Chapter 5 🌻

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It had been three weeks since the evening Jen left.
Harry had been busying himself with work, business was booming and he currently had five gowns ready for fitting. 

The days were easy. He had a routine which he would stick to each day, shower, coffee, walk through the local park, he wanted to make sure he left the house at least once a day and then more coffee. He would then enter the workroom and start his working day.

The phone was busier than ever with orders starting to coming in ready for the following spring, he loved being busy and this was needed more than ever at the moment.
Evenings on the other hand were much more difficult, the house just seemed so much bigger now, he felt alone and empty in the evenings. 

"Harry you really need to think about moving in with me, I have a spare room at mine and the house is plenty big enough for us both." Niall visited almost everyday since Jen left and would stay for hours somedays just sitting in the workroom chatting about anything and everything
"I can’t Harry, what would I do with all this?"  looking around the room full of gowns and material. 

The house was on the market and although they had a few viewings non of them showed interested in the large four bedroom ditached house. Some stated it was too big and that they would just be rattling around in it, some wanted more of a project and this house was not that, they had spent so much time making this house their perfect family home ready for when they would start a family, but i guess work just got in the way of that dream.

"Well think about it Harry, I don't like you being here on your own. Once you sell the house you could maybe buy a unit to work from."

He meant well and to be honest it was a great idea. "I'll think about it" Harry replied. "Now I'll see you later unless you are going to allow me to cancel?"
"Not a chance" see you later. Niall shouted whilst leaving.

"Hurry up!" Niall shouted from the front door, he had arrived already running late, they had booked a table at Nick's restaurant. Niall said Harry had no choice no matter how much he protested, he'd not been out since the opening night and he insisted that this was just what he needed. Harry didnt entirely agree but after some persuasion he was finally ready and greeting Niall as he walked to meet him at the door. 
'You look great" Niall complemented. Harry was wearing black skinny Jeans and a short sleeved shirt with some buttons open at the top showings of his tattoos.  "Thanks" he mumbled before getting into the taxi that was waiting outside. 

"Niall, Harry good to see you both"  Luke gave them a hug before calling the waitress over to seat them. "I'll pop over in a bit when I'm on break" he said before going over to the bar to help the newer members of staff. 

The restaurant was almost full, the music was quietly playing in the backgound and the buzz of chatting took over the room. 
Once sat they ordered their meals and a bottle of red. Heres to new beginings Niall said holding his glass up to toast. "New beginnings" "Cheers!"

The meal was delicious, they'd both had the steak with new potatoes and vegtables. Harry had decided whilst its being cooked for him he would try and eat healthier. He had been living on take outs and microwave meals. Although he loved to cook his heart was just not in it at the moment. 

"Hey guys,"  Luke walked over to the table where they were both now feeling comfortably full. "How was your meal?" "Top notch" Niall replied whilst loosening the clasp on his belt.
Luke laughed before turning his attention to the curly haired one. "Harry, how are things since erm you know.." he quietly mumbled. 
"I'm good thank you, getting there"  he replied with a not very convincing smile. Luke rested his hand on Harrys back leaning in to him, "I'm m here for you mate, just give me a shout if you need anything okay?"  And with that he headed back to the bar. 

After another bottle of red that Nick had sent over, they decided to call it a night and book a taxi.
He was glad he listened to Niall and forced himself to go out. It reminded him that he wasnt alone and that he was lucky to have the best best friend. 

maybe with time everything will work out just fine. 
 
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Sorry for short chapter, this was just a bit of a filler. Will post next chapter tomorrow. ☺️

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