Chasing the Sun (1D)

Chapter 44: catch ups and reminders

Chapter 44: catch ups and reminders

Ali’s POV

‘Guys, you’re all done!’ I informed them all with a smile on my lips. They all looked at me gratefully.

‘But you still gotta help with the editing and stuff, you know.’ I laughed lightly as I watched their faces fall at the news.

‘Jenna!’ I called and she walked over to me. ‘Help us with the editing?’ I asked her and she nodded.

We spent the next two hours working on the photos, editing them here and there. And in the meantime i was able to catch up with all the boys, exchange stories and all. Once we all left the building at the end of the day, we walked away with the friendship we had in Australia.

It’s still a little awkward with Louis but I’m opening up to him now. I know it’s over and I know he’s moved on but sometimes I wonder if he ever really did love me. He could have had his feelings mistaken or he could have been forcing the feelings he had for El and change it to me. I never know and I never will. 

Harry and I walked away with an even closer friendship than the one in Australia. We got along so much better and sometimes i caught him glaring at Louis for no apparent reason. We both made plans to meet up tomorrow, just me and him.

‘Well, that went better than expected.’ Jenna commented when we hopped into the car.

‘I know. It’s finally over with Louis.’ I answered, remembering the way he said sorry and remembering the way it sounded on his lips.

‘I still wanna kick his ass.’ She said, with a hint of a mischievous smile.

‘Nothing’s stopping you.’ I laughed. Sure, I’m over it but there are times when I want him to pay for it. He practically humiliated me and didn’t have the decency to dump me before saying that on tv.

‘Oh true.’ She laughed along with me. 

I drove us back to the house where Jake and the other two girls were. I offered to drop them off by the Eiffel Tower so they can have a look but they all said they’d rather go with the their boyfriend/girlfriend. Once we got back to the house, I saw an unfamiliar black car and my insides twisted for some reason.

‘We’re home!’ Jenna called once we walked through the doorway. I walked past her and up the stairs to my room.

‘Ali.’ Liam intercepted me in the hallway.

‘Hey, Li.’ I greeted him with a small smile. ‘What are you doing in my house?’ I asked.

‘Me and Niall wanted to see our girlfriends.’ He answered and i just nodded my head. I walked away from him and headed to my room whilst pulling my phone out of my bag. I texted El, wanting to hang out with someone. 

To: EllyBelly:)

Wanna go somewhere today? My house is infested with love sick couples *gagging*

From: EllyBelly:)

I’m part of a love sick couple :( Hahaha, yeah sure. Meet at L’amour?

To: EllyBelly:)

Yeah, but you’re not infesting my house now, aren’t you? Yeah, sure. I love that place.

From: EllyBelly:)

You never know, I probably am in your house being a creepy stalker ;)

To: EllyBelly:)

Then go get your butt to L’amour, you weirdo :P

From: EllyBelly:)

Fine, just let me get off your patio from the backyard :P

To: EllyBelly:)

I’m starting to change my mind right now... :/

From: EllyBelly:)

No! Don’t change your mind! Louis is being a loser and annoying me right now. Please please please go meet me! :(

To: EllyBelly:)

I thought you were on my patio in my backyard?

From: EllyBelly:)

Okay, you caught me, I was lying!

To: EllyBelly:)

Just get your skinny ass down to L’amour and I’ll be there in 10.

From: EllyBelly:)

Sure thing, chicken wing ;)

I grabbed my bag off my back and walked out of my room. I walked down the stairs and once i reached the front door, I turned.

‘Guys, I’m meeting El!’ I yelled and i heard distant “okay”s throughout the house. I walked out and drove down to L’amour, not wanting to walk or anything.

‘Ali!’ I heard her sweet voice call once I walked into the small, cozy café.

‘Hey, El.’ I smiled, embracing her in a hug.

‘So, why exactly did you come? I mean you can always third wheel with them?’ Eleanor asked. I just gave her a look.

‘What?’ She asked.

‘Why would i want to third wheel and watch them be all lovey dovey and kiss every two seconds?’ I questioned.

‘You can have fun third wheeling, you know. You can always make everything awkward.’ She suggested.

‘No, thanks.’ I said while scrunching my nose up.

‘Fine, whatever.’ She stuck her tongue out at me like a little kid and I just laughed at her.

We ordered food and all and got into talking. We were at the café for about three hours, just talking and nothing else. I liked talking to El. She’s so easy going and friendly. I don’t care if she’s my ex-boyfriend’s girlfriend because she’s too much of a nice person. She wouldn’t hurt a fly. I feel bad for lying to her about not knowing the boys but I know she’s crush Louis if she found out the truth. I’m doing this for her own good. When we finished talking, we both got up and walked out of the café.

‘I should go, we’ll talk tomorrow.’ Eleanor said.

‘Yeah, bye babe.’ I grinned and hugged her, she hugged me back and we went out separate ways.

I drove back home and saw that the black car was still there. I really hope that none of them are all lovey dovey. I really don’t have the patience for them. I should really get my own love story, shouldn’t i? But no, I wanna focus on this job. I don’t want a love life right now. I’m going to focus on living in Paris.

As I stood on my doorstep, I was about to walk in when I got a text.

From: Unknown

Don’t think I’ve stopped.

My heart stopped beating in my chest as I stared at those four words. I knew instantly who it was from. I honestly thought it was over. I honestly thought there wasn’t anything out there for us anymore. I honestly thought I was safe now in Paris.

Obviously I was wrong. I’m in danger again. Which means so is Louis.

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A/N

I sure hope you all know who the text was from or else it would totally be awkward. 

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-Winona