It was a peaceful Thursday, as I was bailed out of all the duties. Jeff wanted me to take an off and I was more than glad to accept his proposal. Today some of girlfriends from the industry had invited me for a casual meet before their upcoming fashion show.

I dialed up Cora, to confirm her arrival time. It was already half past noon, so I'm guessing she'd be here anytime soon.

Just as I was about to call, door opened and Cora stood in front of me smiling cheekily.

"So Av, now finally I'm here, I need the details. Have you fucked Styles yet?"

I gasped, and hit her shoulder by my palm. This girl is total nuts, and her being directioner add to her bluntness.

"Shut you idiot. Now get settled, we are heading out within 3 hours."

"I just landed, and you're already dragging me out."

"Kay, then I'll leave your sorry ass alone." I said giving her a smirk.

"Hey, when did you become this mean? I'm coming, huh."

-*-*-

We both were sitting in the pub, which my girls suggested for the meet up. Cora sat beside me looking extremely bored and tired.

"You didn't had to tag along, Cora."

"Its fine Av, else I would have got bored sitting alone in the room."

"Look who's sitting there all gorgeous and sexy!" I heard a familiar squeaky voice.

"Gigi, long time seeing you." I said as she pulled me into a hug. She looked perfect as usual with her blonde locks framing her chiseled face, and her skin glowing under the disco lights.

"Now, don't you both dare ignore me?" another voice boomed behind us.

"How could we leave you out Ken? C'mere."

"Gosh, how bad sister I'm, girls meet my sister cum manager Cora. Cora these were dorks I was talking about, Gigi Hadid and Kendall Jenner." I said breaking the hug.

"We know her Av, it's only that we never were fortunate to get along. But things gonna change tonight, wouldn't it Cora?"

"Hell yes! Now don't blame me if I fangirl, how can I not, when three gorgeous ladies are standing before me!"

"C'mon Cora, you're not bad either." I piped in.

"Now, lemme please click a selfie lady. After all not every day, I get y'all pretty ladies together."

As the flash went, I saw another person standing beside Gigi. I elbowed Cora towards that direction, as expected her mouth went agape seeing the person beside Gigi.

"I thought it was supposed to be a girl's night Gigi." I said raising my eyebrows suggestively.

"Okay, you got me there." she turned and moved aside for him to step ahead.

"Av, meet Zayn, and Zayn this is Ava."

It was not like I didn't know who Zayn Malik is, c'mon who doesn't. But the way he looked at me, made me wonder if that I got something on my face. I decided to ignore his amused or confused stare. He remained quiet rest of the tie as we sat there talking among ourselves. Everything was going smooth until Kendall decided to drop Harry into the conversation.

"I see you and Harry are working together, isn't he hot, huh?" at the sudden mention of his name alerted me. And deceivingly my pale blush gave it all to the girls sitting before me.

"So, I thought it right. She obviously have crush on Styles, now where's my 100 bucks darling?"

"You guys made a bet upon me crushing on Styles?"

"C'mon Av, when Kendall suggested, I was pretty sure you wouldn't fall for him. You practically hosted men's fashion week in Milan and you didn't spare a glance to single guy over there." Gigi said looking; say a mix between amused and disappointed.

"Well, Av I'll go now. Jet lag is taking a toll on me. See you later girls." with a wink Av, I still need the details, she whispered before disappearing into the crowd. Okay, Harry you literally stole the limelight from me from my own life, like wow!

"But seriously Kendall, I thought you guys were dating."

"Of course not. Like I know he's hot and all, but not my type. We're really good friends, that's all about it. But you know Harry was into you the moment I showed him your pic, like he got all hyped up."

"Anyways, I should be leaving, Zayn is back." Gigi said as she saw Zayn reappearing towards the area where we were sitting. As soon as Gigi left, Kendall too followed the suit, leaving me alone with my trail of thoughts.

I was totally in awe of their relationship, like how Zayn came to drop her, and then he returns to pick her up. This is what I call goals, I genuinely wish if I could find someone like him. Somehow the first face that came to my mind thinking about it was, Harry. The kiss we shared was still afresh in my memory and thinking how I initiated it, made me warm inside. It was obvious as clear blue sky that I liked Harry. I know he liked me too, but something wasn't right. Even when I kissed him, it bought upon a familiar sensation inside me. By now, I knew Harry is a part of my erased past. There is no other way I could feel those thing when I'm near him. I wanted to ask him, I wanted him to tell me about myself, I wanted to him to guide me through all of it. But why won't he open up? Why would he still act as if we've just met? I wanted the answers, but I was too scared to ask. I was never curious about my lost past, and then he comes.

"Aye, my pretty lady sitting all alone here."

"My babe, what are you doing here?" I asked in fake surprised tone.

"Cora, she texted you, didn't she? That little twit, I told her I wanted to surprise you." Troy groans, clearly disappointed.

"Leave her Troy, I got it out of it. I was leaving the place, and then she wanted me to stay. So I naturally figured you'd be coming."

Troy spoke to the bartender as he ordered both us drinks.

"I don't want any alcohol in it, ya got it lad?"

"Why, my baby Av, can't tolerate some?"

"Is that a challenge?"

"If you count in so." He says smirking in satisfaction.

"I'm in."

After 3-4 shots, I was completely knackered. Troy was smiling like an idiot,

"Av, I need to ask you something." If he would say, what I had feared, I couldn't trust my reply in this state. I nodded, gesturing him to continue.

"You know the shoot for the movie is almost finished, and it's some backup and post pro..."

"Cut it to the point Troy." I snapped, I was getting nervous about where this conversation was going.

"Okay. Could you take me as the date for the after party?"

Of course he had to ask this, the after party for which I had been dreaming to attend, with Harry by my side "But why the after party?"

"Isn't it obvious Av, there would be lot of people there, media, and paparazzi. It will be good opportunity for my introduction to the industry. It's my only chance Av, I need it bad."

"So it all about it, you don't like me that way, do you?"

"Of course not, Av you're like a sister. Sorry if thought it that way, I know you wanted to be beside Harry, I know I'm selfish..." he blabbered nervously.

"Chill, I'll take you along." I was relaxed to know that, after all that he had done for me, this was the least I could in return.

"But this should remain between us, you know what I mean?"

"Not even Harry or Cora?"

"No, look I'm sorry Av...."

"Quit it Troy, I get it." I got up, sipping my drink for the last time. I just wanted to get away. I was disappointed, it was my last chance, and somehow I keep losing my chances with Harry.

I guess, it was alcohol in me, which made me brave enough to knock Harry's door at 2 am. After few muffled knocks, the door opens revealing an agitated and sleepy Harry.

Hola,

So this isn't a cliffhanger, I got tired guys. Anyways big announcement here

"Epilogue is gonna be posted on September 2"

Yes the very same day prologue was published.

Keep smiling 😘

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