If It's What You Want A Harry Styles Fanfiction || h. s.

Chapter 85

"Steve!" squealed Ashley when she walked into the restaurant.

"Hey, honey! I have missed you!"

"How are you?" she asked kissing him on the cheek.

"Fine, really good."

"Great!"

"How are you?"

"Perfect. Just perfect," she said with a big smile.

"You are glowing. What's up?"

"I think you know all there is to know," she said softly.

"Honey, I am incredibly happy for you. He seems like a good guy."

"How's everything here?"

"Running like clockwork. Raymond has been in a handful of times over the last week. He's stayed for about an hour, greeted customers, said hello to the staff."

"Thank you for keeping an eye out. You're the best."

"You all are like family to me," he said giving her a hug."

"We'll talk later, right? I have to meet with those guys coming up the steps."

"Alright, honey."

"Leo, how are you? Chris, it's so good to see you," said Ashley.

"Fine, darling. How are you? You are absolutely glowing," said Leo.

"Thank you. I just got back from Europe."

"That's right! How did the wine festival go?" asked Chris.

"We brought home an award for the pinot noir! Can you believe it?"

"I can. So, we have something extra to celebrate for the holidays," said Chris.

"We do! Come on, let's sit down."

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Ashley finished her meeting in time to help with preparations for lunch. She leaned over to reach into one of lower cabinets in the serving station for some fresh table towels. When she stood back up, she felt dizzy and wobbly. She grasped the countertop to try and steady herself but the room continued to spin. Afraid she was going to fall, she attempted to slide down the front of the cabinets. As she landed on the floor, Steve came around the corner in time to keep her head from hitting the floor.

"Ashley, honey! Come on!"

"I'll call Margarite," said Reggie.

"Ashley!" said Steve loudly as he gently patted her check.

She slowly opened her eyes and looked at Steve in confusion. "What the hell," she said struggling to get up.

"Hey, I don't think so. You just lay here for a moment."

"Why am I on the floor and why are you holding me?"

"You passed out. I barely caught your head before it hit the floor. Reggie is calling Margarite."

"No, Steve. They have enough going on."

"Honey, you can't drive yourself anywhere and I'm not sure whether you might need to see a doctor."

"No, I don't. I forgot to eat this morning. That's what I need. I need to eat," said Ashley as she struggled to get up.

"Ashley!"

"This is embarrassing. Please get me up off the floor."

"Okay. Just sit up slowly and wait to see how you feel."