Strawberry Fields Forever

Strawberry Fields Forever - Part Nine (9)

Anna’s POV:

I smile at Liam as he leads me to the car. He's organised a chauffeur and all, and I have to say, it is all really impressing. Once we reach the vehicle, he goes and opens the door for me.

“After you.” He says, gesturing to the car. Oh and he is such a gentleman!

“Why thank you.” I reply while stepping into the black, expensive Mercedes. The car had black leather interior, smelt of new leather and had black tinted windows, making it impossible to see what was going on inside the car. The door shuts and another opens, on the other side of the car and Liam enters and sits next to me. He is wearing a black suit with a white shirt and a black bow-tie adorned with black leather shoes. I must admit, he looks extremely sexy in his suit.

“So how do you like it?” he asks gesturing to the car, after he has shut the door.

“Well, I will say this, you really know how to spoil a girl.” I answer with a wink. He smiles his charming smile and asks the chauffer to:

"Take us to Michael Caines at Abode, please,". Okay so he is sexy, cute, funny, handsome, charming and really nice. What else? I’m glad that he is not one of those celebrities that lets fame go straight to their head. He is just a really nice, genuine guy who is also down to earth and funny. Every girls dream guy.

“It'll take us 40 minutes to get to the restaurant.” He says. I frown because I was never one to be able to stay in one place for long time - I could never handle long car journeys. 

“So, I suggest you relax and just enjoy the ride, ” He says to me, ending with a cheeky wink and smile. My frown turns upside down and I blush at his gestures of affection.

“Okay, babe.” I reply. I put my purse on the seat next to me (Did I mention the amount of space in the car was enourmous?) and readjusted myself, so my back was leaning against Liam’s chest. He wraps his arms around me and sighs.

“So what do you want to do” I ask, looking up at him, 5 minutes into our journey.

“We can talk?” he suggests. I smile and change position so I am seated next to him, facing him.

“What about?” I ask. He looks at me and suddenly says,

“Well, we know the basics about each other, but let’s go deeper.” He answers me. Already I’m intrigued.

“Okay then,” I say.

“Let’s see…” I trail off, thinking about something to ask him.

“How about I start?” he says. I smile and wave a hand at him, gesturing to him to begin.

“Okay. So… What is your biggest fear?”

“Come on Li. I thought you were going to make this a challenge?”

“Just answer.” He says, laughing a bit.

“Fine. Spiders.”

 “Spiders?” He asks, raising an eyebrow.

“Yes, spiders. They are creepy and weird and just plain scary. I don’t even know why they are classified as animals!” I exclaim, my fear slightly coming to surface.

“OKAY!” he exclaims overwhelmed by my rant.

“Sorry, they are just really creepy.” I shudder at the thought about those eight-legged demons. He laughs and it and I glare at him.

“Something funny Payne?”

“Yes, you. You are so cute!” he replies, pinching my cheeks. I smacked his arm away and I blush. Does he really think I’m cute? I knock the question out of my head and I turn to him. 

“What about you? What is the great Liam Payne scared of?”

“Nothing” he says.

“Oh really? Come on. There must be something?” I ask him.

“You know I’m not going to give up right. I WILL get this out of you, so may as well save us both the time.”

He smirks and says “Aren’t you a fan?” he asks.

“Yes, I am. But I’m pretending I don’t know you at all. It’s more fun that way.” I say smiling. He just sighs. “Fine, but you have to promise not laugh.” He says with a stern look.

“I promise.” I say with a smile.

“Now spill.”

“S-spoons.” He stutters.

“We’ll I’m not scared of them, I just don’t like them.” He says. I smile and say

“Let’s move on, then.” I felt bad because he obviously didn’t want to answer but I pushed him to.

After about 35 minutes of questions, we arrived at our destination. I put my shoes back on (having taken them off around 15 minutes ago) and went to grab the doorhandle but it opened before I could get to it. I didn’t notice Liam getting out of the car and opening my door for me. Could he be any sweeter?

“Um thanks.” I mumble.

“No problem babe.” He says while winking. As soon as I step out of the car, he closes it behind me and sends the chauffer away. He then returns to my side and grabs my hand and sends butterflies in my stomach.

We were about to walk into the restaurant when we realised that Mae and Zayn’s car wasn’t here yet. We both looked at each other and decided we should wait for them. It wasn’t an awkward silence but the wind and cold didn’t exactly make it a comfortable silence. I cuddled into his chest and he wrapped his arms around me. If this chick doesn’t show up soon, I’m going to catch pneumonia. Then, as if someone had heard my thoughts, their Mercedes rolls up and their chauffer opens the door. He waits there for a few seconds before coughing uncomfotably. I notice that they quickly pull apart from one another and they looked flushed. I look up at Liam, and I can see by the look on his face that he noticed it too. Well, that’s awkward. I was now standing beside Liam, watching as the two exited the black vehicle. Mae was blushing and she was tugging at her dress to put it down, while wobbling slightly on her heels. Okay then! I just stand there awkwardly with Liam as they walk out. I think Mae noticed that I saw because when she me standing there, she blushed harder.

“Shall we?” Liam says to me. I turn to him and he holds out his hand for me to take. I take in my hand (maybe a little to eagerly) and we walk into the restaurant.

It's brimming with your typical English-richy-rich-rub-it-in-your-face type people. They're all dressed in elegant attire, laughing obnoxiously and flirting vivaciously. I feel out of place. Blegh.

Zayn walks up to the receptionist and chats to her briefly before sliding his hand around Mae's waist and leading her towards a back corridor. I squeeze Liams hand and hope for the best.