Emily's POV

I finish Miss Wither's eyebrows and politely guide her out towards reception. As she thanks me, she hands me a small tip. I smile gratefully and thank her. I step back inside and slip the money in my pocket, I then take my phone out. One message from Louis,

Been thinking about you all day, sat at home bored when I could be with you :( xxx

I bite back a smile as I reply back. Louis makes me feel so alive, I can't describe how much I like him. The risk of being with him sends me into over drive, you can't beat the excitement that comes with it.
I still haven't told Holly, the truth is if she knew she'd only try harder. But I want Louis, and I know that means to Holly that she has lost. It's such an awkward situation, I'm not really in the right position to be with Louis, I've never done this before. It doesn't take long for Louis to reply, my heart starts thumping harder as I read,

Just think of what we could be doing right now... ;) xxx

Is he trying to start sexting? I've never been the sort of girl to do this, but the fun just comes naturally with Louis so I feel as if this is normal. He's a hot guy who I do wish I was with right now. I stare down at my reply before hitting the send button,

Why don't you give me a clue? Xx

I don't think I should add anything on to that text, better to keep it short and sweet. I put my phone back in my pocket as I wait patiently for Louis to reply.

"Knock knock.." I look up as the door opens and the familiar voice that I know well makes me jump. "Hey.." Max adds smiling as he closes the door.

"Max! What are you doing here?" I ask in shock, I feel my phone vibrate in my pocket. I ignore it as I keep my eyes on him.

"I thought I'd surprise you." Max says with a casual shrug. He sits down on the bed and looks around the room. "How much does hurt to be waxed?" He asks and I frown at him as I cross my arms.

"Why are you really here?" I ask as I need to make him leave, I've got a client in ten minutes. A smirk appears and he mirrors me by crossing his arms.

"Am I not allowed to come and see you?" He asks and I look away and roll my eyes. He's supposed to be at home resting after some fight he got into. The other guy hurt Max quite bad, but Max being Max doesn't learn.

"I've got a client so you need to go" I sigh and he stands up. I take a deep breath as he walks closer to me, I smile to convince myself that everything is okay.

"Alright." He sighs, "But first, can you just help massage this knot out of my back?" He asks as he takes his top off and lays down on the bed. I can't help but laugh at him.

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Louis' POV

Emily hasn't text me back for a while, I guess being at work takes up all of her time. I just wish I could have some of it too. Things are going amazingly well, but I'm not naive enough to think keep everything is easy and simple. There's something about her I don't know, but I just don't know how to get it out of her. One thing I have learnt about Emily is she's a people pleaser. I've never met anyone who wants to help and make people happy like she does.

That's exactly why it is so hard with Holly at the moment. Emily thinks I should be polite and gently brush her off, but she knows full well that her best friend isn't that easy to push away. It's as if she doesn't mind sneaking behind her back but she doesn't want her to know the truth. I find it all a bit odd.

As for Holly, she's been her usual self. I did meet her for dinner and I did explain I didn't want anything with her relationship wise. I think she's slowly getting the hint but she seems to just want me to give in, I don't see her giving up just yet either. I'm not sure how much more of it I can take, I've lost my temper before with Emily and I sort of did with Holly. I can feel myself going to go crazy soon and I'm sure Holly's perception of me will change.

I open the reception door as I've decided to come and see Harry today. I thought Bella was working too but there's one of the guys we work with currently sat at the desk, I nod a hello as I walk past.

"What you doing here?" Harry asks as he looks over at me and frowns.

"I was bored so came here to see you." I say as I stand beside him. Harry smirks and raises his eyebrows.

"I'm surprised you're not with Emillllyy..." He sings her name and I quickly nudge him to be quiet. He knows the drill. "What?" He laughs, "No one here besides me and Bella know about your secret affair. Plus no one here would care anyway." He adds shaking his head. My heart suddenly drops.

"What do you mean Bella knows?" I snap and Harry looks at me and frowns. "I told you not to tell anyone!" I add and Harry looks completely puzzled.

"Lou, it's Bella we're talking about. All she's done is help you when you've gone on and on about Emily. Don't you think she deserves to know the truth?" Harry asks and I look away as I suppose he's got a point. But still, I told him not to tell and how does he know that I wasn't planning on telling Bella myself?
"No doubt you'll soon be asking Bella for some words of advice. You need here more than you think mate." He adds and I don't say anything.
Maybe Harry has a point about how I will end up going to her if I need advice from a female's perspective, but I haven't ever thought about how much I need her. She's a good friend and I know I value her friendship a lot, but I think Harry gets things twisted alot.

"How's Holly?" Harry asks changing the subject.

"She's still the same old Holly." I sigh, "The way she's so forward and texts me everyday makes me feel as if I've known her for years." I add and Harry nods.

"She's really into you isn't she." Harry asks and I look away and scratch my head. "Don't know why." He adds jokingly and I look at him and smirk.

"I'm thinking I need to show up at Holly's and just look her in the eyes and say ' I'm not interested and I never will be'." I say and Harry frowns as he bites his lip.

"I thought you've already tried that approach?" Harry asks and I nod as he's right. I don't think he understands how hard it can be when you're alone with Holly.

"I was nice then, she hasn't seen the side of me when I'm mad." I answer and Harry looks quite surprised at me. It's true, I need to be more assertive and stop trying to be Mr.Nice guy, it doesn't seem to be doing myself any favours.

"Or you could just grab Emily and snog her right infront of Holly." Harry says and I nudge him for his thoughtless joke. "Harsh but fair?" He asks and I keep a straight face. I may not be interested in Holly and she may drive me crazy, but if I get on her bad side, I could end up fucking things up with Emily.

"Just harsh mate." I say and Harry looks way trying not to smile. I understand that he thinks the dilemma between Emily, Holly and myself is a shamble and I am to blame. But can he comment if he's never been in this situation? Maybe I should just get advice from Bella.

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