Rendezvous

Chapter 10

The lunch with Harry was amazing. There was no awkward silence. He always know how to keep the conversation going. He knows when to ask questions. And he also knows how to make a woman blush. As in blush, cheeks so red it looked like ripe tomatoes.

The food were marvelous as well! He ordered steak. Such a perfect meal, it will put many five- star restaurants to shame.

As of this moment we are at the Central Park. I have a big ice cream cup on my other hand, which belongs to me, and an ice cream cone topped with the "most delicious vanilla flavor ever in the whole world," which belongs to Harry.

He's trying to unroll what seems to be a picnic mat and some pillows. He looked at me and smiled. I smiled back of course.

Few meters away are men, each with a black suit and earpiece. And I'm guessing those are his bodyguards. Some of them are seated on a bench near us, other are standing. Not really paying attention to us. But oh I know, they still have hawkeyes over Harry. I've seen this in movies.

"There! All settled." He stood up in front of me and his thumb pointing at the cute little thing he made.

"Ta da!"

"Harry, take your ice cream. It's melting. I told you, you should've ordered the one with cup."

He then gently took the ice cream cone from me and lick the white fluid dripping down.

"Gosh Harry! Stop that." I said followed by giggles.

"I was just eating my ice cream?" He asked oh so innocently.

I shake my head at him and ate my ice cream.

"Central park is so nice." He said. I looked at his direction and he was already laying down. And his ice cream was gone. Hmmm, someone's a fast eater.

"It's okay." I respond.

"Okay? It's so cool. Like, this is a mini escape place for those people who are so busy in this city."

"You're right. Hey, can I ask you a question?"

"Sure, ask away princess."

"If your father wins being the president, so you will have to live in the White House, correct?"

"Yes, that it correct." He lifted himself and supported his weight through his elbows.

"Why the long face, Olivia?" He asked.

Oh you know, because you will be more famous now. The whole world will know you and there will be even more ladies coming at you. And I will no longer speak to you because you will be out of my league. You'll be so high and out of reach. Yeah some stuff like those Harry.

"Well, because no one will teach me how to drive."

"Hey! I could still teach you! We have all summer. And after this summer both of us will go to a university. Life's tougher there. Let's enjoy this moment now. Right?"

"Right." I smiled.

And in that moment, I realized it was one of those times that I smiled because I was truly happy.

******

It was around 6pm when Harry and I decided to head back.

He needed to go because his parents needs to talk to him. I didn't mind at all. At least I get to spend time with him. Time that I didn't get when we were still at high school because I was too busy with academics and moping because Louis went to college earlier than me.

"Well, here we are! Oops. No one is home yet?"

"Yeah, but my mom will be here soon. Thank you so much for today Harry. It was awesome."

"It is my pleasure, Olivia. What I did is a small gift for you and your success. I'm so happy for you" he said looking straight to my eyes.

"Thank you Harry."

He handed me his phone and told me to put my number in. So I did.

"Stay here."

Harry went out of the car and came to my side to open my door. He extended his hand towards me.

"My lady."

I laughed at his attempt but it's so sweet.

"Let me walk you to the door."

When we reached the door. I thanked him again for what he did for me. And what he did next surprised me.

He hugged me

And murmured "You're secret is safe with me. Congratulations again for passing your entrance exams. You're an amazing girl."

He also kissed my cheek that night. Leaving me breathless.

Annnnnnnd what do you guys think? :)

Attached photo is what I think is the Central Park and the city part of New York. I found that one online. Credits to the owner 😊

-coleen