Strings of Fate

Strings of Fate

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I didn’t expect that Harry would come into the bar tonight, as hungover as I expect he is. But like clockwork, he appears mid afternoon at the time I generally start my shift and stumbles his way to his usual seat. I’m the only one working tonight since I traded shifts with Cora and my other bartender called off sick. I don’t mind. It’s a Monday so I doubt it’ll be TOO busy.

“You look terrible.” I greet him with a smile. I’m also lying. He might look a little tired, his hair is messier than usual and he’s a little less put together, but in no way does he look bad. If anything he looks more approachable. I am clearly not the only one who thinks so because a group of women out for after work drinks or a late lunch or something have been eying him since he came in and they giggle every time I glance their way. Harry groans and runs a hand. through his hair.

“I feel like I was hit with a truck. What did you put in that drink of yours? It was fun but I feel like shit. I’m not sure I should be accepting drinks from you anymore.” He grumbles.”

“Oh, well that’s a shame. I made up a hangover remedy for Ryann to give the Shifters this morning. When I delivered it you had already gone, but I have some left over. But if you’re not accepting drinks from me I might as well just tip it out. It won’t be any good by tomorrow.” I say casually. I’m telling plenty of lies tonight. I made this batch up especially for him. Shifters have a very different metabolism. The remedy for them is completely different. Harry flashes me a pained smile.

“I take it back. As always I will drink anything as long as it’s made by you.” He winks at me

and I roll my eyes.

“I don’t know. If you don’t want to risk it I would totally understand.” I tease.

“I’ll beg. Take pity on me. Pleeeease?” He bats his eyelashes at me and I snort out a laugh.

“Okay, okay. Just stop that. You look ridiculous.” I dash into the back and return with the bottle of hangover

tion. I pour it into a glass then stop when I realise that one of the

woment from earlier has apparently gotten up the nerve to approach Harry.

“Hi, I’m Erin. I noticed you don’t have a drink yet so I thought I would come over and buy

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you one.” She bats her eyelashes even more dramatically than he did and leans in close giving him and everyone else in the room a great view of her cleavage. Harry doesn’t seem to notice, I suppose he is used to women throwing themselves at him. He glances up and sees met approaching with his drink.

“Actually, I think my drink has just arrived. Thanks anyway.” He answers politely, angling himself away from her and towards me. I place the drink in front of him. It doesn’t look very good, a weird greenish colour, but it actually does taste better than it appears. Kind of like a mint smoothie. He takes a sip and I can see the tension leaving him as it alleviates his headache. Erin doesn’t give up so easily.

“Oh, the

looking drink. Is it any

He answers, again staying perfectly

can come sit with us.” She suggests, flipping her hair behind her shoulders. I narrow my eyes, waiting to see how he

am actually here with someone.” He informs her. She glances around, clearly

Who?” She

little surprised. Probably because she didn’t even notice me standing here. People often forget the bartender

to continue my conversation with my friend.” Harry

trails off. Her words are

drink? On the house.” I offer. She accepts

the whole lot free because I feel

is never

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Harry apologises. I tilt my head

I ask. He sighs.

worried when other guys flirt with you. I don’t want you to feel that way.” He explains. I

so it’s fine.” I answer

all the time. I don’t have any expectations.” I point out. Harry frowns as

Why would I be taking other women home? When would I even find the time? I spend every night sitting here with you.” He reminds me. He sighs deeply

“I

to make myself more clear. Will you go out with me?” He asks. Huh? Is he asking if he can take ME home?

you before, I’m not sleeping with you.” I remind him. Harry rolls his

you to sleep with me, I asked if you would go on a date with me. Nothing physical. I just want to spend time with you, when you’re not working, and not with all of our friends watching.”

that’s a very good idea. It would never end well. I don’t want a relationship that won’t last. I’m used to being alone.” Another lie. I hate

committed to this relationship, even if I’m the only one in it right now.” His words sound good, they sound like everything I could ever want to hear. But I just don’t believe them. He’s an Incubus, pretty smiles and flattering words are what he’s good at. Besides, why would he care so much about me? And how can I stop

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evening Harry tries

like to get lunch with me tomorrow?” He asks with a charming smile. I shake my head in