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20|| Malik

Current Day

"You called me in?" I sat down in Watson's office wondering what he needed me for. Tara had called me telling me Mr. Watson had wanted to talk to me before the race that was lined up for tonight.

"Ah Harry yes! I just wanted to go over the information of tonight's race. I presume you know this is a big race for you. You're in the major leagues now which means there is a lot more money at stake." Watson leaned forward in his chair getting down to business.

"Who is it that I'm racing? I wasn't informed by anyone." I told him honestly. Usually I had no idea who I raced until I got to the location.

"Zayn Malik." Watson said with serious eyes.

"I don't think I'm ready-" I was cut off in my ramblings.

"Yes you are. Harry you in these short 6 months have made a name for yourself. You are ranked second next to Mailk! With this new car we are giving you, you will be unstoppable!" Watson encouraged looking over at file I assumed was mine.

"And what car will I be racing?" I questioned knowing that I needed more then what I had now to beat Malik.

"A Mclaren that just came in today especially for you." Excitement escalated just imagining the sleek car.

"And how much money is at stake?" I contained my excitement and remained professional with questions.

"Two million." Watson sat back in his chair pressing his fingertips together.

Containing my nervousness and excitement I remained cool. Two million is life changing. Everything can change from here.

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"What did Watson need you for?" Desiree asked upon my return home.

"I'm racing Malik in thirty minutes I just wanted to let you know so you didn't worry about me." I came up behind her kissing her cheek.

"What?" She pushed out of my arms turning to face me.

"I know it's so soon but Watson says I'm ready." I told trying to read her expression.

"Harry, you can't race Zayn." She rejected the idea as soon as it was presented.

"Dez baby..." I was cut off more distance was put between us as she backed away.

"Harry no! You can't race Zayn! You don't know what he's capable of!" Her voice volume grew greater and a worried expression surfaced.

"Babe it will be fine! What is wrong? Do you know something I don't?" I questioned her knowing that by that sentence alone she knew something I didn't.

"No Harry listen to me, you can't race out there Zayn is dangerous!"

"I'll be careful nothing is going to happen to me. I will come back to you in one piece." I tried to comfort her but knew it was no use.

"I have been out there Harry I see what happens!" She shouted trying to convince me to stay.

"You don't understand, you will never understand!" I shot back with sweat forming on my forehead from the stress weighted on me.

"No Harry I don't understand your right! Your putting yourself at risk for something that's not even worth it!" I hated seeing Desiree cry but there was nothing I could do or say to comfort her fears.