Chapter 2: He Set Me Up!
"Maybe it's the way she walked, straight into my heart and stole it"
It was around 12:45 and Julian and I were still going over the songs. I wanted to stay on the phone with him and continue because this was something that I found joy in and the songs were just so amazing and addicting but I realized that I would be late for the meeting if I didn't start setting up now.
So I went to my desk to retrieve my earpiece so that I could talk to Julian while I set up because I needed my hands and the folder filled with the information that Simon asked for. Then I made my way to Simon's office, making sure to knock before entering. Without really paying attention, I started doing my usual routine before every meeting.
I know he usually sits on one specific sofa in his office, so while flicking through the folder to ensure that I didn't forget anything, I walked towards him and placed a small kiss on his stubbly cheek and greeted, "Buenas tardes, padrasto"
In one swift movement, I spinned on my heel and proceeded to the little draw in the corner that contained my notepad and pens for taking the minutes, all while still talking to Julian.
"Be honest...out of what we have so far, which one do you think would be the perfect single?" he asked.
"One of them should be Steal My Girl for sure. Es divertido y pegadizo and Zayn's voice is just...wow! That high note was....Estoy sin palabras!"
( it's fun and catchy and Zayn' voice is just....wow. That high note was....I'm speechless) - translation.
"I only understood some of what you just said but I'm going to assume you like Steal My Girl, yes?" he said sounding unsure.
"Sí, yes absolut-" the words died in my throat when I close the draw to the desk and finally looked up. Before my eyes, was the members of One Direction and Simon sat on the sofas surrounding the coffee table, staring at me as I stare back at them, some with confused faces and the others looked like they were amused by the situation.
"Jules, I'm gonna have to call you back" I said hurriedly, trying my best to talk quietly as my heart slammed against my ribcage.
Oh my God, did they hear anything? How much did they hear?
"No problem, love. Take care and thanks for the help. I'll go make the changes now."he said and hung up.
I looked down at my watch and saw that it was 12:55. Why were they early? How did I miss that it was them in the meeting today? If I had known it was them then I would've done what I usually do when they were in the building....let Linda do it and go hide in the kitchen. I know I'm a coward but I don't think that I'm ready to see him yet.
I snuck a glance at him and saw that he was on his phone and I exhaled a small breath of relief.
Until, Simon spoke up.
"Boys, this is my secretary, Mia" They all turned to look at me and I quickly diverted my eyes away from them to Simon. It was written all over his face as I noticed the gleam in his eyes and the smirk that was slowly making its appearance. He set me up!
When I looked at the one person I didn't want to see, his green eyes were wide and staring back at me, his handsome face drained of colour. He looks like he just saw a ghost. And if you look very closely, you could see the guilt in his eyes. Those eyes. They never lie.
I decided to act indifferently towards the situation. If I pretend not to know him and keep my emotions at bay then this meeting could maybe run smoothly. Remember when I said I needed my hands.....I needed to carry the beverages which was just water. I couldn't be bothered about making an effort today. Afterall, it is Monday. Monday! You see, I was right!
I avoided eye contact with Harry and everytime I caught Simon's eyes I would shoot him a scowl that I am pretty sure was noticeable to everyone in the room. And he had the audacity to look smug about it.
I walked around the coffee table placing glasses in front of everyone. Then grabbed the water pitcher and proceeded to pour some in each glass. From the corner of my eye, I could see Louis staring at my ass. Alright rant time!
Okay! I get it. I'm half Latina. It's not my fault that my million and one curves show through all of my clothes. It's in my genes. Another thing in my genes.....HUGH ASS! It's not big enough to beat Kim Kardashian's but it's still bigger than the average sized 3-4 women. I can't keep check of my size it's always been between 3 or 4 since I was 14. But that's beside the point. The point is that it's rude to unashamedly eye someone like they are a piece of meat and make crude comments behind their back or the brave ones who tell it straight to your face. Some people have told me that I shouldn't complain because there are many other girls out there who want what I have. I AM proud of who I am and what I look like but it's so annoying when there are men who have no respect for women.
Don't get me wrong, I'm sure Louis isn't really like this but I feel uncomfortable, more so annoyed so I quickly finished filling the rest of the glasses with water until I reached Harry's.
I was slightly bent while pouring the water into the glass so if I looked up I would've been face to face with him. Every part of me was screaming don't do it but for the first time ever, I didn't listen.
I looked into those green eyes that held so much guilt and something else that I couldn't figure out. But what I did see....Guilt. That was enough for me to keep my face emotionless but not enough to look away. I hated pity because it made me feel like a lost, injured puppy. I abruptly move away from him when I heard the sound of someone clearing their throat.
I picked up my notepad and pen and sat next to Simon to start taking the minutes of the meeting.
A/N
Finally we made it!! Harry and the boys have finally made it into the story. What did you guys think??
Also you're probably confused about Simon and Mia' s relationship. All will be revealed in due time.
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