Pulse || Harry Styles

Chapter 74

Laura's POV 

One week later...

Today was it... it was the day of Anne's little business dinner and I couldn't help but feel nervous. I felt comfortable with Anne and Harry always but the last time I saw Gemma she was calling me a whore as I was leaving the house.

I never told Harry because I couldn't bring myself to say it. I don't know why she would hate me so much but I also understand she and Taylor were good friends.

"You alright love you look pale?"

Harry asked as we drove down the highway to get to Anne's.

Ever since that night Harry and I have spent a couple of days together going out to dinner or simply each other's apartments. He tried to call every day but sometimes it was so late when he got out of work that I was already in a deep sleep. Our relationship was going well and I couldn't ask for anything else.

"I'm just a little nervous is all"

I smile placing my hand on top of his that was stroking my thigh softly. He squeezes it gently before looking over with his signature smile.

"It will be alright love, I'll be with you the whole time"

He winks and I let out a small giggle at his cuteness. I silently thank him by leaning in for a kiss on his cheek. The smell of his pine cologne hits my nose and I could never get tired of that smell.

...

The ride really didn't take too long and before I know it, we were arriving. Harry told me it wasn't a fancy dinner just a few friends having a get together so he said to wear whatever. I decided on a pair of high waisted light wash jeans that ripped at the knees and paired it with a simple black long sleeve turtle neck.

Harry kept it simple too by wearing a pair of creamy beige shorts along with a white wife-beater tank top that was covered by another white short-sleeved button-down shirt.

I let out a long breath as the car turns off and Harry chuckles at me before getting out of the car. I follow him shortly after as he waits for me to walk to him.

He takes my hand, intertwining them as we walk up the familiar long driveway.

Before Harry could even put in the key, Anne was opening the door with a giant smile on her face.

"Hello!"

She yelled embracing Harry in a hug before moving to me next.

"Hi"

I grin wrapping my arms around Anne as she swings me back and forth.

"Oh I haven't seen you for a while"

She beams holding my cheeks between her hands as Harry laughed. She kissed both sides before guiding us inside.

"Please come on in"

She said as Harry moved his hand to my waist. The house looked the same as it always did but it was still stunning in every way.

"Mostly everyone's here but I want you to meet some people Laura."

Anne starts as we walk to the outside area where everyone is. I feel my heart begin to race as many wealthy looking people stare at me as we walk up.

"Okay, so Laura these are some of my coworkers/ business partners. This is Lisa one of the head directors of William Sonoma."

She says and my heart nearly stops. I try my best to keep my composure as I hold my hand out for her to take she shakes my hand gently and I give her a nervous smile.