Free (Sequel to Through The Dark) Complete

Chapter 32

When Julie put her feet down on the ground, Harry kept his hands on her waist as she stepped back. She was back looking at the contents of the envelope. She had a completely overwhelmed look on her face. Julie couldn't stop fingering through everything. He chuckled when she hadn't moved. "So, does that mean that I did good?"

A smirk spread across Julie's face. "Yes, Harry, you did good." She looked up at him. "You didn't have to, but it's great."

"I'm glad." He looked down at her, and then at his hands still on her waist. She didn't seem to care. Or at least she didn't notice. "I figured it's past time."

"Yeah, I still can't believe it." She put her hand on his arm. "Thank you." She looked over to the door when she heard it open.

"What's going on out here? Leaving me out isn't nice." Jaime said walking out onto the patio. "Ooooh, what's that?" He asked taking the contents out of Julie's hands.

Julie snatched it back from Jaime. "Not nice. That's mine, thank you. Well, Harry gave me a birthday present." She tucked the contents safely back into the envelope. "And I was just admiring it. I shouldn't be surprised, but I am."

"Well, what is it?" Jaime asked.

"Yeah, I wanna know what it is, too." Amanda said stepping onto the patio.

"Even I do." Niall said appearing behind Amanda, grinning at the happiness radiating from Julie.

"Goodness, I was out of the house for what like 10 minutes and y'all miss me already?" Julie said shaking her head. When she looked up and saw three people staring at her with arms crossed, she gave up. "Fine, so much for having a moment for myself." She looked up at Harry and smiled. "I'm going to visit Harrietta in South Africa, via Jamaica. I'm assuming since I'm going to Jamaica first that someone else is coming with me." When Harry nodded, she let out a deep breath. She couldn't believe he'd actually done this. Actually, no, she believed it. He was such a kind, caring, generous, and perceptive man. He would know she wouldn't have been able to do this, and he knew that she wouldn't want anything more. She was still overwhelmed though.

"Yes, I am. I'm going to take a few days away from Jamaica to go. It's already set in the schedule. I'm glad you like it, and I'm glad we get to do it together." He said taking a piece of hair off her shoulders. "I'm glad it makes you smile like that, too."

Julie reached over and squeezed his hand. "I'm forever grateful. I can't believe I get to see her!" She hopped from one foot to the other and then Jaime grabbed her and jumped around with her. God, she didn't know what she did without him. He brought her out of her shell. She laughed as he picked her up and spun her around.

"Oh, my gawd! My love!" Jaime spun her around and then set her back on her feet. "There better be another ticket to Jamaica at least! How could you even think of going without me?"

"Sorry, Jaime." Harry said chuckling. "I just got her one. And then two to South Africa. Maybe next time buddy." He clapped Jaime on the back.

"You'll regret it!" Jaime said. He put his arm around Julie and pulled her to him. "But as long as this little lady has that big smile on her face, I'm all for it. I may even give up my dream of being on Harry Styles' arm. But only for you, pumpkin." He tapped Julie's nose and then grabbed her hand and pulled her inside. He handed Harry back the envelope and told him to keep it safe. "We need a drink!" He threw his hand up sassily and walked back into the party.

Harry chuckled and safely placed the envelope back in the inside pocket of his jacket. He looked at Amanda when she shook her head at him. "What?" He asked her with a smile.