CHAPTER FIVE

                                    

                                          

*Hélène's POV*
                          
After I showed Akriti her room, I went downstairs to prepare our dinner. Suddenly, I remembered that I didn't inform Harry yet. I know she didn't yet ask about "the day" when she finally gets to meet Harry but I am pretty sure that's all she an think about. So, I picked up my phone and called him.
"Hey, Hel " He said in a sweet voice.
"Hey, Harry. I called you to let you know that Akriti's here" 
"Akriti? Who Akriti?" He asked.
" The girl I told you about! The girl who came all the way from India just to meet you! Don't say you don't remember!" I snapped.
"Woah woah, okay..chill out now. So, what's the plan?" He asked.
"Yeah, she's here and will be here for the whole week. So, when can you meet?" I asked.
"Ermm..I really don't have any plans this week" 
"But it's Christmas week, how come out have no plans?" I asked surprised.
"Well, you know I ain't flying to my mom's this year. Gemma and dad are going there to celebrate, so I don't have plans as such." He explained
"You know it's really depressing to be alone at this time of the year. So, you can celebrate it with us." I said genuinely.
"Thanks, Hel" 
"Oh, don't thank me for that. Anyway, so you can make it tomorrow afternoon, maybe for a lunch?" 
"Sounds like a plan" he said happily.
"Great. I'll see you soon then" I said as I was about to disconnect when I heard him saying something.
"Hey..umm..I was thinking.." he said in a low and not-so-sure-how-to-say tone.
"Just say it Harry" I said.
"Actually I was..I was going out for dinner. I don't fancy going out alone, would you mind joining? My treat." he asked sincerely.
"I'd love that but akriti's staying at my place. I was actually preparing dinner for us two but I make make it a dinner for three. So why don't you drop by at my place?" I asked.
"Ah, no no. I don't want to disturb you both" he said feeling guilty.
"Oh come on, Haz! It's always a pleasure having you around. Please drop by and in fact Akriti'll lose it when I tell her about this" I saif with a laugh.
"Haha, alright then. I'll be there by an hour or so." 
"Sure" I said and disconnected the call.
Next, I went to my kitchen to see what I have. As I was deciding what to make when I heard Akriti's footsteps. I turned around to face a Akriti smiling widely at me wearing a panda print sweater and some sweat pants.
"I love pandas" I said smiling.
"Me too! They are so cute!" she said sounding very excited. I let out a laugh seeing her like that. Shortly after she joined me too and we both laughed our hearts out.
"Hey I don't want to sound clingy but would you mind telling me when can I meet harry? You see, that's the only reason I came all the way here and moreover I need to be prepared. Or else I'll have a heart attack knowing that that angelic being actually exists and it's not my imagination." She said as she started breathing heavily. I could see her panicking. Wow, I mean I have seen a lot of crazy fans throwing themselves on Harry but then she was different. I really can't put my finger on it but she definitely is different. 
"I was talking to him just a few minutes ago. You'll meet him tomorrow" I finally replied. I thought it would be best if I keep the truth a secret because she definitely would have freaked out if I told her that Harry's coming over for dinner.
                          
*Akriti's POV*
                          
"...you'll meet him tomorrow" she finally replied.
I admit my heart skipped quite a few beats and then started pounding like hell. I almost felt like the whole world could hear my heart. I took few deep breaths trying to cool down but just imagining that I am going to meet Harry in less than 24hrs wasn't something normal. I held my hand against my chest, where I could feel my heart racing and tried calming myself again but it was of no use. It was over whelming. I couldn't keep it inside anymore and decided to let it go. I jumped all around her and shouted stuff that didn't make sense at all. But all I care about is the fact that I was meeting him, the love of my life, tomorrow; TOMORROW!
"THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU SO MUCH" I shouted as I danced around her.
"Geez, calm down!" She said laughing at me.
"I CAN'T. THIS IS HUGE! You have to help me pick out 'the' outfit" I cried.
"Okay, okay. Now calm down" she giggled a little more.
"Hey! Come let's go out, I am hungry. My treat" I said.
"Nah nah, save it for some other day. I am making pasta for us, I hope you like it?" She asked 
"Oh, I love it but i don't want you to bother so much. You have helped me a lot, you have given me the best gift. I owe you a lot"
"Oh please! Don't be so formal with me. But yeah, I'll definitely take the treat but sometime later. Today, I have a friend who's coming over for dinner." she said with a smile.
"Friend? Who friend?" I ask curiously.
"You'll see" she smirked. 
"So you are crazy about Harry, aren't you?" 
"Hell YEAH" I said. "It's not just about his looks or his music. I mean we all know that he is a legend. He's music is Divine and don't even get me started with the way he looks. He's probably the most beautiful person I have ever laid my eyes on. But the thing is, he's just so beautiful from the inside too. I know, I know. I haven't met him ever, yes. He don't even know I existed, yes again but I still felt this strong connection. As if I could feel him, as if I knew the things he wanted to say but he didn't. It might sound weird and I probably don't even make sense to you but there is something very complicated yet beautiful about our 'relationship' which makes this way more special."
"You actually did make sense and wow! I have never heard someone say something like that about Harry, more like I have never heard anyone say anything like this about anyone." She said with an surprised look.
"Haha, I love him way too much. I know this might sound click but I would die for him" I said lowering my voice during the last part. I was a little scared of saying something like that.
"Harry's really lucky to have people like you all to love him and support him" she said with a warm smile.
"No actually, I am very lucky to have him. She practically saved me from dying and all that shit" I said feeling a little embarrassed.
"Huh? How?" She asked.
That's when I explained her my family situation and how I had lost everything and felt alone. And how I decided to die rather than deal with all the shit life was throwing at me. But then my friend introduced me to those five boys who changed my life. The girl who forgot to smile couldn't stop laughing when she saw them. I definitely love their solo carriers and respect them for what they are doing but I miss them together, I miss my family. 
But anyway I also told her about my tattoo that I got as a tribute to him and his presence. It definitely was nothing in front of what he did for me but I am trying to do everything I can.
I felt really good sharing all those things with her. I mean I am a very cool person and love making friends but then I don't really open up easily. The only person I did tell few things is Diksha. I don't know how I opened up to Hélène so easily but thank God I did. And she was very supportive about the whole thing.
"I am really happy that I replied you back and decided to help you. You truly deserve this, Akriti" she said with a smile after a pause.
"Umm, I am not very sure about that though. He is the one who deserve more, more than the whole world" I simply stated.
                          
*Door bell*
                          
"This must be him. Would you mind opening the door for me?" She asked politely.
"Oh sure! I'll be right back" I smile at her.
I headed towards the door, as I have a very bad habit of not looking through the peep hole; I directly opened the door revealing the person's face.
My eyes widened in shock,  it almost felt like they'll pop out. 
My big brown eyes were glued on his emerald one's. They were so beautiful and mesmerizing, they had so many emotions suppressed inside. I was lost in his eyes until I saw his perfect pink lips curved into the sweetest smile, revealing the dimples on either sides.
I couldn't move an inch, my head jammed.
Suddenly, I had trouble breathing and I definitely couldn't feel my heart. I just stood there like a statue not knowing what to do, how to react.
Was this happening for real?!
                          
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Hey guys! I hope you are doing good.
So, finally he's here! The exciting stuff is just about to start! 
How do you think she's going to react? Do you think she'll faint or just wake up and realize that she was dreaming? Comment  your thoughts. 
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