Never | (Harry Styles AU) • COMPLETE

twelve.

Bianca's POV

"Hi, I'm suppose to be meeting someone here," I tell the hostess dressed in full on salsa dance attire, the apparent theme of the restaurant.

"Name," She asks, her large rose near here hair bun brushing against her neck as she looks down at her computer screen.

"Bruno."

"He actually hasn't arrived yet, but you can gladly take a seat at the table. It's already set up," She tells me, her bright cherry red lips up in a pursed way, awaiting my answer.

"Um, okay. Sure," I answer with uncertainty even though I feel a little more relieved. With Bruno running late, I have a few extra minutes to myself so that I can try to build a little confidence for tonight.

"Right this way," She smiles, menus in her well manicured hands gripped tight as she leads me toward the very back of the busy restaurant. We pass multiple tables filled with the most amazing smelling foods, but rather then make me feel hungry, I'm left feeling overwhelmed and nauseas.

"Here's your table, your server will be with you for drinks and appetizers in a minute," She informs me,"The dance floor is through those doors, the live music starts at eight-thirty. Everyone is welcomed to dance and enjoy the live music.If there's anything else you need, don't hesitate to ask."

After thanking her I take a seat, removing my wrist bag and placing it on the table. I then let out a deep shaky breath in hopes of releasing all this anxious stress but it does no use. I'm just as worried as I was when Bruno told me he'd be telling his kids about the proposal at dinner tonight. And even though I now felt slightly more confident about my relationship with Bruno after that talk in my car with Harry, I couldn't help but to feel intimidated by his children.

They're his number one priority and I admire and respect that. I want the kids to know I'm not trying to steal their dad away, or replace their mom.

It's a tough position for me to be in because more then anything I want to jump right in and bond with Nina and Diego but I know it'll take a lot more. I know they'll want me to prove myself worthy to them, and I have every intention of doing so but that doesn't mean I'm not scared.

Marrying Bruno means more then becoming a married woman. It means I'll instantly be a step mother and without a doubt Bruno will pressure me to start a family of our own. He's constantly talking about "adding to the bunch" and a child that is ours would fulfill what he means when he says "completing the family".

I put my hands on my face, with my elbows on the table, taking deep breaths. I need to just take this one step at a time. I love Bruno, he loves me, and hopefully that's enough to have everything fall into place with his kids.

"Good evening, I'll be your server for tonight,"A tall tanned man with a shirt slightly open at the top, clutching to his tones body, said,"My name is Mateo, what can I start you off with?"

"Maybe just..a margarita?" I order trying to keep the alcohol light, but I definitely needed something to calm me.

"Coming right up, I'll be back with your margarita and complimentary chips and salsa," He said, before dismissing himself toward the bar area near the center of the restaurant.

Once Mateo returned with my drink and the chips, I assured him that my "party" would be arriving soon. I took long sips from the tasty margarita suddenly wishing I had ordered a beer because there wasn't nearly enough alcohol in this frilly drink to calm me. Three margaritas later and I finally decide to just fück it and order a beer.

"Excuse me," I politely called over the growing volume of the live band.

"Yes?" Mateo said, pausing in front of my table, a tray of assorted dishes in his hands.