Love Me [Harry Styles]

38.

"And we had magic, and this is tragic.."

Dani's POV

"You doing anything tonight?"

"You ask me as if I don't practically stay with you every night, Haz," I said giggling as I continued typing.

"I was thinking we could go to dinner or somethin'? Like a couple and all," he asked as he shifted in his seat in front of my desk.

"Umm yeah, sure, baby, sounds good," I said, keeping my eyes on the computer.

"You know, as much as I want to tell you how sexy you look in your office, I feel like you wouldn't even notice."

My brows pulled together as I frowned, turning to him as he kept his eyes on random paperwork.

"Sorry, babe, things have been so busy lately, just trying to get things done ahead of time so I can spend more hours with you," I said shyly as I stood up and walked over to him, hugging him from behind.

He raised his head, holding my hands that were now over his chest and kissing my palms.

"I know, baby, I forget we both have busy as shit schedules,"

"I'm almost done here, we'll go to the lounge and hang with the boys after, yeah?"

"Can't we go back home and cuddle for a while? Then dinner? We don't have a show tonight." Home.

He frowned once I unwrapped my arms from around his and returned to my chair.

"Okay," I smiled at him, leaning over my desk and pecking his lips.

Suddenly, the door opened to reveal an extremely nervous and fidgety Monique.

"Hey Mo," Harry said as he turned around, giving her a lazy smile.

"Harry, totally didn't expect seeing you here," she winked sarcastically.

"Dani, I need to talk to you though. It's important," she spoke, her voice slightly shaky as she eyed Harry, signaling for him to leave.

"Right, well, I'll be off. Err- an hour, D?"

"Yep," I said, smiling as he pecked my cheek.

"See ya Mo, don't hog my girl, eh?" He winked, kissing her cheek as well.

"I'll try," she replied smugly, taking a seat as Harry left.

"Is there more files to fill for the sponsorships Monique? I can do those, just give them as soon as you ca-"

"No, no, Dani, that's not it." My eyes narrowed as I felt my breath hitch.

"You're not firing me, are you?"

"No Dani, don't be silly! You're the best thing that's happened to Modest! Headquarters. In fact, that's actually why I wanted to talk to you. Seventeen contacted us recently and asked for a review on you, to see if other interns are qualified. Of course, I said you were doing an outstanding job and so- so, they want you back Dani."

"What? What do you mean?"

"They don't want you back as an intern, they believe you have strong qualifications to do international articles for the whole fashion biz, and so do I! You have so much potential, and you're so young, I don't want you to miss out. I know you love the boys, and Harry's here, and the crew have gotten so close, but this is an insane opportunity."

My heart fluttered at her words, but at the same time shattered all at once. I couldn't leave the boys, or Harry. Monique's due in a few months, I was supposed to take over. How could I let something I've worked so hard to built up, break all at once?

"No, no, I can't just leave, Mo."

"Dani, let me finish, please."

I nodded slowly, not knowing why I felt my vision fog up.

"It's you, alone. For about 3 months, you'll go from country to country and write about the fashion there. Just like you did in New York, but all around the world. I believe it's one submission per week, so the rest of the time you'll just enjoy with your possible new coworkers. You'll get great pay, and if you'd like to return to us by the end of it, you know you're more than welcome. You're family to us, Dani."

"Monique, I- I. I don't know what to say, you-you're having your baby soon, I can't just abandon you all."

"Honey, listen, if you do decide to come back, it'd be around the time tour is ending. Maybe, the last show or two. I'll be very much so pregnant and you could take it from their for a few weeks until the baby gets to know everyone, yeah?"

I giggled through my tears and nodded my head.

"Just think about it, we will only be happy for you, Dani. Plus, when you come back you'll have so many stories- and souvenirs, am I right? This is your reward for being so on top of things, you deserve this."

She put a printed email on my desk, sliding it over to me with the number and email of Seventeen on it.

"I'll think about it for sure. How long do I have?"

"Um, a week," she said nervously.

"A week?! What about Harry, the boys, I- I can't believe this is happening,"

"Calm down hon, it's just so you can try new things. You're a necessity here, but we can't hold you back either,"

"Oh, Mo," I stood up immediately, walking over to hug her with all my strength.

"I know, I know. Think about it, plus you have a safe spot here after. I'm sure Harry will be okay with it. I mean, you learned to adjust to his life, why wouldn't he continue trying? It's not for forever, just a few months, sweetie. He cares for you, so much."

"Thank you for this opportunity. Thank you, thank you, thank you,"

"This is all you, Dani. No need to thank me, I just gave the feedback."

"Best boss ever." I giggled, pulling away and wiping off the few tears that had involuntarily left my eyes.

"Hey! But for now, you still work for us. So, finish up before you go with Harry. Keep me updated."

"I will, thanks again, Mo."

My smile faded just as the door closed behind Monique. I wanted this, so bad.