"We should tell him, give him time to prepare," I said down the phone for the hundredth time as I talked to Jeff. Fiddling with the strap on my bag, I looked absentmindedly out the window as the taxi drove on the highway.
"We should not tell him, I have to get him through a few interviews still and if he knows you're coming he will be unbearable. Plus he loves surprises!" Jeff said excitedly.
Scoffing, I rolled my eyes. "Jeff, he hates surprises," I laughed.
"Yes, yes he does but he does love you and he'll be so happy to see you," Jeff replied before I heard more voices in the background. "Just call me when it's time and I'll sort it out,"
Saying goodbye, I hung up the phone and leaned back in my seat to try and get some rest after the long flight.
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"Miss, we here," the taxi driver said loudly, waking me in an instant. Looking around blearily, I sat up and cleared my throat.
"Must've fallen asleep," I said as I started searching my bag for my wallet while calling Jeff at the time. Handing off my card, I held my phone to my ear when I saw Jeff picking up. "Hi, I'm here," I smiled politely at the driver as he handed back my card. "Hold on, give me a sec," I huffed as I opened the car door and got my suitcase and handbag out. Taking a deep breath as the taxi driver sped off, I held the phone to my ear again.
"Sorry, yeah, I'm outside. By the gate," I heard Jeff call someone over. "Alright, I'm sending Alex to come to meet you downstairs and I'll get security to let you in," Jeff said quietly.
"Thanks, I'll just stand here awkwardly and wait," I heard him chuckling. "Shouldn't be too long, they're on their way already," Jeff told me.
"Are you going back to the hotel at all or staying here till the show?" I asked seeing at it was only 2 in the afternoon and the show didn't start till 8.
"Emm, no we'll be heading back just after the interviews are done for dinner, though I suppose Harry won't be dining with us anymore. And after that, we'd head back here for final soundcheck before getting ready," I smiled.
"Oh! The gate is opening, see you in a bit I guess!" "See you," Hanging up and putting my phone away, I grabbed the handle on my suitcase. Making small talk with security till we made it inside, I grinned as I saw Alex, Harry's assistant. "Hi! I missed you! It's so good to see you again!" I gushed as I gave him a tight hug.
"It's so good to see you too, it's been forever already," Alex replied, helping me with my suitcase.
"I know, it's been what? A month? That's insane," I replied as we headed towards the elevator. "Yeah, a month and week, I think," he added as we stepped inside.
"So, Harry's just finishing up some interviews before we're going to go to the hotel for a bit. We'll hide you in one of the smaller dressings rooms while he finishes up, then you can surprise him!" Alex grinned. "Fuck, my stomach is like hurting from all the nerves. Why am I doing this? I hate surprises. Harry hates surprises," I groaned and looked at Alex with a grimace on my face.
"You're being ridiculous," Alex chuckled as he stuck his head out of the opening elevator doors. "Come on!" He whispered loudly and started walking quickly down the hall. Clutching my bag, I hurried after him.
"This is so fucking stupid," I said as the door to the little dressing room closed behind us and I sank down on the couch, clutching my chest. "I'm too old for this, Alex, I swear I'm getting a heartburn,"
"And here I was thinking Harry was the dramatic one," Alex rolled his eyes at me as stood by the door, checking his phone. I flipped him off before sitting up a bit more properly. "Hey, tell him there's one more interview after the real last one. And tell him my name is William and I'm from Horse & Hound magazine," I smiled at his confused face but he agreed to do it regardless.
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Jumping as there was a knock on the door, I panicked until I saw it was just Jeff. "Jeffrey!" I said excitedly as I got up and gave him a tight hug. "How are you?" I asked as pulled back. "Good, how are you?" He asked back. I nodded and smiled. "I'm good, I'm good. Is it time?"
Jeff grinned. "Yeah, the last interviewer just left so it's just Alex with him right now. Come on," Jeff took my hand. Squeezing it tightly, I bit my lip to try and calm myself.
"So this is the last one yeah? I need food and a change of shoes." I could hear Harry say and I didn't realize just how much I'd missed until I heard him speak. A warm lovely feeling spread all through my body as I took in the sight of him. "Last one. Name is William and is from a magazine called Horse and Hound," Alex said, managing to keep his voice straight.
"What?" Harry coughed as he looked at Alex equally confused and amused. "Did you just say Horse and Hound?!" he asked.
I took a few steps into the room. "So, any horses in your show? Or hounds maybe? Our readers appreciate both equally," I asked loudly, letting go of Jeff's hand while strolling further into the room.
"No, fucking way," Harry said before rushing over. Throwing my hands around him, I closed my eyes and breathed him in. "God, I've missed you," I whispered, feeling a little choked up.
"Missed you too," Harry whispered back before kissing me softly. "I thought you couldn't make it for another two weeks?" Harry asked as he stroked my arms.
I reached up and wiped away some of my lip balm that had been transferred to Harry's cheek. "Our client got a better deal elsewhere apparently so I was free to go, so here I am," I explained before hugging him tightly again.
"I've never been happier that you got work dumped," Harry grinned, kissing my forehead. "One question," he said before looking at me seriously. "Why am I always Julia Roberts?" he pouted and rested his forehead against mine.
"Cause your Hugh Grant impression is horrible," I told him with a grin.
"Well that's a blatant lie," Harry replied before kissing me again. Closing my eyes, I smiled against his lips. Getting work dumped was turning out pretty great.
