Miss You (Harry Styles)

Chapter 20

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Harry

Jasmine and I spent the first day on the beach and yesterday at a concert. Tonight we're going dancing. Theses past few days have been wonderful and I almost don't want to leave our bubble because I don't want to face reality. In three days we'll be back in England and I fear we won't be as happy as we are now.

Jasmine walks out in a satin turquoise dress and her hair flowing down her shoulders. She looks like a princess and I grin taking in her beauty.

"You look beautiful baby," I say grabbing her hand and kiss it.

"Thank you. Ready to go." I nod and hold out my arm for her. She grips it we walk out the room and downstairs. We find a club not far away from the hotel. We first go to the bar to grab a couple of drinks. The bartender is a tall gentleman with dark brown hair and looks awfully familiar. It takes a minute but I begin to remember him. He's Christian, Melanie's ex boyfriend. What is he doing here of all places.

As I order I pray he doesn't recognize me, I can't have him accidentally blabbing to Jasmine about Melanie and I. When he hands us our shots and we're about to leave he speaks.

"Hey I know you." Shit!

"No, I don't think you do," I state trying to stay calm.

"You dated Melanie Cole, right?" Fuck!

"No I—"

"Is this your new girlfriend. She's way hotter than Mel, good for you."

"You're a fucking prick," I sneer and walk away in disgust. Taking our drinks, I set them on a table taking mine and chugging it down.

"Harry, what the hell was he talking about? You dated your step sister?"

"What! No, he must've assumed I was because I punched him at a party for harassing Mel and was trying to help her out. He was her scum ex-boyfriend and I was just being a good brother," I lie.

"Okay," she looks at me and I can't tell if she believes me.

"Let's dance," I change the subject and lead her to the dance floor.

After that night, Jasmine gave me the cold shoulder. Our trip wasn't as magical anymore. Our bubble popped and reality ruin our make believe world. I keep trying to reassure her nothing happened between Melanie and me but she doesn't seem to be believe me. I fear any day now she'll leave me and I'll be alone again.

I ran into Melanie today and part of me wanted to tell her about the incident with Christian but I didn't want to bring her in my mess. I should've told Jasmine about us a long time ago maybe then she would stay with me.

I cook dinner in hopes to talk to her about it and maybe even come clean. During dinner she sits quietly eating and I try to think of how to say what I want to tell her.

"Oh I almost forgot, I have to take pictures for a wedding next week. Will you be my date?"

"Sure, but wouldn't I just get in the way."

"No, plus I won't know anyone there so it'll be nice to have some company."

"Okay, but Jasmine are we going to talk about Jamaica."

"Harry stop I know you two didn't have any thing, I'm sorry I gave you the cold shoulder. It's just I don't get good vibes from Melanie, so please just stay away from here alright?"

"Okay, I will," I sigh and we finish our dinner.

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Daniella lays in her crib and I play puppets to calm her down. She was crying a couple minutes ago but now is giggling at her silly uncle.

"And they live happyily every after," I finish in the goofy voice. I know she doesn't understand me but she can pick up on my ridiculous voice and facial expressions.

"Alright kido nap time," Gemma says putting on the mobile on above her crib. A lullaby plays and Daniella is hypnotized by the stuff animals spinning above her. Her eyes start to flutter and she gets sleep. Within minutes she's asleep and Gemma and I leave the room.

We go in the kitchen and Gemma makes some tea for us. I came here to tell her about Jamaica and get some opinions on if Jasmine knows or not. She said she believes me but I have a feeling that was just a front.

"Okay so this guy basically told her that and she's been acting strange ever since."

"Yeah she puts on a fake smile but I know what he said is getting to her."

"She doesn't believe you there's no doubt about it. However she can't point any fingers because she doesn't have any proof. This is just one mans claim."

"Then, why can't she just believe me and we move on from this," I sigh.

"Because Harry you're not the best liar. I bet she saw through all those attempts to make her believe you. I think you should've left the subject alone and she would've forgot about it."

"Dammit your right." I keep trying to get her to believe me and keep her trust in me but that might've made me look more guilty.

"What should I do now then?"

"Stay away from Melanie from the time being and act like you did before you left on your trip. This will pass trust me."

"So I shouldn't come clean."

"I think it's too late for that, she already doesn't like Melanie. I fear either a fight will break out or she'll leave you."

She's right I should've told when we first started dating. Yeah she might've still like Melanie but at least I would feel like I'm walking on eggshells around her. Our relationship is on a rocky road and I fear we will crash if I tell Jasmine truth now.

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Sorry shorter chapter but next one is gonna be good ;)

Also check out my new story Serpent if you like dark Harry fanfics. I got a few of those coming soon as this crazy semester is over.