Free (Sequel to Through The Dark) Complete

Chapter 38

Harry dropped Julie's bag in her room when they made it to South Africa. He watched her walk in dragging her feet and yawning. He grabbed her hand and pulled her to him. "You know, if you weren't going to sleep on the plane ride here, we could have made the most of it. I'm not sure why you wouldn't join the mile-high club with me." He said kissing her lips.

"There's always the way home." She giggled and stepped away from him. "I hate flights this long. I feel dirty." She went to her suitcase to grab her bathroom bag.

"Well, let's get dirtier, so we can clean up." He said stepping towards her.

"Slow down, buddy." She said putting her hand on his chest. "There is more to me than just being your sex slave."

He laughed out loud throwing his head back. His booming laugh echoing off the windows. "Sex slave, huh? Well, how about if I be your sex slave then? I think I'd really like that."

Julie groaned loudly. "Why do I even bother?"

"Yeah, I'm not sure of the answer to that either." He said reaching for her, only to find her stepping back. "Come on, we got interrupted in Jamaica, and it's all I've been craving since."

"Don't you have your own room that you should go check out?" She said walking into the bathroom and turning the light on.

"Really? You're sending me away already?" He stood there, hands on his hips and stomped his feet. "You can't be sending me away already."

"Oh, but I am." She looked out of the bathroom door at him. "Pick up your lip, stop stomping your foot, and go." She smiled at him. "And order some room service because I need some good food."

He smiled at her. "To your room or mine?"

"Both. Mine to my room and yours to your room." She smiled sweetly at him.

"Not a chance in hell. Food will be in my room. I suggest if you're hungry, you don't take too long." He started to walk away smugly.

"I can order myself, Styles." Maybe not the good stuff. "I do have SOME of my own money." She laughed. She hated being so broke. Nursing more than paid her bills. This writing thing, not so much.

"Enjoy your French fries. The good stuff will be with me." He said opening the adjoining door before going through.

"Oh," She turned and looked at him before he shut it. "I thought I had the good stuff." She bit the tip of her finger and closed the bathroom door laughing.

"YOU. ARE. EVIL." He said loudly as she shut the door. He heard her laugh and then went to his room. He had thought about cancelling one of the rooms when they got on so well in Jamaica and when they'd sort of cleared the air but figured maybe two rooms might be better. They had their separate corners they could go to if needed. It was tempting to jump back in, since he already knew what it was like to be with her, but knew it was best they feel it out a bit slower. Take things as they come. Don't just jump into too big of a commitment. He said, yeah, he guessed he was growing up – and he really did want this to work. He ordered room service, a variety of foods, and then fell back onto his bed. He had been hoping for a good vacation with her, but he hadn't quite expected it to be this good.

Harry grabbed his phone and made a call to confirm that everything was set up for tomorrow. He'd had James and another member of security, Scott, come along with them, just in case. He didn't figure they would have too many problems, but he wanted to be safe. Have them around just in case things happened. The place Harrietta was housed was a public place, so even though he'd arranged a bit of privacy, he couldn't have it exactly how he wanted it. After he got off the phone, he wondered if there were any private waterfalls in South Africa he could take her to. He laughed out loud at the thought. What a night that had been. Totally unexpected and totally amazing. And he hadn't been able to think about anything other than being with her, over and over again. He crossed his ankles over one another, clasped his hands behind his head and closed his eyes, getting lost in the day dream of that night.