To Reach

Chapter Twenty-One- I'm A Mess Part II

“Mate, you’re throwing yourself at work. You can take it one step at a time.” Zayn piped up, amber eyes meeting green.

“He’s right, Harry,” Arabella interjected.

“We might just have another issue besides the employees, Harry.” Liam announced as he and Mary arrived back at the table.

“What would that be?” Sabella questioned, eyes confused.

“Niall’s here.” Mary answered with a frown.

“Oh, bloody fucking fuck.” Sabella hissed, hands clenching in her lap.

“Butterfly, it is fine. We will just get out of here. Zayn, Liam, you are off duty. You guys can stay and enjoy the night or leave. Sabella and I are slipping out the backdoor. You can tell Niall whatever you need to. I do not want you to lie if he asks anything of you.” Harry ordered, standing up and pulling Sabella with him.

I can’t shake this feeling

            Niall’s blue eyes scanned the club until he found Zayn and Liam sitting at a table with Arabella and Mary. He noticed he didn’t see Harry or Sabella anywhere. He knew he shouldn’t assume she was with him just because she hadn’t been around today. He knew he was being unreasonable but there was this feeling he just couldn’t shake in the pit of his stomach that something was off.

            The blonde chose to make his way to the table and nodded to both Zayn and Liam. Zayn offered Niall his beer. Of course, he took the beer without a second thought. Maybe the alcoholic beverage would help quell his rising concerns.

“Harry’s not with you guys?” Niall asked, breaking the silence.

“He just left a few minutes ago. We had to fire a bartender and he most likely went home to begin to plan how to manage this club best. You know, Harry, always planning.” Arabella answered, smiling softly.

“Ah, yeah, that sounds like him. Have you seen Sabella today?” Niall responded with another question.

“Yeah, mate, she was here with Arabella for a little bit but we haven’t seen her in some time.” Zayn answered with a shrug.

“I see. Well, the club seems to be doing well so we shouldn’t be losing money with this investment. How are the operations? The books? Anything I need to be made aware of since not being around for a bit?” Niall asked, attempting to sooth his troubled mind.

“Everything is fine, expect Los Angeles. We’re losing money in three nightclubs there and Harry wants to fly out to manage the issue within the next few days. We think our managers are corrupt,” Liam replied, eyes narrowed in frustration.

“We can’t have it all, right?” Niall tried to joke with an eye roll.

            The table erupted in small laughs and nodded. Niall could almost feel the tension and the uneasy feeling returned full force. They were hiding something, he was sure of it. He just hoped it wasn’t what was currently pawing at his mind.

“Harry didn’t leave with Sabella tonight, did he?” Niall asked, almost fearful for the answer.

“Yes, he did.” Liam answered, voice low and eyes cast down.

When you’re on my road walking me home, home, home, home, ho-home

            His lips ghosted over her throat, along her collar bone, over her right breast, down her soft belly, and hovered over her most secret of places. He lavished her swollen clitoris with attention. His tongue worked its magic, her mewls of pleasure washing over him. His eyes locked onto hers, green clashed with hazel, and he saw all he needed to see.

See the flame inside my eyes; burn so bright I want to feel your love

            Her mouth hung open as she tried to suck in air. She watched him make love to her with his wicked, sinful mouth. Her cries of pleasure bounced off the walls of his bedroom. She felt her toes curl as her orgasm approached, but she did not close her eyes. No, her eyes held his as he brought her over the edge.

And I feel love

            He kissed her, gentle and sweet. He kissed her as he slowly filled her drenched cunt with his hard cock. His left hand gripped her hip as his right hand was tangled in her hair, holding her head still.

Feel it all over now, now

            She cried out into his mouth as he moved within her. Her hands clutching at his back as she gave herself completely to him. She felt everything she wanted to put away in a box, the love, the passion, the need, and she called his name into his mouth.

And I feel love

            He groaned, pushing himself deeper within her. His hand tightened in her hair as he pulled away to look down at her face. He watched her eyes look up at him, darkened with passion, as she cried his name. His heart clenched with such feeling. He was making love with her, not just to her.

Feel it all over now, now

            She screamed his name as he took her over the edge, again. Her voice was laced with pleasure and love. She had her back arched, breasts pressed to his chest. Her eyes were screwed shut, unable to remain open as the powerful orgasm rocked through her body. She heard his call as he reached his own point of no return, heard him call her name.

And I feel love

            Two blue eyes, glazed with tears, watched as the two lovers came down from their climax and whispered promises of everlasting love. His jaw clenched as his heart, what pieces that had been held together, shattered. He had lost. He had lost to his best friend.