The man on the end of the line // L.T

"That was eventful"

Louis' POV

I check my phone again to see if Ella has replied to my message but she hasn't, which doesn't surprise me I know she's stubborn. I pick my phone up and call Harry, "Office now" I demand.

"Why? What have I fucked up now? You know if you didn't do a disappearing act I wouldn't of fucked up your business-"

I stand up and look out over the hall from my office and look down over table three to Harry and the boys, "It's not anything to fucking do with the business. Hurry up and get to the office"

He leans back in his chair and looks up at me, "Alright fucking chill man, I'll be two seconds" he hangs up and excuses himself from the table. I sit back down on my chair and wait for Harry to enter.

Without knocking on the door he walks through and sits down opposite me, "What's up?" He places his drink down on my desk ignoring the drinks coaster next to him.

"I need to leave now so you'll have to lock up tonight if I'm not back. Don't fuck anything up" I gather my keys and phone.

"Huh? No. Fuck that I'm not taking anymore responsibility for this business. You know the term silent partner is just that I don't have nothing to do with it?" He folds his arms across his chest.

Years ago when me and Harry were as tight as ever I had a dream to make obscene amounts of money but I didn't have the funds to complete it, so I went to Harry for the rest of the money. He agreed only if he didn't have the responsibility of the business. He didn't want to be tied down with the running of the company so with that in mind he gave me the last amount I needed and has kept a back seat the only thing he gets is his share of the company takings going into his bank monthly.

"Shut up. Just make sure no one burns the place down and I'll probably be back by closing" I finish my glass of water.

"And where are you going?" He picks his own drink up to take a sip.

"Out" I roll my eyes.

"No that's not going to cut it. I need a valid excuse as to why you are leaving me"  He stands up from his chair blocking my way out.

"God you sound like a needy fucking girlfriend" I turn my nose up " it's none of your business but I need to go and get Ella"

His face drops "why what's happened to her?"

Not really sure why he cares so much or that I need to explain myself but for some reason I do.

"She's gone out with Hayley for drinks" I sternly say.

I watch as Harry's lips turn into a small smile, "Oh good god! A girl, going out and enjoying herself. Call the church elders at once" he points his finger to the air.

"Fuck off Styles. After the last time she went out do you think I'm going to allow anything to happen again?"

"So you're going to keep her locked up forever? Now who sounds like the crazy girlfriend?" He smirks at me.

"I promised I'd keep her safe and that's what I'm going to do" I walk to the door.

"I wonder what it is about you, that keeps her around" Harry calls back to me.