I tried to act normal as I greeted Evelyn, but she knew I was a little shaken. Probably expecting me to be, though. I tried to distract myself with the kids, but my mind was whirring with the thoughts of what was happening outside.
Evelyn soon comes into Alex's room where Charlie, Alex and I ran the small matchbox cars over a printed rug with streets and roads.
"Hey, dinner's ready," she announces, the two boys racing off while I stay on the rug.
"Is... um, is Harry here?" I can't face myself to make eye contact with the woman, just gently pushing the car around.
"Yeah," she says gently, moving closer. "Are you going to be alright? You can eat somewhere else? I'll ask him to go?" I shake my head, considering her offers but needing to decline them nevertheless. I'd already sprung my visit on them, I couldn't add more drama.
"No, I'll be okay. Thanks Lyn," I stand from the floor, dusting off the nonexistent dust from the leggings I had changed into. I follow Evelyn our into the dining area where everyone was seated, ready to start dinner. My heart beats dramatically fast as I find the only seats left are next to Harry. Thanks, Niall.
"Oh...um," Evelyn says softly as she stops, turning to look at me. I shake my head as a subtle way to tell her that it is fine and I'll deal with it.
I walk over and take a seat next to him, heart beating fast than I think it had ever beaten before. From the pace and the sweat my body was beginning to produce, anyone would guess I just ran a ten kilometre marathon.
Harry's P.O.V.
I watch her as she hauls her luggage inside, my shock slowly dissolving as I process what was happening. She was here. After not seeing her in what felt like a lifetime, but had only been twelve-ish months, she was back.
I had heard about her 'adventure' with her boyfriend. I wasn't thrilled. She was still so young, she couldn't up and leave a country with some guy she'd only been seeing a short amount of time. But, that wasn't my call to make. And although it sucked, I had a revolving door of classy women to keep me occupied. When I say classy, I mean generally women with rich husbands that spoil their wives, all the while knowing that they're screwing other guys on the side. But as the cliche goes, she was still on my mind.
I couldn't help it though. She left me. I still loved her with almost every part of my being. I even made the mistake of screaming her name as I hit my climax a few times. The women underneath me were far from impressed, but that wouldn't matter after five minutes as they dressed themselves before returning back home to play happy housewives.
I had the odd few that tried to stick around after I gotten what was discussed, but I'd run away. Which is how I found myself here tonight. As much as I was irritated at Cynthia, I wouldn't know about Nardia's arrival should she had not tried to stick around. I had to thank her if I ever saw her again.
"Harry?" Niall's Irish accent hums in my ears, the clogs in my brain beginning to tick once again. "Harry?" He repeats, fully pulling me back into reality.
"Why is she here?" I ask, eyes still very much stuck on the front door as I lift the remainder of my cigarette to my lips. I inhale deeply, releasing the last grey smoke cloud before stomping the butt into the snow.
"Well, um..." he pauses as he scratches the back of his neck, eyes downcast as he thinks over his reply. "She needed somewhere to stay for a little bit," He explains. While I know that may be part of the truth, there was more to the story that he wasn't willing to share with me.
"Oh," is all I reply with. I had waited so long to see this girl, and now that it was here I didn't know what to do.
"Harry... maybe you should go. It'll be awkward... a-and..." he pauses not knowing what else to say. I knew what he meant too, but I couldn't just walk away. This was my only chance to see her, and I couldn't pass that up.
"I told you, I'm here for dinner." And with that I walk inside. I can hear the squeals of excitement from the two boys as they greet her, my heart melting. She was always so good with kids. After she left me, Cleo wouldn't stop asking about her. 'Where's Nardia?' 'When's Nardia coming back?' Soon enough she gave up as she saw many other women passing through. It only took Vanessa three or so months before she told me I had to get my shit together or Cleo wasn't coming back. I couldn't though. I tried so hard but when I didn't have someone there giving me the physical attention I felt so lonely. I loved Nardia with everything but I was too selfish and it drove her away.
The smells of dinner filled my nose and for a second I forget about the current drama and am calm from the smell. I walk into the dining room, taking a seat at the table as I wait for the meal. I knew it still had a little while yet, but I had nothing better to do to pass the time.
I get lost in my thoughts, playing scenarios of what was to come with this dinner and before I know it Evelyn is setting out the table. "I'm... ah... I'm going to get everyone." She says uncomfortably and I nod. I was ready.
The boys emerge not long after but Nardia isn't with them. The two boys sit on the opposite side of the table, leaving the two end chairs and the other one next to me. Niall waltzes in, not connecting the dots before taking his place leaving me in the middle of the two empty chairs, Nardia having to sit next to me no matter what. It was creepy and obsessive but I was excited for the close proximity.
She soon appears down the hallway shielding herself behind Lyn. I see Lyn look back at her, silently asking if the table set out was okay, and I skip a beat as she agrees. Maybe she wasn't as repulsed by me as I thought. As Evelyn takes her seat I finally get to see what Nardia looks like and am shocked when I see she had changed her outfit from before. Now she was in a tight sleeveless shirt with leggings moulded perfectly to her. I had to hold back my drool. How I wanted to drag her away and fuck her in the spare bedroom.
Her perfume fills my nose as she sits down, the scent making me relaxed. It felt like home.
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Hello beautiful people!!
So I have some news (for those that read Love is a Wild Thing, it's the same thing) anywho.... I just wanted to tell you that the reason I have been gone-ish is because I've been flooded at home without Wifi or service, thus not being able to publish chapters and such. But also, today I moved away from home and I'm currently sorting Uni out and I just don't know how much Wattpad time I'm going to be able to squeeze in. I have the next chapter pretty much done but that's it. I'm sorry for the inconvenience to you all but I still love you all and would appreciate the comments and likes. Thank you !
