Our Love (1D Fanfic)

Chapter 13

Chapter 13

~Sarina~

Thank God, the week was over.

I was so excited to see him. It's been a while since we last saw each other.

He was busy entertaining people with the boys. I was fine with that. The only problem and worry I had was... her. 

Charlotte.

I know how much pain Niall went through cause of her. And, I wouldn't want that to happen to him again. But also, my biggest worry was that my hard work was useless.

The hard work I had to do to win Niall. 

The hard work I did to ruin her life.

The hard work my best friend and I planned all along.

And, this time, I will finally have my relationship shown to the entire world without anyone being against it.

Especially, her.

(Flashback: May 9, 2009)

I was at a party. My neighbor and close friend invited me and it wasn't as bad as I thought it was.

But honestly, the reason I went to the party was that I knew someone would be there. Someone... very special to me.

"Sarina, here's your drink." My friend gave me a cup with some punch. "Thanks." I took a small sip.

I looked around. No sign. Maybe, he wasn't going.

"Are you busy looking for him? Sigh, I don't know what you see-" "Oh, give it a rest. I know you don't really like him, but I do. And, didn't I already list down all the things I love about him?"

"Yes, a bunch of things that are too deep for me to remember." She teased. "Fine, go ahead and pretend you don't remember them. I'm gonna go look for him outside." I walked outside of the living room, where there was much more people chilling.

There were lots of people that I thought I wasn't gonna see him. But I did. He was alone. My heart started beating faster. I was very nervous. I wanted to talk to him so bad, but what would I say? 

Suddenly, somebody tapped my shoulder, giving me a mini-heart attack.

"It's just me." My friend gave me a devious smirk. "Just talk to him! He's as weird as you. You'll get along pretty well. Wait, isn't that what you want? To be with him? Well, that fantasy won't start without you talking with him! Now, woman up and talk." She pushed me.

I loved her confidence. It was useful.

I was right behind him and so I tapped his shoulder. He turned and said, "Oh, hi, can I help you?" "Uh... I'm fine." "I don't think I've met you before." Of course, he hasn't. He just doesn't remember. I don't  study at his school. I only met him in one place.

Nandos. Sounds a little familiar, right?

"You have, trust me." "Hmm, now that I think about it, you do look kind of familiar... Oh, now I do. You work at Nandos, don't you?" Bingo. "Yes, yes I do. My name's Sarina, by the way." "I'm well-" "I know who you are..." "How?" "My friend, Mylene studies in your school." "Well, what do you know, what a small world it is!" "Yeah, it is." "I wanna ask you a big favor." He asked me. I wonder what it could be... "Sure, what is it?"

"Is it possible for you to give me free food?" 

I laughed loudly. "No, sorry. But if you want, you can reserve a table and it'll be on me." "Really?" "Yeah!  Just give me the deets." "All right then. Reserve one table for two." My mind was going nuts. First, I got to talk with him. Second, he knew me. And third, he was flirting with me.... I think? 

"Oh, not just you?" "Nope, I wanna invite someone of course! A good friend of mine's." "Really? What's this friend's name?" I asked him, curiously.

I don't know I just have this big feeling it could be... me.

"Charlotte. My best friend." He smiled so big, that I could tell he was in love with her.

Those words, that smile and name, broke me. Especially, my heart.

"Oh... sure! Haha, when?" I faked being happy. I held my tears. Why was I so stupid of thinking he actually liked me? He and I only talked now. God, I am such a fool. 

"Not sure, yet. I'll ask her! I'll give you my number and I'll tell you, is that okay?" "Yeah, it's fine. What is it?" We exchanged numbers and lied an excuse to go home. I called my friend and she quickly drove me to her house, where I released all my emotions.

"I feel such a dork! A very stupid and dumb one!" I shouted. "Don't say that..." "Well, it's true isn't it?" I blew my nose on a tissue. 

I almost thought I had a chance with him.

I thought... I did the right thing.

But no. I just embarrassed myself.

"Look, you're going to be with him! You are! You are beautiful, awesome, kind and absolutely nice. That girl is just blocking your way to be with him. And didn't he say, that she was his best friend? See? You'll have a chance!" She explained to me.

"But, I doubt he'll ever like me. I saw the huge grin he gave when he said her name! In the end, I'll just be Sarina, the counter girl he met at Nandos." "Don't predict that. Instead, you should try. And, I will help you."

"Well, I've already tried."

"Not hard enough. We have to think clever..." She smirked.

(Present)

"...And, sneaky." I smirked to myself.

Charlotte Philipps, look out.

I've got a plan...

"Hey, babe. Ready to go?" Niall popped inside with a bodyguard.

"Ready, as I'll ever be." I kissed his soft cheek.

...To erase you in Niall's mind.

Forever.