing on my tip toes or him bending down.

"That wasn't how I imagined meeting your parents for the first time. I mean I met your dad but I don't think he even remembers me by the look on his face just now."

I continued laughing at his reaction as I pulled Harry to the bathroom to take a shower.

"Go ahead. I'll go pick out some clothes for you." I said, gently pushing him in the bathroom.

"Shower with me?" He pouted, not letting go of my hand.

"We have to be there in half an hour. Don't wanna be late now, do we?" I replied, knowing that showering together wasn't the brightest idea right now.

"Fine." Harry gave in and quickly pecked my lips and gave me a tap on my bum as I left.

I grabbed his keys from the counter and opened the door to get to Harry's apartment so I could pick out some clothes for him and while I was at it I also grabbed a bag with a couple more stuff just in case.

We basically spend almost every night together so it was about time to have some clothes of his at my apartment.

When I got back I heard the shower was still running so I picked out clothes for myself as well and laid them out on the bed.

A couple minutes later Harry entered the room with just a towel, hanging dangerously low around his hips so I quickly walked past him and stepped into the shower to get ready myself.

Twenty five minutes later we were walking down the road towards the little restaurant my mom wanted to meet at.

"You seem nervous." I giggled, squeezing his hand a little because he seemed to have drifted out of it.

"Sorry what?" He asked, only confirming what I had just thought.

"You seem nervous." I repeated as we were almost there.

"Well, meeting your parents is a big deal." He replied, letting go of my hand to open another button on his shirt and then deciding to button it up again.

"Hey, there's no need to worry okay?" I assured him and pulled on his arm to make him stop walking.

"They will love you." I added and lifted my hands to unbotton the button again because I liked it better that way.

Harry just nodded his head and intertwined our fingers again before we rounded the corner and saw the little restaurant. As we approached I already saw my parents at a nearby table.

My mom waved us over as soon as she saw me and got up to pull me into a hug.

"He's so handsome." She whispered in my ear, making me blush.

"I'm Harry. Nice to meet you Mrs. Clarens." Harry extended his hand but my mom had other ideas as she pulled him in for a hug.

"Please, call me Caroline." She insisted and as soon as she pulled away all the attention was on my dad who was already opening his arms for a hug.

"Hey, dad." I smiled and hugged him.

"How are you my dear?" He asked as he pulled away to examine my face for any signs of negativity but there was none and I could see him relax as he noticed that too.

"Amazing dad." I replied.

"So you're my daughters boyfriend huh?" My dad got straight to the point as he looked at Harry.

"Yes sir. I'm Harry. Nice to meet you." Harry said, holding his hand out for my dad to shake.

As if trying to mess with him my dad waited a couple seconds before shaking Harry's hand which made me chuckle and my mom roll her eyes, smiling at my dad's behavior.

We all sat down and I placed a hand on Harry's knee to make sure he knows that he was doing just fine.

"I feel like I've seen you before?" My dad suddenly said, looking at Harry who tensed up a little.

He was nervous that my dad wouldn't approve of him especially if he knew that Harry was my employee.

"Harry works at the company." I answered casually.

"Ahh, right. Photography. I remember you. Very well." Dad nodded his head and waved the waiter over to order us some drinks while we looked at the menu.

My mom immediately changed the subject and Harry soon relaxed as the attention wasn't as much on him anymore.

I knew my mom had many question about me & Harry but for now she stuck to telling us all about the trips she & my dad went on.

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