The Takeover {Larry Stylinson}

I woke up the next morning, at first upset at the thought of going to work and having to face Presco again, but then the events from last night re-entered my mind and I smiled a genuine smile. For the first time in five months, I did not feel that I was carrying the burden of being alone and of being exploited everyday. Today, I knew that it won't happen again, I won't let it happen again.

So with a smile on my face I bounced down the stairs and saw my three friends sleeping. Niall was on the couch with food on his stomach, of course he was eating when he slept. I rolled my eyes at his sleeping form.

Liam was sleeping on the floor with Zayn a few feet away from him. The TV was on and I switched it to a News channel.

"AND WE ARE TELECASTING THE LATEST NEWS ABOUT THE RIVERIA OWNER, JOHN PRESCO." The news reporter said and it caught my attention. Liam started to wake up and paid attention to the news piece, too.

" An employee at Riveria, whose identity has not been disclosed, yesterday filed a complaint at the Gay Rights Association against the owner of Riveria, John Presco. The police informed us that the employee was in need of money and Presco used this to his advantage and sexually exploited him for five months. Any person, who doesn't know Law, would not have been able to find any loophole in the contract. The contract was esentially foolproof. However, it was later found out by a friend of the victim, that the contract nowhere stated that a sexual relation was intended and according to the Gay Rights, if sexual relation is to be maintained with an employee, a clause for the same must be stated in the contract. Along with the contract a video which serves as a proof for exploitation has also been submitted. Presco is being put to trial and certain more employees which include both males and females, are coming up with similar complaints, willing to serve as witnesses agianst Presco. The identity of these employees is also undisclosed. Riveria was up for a takeover and this morning, Multi-Millionaire Harry Styles, who runs a chain of hotels and several other businesses under "HARRY STYLES AND CO." has bid the highest and is now the new owner of Riveria. It is rumoured that he will personally look over the operations of Riveria and safety of the employees for a duration of six months, but the 27 - year - old businessmen, who gained a high respect in the biz world at such a young age, has neither confirmed nor denied these rumours. Harry is the youngest entrepreneur in the world to run such reputed businesses spread all over the world." A picture of Harry Styles was displayed on the screen.

"Now we have another breaking news. We just heard that there was a minor bomb blast near - " Liam suddenly switched off the television and looked at me with a soft smile.

He was about to say something, but was cut off by Niall's voice. "Woah Lou, you did it. He is gone now and he won't trouble you anymore." He smiled. Then his stomach started to grumble.
Li and I started to laugh because the boy practically fell asleep while eating. The food was on his stomach, for crying out loud. And he was still hungry. The sound of Li and my laughing fits woke Zayn up.

"What is this fuss about?"

Liam started to explain to Zayn what the news reader said and after a few minutes I felt Niall poking at my cheek. I looked up to see the expression on his face. Oh no! I knew that expression anywhere.

I sighed. "C'mon Niall, let's make some breakfast for you and the boys."

He fist pumped and jumped up from the couch. "FOOOOOOOODDDD!" He yelled, making me burst out laughing.

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It was Monday today and I was at Riveria. We were going to be introduced to Harry Styles.

After about half an hour, a Limo stopped outside Riveria. I saw Harry Styles step out and I noticed that he was much taller in real life. A few inches taller than me.

He entered the hotel and the employees were standing in a line. I was standing on the end farther away from him. He started from the other end and shook hands with the employees and asked abut their names, experience in Riveria, post and all those other details.

Finally he came to me and shook my hand. I noticedq that his eyes were deep pools of emerald and he looked even more beautiful from up close. His curls were all over the place and he looked too young to be such a successful businessman. But then again, he was and I couldn't question that. What surprised me was that none of this belonged to his ancestors. He had built all this on his own. I saw that his face has a stern look but his eyes were soft and a bit... vulnerable? They were studying me, as if to see if I am any threat.

"And you must be Louis Tomlinson, the employee that sent Presco to jail?" He asked.

"Yes, Sir. That would be me." He asked about my other details. He also asked if I knew where the contract was so that he could renew it. I told him where I saw Pesco keep it.

He looked at me for a few minutes, saying nothing but just studying me, his hand still not leaving mine. Then all of a sudden, it felt like he came out of his trance. He shook his head, as if to throw whatever thoughts he had out of his mind. Hegave me one last look and proceeded to his office.

Well that was weird, but atleast he was not Presco.

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