Red Sparks

Chapter 65: Caper's Park

Jane’s POV

I ordered a soda while Taegan ordered a Pimms o’clock as we took our seat at Lynndr’as private booth. I glanced nervously around as the crowd started to pile in. Where had the other girls gone? Why did they just take off like that? Our drinks came soon and I took a long gulp. Taegan gave me a curious look as he took a sip of his drink. “You don’t do well with crowds ey?” he guessed. I gave a half nod and sighed deeply. I didn’t want to be a spoilt sport and ruin Lynndra’s and Zaina’s night, I wanted to be here for them. My ears perked up when I heard everyone in the room yelling ‘One Direction is here folks!’. I immediately sank deeper in my seat, and prayed that One Direction wouldn’t pass by the booth. No such luck. I saw Zayn and Harry coming towards us while Liam, Louis and Niall were heading towards the cocktail bar where Lynndra and the other girls were waiting for them.  What’s going on?

Zayn smiled at me, but Harry avoided my gaze and looked away. I looked down and tried not to cry. I felt as if someone had just pushed a dagger straight through my heart. Luckily, they weren’t sitting at our booth, but a few booths away. I looked up when I was sure they had gone away and saw that Taegan was staring into space. I thought there was a flash of anger in his eyes, and he had a grim expression on his face. When he finally noticed that I was looking at him, the anger in his eyes disappeared and his lips curved into a smile. I noticed his clenched fists relaxed and he clasped his hands. Why do I get the feeling he knows something I don’t?

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Taegan’s POV

It took a lot of willpower to not punch Harry when he and Zayn had walked by our booth. I knew everything was going to be fine after tonight, still; I felt an urge to punch him for causing pain to Jane these past few weeks. I quickly smiled and clasped my hands when I realized that she was staring at me. I hoped she didn’t see the killer look in my eyes a while ago.

 I checked my phone for any messages from Lynndra on the next step of the plan, but there were none. Lynndra, what’s taking you so long? I thought, as I stole a glance at Jane. She was fumbling with her hands and would occasionally glance at her phone. I sighed and went to the front and grabbed a few magazines off the rack and went back to Jane. I placed a few magazines in front of her. She looked at me quizzically then smiled as she took one. Patience Jane, I said to myself quietly, it will all be revealed soon.

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 Lynndra’s POV

“So get Harry upstairs to one of the VIP rooms as soon as we leave to go there” I said, looking at Louis. He nodded and then I turned to Liam. “Did you bring the evidence?” I asked, occasionally glancing around to make sure no one was listening in to our conversation. Liam nodded and showed me a few photos. I felt my anger rising again as I saw the photos, so I clenched my fists to calm myself down. It didn’t help much though. I felt my phone vibrate; and it was a text from Andy saying she already has them up in VIP room number 7. Everything was going according to plan so far, I thought, now it was the second phase of the plan.

I gripped my clutch tighter as Niall put his arms around my waist. “Calm down love. Everything will run smoothly. You would make a very good detective or policewoman” he whispered into my ear. I giggled as his breath tickled my ear. I turned to him and he leaned forward and gave me a gentle kiss. I put my arms around him, kissed him back and then slowly pulled away from him.

“Let’s do it!” I said, and punched my fist in the air. “You know, you just quoted a Nike-” Louis started to say but Liam quickly covered his mouth. “Not the time Louis” Liam muttered and gave Louis a look. Louis rolled his eyes and nodded as Zaina giggled silently behind me.