Enticing (16) (Patreon)

Author's note: this one is a little bit slow, but it's just giving some background for what's to come. I hope you all enjoy it! Let me know what you think! 

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Louis Vuitton, PRADA, YSL, and Valentino, were just a few of the stores that Alessandro had dragged her into.

“I am exhausted” She yawned as she settled on a futon within Chanel. The rest of the boys had stayed over to work out and answer some emails from work. She was a bit nervous. Sure, she enjoyed shopping and wearing new clothes, but Alessandro’s perseverance was too much.  “I think we got enough” she gestured to the forty-something bags that they had acquired.

“There is no such thing as enough clothes” Alessandro answered as he looked through a rack of clothes. He picked out what he liked the most, and then he would sort out the best pieces from that pile. “Plus, I’ve saved the best for last!”

“Shut up! We are going to your store?!” She suddenly felt like she had enough energy to keep shopping. Y/N was excited to see Alessandro’s work after so much speculation from everyone. “Can we go already?”.

“But don’t you like this?” He asked showing her a very elegant two-piece skirt suit.

“I love it. It’s gorgeous, but I think we have enough!” Alessandro frowned as put it back on the rack. He wasn’t used to being said no. He usually got away with lots of things. “Grazie” he said as he picked up the shopping bags and guided her out. “I think I have the perfect dress for you tonight”.

“I can’t wait!”

It was three in the afternoon when they returned to the apartment. Y/N was starving and was in serious need of some love and cuddles from her boyfriend.

“I’ll order some pizza!” Alessandro yelled at her as she walked past him towards the bedroom she shared with Harry. “I’ll let you know when it gets here!”

“Alright!” She yelled back just as she opened the door.

He sat on a small desk that had been set up in the room for him to get some work done. Although he wasn’t working, he was holding a book. A book that looked thick enough to kill someone with it. He never failed to amaze her.

“Hey pup” Harry looked up from his book and smiled at the woman that made him doubt everything. “How was shopping?” He asked as she placed some bags beside the door. “You look tired” he pointed knowing well enough how intense Alessandro’s shopping trips were.

She slipped off her short heels and took off her blazer and threw them on the bed. Y/N had wanted to look presentable and feel good about herself. Therefore, she had worn a silk, black dress with a slit in the front, paired with heels and a black blazer for warmth. She looked stunning.

She walked up to Harry and took his book off his hands, placing it on the desk. Then she rose her dress a bit before straddling Harry on his chair. Harry laughed and placed his hands on her hips.

“I don’t think this chair is strong enough to hold us both” He pushed her hair off her shoulder and pulled her closer to him. “It’s old enough to be the chair of Julius Cesar” he joked.

“Well, it would be the first time we break a piece of furniture” She wrapped her arms around his neck for leverage. She hid her face in the crook of his neck, getting a whiff of his cologne mixed with his scent. “What are you reading?” Y/N asked feeling his hands caressing her back.

“It’s called Sapiens a brief history of humankind” Y/N wasn’t surprised by the title. It sounded history inclined, and she knew that Harry quite liked to soak his knowledge with a bit of history and art. Something that she felt she lacked in knowledge. Hence, why she liked hearing him speak about it. “Did you get an outfit for tonight?”.

“Did I get an outfit? I got clothes to last me a lifetime” She giggled as she cuddled closer to him and kissed his jaw. Harry chuckled, remembering the conversation they had before she left the apartment. Harry had given her a copy of his credit card, and she had profusely declined. He had tried to convince her for an hour. Harry wanted to spoil her. He wanted her to have the world.

“I can’t wait to see” He added after laughing. Harry knew she wasn’t accustomed to being spoiled, but she would have to. She had no idea what was coming. Harry was going to spoil her rotten.

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The pizza arrived half an hour later. Alessandro had set up two spots for them outside. The sun was starting to hide on the horizon, and it seemed like the perfect setting for Y/N to have her first authentic Italian pizza.

“Could you please make me some coffee, Francesca?” Michael asked her as he walked through the kitchen to the terrace.

“It smells so good” Y/N exclaimed as Alessandro tried to open the box. He had also ordered some Caprese salad.

“Right? It’s been so long since I’ve had real pizza” His mouth watered just thinking about it. “White or red?”

“Red” He nodded and ran back into the house.

“Ready for tonight?” Michael asked as he showed up with his coffee and settled on one of the seats. “Harry is overly excited to take you. It’s very weird to see him so fascinated with someone” He shared.

“I can’t wait” she blushed at his comment about Harry. “Honestly, it’s such a dream to be here”.

“I'm sure it’s even more perfect to be here with a couple”

“Who is she?? Spill” Y/N said, just as Alessandro showed up with two cups and a bottle.

“Her name was Violet” Michael started sharing, “I met her during a dinner party. She is the daughter of one of my business partners. She isn’t like the others”.

“So, what happened?”

“Here Darlin” Alessandro handed her a plate, served her some salad, and tore her a slice of pizza. “Let’s try not to stuff our faces since we are having dinner in like three hours and Harry would kill me if I spoiled your appetite”

“It’s just complicated” Michael had never told anyone. He was scared. He didn’t want anyone to judge.

“Just tell us. It’s obviously affected you” She bit the pizza and moaned. The explosion of flavors was a combination that she had never tasted. It was just cheese and tomatoes on some dough, but it was quite delicious.

“I know” Alessandro interrupted before she could say anything.

“It’s too complicated. I just don’t want to be judged” Alessandro chuckled, shaking his head at his best friend.

“Don’t be a fucking idiot. We are your friends. We might tease you but never judge you. We’ve all been through shitty situations” The three of them always teased each other and roasted one another, but they never judged.

“She is engaged to some other guy”

“Violet?” Y/N asked again as she tried not to choke on her pizza slice.

“she said she would leave him, but I needed to commit. The thing is that I am trying to close a deal with the guy. He is funding 80% of the next project" 

“Oh shit! We might just need more wine and less coffee” Alessandro couldn’t believe his words. Michael was always the funny kid in the group. Therefore, this was news to him. He never expected him to do something like this. Not because it was wrong, but because Michael was always trying to do the right thing. He was too morally correct. Meanwhile, Alessandro was completely the opposite. He had dated married women, engaged women, and even girlfriends of his friends. “Should we call Harry and William?”.

“No. Please. I require more time” William and Harry were the fathers of the group and Y/N couldn’t judge him. She would too be scared to tell them both.

“Alright. Your secret is safe with us, but you must tell them” Alessandro insisted as he reached out for his third slice.

“But that means she still has feelings for you” Y/N pointed out, “Why are you so scared of commitment? Nothing is going to happen if you settle down, and I don’t mean you should marry the girl, but if you really like her then you must pursue her”

“I agree”

“I don’t know’ Michael breathed, “I should start getting ready. Thank you for listening to me” Michael frowned and walked back to his bedroom. Alessandro and Y/N felt shitty. They wanted to fix everything for him because Michael deserved to be loved like no one else.

“How was the pizza?” Harry asked as Y/N walked into the bathroom and found him with a towel wrapped around his torso as he shaved.

“Delicious” She started taking her clothes off, so she could take a shower. It had been a long day and the evening was just started..

“Are you alright?” He asked and turned to look at her.

“I am fine” Her head was still going in circles with Michael’s situation. She just wanted to help him. She wanted to tell Harry because he was smart. He could think of a way to help Michael and reconnect with Violet. “What are you wearing tonight?” She asked as she got into the shower and stood under the water.

“A suit” he smiled as he ogled at her naked body. She could see him watching her, but she wasn’t going to say something. Although, his gaze made her extremely nervous. Sufficiently nervous that she dropped the container of exfoliator on the floor. Harry raised his eyebrows as a cheeky smile appeared.

“Stop it!” She giggled, turning her back towards the wall, so he couldn’t see her backside while she bent down.

“Keep hiding from me” He laughed, “A front view is always nice” he winked.

“Harry Edward Styles! Get dressed!” She yelled at him and then listen to his soft laugh vanish into the closet.