Destiny | H.S.

Chapter 56

As I arrive to my apartment, I unlock the door to be greeted by both Gemma and Michal sitting on my couch with their luggage surrounding them. My neighbor had let them in for me, since we both have spare keys of each other's in case of emergency.

"Hi guys!! Did you have a safe trip over?" I greet them, shutting the door quickly and hugging them both briefly.

"Yes, the flight wasn't too bad at all! I forgot how much I love NYC if I'm being honest, it's lovely here. A bit cold, but lovely," Gemma says with a smile, pulling back from our hug.

"I'm so glad! It is really cold here, though, I agree," I say with a smile, happy to see the both of them.

"I'm so glad you two could make it though," I add on, going to the kitchen to grab us all some water.

"Me too! Can't wait to see how surprised Harry will be. He hasn't had a proper surprise party since he was like 16," Gemma tells me, fiddling with her beautiful hair. She's so pretty, her and Harry being basically clones. Gemma also has such a unique and awesome personality, making her so fun to be around.

"Yeah, I'm excited, too. Thank you for inviting us," Michal says, and I smile, glad the two of them could make it.

"Of course! I thought of you two right away," I tell them, and they both smile.

We catch up for a little bit, and then start to load everything into my car. It takes what seems like forever, making endless amounts of trips to the lobby and then to the parking garage to get to my car. My apartment thankfully has some of those hotel-cart-things, but with all of the food, alcohol, decorations, and luggage, it takes at least 5 or 6 trips.

We finally all pile up in the car after everything is packed up in my trunk, and we make our way over to Harry's apartment. I have to admit, it's a beautiful day outside. Despite the freezing cold, the sun is out and the sky is blue.

"I've actually never been to Harry's apartment. Last time I was here he didn't have one yet, he was just looking for one," Gemma says as we pull up to Harry's complex, and then into the parking garage.

"Really?" I ask, kind of shocked that this is her first time. I had no idea. I mean I guess it makes sense, since she does live in England and all with Michal.

"Yeah, I'm excited to see it," she says, and I nod as I park. 

"Yeah, for sure. I'll have to give you guys a tour once we get up there. It's a really nice place," I tell them, turning off the car and unbuckling my seatbelt.

We continue to make small talk as we pack everything back on to some carts, and luckily we only need to make one trip this time since the carts are way bigger. The people at the front desk offer to help, but we politely decline, not wanting to cause a ruckus or anything.

After finally lugging our stuff up to the 26th floor (we took the elevator, but still), I sigh and open up Harry's door with my key.

We all help each other bring everything in, and I give a little tour of the apartment to Gemma while Michal brings the carts back down to the lobby after insisting.

I show her the kitchen and the family room, and even bring her out on the balcony to show off Harrys amazing view of the city. We go in after a couple minutes of course, shivering at the cool air.

I then take her into Harry's room, and luckily the area is spotless, considering I had cleaned it and made the bed. I would've been mortified if there were any of my clothes anywhere. I know she wouldn't care, but I still don't want her to think I'm a slob, especially at Harry's place.