Trouble Follows (H.S) [Book 2] ✔

Chapter: 48

Song for this Chapter: Anna; Harry Styles

Chapter: 48

Monday; February 8, 2021

-Rachel-

I'm taking online classes as I don't have to worry much about it since I do all my work at the last minute meaning towards the end of every week that it's due.

Savannah invited me over for a sleepover tonight at her house since tomorrow she's not having classes or going to work. She told me how awkward it is at work with Edward.

Ever since Harry came back she's been distancing herself from Ed. I thought they were good friends.

I decide to go visit Rick at the diner. My brother is there with Louis and Harry as they are talking at a corner booth. Harry notices me as he nudges over at Niall.

My brother makes his way over towards me as he frowns.

"What are you doing here?"

"This is a free country isn't it?" I raise my eyebrows. "What are you three doing here?"

"Just stuff," he smiles at me.

"What kind of stuff?"

"You're so curious sis. I asked you first what you're doing here... Don't tell me you have a thing for your ex chauffeur."

"No!" I laugh shaking my head. "That's crazy."

"Aha, then?" He raises his eyebrows and I just push him back.

"Just go with your friends. I'm not allowed to have friends either?"

"Fine," he chuckles and goes back to his table.

I roll my eyes at him as I walk over to the counter as Rick chuckles leaning against it.

"What can I get you ma'am?"
"I'm not an old lady, it's Rachel to you. And I want a chocolate shake please," I smile as he nods. I look over at my brother and the guys as Harry is writing down something. I wonder what they are talking about, or planning...

"Here you Rachel," I look over as Rick smiles at me.

"Look, I seriously regret what happened years ago—"

"I told you I'm fine. I like it here."

"You sure? I can get you a better job."

"No thanks. I promise I'm good."

"Okay...," I giggle taking a sip of my straw. Rick then looks over behind me. I turn around as my eyes widen.

"Rachel?"

Aaron makes his way over as he gives a handshake to Rick. Since when are these two friends?

"He's been coming here more often," Rick adds.

"I didn't think to actually see you again," Aaron smiles.

"Umm yeah well uh it's a small world," I chuckle looking down at my drink awkwardly.

"How you been?" He smiles at me.

"I been good actually, uh pretty good. You?"

"Great, now," he winks. I chuckle rolling my eyes and get up as I pay Rick.