Winter girlfriend. h.s.

Part Twelve

h.s.

Driving back to my apartment gave me time to phone Lucas about the need I have, about traveling during the contract and that she will be coming with me. He sounded conflicted by it, but I reassured him that it was needed and it didn't involved social scandals. I went directly to the apartment carelessly, not really paying attention if there where anyone following me. I park the car on the entrance and place the painting supply's and the gallons in the reception and told the man that I'll park the car. He nodded and I walked away. While parking the car I realize she left her phone on the sit. I picked up and put it on my pocket.

When I returned to the reception I went to pick up all the painting supply's when my pocket vibrated, I check my phone and it wasn't. I check Beth's phone and on the screen appeared "Mum" I slided the phone to ignore and I ended the call pushing it back to my pocket I went into the elevator with all the supplies. Once I get in front of my door I knock and I heard a fainted voice and seconds later I was greeted my her on funny pj's and a messy bun and makeup free face. "Took a nap?" I asked her. "Yeah, but I'm all stiff." She said pressing her shoulder. "The sofa?" She nodded and walked away. "Not the best idea, but you gave me your keys and I didn't want to leave you outside."

She turned to me and handed me back the keys. "Sorry it took so long." I said feeling a pang of guilty. "By the way, you left this in the sit, I also believe that we should exchange numbers and tomorrow I'm making you your set of keys." I told her handing her, her phone. "Her eyes opened up and thanked me." She unlocked her phone and hand it to me, I saved my phone and handed her mine so she could do the same. While she saves her number I go back into bringing all the things inside and closing the door. "You don't have to make me a set, if you don't have an extra set you might have your reasons." I scuffed "Yeah... Back when I was reckless or when I get home drunk Louis always takes me home. He has the extra set." A small smile appeared on her lips. I got a chance to see it. "I think I should go to sleep, I'm really tired and it's been a long day." She said between yawns.

"Don't want to have dinner before?" I asked and she answered "Yes." "Let's do something... You go to sleep I'll wake you up when dinners ready." She walked away saying "Thanks." And with that the apartment fell into a normal silence. I sigh and place all the painting supplies to a side and start so wash my hands. I start to take out all the ingredients and shop the vegetables ahead. I take out the chicken out and let it marinate. I take out the pans and skillets. After boiling and frying and steaming for about an hour I place both plates on the table and cover them so that they'll stay warm while I wash the dishes.

After finishing the washing I hear a door and a very sleepy Beth walk out. "Smells fantastic." I smiled and put the forks and knifes beside the plates, uncover them and asked to sit. "What do you want to drink?" I ask very polite. "Just water, please." She answers very softly. I bring her drink and mine. We eat in silence and finish everything on the plate, we ended about the same time and she now looked more awake. "That tasted even better than it's wonderful smell." I smiled. "Thank you milady." I say in a very funny tone, making her break a smile. I take away her plate and she almost protest. "Thank you."

"No problem, I understand you've had a long couple of days, and it's all my fault."

"It is." She says not meaning to be or sound mean. "Sorry." I mumble. "Don't be, you are not who I thought you where. Good nigh Harry Styles." She ways walking away.

The sound of the water running as I washed the dishes made me feel uneasy after her words. I finish the dishes and turned off the tap and whisper "Goodnight Beth."