MINE

Chapter 22- IRRESISTIBLE

(HARRY POV)

Our schedule has been like a whirlwind after the holidays; promos here and there for our new album and not to mention our rehearsals for the upcoming world tour. Well it's good in a way because I get to divert my attention from Audrey to work. Eversince she confirmed her status with Louis, my world went spiralling down. Yes, I have already noticed what they have even before she admitted it to me but it is still different hearing it directly from her lips. It is like an ear shattering sound that made my heart stopped beating. The only girl that I am willing to give everything to is in love with my best mate. Tough luck, Harry!

I am trying to distance myself little by little from her. I know that she is getting worried and confused because she had called me a lot of times to check on me. When the photos of my LA rendezvous showed up, Audrey had cried over the phone, asking me if I have problems, and that I can talk to her about it. How can I tell her that my feelings for her is the problem? She didn't get off the phone until I promised her that I'll go back to London and be a good boy which I did by the way. Only she has that effect on me. I follow whatever she tells me and we are not even in a relationship!

It is a good thing that my everyday routine is now packed with work. At least, I get to avoid Audrey and have some legitimate excuses to not hang out like we used to. I have been ignoring her calls for a week now. But the woman is just determined to get hold of me. I think her persistence is causing a slight rift between her and Lou because I heard Lou talked about it to Zayn when I accidentally walked in on them. I Have to learn to get her out of my system first now that it is hurting like hell. The realization that she will always be for Lou is just too much to take for the moment. The love that she has for Louis is something that will last forever. Yes, she does care for me but obviously not enough to love me. Why would she love a womanizer like me, right? Why will she love someone who is described by the media as a man who objectifies women?

But she knows you more than anyone else. You've shown her the real you. This little voice inside me just wouldn't give Audrey up. This little masochistic voice continues to argue that I may have a chance somehow. But what do I want? I can't just take her from Lou. She is also Louis' world.

A slight tap at the door woke me up from my revelry. I walked lazily to answer it and was caught offguard when I saw Audrey standing outside, her eyebrows almost meeting in irritation.

"You! Why aren't you answering my calls?" She blurted out annoyingly as she saunters into the flat.

"I was quite busy." I replied rather nervously. I didn't move away from the door.

Her eyes narrowed at me instantly and zeroed on the way I fidget from side to side. I just couldn't lie to her. Harry Styles, the proclaimed One Direction Cassanova cannot even get away with one lie in front of this woman who is not even mine, how pathetic!

"Busy?busy to lift up your fingers and press your phone to talk to me?! It is your Goddamn birthday and what, you are sulking here?!"

"uhh, I' m sorry." what else can I say to pacify her? "I guess I was just preoccupied."

"Oh come on, you've gotta give me more than that." She raised one eyebrow at me. Christ! She is so cute when she is irritated.

"Go change, we will be celebrating your birthday. We are going out whether you like it or not." She ordered me like a boss while she glanced at Lou's bedroom door. I know that they have been arguing last night because Lou have been so cranky towards me and the lads. He just went straight to his room after our rehearsal and never came out.

"He's in there." I answered her silent question, "Go fixed Mr.Crankyhead first. He has been so sassy to all of us since last night. I'm gonna go change, since you made it very clear that I have no choice but to spend my birthday with you." I chuckled. Okay, Harry, just forget everything and spend one day with her. It is my birthday anyway.