The Prophecy

XV

Iris POV

[Part 2]

The dinner is actually going great. Harley told few of the many memories she had as a kid. The ones she enjoyed at least. But this one question had been lingering in the back of my mind lately.

And I had the urge to let it out.

"Harley." I cut her off in response she tilted her head indicating she wanted me to go on

"Why do you always flirt with me and make those sexual remarks?" I curiously asked the French woman

She took a sip of her now almost empty glass of wine "I'm just a flirt Iris it's nothing."

I kept silent and looked in her direction until she made eye contact with me. I gave her the 'tell the truth' look in which she sighed

"Well, Iris. You intrigued me from the moment I met you. You're always so grumpy and never hesitate to say anything smart. And I like it. You're not easy, at all. I also adore that, I love the fact you know your worth. I actually like hanging out with you and I fucking hate people. But somehow. You're an exception to that and I would never do all of this, reservations and shit for a stranger" Harley grabbed my hand from across the table and caressed it

"Basically all I'm saying is—

I had to cut her off. Again.

"I get it, I really do. I don't know what it feels like to like someone but maybe this is it? I've never been in anything serious or talked to anyone before but I wouldn't mind trying something different, especially after all you've done for me so far. We'll get to know each other more but slowly"

"Just know that you don't owe me anything." The French woman gave my hand a gentle squeeze

I retreated my hand "Oh I know. You're still sleeping alone or what not, there are still some things I need to know about" I grabbed my glass of water and sipped on it

"Yeah yeah, slowly. Right"

I only hummed and nodded

Even though we live in two different countries, let alone continents. I decided not to let it cross my mind yet.

Who knows how serious we'll get anyway

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Sylvia fucking terrifies me.

She somehow found my hotel and budged her way in my room without a care in the world

"What the fuck? When did you get here and how did you find me?" I questioned concerned

"It wasn't exactly hard but aren't you happy to see me? I've missed you" Her eyes spoke volumes. She was horny. And almost backed me into the bed completely but I pushed pass her

"Sylvia we seriously need to talk to clarify some things." I grabbed her forearm and gently pushed her into one of the cushioned chairs

"We can't do this anymore. You can't do this anymore. I don't know why you're like this over me but it needs to stop." I was practically begging her

"What are you talking about? Are you sick? You're speaking nonsense Iris" The older woman nervously laughed with her furrowed brows

"I'm not trying to hurt your feelings I promise. I just can't lead you on when I don't feel the same. I interested in someone else Sylvia, I've met someone else"

I really felt bad. I know she's all alone and I was basically all she had but love and affection from the wrong person just doesn't feel right. I knew she was hurt but I can't keep faking it. I have Harley now and I like Harley enough not to waste her time.