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Chapter XXVIII

Author's note: I remember when I would post up a new chapter and anxiously wait to see if the view count would go up. I wasn't posting this story on here to get reads, by any means, but it was always exciting to see if other people would enjoy my words as much as I did. This story derived from just wanting to write in a creative way—a creative outlet, if you may. But now, there are a lot of people reading this story, and I just that my love for these characters to translate onto the page that you get to read. So thank you for your readership, it really means a lot. 

I think it's safe to announce that there will be sequels to this story. It won't be a continuation of Harry and Jess, exclusively. I'm going to be telling the stories of the other members of One Direction, post-One Direction. In the next couple of days, I'll be posting up a preview of the next book. I would love it if you guys would take a peek at that. As for Harry and Jess' story, it's almost coming to an end; however, they will definitely be mentioned, talked about, seen in the other books. 

This author's note was fairly long, but thank you again—as always—for reading and enjoying. LOVE YOU ALL!

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I was woman in love, and I was quite alright with it.

I spent a couple more days with Harry's family in Anguilla before flying back to Chicago to make a move with my professional life—I couldn't sit around in paradise forever.

Eventually, I decided that I would work with a non-profit that dealt with sex trafficking. There was a board of lawyers that worked for the non-profit, so I wasn't plagued with work like before, so that gave me plenty of time to see my boyfriend whenever I wanted.

It was easy for us. We worked really well together. We gave each other the space that we needed to thrive in our own careers, but we also made ample time for one another. It was difficult at first, but we eventually found her stride. We were in a well-balanced, healthy, and committed relationship; it felt great.

Although we promised that we would find some time to vacation at a new place, Harry and I were so busy that we couldn't find the actual time to leave our posts for a vacation. But as Anguilla was already a month ago, I was itching to get away again.

"Babe, did you get my email?" Harry asked as he entered my apartment unannounced.

Because Harry didn't have a place in Chicago, and our schedules didn't always line up, I ended up giving him a key to my apartment. So far, it proved to be useful; however, there were times when I was still surprised by his unannounced visits.

"Hello to you, too," I said as he bent down to give me a kiss on my forehead.

"Sorry. Hi, love," he said as he took a seat next to me on the couch.

"Hi. And yes, I did. I'm reading it now," Harry finally got the email about us going fully public without officially going public. The plan was well-drafted; however, I still had my reservations about going 'public.'

"And your thoughts?" he bugged me wanting to know what I thought.

"Let me read it the whole thing first," I scolded him as he got up to head into the kitchen to probably grab something to eat.

"Your fridge is practically empty," he shouted from the kitchen.

"I don't really cook, you know that" I shouted back at him, trying to focus on the document on my computer screen.

"But you love to cook," he said as he came back in with a yogurt in hand.

"I do, but I'm too busy," I shrugged as I finally finished reading the document.