Polar Opposites

Chapter 49

Song for this chapter: 'X & Y' Coldplay

Harry's POV—

Nicole wasn't outside when graduation ended. My mother was crying, hugging me and kissing me more times than what I'm comfortable of. I few teachers stop to shake my hand, and a couple students wanted a picture with me, something that confuses me as most of them I've only had minimal conversations with.

It's a beautiful day, and I can't help my excitement. I can't wait to see Nicole, have a summer with her, but then reality hits me with the sad realization that I have to talk to her.

That I have some unfortunate news.

Things were different before her. I had no idea what life had in store for me. I had planned on living at home until my mother forced me to work or leave, obviously not having much ambition for myself. But then I started to think of school, and architecture, and making a life for myself, and Nicole if she'd be apart of it.

But then time went on, and things became serious not only with Nicole, but with myself too.

My sister is getting married this summer, something that's bringing me home anyways. Her Fiancé Zach took over my father's business when he died, as I was too young and my father was fond of him.

Gemma wants something more than Holmes Chaple and the same chilly, raining days if or England.

She wants to pursue her passion for interior design, and Zach is in the process of opening a second location in France.

Putting the responsibility and opportunity to own the original location of the company.

My father's company.

I find the situation hilarious, as I'm finally in a comfort zone, promising Nicole I'd never leave, that I'd be the one to stick around.

When I've known for weeks about my departure this fall.

I can't stand the thought of hurting her, or disappointing her after she's already had so much. As time passed and us together grew, the idea of leaving became more and more painful.

I talk to my mother, and I know she supports me either way. One side of her is supporting her son and his happiness, while her other side cares for her husbands success, and I taking the legacy.

My father, he's what's making this decision so hard.

I could easily say no, stay here with Nicole and start a life for myself without my father's help.

But all I think of is my father smiling as he'd show me his master pieces, blue prints of work he always wished of doing. He'd always encourage me to help him with planning, obviously hoping to someday pass the passion onto me.

I feel I'm being given something, rather than working hard for it, like Nicole will in medical school.

I know my father is counting on me now for stepping up, making sure his company lasts and continues running how he'd want.

I feel guilty for feeling angry, as not only my life is growing but my sisters too. I had always imagined they'd take care of the company, and I'd be free of the duty.

Now the blood born son is responsible to keep his father's legacy alive.

I never thought a small fucking building business in a tiny town would become much of anything, but with my dads stubbornness and desperate need to success, I knew he wouldn't accept his company only being average.

My mother places her hand on mine as I drive, pulling my thoughts and attention. I look over, giving her a shy smile as she wipes away another tear.