Chapter 477 – Beginning with a Daring Encounter

Harry tried to give the documents on his screen his full attention even though his gaze drifted to his phone from time to time. After working for about an hour, Harry raised his head when his phone started ringing, and he quickly grabbed it when he saw that it was Aurora. He waited for a second and took a deep breath before receiving the call.

“Hey!” He greeted casually, not wanting to sound too excited.

“I’m sorry I’m calling again. I hope I’m not disturbing your sleep or work?” Aurora asked apologetically.

“Not at all. It’s fine. Is there a problem?” Harry asked, eager to know what she had called to say.

“Not at all. Jade left here a while ago. Remember I told you I was expecting Jade?” Aurora asked, and Harry grinned.

“Yeah, I think I vaguely remember you mentioned something like that. Why?” Harry asked innocently.

“Well, I told her about the t-shirt you wanted me to get from the suite, but she said she didn’t see any. She said she had them clean the suite when she moved in, and the closet was empty,” Aurora said, and Harry narrowed his eyes.

“She said the closet was empty?” Harry asked, wondering what Jade was up to. They both knew that she had seen the shirt since she had told him she was wearing his shirt without any undies, so why did she lie?

“Yes. If you show me a picture of the t-shirt I could get you a new one,” Aurora suggested.

“That won’t be necessary. I can arrange for it myself, so please don’t bother about it and just show up as planned,” Harry rushed to assure her.

“Alright then. I can’t wait to see you,” Aurora said, and Harry smiled.

“Do you have a place in mind you’d want us to go?” Harry asked, and Aurora narrowed her eyes thoughtfully.

“I’ll think about it and let you know tomorrow,” Aurora said, and Harry nodded..

“That’s fine. By the way, did you tell her about our date?” Harry asked, and Aurora’s brows pulled together.

“Jade? I did. Why? Was I not supposed to? I figured I could tell her about it since you asked me to get your t-shirt from her,” Aurora explained.

“It’s not a problem. I was just asking to know. She must have been excited to know that the two people she set up together are going on a date,” Harry said, as Aurora giggled.

“She seemed more surprised than excited. It almost seemed like she didn’t believe you were capable of being involved with a lady,” Aurora said with a grin.

“Really?” Harry asked with a chuckle.

“Yeah. Well, I’m glad you’re doing this with me…”

Doing what with her? Harry mused, hoping she wasn’t thinking they were in a relationship because he asked her to accompany him to the anniversary dinner.

“Aurora?” Harry cut in before she could finish.

“Yeah?”

“Don’t get your hopes up. I’d hate to disappoint you…”

Aurora cut in with a giggle, “You can’t disappoint me even if you tried” she assured him.

“I hope so. Why don’t we continue tomorrow? I need to get busy now,” Harry said as he stood up when he noticed his father standing in the living room looking at him.

“Alright. Talk to you tomorrow, goodnight,” Aurora said before hanging up.

“You’re up. How do you feel?” Harry asked as he went to meet his father.

“Very drowsy. I feel weak. It took a while before I could get off the bed,” Aaron complained.

“It’s because of the sleeping pills. Celsie and Benne were here earlier to see you. They said they will visit again,” Harry said, and Aaron gave him a nod.

He half expected Harry to quiz him about Sara and ask him why he had overreacted earlier, but it seemed like Harry didn’t want to talk about. Or maybe not yet.

“Who were you speaking with just now?” Aaron asked curiously.

“That was the lady I told you about. She’s visiting next week and we are going on a date,” Harry said as looked his father over, “Why don’t you have a seat, so I can get you something to eat?” Harry suggested, and Aaron did as he was told.

“Do you love her?” Aaron asked as Harry walked over to the kitchen.

“No. But she’s decent and fun,” Harry called back, while Aaron watched him move around the kitchen.

“What about Jade?” Aaron asked curiously.

“Dad, I already told you to forget about what I told you in the past,” Harry said calmly. He was too relieved and thankful that his father was feeling better to be upset by his question.

“But I think she is interested in you as you are in her,” Aaron said, and as expected Harry walked out of the kitchen to face his father.

“Why do you think so? Have you met or spoken with her?” Harry asked, and Aaron gave him a nod.

“Yeah. I was here when she came to get her stuff. I asked her not to let you know she saw me since I wanted it to be a surprise,” Aaron said, and Harry raised a brow.

“What did you both talk about?”

“I can’t tell you that. It’s between her and me. Don’t waste your time with someone else when you’re in love with another,” Aaron advised.

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