If I Could Fly // h.s.

Chapter 32

Joe greets Harry and I when we get home from the coffee shop. 

"Good afternoon, Miss Amelia... Mr. Styles," he gives us both a courteous nod. "Just to let you know, your aunt decided to join Mr. Norton on his business trip to Monaco. They will be back early next week. Miss Nichole said that she would be staying with Mr. Horan through the evening and would return at some point tomorrow." 

"Thanks for letting me know, Joe," I smile before pulling Harry into the lounge with me and falling into one of the couches. Harry settles in beside me before pulling my legs over so that I'm half in his lap. "So we've been left all alone, huh?"

"Well.. if you don't include your  household staff, I believe so, baby," he says, leaning in to kiss my hair. 

"Does Niall even have a place of his own here in London or do we thing they are at your house?" 

"I know he was looking into some real estate on the other side of the neighborhood I'm in, but I don't think he has closed on it yet. They're more than likely crashing at my house." Harry doesn't seem to mind that his bandmates use his house as a crash pad each time they come through London. This could work to my advantage, though. 

"I'm going to run upstairs and change clothes really quick. You be okay down here?" I ask and he nods before pulling me in for a quick kiss before I jump up and head upstairs. 

As soon as I reach my room, I fish my cell phone out of my bag and shoot a quick text to Aunt Jane. 

Joe tells me you up and ran away with Uncle Richard! I hope you two are going to get some quality time together xx Amelia

She responds almost immediately.

I plan on doing some shopping while he is in his business meetings but don't worry, dear... He always finds some time for just us when I accompany him on these trips. How's my niece today? Talked to Harry anymore since everything? xx Aunt Jane

He actually surprised me and came back early. He showed up at the coffee shop I was at in the city. We got back here to the house just to find everyone had vanished! xx Amelia

I knew I liked that boy! xx Aunt Jane

While I have you, I know we haven't discussed it and please be honest if I'm overstepping, but do you think it would be okay if he stayed here at the house tonight, since everyone is gone? I promise I won't be upset if you aren't comfortable with that. xx Amelia

Lord in Heaven, Amelia. I swear sometimes you think we live in the dark ages. Well, your uncle still might visit them sometimes. But no, darling. That is your home. I want you to be comfortable there. I'll probably feel better knowing that he's with you, anyway. I know how much you worry yourself. You two have a good evening without the full house. Text me tomorrow. I love you, my darling niece! xx Aunt Jane

Thank you so much. I love you more than words can express! xx Amelia

 Alright. Now that I have that settled, time for step two. While I'm changing my clothes, I pick up the house phone and dial Joe's extension. "Miss Amelia, what can I do for you?" he picks up immediately. 

"Hey, Joe. So, here's the thing. With everyone out of the house, I think I'm going to ask Harry to stay. I already checked with Aunt Jane and cleared it with her so I promise I'm not putting you in a bad position." 

"Of course, Miss Amelia. I would never think such a thing. What can I do to help you?" He asks cordially but I swear I can hear a slight chuckle in his voice.