VICTORIA'S POV:
I get out of bed and clean up while Harry goes out to chat with Niall. After getting dressed I sit on the bed and check my email on my laptop. The gardens I want to use for the photo shoot with Anne will be available over the weekend. All I need to do is get the confirmation with Anne, Gemma and Harry.
I grab my cell from the nightstand and dial Gemma, guessing if I call Anne and Robin picks up, I won't be able to think of a good excuse.
"Hello Toni. How are you?" Gemma asks.
"I'm good, Gemma. I'm in Ireland currently, but I just received a notification for an opening to take photos in Oxfordshire in the gardens. It would be in 3 days. Rather than risking a call to your mom I thought I should reach out to you. Do you think that day will work?"
"I know I'm free, but let me text mum. May I ring you back in a few minutes?"
"Sure. Oh, and Harry is here at the studio so I will ask him if he's able to make the shoot" I say without thinking. I cringe the moment the words leave my lips.
"He's there? What's he doing there?"
"He is visiting with Niall. You know Niall is here finishing up his album and he's hired me to do the photo layout for the album cover and some concerts for a couple weeks" I say.
"Oh yeah, I remember Harry mentioning that. Okay, well I'll ring you in a few."
"Thanks, Gemma."
We hang up and I receive a text alert. I glance down. It's Nico.
Nico: So, I'm in Dublin. The car is waiting for me, right?
Toni: Yeah, you should see a driver with a placard over by the luggage carousel. I can't believe I'll see you in less than an hour!
Nico: I know! You better be ready to stay up for a couple days. We are going to paint the town red!
Toni: Consider me prepared.
Nico: Can I ask you a question?
Toni: When have I ever told you no? Bring it.
Nico: Have you spoken to Harry to find out why that picture of him and that blonde bimbo? It's all over social media.
Toni: I have no idea, I am guessing it's a PR thing but I haven't asked him. By the way, he's here.
Nico: Holy shit! Seriously? And you haven't asked him? WTF?
Toni: Well, he surprised me. We arrived and he was already here. I don't think he expected to see me here. He came to see Niall.
Nico: And. . .
Toni: And what?
Nico: . . .
Toni: Don't give me that.
Nico: . . .
Toni: ???
Nico: So?
Toni: Okay, so we had a 'proper' hello.
Nico: I KNEW IT! Why didn't you just say that. Oh hey, I see the driver, gotta go, I'll see you soon!
I smile as I place my cell on the table as I head towards the living area where I hear music playing.
"Hey, Victoria, has your friend arrived at the airport?" Niall asks as he looks up from his guitar. His dark hair is a bit longer than he typically wears it and I immediately break into a smile.
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