Beautiful Thing

When Sarah and I were ready, we left the hotel to head out to the venue. I was so anxious to see what the night would bring; hoping that it will be a good one where I do not embarrass myself.

"Okay girls, I checked it out and this is a secure event so you do not need me to be in there with you. If you do need me for something or want to leave, just give me a call." Rob instructed to us.

"Rob are you sure you don't want to join us?" Sarah questioned.

Rob shook his head and smiled, "Thanks, Sarah, but I wanted to go and buy some souvenirs to bring back home to my wife." Sarah and I both smiled at him. How generous.

The car came to a stop into what seemed like an expensive nightclub. I bit my lip and looked at Sarah.

"You ready?" she asked me excitedly. I nodded my head and waited for the chauffeur to open the car door.

Once the door opened, I took a breath and stepped out to be greeted by several flashes of cameras. Before I proceeded into the nightclub, I waited for Sarah. When she got out of the car, she was greeted with many comments on how she looked, followed by questions about her life. I grabbed Sarah's arm, motioning her to head into the nightclub with me.

The room was hot and packed with many people. I knew that majority of these people were celebrities, and to be honest, I was starting to be a little star struck.

"Tess, let's go get some drinks and socialize!" Sarah said loudly over the music. I nodded my head and walked towards the bar.

"Two shots of tequila and two martini's please!" Sarah said to the bartender. My eyes bulged out of my head. I opened my mouth to speak before Sarah interrupted, "The shots are to lighten you up. You could use one."

I frowned as the bartender handed us two shot glasses. I lifted up my glass with Sarah, "Cheers!" Sarah said and downed her shot. I winced as the taste of tequila poured down my throat.

I began to cough after I swallowed, "Oh my goodness Sarah! I cannot believe you made me do that. Wheres my martini?" Sarah laughed at me and handed it to me. I took a big gulp to wash away the remaining taste of tequila.

I don't drink often so the one shot of tequila I had hit me a few minutes later, but it wasn't necessarily a bad thing. Like Sarah said, I needed to lighten up a bit.

A few moments later, a man got up on the small stage in the venue. I noticed there was band equipment set up. I guess there will be performances.

"Good evening everyone! Welcome to the pre-launch of Harry's new album!" He said excitedly. Everyone let out cheers and whistles. "While saying that, I'd like to welcome the man of the night himself to the stage! Harry Styles!" the crowd erupted in louder cheers as Harry and his band walked on stage.

As he walked on stage everything happened in slow motion. I took in his handsome appearance. He was wearing a black buttoned shirt with the top buttons undone revealing his chest and tattoos, and a dark pair of jeans to match. His long curly locks of brown hair were styled to perfection. He was tall, very tall. Much taller than my 5'3 self. As I was checking him out I saw his green eyes. I gasped, this man that was on stage was gorgeous.

"Knock it off Tess," I muttered to myself. It was so unlike me to check someone out like this but this man was God-like. I felt very attracted to him.

"Hello, everyone. Thanks for coming tonight. The first song we're doing tonight is titled, Only Angel. Hope you enjoy it." he said with his British accent dripping from his voice.

"Hey Hey!" He screamed out and the band kicked in. It seems like Harry is going for the rock route for this album. Compared to the stuff he did with One Direction, which I liked, I think I liked this more. It seemed more mature and more, well, Harry. I couldn't help but sway to the song, it was very catchy that I found myself singing along to the chorus.

"She's an angel, only angel, she's an angel, my only angel" Harry sang and the song finished. The club erupted in cheers and screams.

"Wow Tess, that was so good!" Sarah said clapping her hands excitedly. I nodded my head in agreement.

A few songs later Harry thanked the audience and took a break from the stage. I went to the bar to get another martini.

"One martini please," I said to the bartender.

"Make that two please." A familiar British voice spoke next to me. I tensed up in my seat and looked in the direction that the voice came from.

To my left, there was the infamous Harry Styles. I gave him a small smile but internally, I was freaking out.

He returned with a cheeky smile, "Hi," I giggled. Ugh, why am I so stupid.

"Hey," I mentally slapped myself. Why am I so awkward.

"I don't think we have met before, I'm Harry." he spoke slowly.

I smiled, "No, we haven't. I'm Tessa Taylor." I reached my hand awkwardly to shake his hand. He let out a throaty chuckle and shook my hand.

"You must be Sarah Taylor's sister." He said with realization.

"Yeah, I'm her older sister. More like her babysitter tonight though," I laugh while shaking my head.

Harry smirked, "Babysitter? How old are you?"

I gasped dramatically, "Well Mr. Styles, hasn't your mother taught you to never ask a lady about her age? But if you insist, I'm 23."

He let out another chuckle, "I'm sorry Tess, I guess curiosity just got the best of me."

I smiled at him. Before I could comment, the bartender handed us our drinks. I went to pull out some cash to pay but I was stopped by Harry. "Don't worry about it." He said to me, then looked at the bartender, "Put it on my tab." the bartender nodded.

"Thanks, Harry," I smiled shyly. I was not used to this attention from men; especially a handsome one like Harry. I looked around to find my sister, I found her socializing with some people.

"So do you visit the UK often?" Harry questioned.

I shook my head, "Not much. I always have work to do, but when I don't have work I am just too exhausted to leave my home." I sighed. It was true, I never left my office really, but when I did, I was either in bed or my kitchen.

"Oh really? What is your job?" Harry again with a question. This boy sure likes to ask questions.

"Well I recently graduated university with a degree in business financing, so now I am my sister's finance manager. Funny how I work for my younger sister."

"You seem like a busy woman." He smirked at me.

"Well, I have been all my life. I wanted to be successful and I just drilled into my mind, "All work, no play," so now work is all I am used to I guess." I let out a sigh.

"Really? I'd like to believe that someone like you would know how to have a little fun," he retorted.

I smirk, "Oh trust me, it isn't that easy. My sister had to practically drag me here, no offense, but I'm just not one for scenes like these."

"You seem okay to me," he winked.

"Well, that's just because I've been drinking. If I wasn't I don't think we would be having this conversation right now." I smirked at him.

"Well Miss Taylor, it's an honor to be having this conversation with you, plus, it would be my pleasure to show you the wonders of letting loose and have fun." He said as he grabbed my hand and dragged me towards the stage.

My eyes bulged out of my head, "Harry! What do you think you're doing?" I exclaimed at him.

"A little karaoke wouldn't hurt anyone," he replied.

"Karaoke! I don't think public humiliation counts as fun!" I gasped.

He shook his head and pulled me on stage. Oh boy. I was in for it now.

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