Life Before Death (Harry Styles)

Chapter 3.

*Beep Beep*

I groan but get up and get my phone. I don't even check to see who it is before I answer it.

"Hello?" I say looking around my dark living room. I look at the clock and see that it is 4:00 am. 

"Hey sister!" says my brother excited.

"oh hey Niall." I say getting up from the couch and going into my bedroom.

"What's up? Oh and I'm sorry that I didn't call yesterday it was really late here when we landed."

"Nothing its really only four o'clock here. And its okay I was working anyways." I say relaxing on my bed.

"Oh I'm so sorry I can go of you're too tired. A job? What is it?"

"Its okay Niall I want to talk to you. Its just a job at the bakery down the street no worries." I say laying the phone on my belly and closing my eyes.

"Oh you have to make me some cookies!" he says.

"Course." I say dozing off.

"So sister- Is that my wife!" shouts Louis waking me up. "Yes but go away she is my sister!" shouts Niall. "Niall give me the damn phone!" shouts Louis before I hear shuffling.

"Hello my wife." sounds Louis voice.

"Hello love." I say sitting up.

"I miss you!" he shouts.

"I miss you too. What did you do to my brother?" I ask.

"Ask him yourself."

"Niall what did he do to you?"

"Louis get off!" shouts Niall. I laugh just thinking about what it must look like with Louis sitting on my brother.

"Oh Louis." I sigh.

"Well my wife we just wanted to call to say that we miss you and love you." says Louis.

"I miss and love you guys too. Good luck with your concerts!"

"Bye!" is the last thing I heard before I hang up. I look at the clock and see that it is 6:45 am. I jump up realising that I have a seven o'clock shift at the bakery.

i tie my hair up into a bun, brush my teeth, slip on my favorite black nike sweatpants,  put on my tight white shirt, and slip into my white Toms. After I do all that I put my glasses on because I don't have enough time to put my contacts in.

I go into the living room and turn the TV off while grabbing my phone and keys. Soon enough I am out the door and heading towards the bakery. I am speed walking just to get there on time.

I push through the bakery doors and smile at Mildred, Jodie, and Sara.

"Good Morning Dear." says Mildred giving me a hug.

"Morning. Whats on my schedule for today?" I ask slipping my apron on.

"Well Harry and you will be working out front today." shes says smiling. "And Sara, Jodie, and I will be in back."

"Sounds good." I say heading behind the counter. Mildred, Jodie, and Sara head to the back.

I stand behind the counter fixing the labels and plates until Harry comes in.

"Hello." I say smiling showing off my dimples.

"Hey." he says slipping his apron on. I stand behind the treats while Harry stands behind the registrar.

. . .

Today has been really slow and boring. I swear I almost fell asleep. Now its time for my lunch break with Harry.

"Jodie, Mildred, Sara I'm going to get some lunch do you want anything?" I ask.

"No its alright we'll be fine." they reply.

I playfully roll my eyes and make my way towards Harry.

"Harry do you want me to get you anything or lunch?" I ask looking at him.

"Can I just come with you?" he asks slipping his apron off and putting his jacket on.

"Sure." I say taking my apron off.

We both exit together in complete silence.

"So what do you have in mind?" asks Harry.

"Um I know this little cafe around the corner that looked good." I say.

"Okay."

"Harry?" I say.

"Mhm?"

"I'm sorry about yesterday." I blurt out.

"Its okay Alex." he says flashing me a smile.

We continue to walk and I swear its getting colder by the mintue. I wrap my arms around myself to try to keep warm.

"Here." says Harry handing me his jacket. I take it from his hands and slip it on. Its long on me but smells really good.

"Thank you Harry." I say as we approach the cafe. We both enter and take a seat at a booth. Harry sits across from me.

"So Alex remember when you told me that your parents would trade you and your brother off every six years? What did that mean?" he asks after we sate our lunch.

"Well years 1 through 6 I was with my mum then years 6 through 12 I was with my dad then finally years 12 through 18 I was with mum again. Then when my brother and I turned 18 we got to chose and we both chose to stay with my mum." I explained .

"Sounds interesting." he says.

"Yeah my life was weird growing up." I say looking out the window.

"Alex its okay. It makes you unique." he says touching my arm. I felt like electricity shot through me. I quickly turn my head but Harry isn't there. I'm in my old house sitting across from my nan.

"Hey baby." she says smiling. "Stay with him." then she disappears and I'm looking at Harry.

"Alex are you okay?" he says looking concerned.

"Yeah. I'm fine." I say showing off my best smile.

"Lets go back to work yeah?" he says while standing up. He offers me his hand and I gladly take it.