Unexpected Happenings [UNEXPECTED SERIES #1]

Chapter 32

~A week later~

*Kiara's POV*

"No, Kiara. No school for you until things settle a bit" Harry says a bit more firmly than his usual tone. I huff.

This is the third time I've wanted to get back to school but he keeps stopping me. I understand he wants me to settle down but being jobless at home neglecting my work is worse. Being idle is when I get the flashbacks of all those horrible moments of my past life. I'm sure if i have something to occupy myself those will eventually die down.

Harry has been sleeping on my bed with me the day the past week, from the day we got discharged, so basically for about 7 days which means I didn't go to school the past week. My nightmares have been worse than ever and I keep getting up in the middle of the night feeling scared as ever. Harry offered to be there with me while I slept and as much as I wanted to refuse, I didn't have a choice because I knew if he was there I'd sleep.

"You can't stop me forever, Harry" I say, much angrier than I was a few moments ago.

"I can and I will. You're staying here until you start sleeping peacefully" he says a little louder. I know he said that all with care but what came out of my mouth was,

"You don't get to tell me what to do!" I shout. He takes a few steps away from me, stunned. Hell, I'm stunned as well. But before I could apologise he speed-walks up the stairs.

I sigh loudly, plopping on the sofa behind me and not a second later I feel the tears spilling down my cheeks. I wipe them and run up the stairs to Harry.

"Harry-" I stop in my tracks when I hear a few sniffles coming from his balcony. "Harry.." I walk in his room further and true to my assumption, there he is seated on the floor, leaning on the wall.

"I'm sorry, Kiara. I really am..I just-" I shush him with a small smile as I claim the spot next to him.

"Don't apologise. I'm sorry for shouting at you-I shouldn't have done that. You were only concerned for me..I'm sorry Harry. I feel horrible for shouting at you like that" I feel the tears returning.

"Shh, don't cry. It's okay. But we have to do something about your sleeping, okay?" I nod, wiping my eyes. "How do you feel about seeing a therapist?" he suggests moments later.

"Um...okay" I sigh.

"Don't worry too much about it...we're only getting help, okay? It's not like you're sick. You're not sick" he assures me just when those negative thoughts kick in.

"Thank you, Harry." I smile and rest my head on his shoulder. A second later I feel him slowly rest his head on mine. I smile.

"Your big head's not heavy, don't worry" I laugh at my own joke. Harry laughs, slightly shaking his head.

I don't know how long we intend to stay like this but no matter how much longer, I don't mind it because being with Harry makes me feel safe and protected. And that's what I've been wanting for a very long time because I didn't get that anywhere, not even in my family.

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"Daniel, I'm sorry I missed your calls, I honestly don't know how to say this to you..."

"What's wrong? Have you been crying?" he asks, his gentle voice laced with concern.

"Yeah, it's a long story. I'm okay now. I just-the last few days haven't been the best. I got sick" I say and cringe at my lie.

"Is that why you didn't come to school today? I went by the library today and I saw Georgia there so I asked her and she said you were in the hospital so i thought of visiting you but by the time I went they said you got discharged. Is everything okay?" I don't know why but for some reason I find myself getting emotional. I hate myself for being so emotional these days but I am and it's because I remember how alone I was all those years where I didn't have anyone to share things with or friends, anybody. But now, to see how things have turned around, I'm blessed.

"Kiara? You there, love?" I nod forgetting we're on the phone.

"Y-yeah" I manage to say while biting my lip, trying to hold my sobs in. "I'm just so grateful to you and just everybody who's there for me because I don't know how I would've ended up after what happened Friday night."

"What- what happened friday night?" he asks. I know he's genuinely asking by the tone of his voice.

"I-I met my brother" there's silence on the other line. I take a deep breath before saying the next sentence."My brother- he- he assaulted me at the gala..."

"No.." I hear him whisper on the other line. "Kiara-I, I don't know what to say other than I'm so, so very sorry.."

"That's why I had to be in the hospital for three days. I wasn't alone though. Harry stayed with me all those three days." I explain, wiping my damp cheeks with my t-shirt.

"How are you now?" He asks hesitantly. "Gosh, I'm sorry- I don't even know what to ask you..you don't have to answer if you're not comfortable okay? Just scold me or something if I go too far." he says and I giggle. "I'm happy you're laughing, love. You want to talk about something else?" he asks thoughtfully. I smile.

"Sure"

"If this cheers you up, the music show I asked you about the other day, you still on?" he asks and I sense a little bit of nervousness which I find adorable for some reason.

"Yes! Of course. Good you reminded me, I almost forgot about that. It's this Friday isn't it?" and just like that, I'm bouncing on my bed with glee.

"Yeah. I don't want you to feel pressured though."

"Of course not." I assure him.

"Okay. I'll pick you up at..the show is at seven..so is six-thirty okay? I was thinking of maybe having dinner after the show..if that's alright.." I laugh a little at how our conversation has shifted.

"Dinner sounds great." I smile.

"Great. Are you past your bedtime..princess?" I laugh at the change of his tone.

"Yeah. It's alright. Thank you, Daniel" I feel like if he were here, I'd hug him.

"Don't thank me, love. I just hope I can do more. I wish I could but I don't think that would be appropriate but you have me if you need to talk or whatever it is. You have me"

"Thank you."

"You say that a lot, don't you?"

"Yeah. Sorry" I laugh a little.

"And sorry too. Don't" he says.

"I'm used to it and I don't know if it just is natural to me.." I admit.

"How is Harry?" he asks

"He's ..he must be exhausted. From staying at the hospital with me and just everything. I feel like I'm a burden to him. I don't want to burden him but I just don't know why these things happen to me..."

"I'm sure he doesn't feel that way. If anything, he just wants to make sure you're safe and healthy. He cares about you, Kiara. You're very lucky to have him. Not all CEOs aren't arses" he laughs a little, I do too.

"True that"

"It's getting late, I don't want you to stay up too late. Will I see you tomorrow?"

"Um, probably not. But hopefully by Wednesday I'll be there" I don't even know if Harry will let me go to school on Wednesday. I hope he does.

"Alright. See you on Wednesday then. Get some rest, Kiara. Good night"

"Thank you-I mean..." I do something in between a squeal and a giggle. "Good night, Daniel" He laughs before saying it back and then we hang up.

I toss my phone on the nightstand and plug it to its charger when I see the battery percentage and lie on my back with a loud sigh. My hands touch my cheeks and my lips, tracing the smile on my face.

Sorry for the late update but here's chapter 32. I'm sorry if I'm boring you guys but I want you guys to get that Kiara is going through a lot even though she doesn't make it seem that way. I can't promise if the next chapter will be better but I'll try my best not to make it too dreary :)