The Way Things Work

Chapter Eleven

“Ready gals?” Eleanor nudged you gently.

“Sure! Did you hear from Louis at all?” You questioned.

“No, why would I have?”

“No reason, I was just wondering.” You smiled at Sarah.

“Okay, what’s going on?” Eleanor glanced over at the two of you confused. 

“Nothing! Now go!” You giggled.

“You’re not going to tell me are you?” She huffed.

“Correct.” You smiled at her cheekily. 

“Fine, our car is waiting outside.” She led you to the grand entrance of the airport. “Right there!” 

“Hello, sir?” She rapped on the window as he rolled it down.

“Ms. Calder?” A middle aged cabby called through the crack.

She hummed as if to reply as the man slapped on his cab and motioned you in, he thrust your bags in the back as the car shifted forward. He recited the address of the complex to Eleanor as she nodded out of frustration due to his lack of concern. You pulled up as Eleanor aced to the trunk and pulled your bags out, not even allowing the driver to attempt to help. 

“This way ladies.” She pushed the door back and held her arm out guiding you to the lavished lobby. It was decorated beautifully with an array of maroon couches and matching curtains. There was a single fireplace with a mounted TV and a homey front desk. It all felt so right.

“Eleanor!” A boy of about the same age whined as he walked out of the side corridor. “You didn’t let me do my job-AGAIN!” He joked as she gave him a tight squeeze.

“Sorry for that.” She winked and turned to you and Sarah. “Well Tony, I’d like you to meet Sarah and Sam.”

“Well good evening madam.” He bowed and kissed your hand as your face began to blush.

“Back off bud, she’s with Harry.” El grabbed his shoulders.

“Damn, why must he get all the good girls.” He winked.

“He doesn’t think so-“ You stepped on Sarah causing her to shriek the last syllable.

“Come again?” He looked at you charmingly.

“Oh nothing.” You smiled. It was so easy to get lost in his gaze; his eyes were a pure shade of green with flowing locks that framed his face perfectly. He was a few inches taller than you, built yet lean-oh my God. You stopped yourself and looked down breaking the shared glance. He was exactly like Harry.

“Anyway-“ You remained looking down as you were slightly embarrassed. “-can you show us your place El?”

“Of course! Let’s go!” She said frantically pushing the elevator button. “See you later Sa-guys!”

“Nice save!” El joked as the door began to close. 

“Oh, too bad you have a boyfriend.” Sarah joked.

“Don’t remind me.” You groaned.

“I thought you liked-“ She stopped herself and before Eleanor could question the door opened. 

“Welcome home!” She led you into her sweet little flat but pushed you right back out. “No, no, no.” She smiled. “Sarah, here’s the key to Liam’s and Sam you are the next floor or the top floor.” She shook her shoulders and your arms. “Now scat, I need to pick up party supplies!” 

“For what?” Sarah smirked.

“I was lying, Louis called me.” The world’s largest smile crossed her face as you could tell she was beginning to tear up.

“Why didn’t you tell us?!” You asked a bit shocked and confused.

“Just wanted to see if you’d squeal, to no prevail. Now you guys go search around as I buy, buy, buy!” With that said and a small wave of her keys, she was back in the elevator, heading down.

“Yours first?” She motioned to the elevator. You nodded as she helped you with your luggage. You walked to the elevator and arrived outside a small hallway with a single door. “Ready?” You both dropped the luggage and intertwined hands. You turned the bolt and dropped it all. 

“Oh my-“ You even dropped Sarah’s hand at the sight. There was a grand fireplace in front of a large brown cloth couch with matching love seat. The walls were a soothing shade of blue with a small wooden coffee table. There was a kitchen with a marble island with every appliance and a lavished bathroom. 

“Where is your room?” Sarah looked down the hall.

“Over here?” You gestured. “Guess not?” You did a double take and saw the wardrobe filled with Harry’s clothes. “I swore that I checked all of the rooms-NO NO NO NO NO!” You screamed as you kicked in ever door.

“WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!” Sarah chased after you.

“T-There’s only-only one b-bedroom.”