Beep. Beep. Beep.
I lay in my bed as i finally hear my alarm go off, I couldn't sleep at all, I was just too scared to fall asleep. I couldn't stop thinking about Harry and about our meeting we'll be having today at his law firm.
I wanted to impress him and the people around him, I didn't want him to have the notion that I was just a inane and naive little girl, I wanted him to be proud of me. That's why I stayed up all night reading about his law firm and taking diligent notes about important laws just incase he tries to test me.
I swiftly got up and got myself ready. I took a quick hot shower and began mosturizing my whole body with coconut scented lotion. I dressed into my outfit and began curling my hair, I also applied light makeup just to hide the fact that I stayed up till 5am reading about Harry's law firm.
I went downstairs to be greeted with an empty houehold and a letter taped on the fridge.
Hello darling,
You're mother and I had to leave to work a bit early this morning due to a case, make sure to call us before leaving for the law firm.
p.s. lunch is in the fridge, just warm it up:)
Love,
Mom & Dad x
I was glad they weren't home this morning, I wasn't looking forward to their long lecture on how I should behave myself and be very careful with my words around certain people.
Beep. Beep.
I heard a loud car horn go off from outside. I walk to the window and try to spot of it's Harry. Turns out, I was right. He was inside his black car waiting for me to finish. I grab a granola bar and shove it inside my little backpack.
I made sure to lock the house and call my mom before getting inside Harry's car.
"Hey mom, Im heading out now." I said.
"Sounds good. Have fun and please don't embarrass us, you know how important his law firm is to us and your future." she said.
"Alright, mom. Goodbye." I said.
I quickly lock the house and run to Harry's intimidating black car. I open the door and hop in.
"Hello Ariana." he said in a teasing tone.
The day hasn't even started and he's already playing and pushing my buttons, but in all honesty I liked being teased by him. No one else.
"Hello Harry." I said smirking.
"You look beautiful, do you know that." he commented.
"Oh yes, I very much do." I said in a bragging way which caused him to chuckle.
"You're truly something else, love." he said as he drove above the speed limit...again.
"You know whats ironic, Harry?" I asked.
"What's that, love?" he replied.
"A lawyer breaking the law." I said smirking. He knew I was talking about his speed limit and began reducing his speed.
"How was you're Christmas?" he asked.
"Perfect. It was nice spending some quality time with the old man." I replied.
"How wonderful, what did you do?"
"We bonded over some Jim Carrey movies." I giggled.
"Jim Carrey? Isn't he the bloke who's from the movie Mask?" he asked.
"Yeah! Isn't he amazing?!" I asked eagerly.
"Very. I haven't heard his name in years! I remember impersonating him all the time when I was younger. Good times." he replied.
"Tell me more about your childhood, Harry." I said.
"Well...there isn't much to say." he commented.
"Don't lie! I know you have a cool childhood story your not telling me." I teased.
"Oh would you look at that, we've arrived at our destination. Now get out, missy." he said quickly.
I sticked out my tongue and swiftly got out of the car. I stood there in shock, the Styles Law Firm never looked this intimidating When I was searching it up. A sudden wave of anxiety and nervousness hit me, I cant let Harry down.
Large marble columns stood in between the large bastion door which had Styles Law Firm embedded ontop of it in gold letters. Red carpet was laid outside and doormen stood awaiting potential clients entering the building, many people wore slick and expensive suits with sturdy black briefcases. Everyone looked like they could end your whole life with one simple court case, the reputation and power each of the employees working at Harry's firm was intimidating.
"Don't be nervous, now come on I have much to show you." said Harry.
I began feeling a bit self conscious. What if they dont take me seriously? What if I make a complete fool of myself? Imagine the embarassment I would bring upon my parents. I hope this goes well...what if it doesn't?!
My thoughts were quickly interuptted by the warm and firm hand that took ahold of me. I looked up to Harry and saw him staring straight ahead, as if he isn't conscious of what he just did.
"My employees smell fear, they love the power they have over inexperienced lawyers." he quietly said.
He didn't have to tell me twice, the minute I stepped inside. Four different heads turned towards me and all conversations stopped. They assesed me like I was a piece of meat able to quench their hunger. I took a deep breath and decided to not show any sign of anxiety.
"Mr.Styles! Sir, we have 12 new clients knocking on your door..." the man who approached us quickly ended his speech. He looked at me and back to Harry.
Harry quickly dropped my hand and approached the man. They began talking in hushed voices. The conversation between the two looked a bit hostile, Harry seemed to be agitated from the news the man was delivering.
Harry stole a glance at me and I could've sworn I saw him smile a little. I stood there politely waiting for their conversation to be stopped.
Harry and the man approached me at the same time.
"This is a good friend of mine. Liam meet Ariana, Ariana meet Liam." said Harry politely.
I shook his hand and exchanged a small smile to him.
His hands were firm and quite dry, must be from all the writing and paperwork lawyers must do on a daily basis.
"Nice to meet you, Ariana." said Liam respectfully. He too had a British accent but his seemed a bit diferent then Harry's.
He continued to hold my hand for longer then I had expected, I didn't know what to do. I slowly tried letting go but Liam decided to ask me questions instead.
"How old are you, Ariana?" he asked.
"Well I'm..." he quickly interrupted.
"Nevermind that, you're father works for Mr.Styles, does he not?" he added.
"Yes. Yes he does, he's been working for him for about..." I wasn't able to finish one sentence with this man.
"12 years, I know. Why did you choose Princeton instead of Harvard?" he asked again.
"Oh I didn't get accepted to either..." I tried to answer. He must be thinking of my mother, she's the one who attended Princeton instead of Harvard.
"You're mother yes, I knew her back then." He added again.
I was beginning to have a an aneurysm from this man, I could tell he's very much of a competitive and avid lawyer by the way he spoke to me. I would hate to be against him court.
"Do you know the circumstance of the Plaza Hotel from the highest level to ground level?" he asked again.
"No, I don't. Why do you need to..."
"Its for a case. Supposdely, the prosectuer said that their was about 1200 feet but I beg a differ. Anways, good talk." He said abruptly and began walking off.
I just stared at harry in confusion and humor. Harry just shook his head from embarassment.
Liam quickly came back and ran up to Harry.
"You better be at the meeting. Don't disappoint me again, Styles!" He said eagerly and quickly ran off into the sea of lawyers.
"He's quite peculiar but he's the best lawyer New York has ever garnered." explained Harry.
"What about you? I mean...you have a whole law firm named after you, you must be some sort of pro when it comes to law." I commented.
"That's very kind of you to say." he thanked me.
He was so humble and down to earth, I've never any man like him. His impecibile manners and respect make me swoon. The little things is what attracts me to him.
Maybe I'm wrong, maybe I'm just having a little school girl crush on him. I doubt it'll last, honestly. Although, I still can't help but get closer to him.
He began showing me around the building. Like where the filing rooms were, which looked like a whole library full of important document. He told me that on a normal day, he deals with about 180 clients.
"Oh my, what about holidays? Do you get some time off?" I asked.
"The first few years when I opened this firm, I wouldn't let myself take some time off. Thankfully, it seems as though I don't need to overwork that much." He replied.
"That's good to hear. So how did you spend you're Christmas?" I asked.
"I spent it with my mum and younger sister." he said.
"How nice, did you get to watch the Christmas movies?" I asked.
"They did. Yes. Not me, Im not a fan of current mainstrain cinematography." he replied.
"Ahh I see, I should show you my movie collection. I promise it'll restore your faith in film." I added.
He just chuckled and continued to show me the firm. We got to meet the current Vice President of the law firm. He was a very serious and busy man, he kept having phone calls throughout our conversation so I just decided to end the conversation.
"It was very nice meeting you, Mr.Azoff." I said warmly as I have him a smile.
"Oh yes...thank you. I do apologize for the interruptions, my colleagues and I are on a really important case and it's critical I'm being updated constantly." he explained.
"I completely understand, Mr.Azoff. you're a very busy. Please go, I'm sure you have important business to take care of." I said nicely.
"You're an absolute angel. Actually, Ariana hold old did you say you were?" he said slowly as he looked away from his cellphone.
I noticed how quick Harry tensed up.
"I'm 18...turning 19 in a few days." I said.
Mr. Azoff looked a bit intrigued from my answer.
"Well, here's my card if you need anything. And I mean....anything." He said and walked away teasingly.
Harry cleared his throat and continued to show me around the firm. The whole firm had marble columns, gold embellishments, and Greek quotes from Socrates and Plato. Their was a definite educative and bastion aura to this place.
"That place I'd like to show is quite important to me, I spend a good portion there." he said.
We were making our way to the elevator when I quickly spotted a trash can and threw Mr. Azoff's card in it.
Harry noticed me throwing the card away and just gave me a smirk in approval.
"Good girl." was all he said from the ride to lobby and to the secret place he spent majority of his time in.
The elevator stopped and it's doors opened to reveal to black opium doors. Harry got out the elevator and opened the doors.
"Welcome to my office." he said taking a seat behind his large desk.
His office had another room which had a living area to relax in. The whole room was incarcerated by huge windows which overlooked New York's buzzing streets and prominent buildings.
I was so shocked, I never knew how luxurious and rich he was until I saw this. I couldn't help but stare.
"Stunning you are." he said which caused me to turn my head.
"The buildings...stunning." he said as he cleared his throat.
"Yes. Very much." I said locking eyes with him.
* Back at the lobby *
"I hope you've enjoyed the tour." he said nervously.
"I didn't enjoy the tour." I said.
He immediately lost all his color from his face.
"I loved it! Oh, I cant wait to work here in the future." I said enthusiastically.
"Future? What makes you so certain you'd be admitted that easily?" he teased.
"I'm...I dont...I just thought..." he completely caught me off guard. I was speechless.
"I'm the best and most qualified person you'll ever meet, Mr.Styles...I mean Harry." I added.
He gave me a smirk
Harry offered me a ride home, I politely accepted and got the privilege of sitting next to him.
Harry decided to call his driver to drive me home because he was too "tired" which was a total lie, he only wanted to get to know me more and stare at me while I look out the window.
We exchanged small talk and I constantly thanked him for his generosity and this opportunity. He began talking about his day to day schedule of being a lawyer at the Styles firm.
I noticed that my skirt was slowly rising up every time the driver would speed over a speed bump. I couldn't help but blush from the naughty things I was thinking of.
"Ariana, are you aware that your teasing the fuck out of me right now."
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To be continued...;)
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