Red Sparks

Chapter 62: The Intervention (Well Almost)

Harry’s POV

I was on the beach having fun with my family when suddenly I heard Liam’s voice calling out my name. I groaned and I blinked a few times to let my eyes adjust to the sunlight streaming into my room. I sat up and rubbed my eyes. What time was it? I thought, and why did I hear Liam’s voice? Without warning I felt myself being smacked with a pillow. I immediately woke up from my drowsiness and looked around for the culprit. I saw not one culprit, but four of them. “What are you guys doing over at my place at this time of the day?” I asked as I got out of bed. Zayn smirked at me, the pillow still in his hand. Louis laughed and pointed at my head. I shot him a look and quickly went to the mirror to straighten it out.

“Harry, we can’t take this anymore” Liam began. Oh no, I know that tone of voice, I thought to myself quietly. “This is an intervention” Liam said. “What is up with you and Jane?” he went on. I avoided his gaze and rushed to the bathroom. “Hey!!” Niall said and tried to run after me. But I was too quick for him; I quickly locked myself in and sat on the floor, my back against the door. Why couldn’t they just drop the matter?

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Lynndra’s POV

“So is Jane..okay?” Andy asked as I picked her up from the airport. “Nope” I reply, as I turned the car I rented, a black mini Cooper and drove to Jane’s house. “Where’s Harry? I’m going to punch his-” Andy started to say, but I cut her off. “Not yet Andy. We have to know what happened between them. We have to get the facts!” I exclaimed. “Then you can do whatever you want with Harry”

Andy scoffed. “I wish I can do it now” she said, as she pouted and crossed her arms. “Can we grab something to eat? I’m starving!” she went on. I laughed and nodded. Now that Andy was with me, maybe we can really get to the bottom of what’s going on between them.

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Louis’s POV

We were at Harry’s place, about to have an intervention with him, but I couldn’t help thinking about Andy. I can’t wait to see her! She’s coming today; I thought happily, I would be meeting her tonight for dinner. I could hardly wait! I wanted to give her the longest hug ever and never let her go, not even if she has to go to the toilets! She would have to kiss me first, I said to myself and smiled at the thought of it.

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Taegan’s POV

I held Jane close to my chest as she cried after telling me what was going on between her and Harry. How dare he do this to her! I wanted to punch him so bad, but Jane forbids me to do so. I rubbed her back gently and she slowly pulled away. Her eyes were swollen and red now, but at least she had gotten some sleep last night. I had sent her home last night after she closed the restaurant and we had been talking all night until she fell asleep. Lynndra had been surprised to see me with Jane last night but she was glad that at least Jane seemed to be talking more often. “Talk to her and find out what’s up with her and Harry would you?” Lynndra said before going to bed last night. I had slept on the couch after sending Jane to her room.

Jane fiddled with the ring on her finger and I felt my heart breaking slowly. I wanted her to be mine so badly, but I knew her heart was set on Harry; and I would not jeopardize it, again. “Do you want me to speak to Harry?” I asked. She shook her head. She hugged her knees to her chest and said “I’m sure he’ll come around soon, right?”

I hope so Jane, I really do.

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Liam’s POV

Harry has locked himself in his bathroom. Just splendid. Great. I groaned. “Chill Liam” Zayn said as we headed out of Harry’s house. “Why won’t he tell us?” Niall said, looking at us with sadness in his eyes. I shrugged. All of wanted to know what was up with him and Jane.

“I miss Jane’s cooking. It’s not the same anymore” Niall said softly as we piled into my car. Niall had a point there. Her cooking was still good, but somehow there was something missing, there was almost a bitter taste in some of her cooking. Could mood really affect one’s cooking?

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Jane’s POV

I had a long talk with Taegan last night. He sent me home and spent the night too, and listened to me babbling on about me and Harry. I couldn’t even cook properly anymore; James had said that some customers had complained their food tasted bitter or salty. It wasn’t as if I had cried into their food or anything like that, but my mind was on Harry so I wasn’t paying attention to how I was cooking the food. I was desperate to know what’s going on between us, why he’s acting this way. But, he wouldn’t pick up any of my calls or answer my text messages.

I fiddled with the ring on my finger. What have I done wrong Harry? “Do you want me to speak to Harry?” I heard Taegan’s voice interrupting my thoughts. I shook my head. I didn’t want Taegan to get too involved, I was afraid things would get out of hand. “I’m sure he’ll come around soon, right?” I said, as I hugged my knees to my chest. I hope so at least, I said to myself quietly. I better get myself ready for work now, I thought, I wonder if Lynndra can help pick my parents up from the airport later this afternoon.

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Lynndra’s POV

I drove up to Asian Fusion Cuisine, or as I called it, the AFC. “Wow! This is Jane’s family restaurant??!” Andy exclaimed as we walked into the restaurant. I giggled and nodded. “It feels like I’ve taken a step back in time!” she said smiling and glancing around excitedly. “Let’s sit there” I said, pointing to a booth. We took our seats and soon James came over to take our orders. “Has Jane arrived yet?” I asked. I didn’t have to look at the menu, I’ve tried everything in the restaurant but I still have my favorite, which was the fried chicken chop and OJ while Andy ordered a burger and fries and chocolate shake. “Not yet. She should be arriving soon. Your order will arrive in about 15 minute’s time. By the way, is everything alright with Jane? She seemed..out of place” James remarked. I sighed deeply. It was obvious James, I thought, I felt like punching him for saying the obvious about Jane. But I was glad that he said that, it gave me and Andy all the more reason to get things straightened out. I nodded and James was about to say something but Andy cut him off. “Why are you still here?! Get my food!” she scoffed. James shot her a look, rolled his eyes and disappeared through the kitchen doors. I snickered and Andy glared at me. “I’m hungry woman! I’ll eat you if you make me mad!” she joked. I bit my lip to stop myself from smiling and nodded.

Jane came into the restaurant and I called her over. I raised my eyebrow at her when I saw Taegan following close behind, and he was still using the same clothes from last night. “Hi Lynn, Andy!” she said, and went over to give Andy a hug. I saw Andy’s eyes shot up in surprise as she hugged Jane. I couldn’t blame her; Jane wasn’t the same person she saw a few months ago. As soon as Andy released her from her hug, Jane pulled Taegan towards our table. “Is it okay if Taegan joins you guys? He hasn’t had anything to eat yet” she said slowly, glancing at us nervously. I nodded and Taegan took his seat. “Hi guys” he said smiling nervously. Andy rolled her eyes while I smiled back. “I have to work now guys. I’ll catch up with you guys later okay?” Jane said and left without another word. I glanced around and made sure no one was within earshot before pulling Taegan and Andy closer to me. “Listen up guys! We have, absolutely have to get to the bottom of this tonight!” I exclaimed. “You all know what I’m talking about right?” I went on.

Taegan and Andy nodded solemnly. “But..I have a date tonight with Louis, I promised him” Andy said. “It’s not a problem. Maybe Louis knows something. Try and get him to talk” I said. Andy nodded and then I turned to Taegan. “What info have you got? Spill” I said.