the ceo - h.s. [au]

chapter 50

alex is being super nice to me today. he brought me flowers and breakfast in return for saving his occupation a couple days ago. he said sorry for giving them late, but i actually don't mind at all. the bouquet is really big it catches so many attention from people around the office. they thought it was from harry, but alex proudly answered them for me.

"you do know that mr. styles will not be pleased if he finds out about it, right?" sarah shakes her head at alex in opposed. we are currently gathered around my table to have a little chat inbetween the break we have after having a meeting.

alex's eyes widen, gulping. "that, actually didn't cross my mind."

mike groans in frustration, "death wish is what crosses your mind everyday!"

tiara laughs, "yeah, i agree with mike."

"it's okay," i giggle, "there is no way i will tell harry either."

"about what?" mike was very ready to answer them automatically, but then the all of us shut up when wee see harry standing right behind me with eyebrows furrowed together.

niall is standing right next to harry, arcing an eyebrow at the all of us, seeming to be curious either. i can hear everyone's hearts around me palpitate, mine included. we all share the same look, wanting anyone except for ourselves to just answer harry, but i'm sure as hell no one dares to because we're too afraid to say the wrong things.

and what is it with harry coming just right in time everytime i have a conversation about him?

clearing my throat, "hey! what are you doing here?" i try to change the subject.

"good afternoon, mr. styles, mr. horan," mike salutes. the others join while giving harry heart-warming smiles.

"stop kissing my fucking arse!" harry shouts, making the all of us gulp. "and do not change the subject," he demands, eyes on me. "not telling me what, scarlette?"

i don't dare to answer because my brain stops working out of nowhere when it's really needed. mike gives me a look like he's encouraging me to come up with a good lie, but i just pass the look to sarah who looks like she's holding her breathe.

telling harry that alex just gave me flowers is not the problem, having to elucidate the reason behind it is what. besides, harry is a very jealous person and it will be a great compound with his temper and that's what scaring me the most.

"seriously though, what are you doing here?" i ask again, still trying to change the subject.

"we were gonna ask you to have lunch with us," niall answers. "but really, i'm curious myself, what thing that you won't tell harry?"

fuck, niall. i thought you were the best boss ever!

"ah, it's lunch time!" tiara snaps her finger, "how could i forget?" she pretends to chuckle. "you guys up for chinese takeouts?" she asks everyone.

"yeah!" sarah lets out her breathe.

"geez, me too, i was too caught up with my work!" mike says.

"let's go!" alex finally opens his mouth.

"i-i'm coming too!" i stammer.

"you four go without scarlette," harry orders. i send mike, sarah, tiara and alex eyes full of hope that they're gonna stay here, but i know these four will never disobey harry.

i'm telling you, these people are still rigid on their place, making niall tilts his head to the side in confused. "does the earth stop rotating or you guys just don't move an inch?" he asks.