Provoking Styles

Chapter 9

The next few days went by in a blur, I tried to go back to the office a couple of times but Liam would end up bringing me back home. Liam wouldn't even let me leave the house all weekend. Now here I am back at the Zinnia building, I found out that they named it that after the first lady who lived here, turns out she actually built it herself before getting married. Liam was also here and standing at a distance while I talked to Mrs. Linget. "I think the drapes should hang from the ceiling kind of covering the top floor." I suggested, she turned around trying to imagine my idea and smiled. 

"Sounds lovely."

I told the guys Harry hired to hang the black drapes from the ceiling having them kinda cover the top floor. Then we had the guys bring in tall round glass tables before me and her went around setting up the silver centerpieces which were white flowers with two candles floating in water with silver and black glitter swirling around. I watched as Liam signaled me that he was stepping out for a few minutes, I nodded just as the caterer came through the doors. Mrs. Linget showed him where the kitchen is before she came over to help me hang the sparkling lights outside in the back.

Mrs. Linget excused herself so she could go finish a few more decorations for me. I started humming as I handed the lights to the man on the ladder. We passed the string of lights back and forth for a few minutes, it was kinda relaxing because he started humming along with me. He ended up messing up causing me to bust out laughing.

"It looks very nice." Harry's voiced sounded from inside, I stopped laughing and told the guy I would be right back. I stepped inside the doorway to see Harry dressed in black pants and a white floral shirt that he had rolled up to his elbows, his hair was pulled back into a neat man bun. I walked back outside to help, we were almost done when Harry and Liam walked outside. Harry kissed my cheek. "How are you?"

I looked up at him to see that he nodded his head at the worker dismissing him, I just shook my head. I turned around to face him while crossing my arms. "It's nice to see you." I said, Harry smirked taking a step towards me.

He pressed his chest against my side, he trailed his finger down my arm as he whispered in my ear. "I've missed you too."

Chills ran down my spine, I turned to face him just as Mrs Linget walked outside. Harry was two feet away from be in seconds as he stuck oput his hand to introduce himself.

"You're girlfriend here has great taste." she said waving her hand around.

Me and Harry just looked at each other then looked back at her. "Oh not she's not-"

"Oh I'm not-"

Mrs. Linget nodded and smiled. "My bad, I just assumed."

"It's fine." I said giving her a smile as we followed her back inside.

"The carter is in the dining area waiting for you Jessica," she told me before turning to look at Harry. "It was very nice to meet you Mr. Styles."

"You too." he said, she dismissed herself. I waited until she was out of earshot to turn and look at Harry.

"What are you doing here Harry?"

He smiled at me and rubbed the back of his neck. "Well Liam told me the carterer was going to be here today, I figured we could go on our third date while test tasting this guys food." I blushed when he said date, he smiled and ran his fingers down my cheek. "So what do you say?" he said offering his hand, I took it and nod before I showed him where everyone was going to be seated. The guys had set up most of the tables when we walked in, Harry walked over to one table and pulled out my chair for me before sitting down himself. I started to get flustered as he looked around the room. "Me and Mrs. Linget will get the table clothes and center pieces on these tables tomorrow, we still have stuff to do outside today then Liam is going to take me home or unless I decide to-"