Always(Trilogy)

Chapter 19

*Harry's POV*

"Have you got everything babe?" I ask Allison and she nods, plopping down on our bed with her eyes closed. I lay down beside her, resting my head in my hands.

"You okay?" I ask quietly. She nods before sighing and opening her eyes.

"I'm just a bit nervous is all." she admits. I take her hand into mine, rubbing soothing circles with my thumb on the back of her smooth skin.

"You'll be fine." I reassure. "But...we can still back out if you're having a second thoughts." I say and she shakes her head.

"No, no."she says. "Like you said, I'll be fine." she smiles at me and I return it, before kissing our intertwined hands.

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*Allison's POV*

Once Harry and I make it to the airport, a few men load our things onto the plane.

"Hey, you look familiar." I say to one and he smiles, nodding.

"It's good to see you again, Allison." he says. Then it comes to me.

"Max!" I exclaim. "It's so good to see you! How've you been?"

"I've been doing just fine." he smiles again. "Thanks to Harry, I've got a promotion."

"Oh really?" I look to Harry, who has a sheepish expression on his face. "He didn't tell me."

"Well, with my new little girl, I need all the money I can get."

"Oh you have a daughter now?"

"Two, actually." he politely corrects. "My three year old, Sara, and my wife should have our new baby girl,Jessa any day."

"Aww well congratulations." I congratulate. "I sure hope Harry's giving you enough time off to enjoy your daughters."

"Oh he's been very generous." he laughs and I join as Harry wraps an arm around my waist.

"Good." I say. "And if you have any complaints, just come to me. I'll keep him in line." I promise.

"I'll be sure to do that." he says as the last of our bags are loaded. "I pray you both will have a safe trip."

"Thanks Max." Harry says, smiling at his friend. "Tell Jenna I said hi, alright? And make sure to do me and Sara's secret handshake." he winks at him and Max laughs, showing a full row of perfectly straight and white teeth.

"I will." he says and I embrace him in a hug before climbing up the stairs to the private plane, Harry following close behind.

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"You okay?" Harry asks. I'm snapped out of my thoughts by his voice.

"Oh." I slightly laugh, embarrassed. "Yeah. I'm fine."

"Just checking." he says. "You seem a bit...spacey. Is something on your mind?" he asks worry suddenly flooding his beautiful features. I smile at him reassuringly.

"Yeah." I admit. "But it's nothing bad. I promise." he sighs, relieved.

"What were you thinking about? If you don't mind my asking."

I hesitate a moment before answering.

"This just kind of reminded me of when we all took a trip to Italy." I begin. "It was only the second time I ever flew."

"Yeah." he smiles to himself, remembering. "And you were afraid to fly."

"So much has changed since then." I say. "We were so much happier. Things were so much...simpler." I pause. "But...I guess that's life. Right?"