Where Do Broken Hearts Go? | Unexpected Series Book One

Chapter 12: Code Red and Sparkly Rainbows

Harry's POV

When I wake up this morning, it's with a feeling of enthusiasm and excitement.

I had this idea that came to me after I talked with Beth last night. 

I only hope she doesn't think I'm overstepping the line but I just can't fathom that her kids won't get to experience Christmas properly just because they're here and not at home.

I pick my phone up from the bedside table and check the time, pressing the button to light up the screen and read that it's just after 8am.

And that I also have some missed text messages from Cate.

Crap.

I debate whether I should read them or not.  I mean, yes we occasionally slept together but she was also a friend.

But that's all she'll ever be to me and I've always made that clear.

There is also a message from Ryan.

Reluctantly I open Ryan's message and read it.

Haz, you didn't even say goodbye you dick.  And what did you say to Cate?  She was pissed after you left.  Lucky I was there to comfort her.

I couldn't help but smirk.

Sounds like it all worked out for the best.

I decide to ignore Cate's messages.

I have bigger plans for today.

Time to put my plan into action.

I waste no time in getting myself ready for the day, showering before I eat a quick bit of toast for breakfast.

I then grab my phone, sunglasses and keys and head towards my front door.

I step outside and feel that it's a bit on the chilly side today so I step back in and grab a jacket and beanie before I shut the door and head to my car.

Once I'm buckled in, I reverse out onto the road and begin the drive.

It takes me about half an hour and I finally reach my destination.

I find a parking spot and turn the engine off.

As I get out of the car, I pull the hood of my jumper over my head, covering my beanie.

I walk in through the doors, and keep my head down as I try to avoid eye contact with people.

It's not that I don't want to stop and chat with fans, it's just that I'm on a bit of a timeframe.  The quicker I get this done, the sooner I can see Beth.

And the kids.

And Beth.

I enter the store and decide I might need a shopping trolley for this.

I push the trolley to the first section and come to a standstill.

Which bloody colour?

It's like a fucking rainbow.

I don't know their favourite colours either.

In the end, I decide to just grab a mixture of colours and throw a few boxes into the trolley.

I walk around to the next aisle and again, another wall of sparkly rainbow colours greets me.  This time I only select a few colours as well as some other bits and pieces I think the kids will like.

Well what they actually need.

I'm aware that some people are staring at me and whispering, but I just continue on as quickly as I can.