Taking Chances

Chapter 44

*** After a couple hours of being alone, Addison and Louis return with their arms full of party stuff. Food to booze.

“Where’s Harry?” I ask them, while I set out the food.

“Went to pick up Belle!” Louis yells for the living room.

“They are so cute together.” Addison comments helping me set up. I’m really happy for Harry, he seemed so lonely and lost before he met Belle.

“Okay! People should be here any minute! It’s almost 8:30.” “Shit! I need to get ready!” I basically run out of the room, into my room to get a change of clothes and then I hurry into my makeup room.

“Hurry up!” Addison yells. “I will!” I yell back at her. I take my hair out of my ponytail and I comb my brush through the loose tangles. Applying makeup to my face, I’m done within 10 minutes.

I slip on some dark ripped blue jeans and a short sleeve studded white shirt. I finish off the look with my black Charlotte Rousse booties. I ruffle my hair out before opening the door the door and walking out into the living room where people are already starting to come in.

“Hey Jade!” Zayn greets me, as soon as I walk into the room.

“Hey Zayn.” I smile and give him a side hug.

“How are you?” He gushes. “Good. And you?” “Good.” He smiles.

“Anything new?” I try to maintain the conversation.

“Um, well I opened up an art studio; actually it’s just up the road.” He smiles.

“Wow, I didn’t know you into the arts. That’s great though.”

“Yeah, it’s been a hobby of mine since I was younger. My mom used to yell at me for spray painting my room. That’s why I moved out of my mom’s house.” He chuckles and I laugh along. “What about you? Anything new?” He asks.

“Not quite, still trying to find a job that I will actually show up to. My friend is trying to get me a job at some salon. But I guess I’ll stick to doing my own makeup for now on.”

“You could always practice on Harry or Louis.” He laughs, “What about your drawings? Harry says you’re talented.”

“Um, well it’s just a hobby.”

“Well, maybe you can help me then, with my studio?” “That sounds lovely.” The front door opens and a whole new group of people walk in. I don’t even know half them, hell I don’t even know half the people that are in my apartment. The music is blaring in my ear and I don’t mind that much.

“I’m going to get a drink.” I tell Zayn, he simply nods and I walk into the kitchen to get a drink. The kitchen is crowded, a little too crowded. I push drunken bodies out of my way and I finally make it the counter, I grab a random red solo cup full of unknown alcohol. I make my way out of the sea of bodies and into the living room once again.

“Jade! Hey!” Someone calls my name; I turn around to be face to face with Belle.

“Oh, hey there!” I give her a quick hug. “You look absolutely lovely.” She smiles.

“Aw, thank you. You look lovely yourself.” I compliment her back. “This party is crazy!” She yells over the loud music. “I know! Where’s Harry?”

“In the bathroom, he has the bladder of a squirrel.” She laughs.

“You really like Harry don’t you?”

“A lot, yes.” She smiles and her cheeks tint a pink color.

“He really likes you too. But don’t hurt him, he might seem tough but he’s a big softie.” I warn her.