Hey Angels :)

Finally the chapter is here....The long wait is over, my children ! Okay, I will stop my drama now....

Enjoy !

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I made my way  inside the building and was immediately greeted by excited Eleanor.

" Louis, I am so happy to see you. Office is dull without you and Niall. You know I had to listen to Camille's bragging too. Made me punch her but can't obviously. Why didn't you both come yesterday ?"

I was feeling a bit better that at least someone missed my absence and seeing her all jolly made my mood a little light too. I smiled at her a genuine smile.

" El, I know right. We are awesome to be missed of course. Kidding ! Actually we had some guests over so had to take leave. But sorry to hear that you had to endure that chameleon alone."

We both laughed and giggled at Camille's nickname I gave. Suddenly she stopped laughing and stood straight with stoic face but her eyes showed a bit fear. I turned around to find Camille coming towards us in all her beauty and confidence.

She was wearing a black strapless dress reaching her knees followed with olive green high heels and hair pulled up in a messy bun. Her face was caked up with beauty products as usual with dark red lipstick. She looked a confident beauty who can mesmeriz men and can lure them in very easily. I instantly felt inferior standing there in my simple clothes.

She reached us while her heels made tapping sound and gave us a very big fake smile showing her pearly white teeth.

" Elk and Lewis together. Wonderful ! Now I have been asked to show you your work for today. Shall we ?"

She flipped her strands backwards and turned around without giving us a second glance. I smiled hastily at El and made my way towards the elevator where Camille was headed. We entered and the doors closed making me suffocate immediately to be with her alone. It was kinda scary a bit.

The elevator stopped abruptly and soon a men entered giving Camille a sultry smile and moved very close to her making me uncomfortable by the looks they were giving each other. The doors closed and they started kissing while rubbing against each other fiercely as if they were alone and in secluded room. I was in dire need to get out of there because of course these things make me a bit squirmy and witnessing this lustful display of some adults casually using as a time pass makes me feel disgusted. I am a little judgemental when people do it casually but I wouldn't offend them. That does not mean I will be comfortable to associate myself with them. This is getting awkward as they start making noises. I start to slide away from them almost making myself one with its wall but I can still hear their voices so I put my hands on my ears to block it. I have never been in this kind of situation before and this is so......ughhh ! I wanna leave.

My prayers were answered as the doors opened and we entered our floor. Camille left the man inside the elevator who gave her a flying kiss and disappeared as the doors closed. Camille turned towards me licking her lips which made me feel to puke as that was not anything related to love which I witnessed.

" Lewis ! I don't think you have been kissed like that ever, right ? Who would want to put their mouth on yours. Thinking of it only makes me cringe." She says this with a proper smile as if she is talking about weather. Her comment made my heart hurt but I am so proud of my principles and virtues that I let it slide.

" We all have different preferences Ms. Rowe and I think we should get back to our original work."

" YOU stupid boy ! Don't ever try that tone with me. I am incharge here. You wanna work ? Fine, sort out all the files according to the year properly as we need that to arrange the record room in Harry's office and then come and find me to get another work. Get to work, Lewis"

" Its Louis, Ms. Rowe"

" I know" she gave me her cruel smile and left me there alone standing in the hallway. I made my way towards Harry's office and slowly closed the door behind me.

I was immediately bombarded by the fragments of memories of the moments I had with Harry in here but soon tried to black out them. I saw the door towards the very right corner of the room. I had never seen that door before. I guess because every time I had some more important and rapturing view to focus on. I made my way  there  opened the door to find a very huge and spacious room.

There were aisles of files and books in there along with some space at the corner having a couch and a small round table giving the view of the trees that are very huge making it look like woods through the glass windows. I saw that there was a blankie too which smelled a very familiar scent. Normally I don't snoop around or smell blankets but it looked so soft that I had to caress it with my cheeks and inhale deeply. I wonder if Harry would be using this and immediately withdrew from there. I don't want any reminders.

I made my way towards the aisle and saw that there were many files which were thrown haphazardly making me cringe a bit looking at their condition. Who would do that I  wonder. Maybe Camille ??? To make it more harder for me. Who knows what goes in her cruel mind.

I liked arranging things at their rightful place since childhood so I was not upset to do this. I started my playlist of songs on my mobile because why not ? I have nobody to talk to or keep watch and I am all alone plus I don't have to use too much brain so I can listen and sing my favourite songs.

Thinking about songs the awkward moment of today in car came back to me making me blush. It was so embarrassing to listen to that songs and that too with Harry Brooding Styles. It was intense somehow.

I started playing " Familiar " by Lima ( Liam ) while singing along. It is my latest favourite dance number to dance to whenever I am alone and doing work. I start to arrange files according to department first and then decide to sort out by dates.

After sometime all the files were sorted out by department names and now all left to do was according to dates. Then my eyes caught some files on the very top shelf in the corner of the room. I had missed them.

Looking at it I knew that I won't be able to reach it as it was too high but then too I tried if I can reach it. In Vain ! I then huffed and started searching for ladder but found none. So I used my brain to get an idea which I do at home whenever I can't reach top shelf of my closets.

" Crazy in Love" by Beyonce was playing on repeat on my mobile which I was singing along too. I was feeling giddy somehow and so to entertain myself I too sang it in a sensual way with sultry voice dragging the words and deepening the voice where necessary. Along with my performance I arranged a small table on which I placed a chair and proceeded to climb it. I stood on the chair and retrieved all the files but one which was at the very back.

So I stood on my tippy toes and tried to get it forgetting that I was standing on very unstable surface as I was also lost in singing.  Suddenly I felt the surface slipping and me falling to the ground.

I closed my eyes tightly because it was very dangerous already to fall from such height and that too with table on the way. I screamed loudly and my limbs were flailing around to find support. It all happened in slow motion I felt.

I embraced myself to feel the hard stony ground but it never came. Instead I was nestled in someone's embrace tightly. Someone caught me and saved me. I clutched to their shoulders with my hands which I wrapped around them along with my legs around their waist. I buried my face in their neck panting roughly which synced with their rapid falling and lifting of chest as if they were too scared of something or in their case had an adrenaline rush.

WAIT ! THAT SMELL...I knew that smell very well. It hit me with full force...the reality and my saviour.

Harry Styles. Its always him.

His one hand is wrapped around my waist while the other is supporting me by nestling itself under my bum. It makes me blush even more along with embarrassment which I am feeling already. His head is buried in hair shyly close to my neck.

I loose my grip on him and peek out my face from its hiding place in his neck to look at his forest green orbs which were scared yet soft along with fierce. Too many things in just one look. It was like seeing the whole rainbow instead of mere blue in the sky.

He slowly made me slide down on the floor but never withdrew his hand from around my waist. I slowly detached myself from him and took few steps back making his hand fall limply. I think he was upset seeing that but it can be my imagination but my body instantly missed his warmth and scent.

He scowled at me first and then took a look of the surrounding. His eyes widen when he saw the chair fallen on the side very near to the working desk and the table out of place making itself very near to the iron clad corner of shelf. He looked angry suddenly and I knew what is coming next.

" WHAT WERE YOU THINKING WHILE PULLING THIS NONSENSICAL STUNT ?" His voice boomed through the room disturbing its overrated silence. 

I flinched a bit and prepared myself to answer but before I could he continued.

" Do you even know if you had fallen down, then you would have split opened your skull or worse died or would have developed some  neurological disorder."

I shivered hearing the consequences which he said aloud which he noticed and his voice as well as demeanour changed. He took a deep breathe, sighed and then took my hand to make me sit on that couch.

In this silence I heard Beyonce screaming her lungs out while Harry looked annoyed.

" Turn off the song. What is it today with us and sensual songs ?" He questioned himself. The last part was maybe muttered for himself but I heard it and blushed some more. Well...he is right though.

" um yeah...sorry"  I apologised.

He just glanced at me and his eyes followed as I made my way to retrieve my mobile and turn off the song. I returned back to the couch and saw him having far away look in his eyes. He was looking outside the window and had a scowl on his face...well, nothing new there !

He averted his eyes from the windows to look at me. His every look makes my stomach in coil and churn in a beautiful and some other way which I am not able to name.

" Why were you climbing that Louis-made-ladder, Mr. Genius"

Okay, I made mistake but that doesn't mean he gets to taunt me every single time.

" Well, as Camille asked I was arranging the files and it was halfway done but Oh wait...then I see another files on that top corner and of course had to get it so, having no other way than this one I tried to retrieve it and...."

" AND PUT YOURSELF IN DANGER AND FELL"  he completed my sentence which made glare at him.

I huffed slightly because after all he is my Boss. I cannot act like an immature child as he likes to call me.

He was going to say something when Camille entered the room tapping her heels. She was looking at me annoyed but then her eyes widened witnessing Harry present there too. Huh ! Take it Camel.

" Camille, did you ask Louis to do all this work?"

" What ?? NO ! I would never. He never listens and ran away so I was searching for him." She lied smoothly with confidence leaving me standing with mouth agape and eyes wide in shock. How can she be so...

" I am asking again Cam, did you ask him to do this ? If you are telling lie, then be ready for punishment"

Hearing punishment she gave Harry a very sultry smile and was trying to maybe seduce him ? But before that Harry interrupted

" Ms. Rowe, behave !"

She pouted as if she was an innocent child who was denied chocolate and was trying to convince her parents to get one. She is really character less !

" You may leave now. I will talk to you later. Don't think this is finished" he exclaimed which Camel returned with smile as if she knew she can get away with anything.

" Sure Harryyyy " she dragged his name and I wanted to punch her. She was making out with somebody in the elevator today and now she is trying to trap Harry.

" Its Mr. Styles for you, Ms. Rowe"

She scoffed at me and left the room without saying anything else. Harry turned towards me and said

" Look, you did your work. Now you get a real work. Go wherever you get inspiration to write and give me some rough drafts about new story or scenes or whatever you feel like writing but report to me before 5 pm. Okay ? And yes, try to give your brain a little rest from getting genius ideas. That will make me feel a little less worried. So do me a favour"

I was beaming with joy hearing that I get to write something and that too at my chosen place. But then Mr. Arrogant had to go and make that last comment. I glared at him and started to pack my stuff which wasn't much. I was about leave when he grabbed my arm to stop me.

" First tell me, where are you going ?"

" Why ? Its private"

" Its for science."

" No, its my place. I have found that one so no, I can't tell you"

" Dammit" he cursed.

" Language, Mr. Styles" I reprimanded him. I was feeling giddy and playful by the thought of getting to my special place. He raised his one perfect eyebrow as if in challenge and then gave me side to leave without any further question leaving me baffled.

I skipped my way towards the elevator in a comparatively happy mood and travelled downstairs. I am so happy that I did not have to look at Camel's face. I was humming a song and walking towards my destination.

I reached that place by taking bus halfway through to save time. I was standing at its gate smiling wide.

Victoria's Escapade

I entered the park and this time I already knew where to go. I purchased some ice cream and chocolate milk shake and crossed the bridge. I love ice cream so its always on my to eat list.

This time I found a new tree because I don't want the roots of that one entangle me again. It felt as if they listened to Niall or somewhat. But I am not gonna take chance. So I found a new tree which was equally huge and what was the best thing was it had a stream passing nearby. These also had fruits in bunches which looked like blue apple which were very tempting but I knew better than to give in and have a taste of it.

I sat under the shade of tree on a well grown green grass which was soft and took out my notepad and pencil to scribble some ideas. I sat there ideally eating ice cream and drinking milk shake and at one time I mixed both and it tasted more yummy but no ideas came. I was trying too hard for sometime but then I decided to close my eyes and relax.

I sat there with my eyes closed for God knows how much time but then suddenly one idea struck me and I started writing the main plot with rough sketch. It was of Mafia Universe and of course Gay Love Story. I really want to write something which can help people to accept LGBTq universe warmly and without any hitch.

I completed the whole plot which was surprisingly unbelievable. Oh ! It was almost evening and here I thought I had started a couple hours ago. It was late and when I checked time it was 5:45 pm already. I checked my phone but it showed no network.

I was bracing myself to get scolded by Harry but in my hassle I did not notice that the sky had turned grey with black clouds and the wind was blowing harshly. I got a bit afraid but then I decided to walk home directly and call Harry to let him know that the whole work was done and not some rough half plot and will send him email.

I packed my stuff and put mobile in my duffle bag but at the same time a loud thunder and lightning accompained. I shuddered being alone and these things always makes me a little afraid when I am alone. I startes walking towards the bridge but then it started raining and to avoid drenching I took shelter under a tree which I realised was the one under which me and Niall sat the previous day. I got scared some more of its roots but this time nothing happened.

I stood there for sometime and saw that it was already 6:10 pm. I got worried too because nobody knew that I would be here and it was already pouring heavily. Additionally, it was almost dark like night and I am very much afraid of darkness. I cannot function in dark. It drives me nuts....more than Harry. He must be angered too. Oh God ! Why am I so careless ?

Suddenly it was loud thundering which made me squeak and jump in fear. I saw that the trees now looked more haunted in the night blocking my view and it seemed that the fruits on them were glistening. It was imparting a little light which made me strong enough not to cry because I was very close to cry.

I wanted to cross the bridge but cannot as there was fog and pouring heavily plus there was strong gust of wind which barely made me able to stand properly on the uneven ground. It looked like the nature was raging and furiously draining all her anger out on humans. Now it became totally dark making my heart race with fear. I was continuously praying to God to save me somehow from this disastrous situation.

I sat down leaning against the giant trunk of the tree and started crying while praying simultaneously. Suddenly I heard a cracking sound of wood as if someone stepped on the twig and it snapped. I became alert and prepared myself to fight whoever it was. I cannot die here being raped or kidnapped or anything. Thousand scenarios were racing through my mind and my legs turned jelly but still I kept my mindset robust enough to endure whatever life wants to throw at me this instant.

I felt a hand on my shoulder which startled me immensely making me scream murder and immediately I turned around thrashing. I was crying and screaming while trying to hit the tall body which was barely visible due to heavy rain. My clothes now were perfectly drenched which stuck to my body as if second skin but I continued my assault on my opponent.

Then as if that person got powers, two strong hands grabbed both of my arms and shouted my name and yes....

" LOUIS"

My protests decreased a bit but still I wasn't sure if I heard it correctly and who he was. Again the voice boomed along with the background sound of thunder making me shudder.

" LOUIS...ITS ME, HARRY"

At that moment lightening struck because of which I saw a slight visible image of Harry's face and all restrained dam of mine break loose.

Without giving second thought, I jumped in his arms and hugged him tightly around his neck burying my head in its cocoon of warmth. I was standing on my tippy toes wrapping my whole body around his in a vice like grip and sobbing loudly in happiness, fright, confusion, tension but what overshadowed all was simple unadulterated relief. I was saved yet again by my guardian angel, Harry. Its always Harry. He always comes to my rescue. I don't know what it is. Fate, Destiny or a mere coincidence. But I was relieved and drained out of any energy. I was happy to be home. That thought brought yet another shiver of realisation that I was trying so hard to deny.

I felt Harry wrapping his arms around my waist tightly and bringing even closer as much as humanly possible moulding our bodies as almost one. His one hand travelled upwards towards the back of my head which he held very carefully and softly as if I was a feather and the other caressed my back soothing and calming me as I continued to cry and utter gibberish.

" 'Arry..it was s-s-so scar-ry. H-Harry, p-p please."

"I-I...Harry"

I was chanting his name, making my mind aware of his presence, of his protection. My mind was still so scared and numb to grasp that Harry was here. Blood and flesh ! He was actually here. I was not alone. He was with me. I muttered things which even didn't have meaning but somehow he got it. He gets it every time and that scares me the most. That connection, that synchronisation between us.

He let me weep my frustration and fear away on his shoulder simultaneously caressing me with soothing words and his strong attuned demeanour. I was not alone. I had Harry....

" Sshh shh Lou, that's it. I am here. You are not alone, baby. "

His beloved pronoun made me cry harder clutching him and fisting my hands in the collars of his shirt.

" No Lou, now calm down. Ssh, Louis. You are brave. Very brave."

"N-no I, I am-m not. I am c-cr-rying. I am s-s-scar-ed"

" Its normal Lou, its normal to get scared in this type o situation. Now hush, I want my loud mouth sassy Louis back. I miss that little minx."

I sniffed and laughed with wet eyes still not able to break our embrace. He understood that and tried to calm me further. I realised that we both were drenched heavily and our clothes were wet and I was feeling cold. Very cold. I think cold and cough is in queue for tomorrow.

I let go of him slowly and sniffled. I knew be will give me ' Louis, you are careless' speech soon but right now he was all soft as if he didn't even know what is arrogance or smugness or sarcasm. He was like a soft cotton candy. Okay...weird example, right ?

We both moved under the tree to save ourselves from still pouring rain and in the frequent lighting I caught his thorough glimpse. He was not in his usual morning office suit but he was in jeans and t-shirt which was stuck on his body making him look like a sculpted beauty. His every nook and curve were accentuated perfectly that even in darkness he was Adonis. His hair was unruly and stuck everywhere making him look boyish and his face was just the same. Pale and beautiful with full pouty red lips. I wasn't able to study him properly due to dark but I was so sure he definitely looked like a Greek God.

A strong gust of wind broke my admiring and made me shiver due to cold. I saw that my duffle bag was all wet and I prayed to god that it did not spoil my notepad. After all I had to endure all this for getting lost in that story. I wonder how Harry knew where to find me ? I was about to ask but he beat me to it.

" Louis, um see.."

Why was he nervous ? That's new now. Let's see what Mr. Burly Styles has to say.

" Yes.."

" Louis, we cannot leave this park right now. Its not safe to leave. "

What ?? Did I hear him correctly ? We have to get home. Every one will be worried sick. My mobile too don't have network to inform them about my er...our whereabouts. I need to change my clothes and sleep snuggled in my blankie and where will we stay ? Me and him, together ? That's unsettling.

He must have guessed the reason of my silence and so he on his own gave me an explanation.

" See, I will inform all that I found you and you are with me. Plus, there is a place I know where we can spend the night or at least till the rain stops because believe me there is no safe out right now from here and I have safety bag with me with extra clothes and all. "

Downright Weird !

" Who carries a safety bag with spare clothes ? I didn't get any of this. Please elaborate."

" Can we please first find that place before I ' elaborate' because I would very much like to not die of hypothermia."

Well...that too is correct. I hate to admit he is right.

" Fine. But then you tell me the whole thing and then and only then will see if we want to go home or stay in this mysterious palace of yours. "

" Wow...you speak so fast when you are not crying."

My mood changed to despair for a bit reminiscing the moments some time prior. He must have seen the transfer of mood and was quick to change the subject.

He took my tiny hand in his huge one and started walking as if he knew the place like the back of his hand and now I saw his 'safety bag' hanging sideways from his shoulder.I did not see this before. But well...I was busy crying.

He carried my duffle bag too much to my dismay but one glare from him made me stop my protests. I don't want to fight with him on trivial matters. We have bigger issues to deal with.

I get a feeling that this night will be much longer....

I hope everything turns out okay tomorrow. A new dawn, a new hope.

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Updated on : 09/05/18

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