Reckless

Chapter 6

I hadn't stopped thinking about him since Thursday night. I had been able to keep him off my mind for almost 3 weeks but the moment Niall leaned in to kiss me, it all came rushing back, flooding my mind and crushing my heart.

I didn't want to remember. I had hoped I was over it and had moved on, but he still had a grip on me, he always did. My hands had a mind of their own as they pulled the old photo booth strip from it's hiding place.

I slowly brushed my thumb across our faces, and all the memories swarmed my mind. At first it was all the good times, lots of laughter and fun, but then the inevitable followed. The pain in my chest felt like a knife and I shoved the picture strip back into it's place before blinking away tears and trying to clear my mind.

For the first time today, my mind went to Niall. I felt terrible for ushering him away like I did Thursday night, but I just couldn't handle it. This is why I don't do relationships anymore. Someone always ends up getting hurt and no one ever wants to pick up the pieces.

A call from Haniko made me turn my attention to work, like I should. Today is the day of the fashion show and I need to be 100% focused if I want this to go smoothly.

"Someone is here to see you" Haniko's sweet voice rang.

"Who is it?" I asked.

"She won't say"

That's weird. Since when do you show up at someone's office and refuse to introduce yourself?

"Ok Han, I'll be out in a moment."

I grabbed everything I needed for the fashion show, since I will be going to the show venue as soon as I meet this mystery person. With one last look around to make sure I didn't forget anything, I walked out and locked my office door.

As soon as I walked in the lobby, I dropped everything in my arms.

"JADA!"

"MORGAN!"

We both ran and hugged each other. I couldn't believe that my best friend was back in town!

"I thought you weren't getting back until right before the show starts?" I asked her when we both calmed down.

"Well they had an opening and bumped my flight up so now I can help you get ready!" She laughed.

"Perfect! I'll need all the help I can get!"

We discussed the details of the show and what all I was in charge of on or way over to the venue.

When we arrived, One Direction was already there, waiting. A chorus of greetings rang as we approached them.

"Hello boys. This is my best friend, Jada"

They all shook her hand and said hello, but Harry held on to it for a bit longer.

"So where have you been?" Harry asked her.

"I've been dancing with a traveling crew." She stated simply.

"I meant where have you been all my life?" Harry countered with a sly wink.

She giggled and turned away momentarily. "Very smooth"

Niall stepped closer to me and I took a step back.

"Well you all need to get ready so off to your dressing rooms" I shooed them.

"Alright alright" Louis said as they left rather reluctantly.

I could feel Niall's curious stare on me, but I refused to make eye contact.

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As the last of the models came back from the catwalk, I breathed a sigh of relief. It was over and everything had gone perfectly! They closed the show and the attendees began to disperse. Jada rejoined me backstage.

"Wow, girl! That was so perfect! I LOVED your designs"

I laughed. "Thanks J. I loved doing it but I'm so tired I could fall asleep right here"

"I feel ya, girl. Major jet lag"

I nodded and grabbed my things to leave.

"So where are those friends of yours?" She asked, looking around behind me.

"One Direction?" I asked.

"Yeah the cute guys"

I smiled. "Yeah I saw the look you gave Harry, and he was CLEARLY flirting with you."

She fought a smile and shook her head as she failed. "No I'm sure he's like that with everyone. A womanizer."

"Hey, don't believe everything you read" I replied with a reassuring smile.

Just as I said that, the boys appeared in their own clothes.

"So where's the after party?" Niall asked.

"I think it's at that new club, Vibe, but I'm not going" I answered.

"Awh, Morgan, why not?" Liam asked me.

"I'm tired and need to sleep." I said, sounding prudish but I didn't care.

"You're going, right?" Harry asked Jade.

She bit her lip and looked at me.

"Only if Morgan goes."

"Well now you have to go, Morgan!" Zayn piped up.

They all kept pressing me, but I had made up my mind.

"Please Morg?" Jade looked at me hopefully.

When her eyes shifted towards Harry, I lost my resolve. I let out a sigh and Jade squealed, hugging me tightly.

"Yay!" She chirped.

I couldn't believe I was doing this.

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