Indecisive 2 (Sequel)

Chapter 18: Caught In The Midst

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Recap of 17:

"That's what I thought. Oh and incase you forgot I don't give two shits about Julie. Nothing's stopping me from giving her up. Keep that in mind, mate."

I click the phone off, my palms hitting the wheel in frustration.

Julie better not fuck this shit up for us.

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Whitney POV:

I find myself half asleep when I hear my phone ring, jerking me back awake.

I wipe my groggy eyes as I answer and bring it to my ear before checking the id.

"Hello."

"Hey babe."

I rest my elbow on the arm of the couch as a smile spreads across my face.

"You sound like you just woke up." Harry lightly chuckles on the other end.

"Yeah I kind of did I guess."

"That bored without me?" He teases.

Yes.

"No just the movie wasn't good enough to keep my attention."

"Oh."

"So how did everything go today?"

"Huh?"

"You said you had alot to do..."

"Oh yeah, that. It went well...I guess."

He sounds unsure of himself but I brush it off.

"Are you free now?" I dig my nails into my thigh hoping I don't sound as desperate as I think I do.

"That's actually why I called. Have you eaten yet?"

I bite my bottom lip.

"I wanted to take you out, to dinner." He clarifies after my silence.

I sigh softly, relieved to know he wasn't asking because he had suspicions.

"That sounds lovely." I say and mean it.

"Okay I'll pick you up in a few then."

Thirty minutes later a horn honks.

I throw on my peacoat, stuffing my phone and wristlet into my deep pockets.

Before I'm half way outside Harry's already around to the passenger door which now stands ajar as I slip inside.

Instead of closing the door he stands there with a wide smile while his eyes daze in mine.

"What." I whisper softly.

"It's kind of stupid but I kind of...missed you."

"It's only been a day." I giggle.

"A day without kissing you is one to many," His raspy voice echo's through my chest while he places his hand on my left thigh, leaning forward.

I scrunch my nose, brushing it against his before teasing.

"Maybe we should see how two feels."

He tests me by bringing his lips so close that I can't take a deep breath without them contacting with his.

"Or maybe we shouldn't." Harry says lowly.

I nod resting my hand on his shoulder.

His lips swoon against mine.

As much as it scares me to admit I feel the same way. Somehow when I'm with him- everything is better- I can't imagine ever having to be without him again.

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Harry POV:

I rest my hand over hers in the middle of the table just as my phone starts to vibrate in my pocket.

My eyes graze across hers.

"I'll be right back."

She tilts her head curiously.

"Just going to the bathroom." I force a smile.

She nods, spinning her straw as I head towards the back of the restaurant.

I lean back against the wall, just between the kitchen and bathrooms but hidden from the floor of tables.

"What," I displeasantly hiss into the line.

"Well hello to you too." A female voice answers.

"Julie?" I yell in a hushed whisper. "Put Andy on." I demand.

"No can do, this is between us."

That little bitch.

"No it's not," I growl.

"It's the money I have that you want, no?"

"You fucking-" A waiter gives me a strange look as he walks by, causing me to pause until he's gone into the kitchen.

I lower my voice as much as possible, "What do you want? Because whatever it is your not getting it."

"Oh Harry I think I am actually."

"What the fuck does that mean?"

"I'll give you the money back-"

"Her money, the money you stole from Whitney." I clarify.

"Yeah whatever."

I know she's got something up her damn sleeve.

"But?"

"It's a little empty here. We could use more... you know for furnishings."

"No I gave you the cottage-"

"The amount you paid Andy to get the hell out of town. Make it double."

"You're fucking insane. I'll just give her the money myself."

"Oh let me clarify for you. It isn't an option."

"Y-You don't call the shots here. I do. Don't you forget your place. Nothings stopping me from turning your ass in."

"That's where your wrong Harry. I know your little- or should I say big secret."

What the hell-

"Now unless you want me to make that call to Whitney about what really happened New Years I suggest you learn your place Harry."

She can't know.

Andy wouldn't be that dumb to tell her.

He can't be that fucking dumb.

"I want it by tomorrow."

"Julie!" I shout her name into the line just as it clicks dead. My frustration has been building like a volcano about to erupt. I fist my tangled curls as I turn back towards the doorway. My mouth drops to the floor.

Her body is limp. Her eyes are narrowed in hurt and confusion. Her lips are parted but no words leave them.

My heart turns cold, a chill going through my bones.

"H-H-How long have y-you been standing t-there?"

I take a step forward as she slowly takes a step back.

"Babe-"

I reach out for her hand but she flinches back.

Silence saying more than words ever could.