Cake By The Ocean: Nine
“But Keith--”
Niall’s ears perked up as he heard the voice of a person whom he had regretted meeting. Standing in the doorway of the kitchen, with fear in her eyes, was an American woman who had no business being in Mykonos. She was clutching her cell phone against her chest while a very angry-looking man from Essex faced her. Something serious had happened but he didn’t know what it was. He turned to ask his girlfriend about what was going on but she wasn’t there -- she was making her way towards the door.
“Delete the fucking video or you’ll wish you never met me.” Keith Miller said clutching his fist.
The Irishman took a deep breath. Those were fighting words and Georgina wasn’t one to let her friends fight alone. The last thing Niall needed was for his girlfriend to get arrested. He promised her mother he wouldn’t let it happen. Without hesitation, he followed in Georgina’s footsteps. When he got to the door, she had wedged herself between Keith and Mar.
“I was just taking a video of the floor tiles,” Mar said with a nervous laugh.
“Yeah, yeah and me gran’s the Queen,” Keith said. “Delete it.”
“You know, you are being really rude right now. You invited me here and I’m totally feeling attacked. I didn’t even do anything wrong.”
“You little cun--” Keith started to say but stopped as he felt someone touch him. He looked down to find Georgina standing in front of him. The concerned look on her face made his heart hurt.
“Calm down,” Georgina said softly.
“Ferg, I-I-I--” Keith groaned, incapable of forming a proper sentence.
“She’s not worth it. Whatever it is that you saw -- just let it go.” Georgina said.
Niall watched as Keith closed his eyes. He could tell his friend was struggling with something. He had a few ideas of what it could be about.
“Ferg,” Niall said, trying to catch his girlfriend’s attention but she didn’t budge.
Keith took a deep breath before opening his eyes.
“Georgina, I’m going to respectfully ask ya to move, babes.” He said as he focused on Mar.
Georgina tried to catch his eyes but Keith’s gaze didn’t waver. She stepped away slowly. Niall reached out and pulled her towards him.
“I’m gonna ask again nicely. Marlene, delete the video.” Keith said.
Mar let out a frustrated sigh, “Keith. I don’t---”
“That’s fucking bullshit. I saw you take it.” Keith stepped closer to her. “Delete it.”
“Who cares if I took it? It’s not like they are gonna last.” Mar rolled her eyes. “He doesn’t deserve someone like her. He could do so much better.”
As soon as the words left her lips, Mar regretted them. Within an instant, a very serious woman from the midlands of England was staring her down. She didn’t need to say anything. Her face said it all. Both men froze not knowing what was going to happen next.
“Girl, you—you—you know I—“ Marlene stuttered.
“Oi Miller, you think Glenn would like to know what her employee does during business hours?” Georgina said void of emotion.
“I mean she might be interested in knowing about the suspicious shopping charges on the company card and all the sex taking place in the conference room on company time,” Keith stated. “Wouldn’t she?”
The American woman’s eyes went wide. “You know Glenn?”
“I know everyone,” Keith said.
Georgina looked the woman up and down, “And I know everything.”
“You don’t scare me,” Marlene replied.
“I can make sure you never work in Los Angeles again,” Keith said, crossing his arms over his chest. “And she works for one of the biggest law firms in the city so you are definitely barking up the wrong tree there babes.”
Marlene’s eyes went wide as realization hit. These two weren’t messing around.
“You-you-you guys know I wouldn’t actually do anything, right?” The American said with a nervous laugh. “I was just messing around.”
She pulled out her phone so Keith could see it and deleted the video completely off of her phone.
“We have no time for those false statements especially when it’s just for clout, Miriam,” Georgina said.
Niall did his best to stifle a laugh but he was unsuccessful. Keith grinned before stepping away from the two women. He tugged on Georgina’s hand and she followed in suit.
“It’s Mar--” Mar started to say, causing Georgina to roll her eyes.
“Leave it.” Niall and Keith said in unison.
But Georgina couldn’t. She turned around and took two steps towards the American.
“You know you ruined a really great chance, right?” Georgina said.
Mar looked confused, “How so?”
Georgina pointed back at Keith, “That man right there is a motherfuckin’ catch. Next time you try to take advantage of Keith Miller, think again.”
“I-I-I--” Mar stammered.
“Ferg,” Keith said, slightly embarrassed.
“No, fuck that. You know what you did. You don’t even deserve to be in the same room as him.”
“Ferg…” Niall called out.
“I’m coming, I’m coming,” Georgina mumbled as she turned around and walked away.
The young woman walked past her friends and didn’t stop until she got to the foyer. She started to pace as the boys followed after her.
“Do you need to go take a lap?” Niall asked jokingly.
“No.” Georgina scoffed. “I can calm down. I’m just worked up.”
Keith sighed, “I’m sorry. I should’ve known better.”
Niall wrapped an arm around Keith’s shoulder. “At least you caught it.”
“And took care of it,” Georgina added.
“Did you mean what you said?” Keith asked, rubbing Niall’s back.
“Who me?” Georgina asked looking up at the boys.
“Of course he’s talkin' to ya.” Niall laughed.
She smiled. “You might be an idiot but you’re our idiot and no one is allowed to fuck with you.”
“Nialler, she’s a keeper,” Keith said with a wink.
“Don’t I know it.” Niall laughed, making Georgina blush.
Keith looked between his friends, “You lot want a drink? I think we’ve earned one more.”
“Sounds great.” Georgina chirped as the boy from Essex headed back to the kitchen.
Niall walked over to his girlfriend and took her hands into his. “You good?”
“Fan-fucking-tastic.” Georgina joked.
Niall squeezed her hands before letting out a sigh.
“Babe, I’m good. I promise.” Georgina said, nudging him. “We’re good.”
He nodded. “We’re good.”
“Actually, we’re more than good.” She said, placing a quick kiss on his nose. “We’re great.”
“Okay, Tony.” Niall blushed.
“Don’t be going all shy on me, Horan.” She teased making his cheeks grow rosier.
“Me? Shy? Never.” He laughed.
“Sure, Jan.” Georgina said making him laugh even more.
“I just want to make sure we are--” Niall said before she cut him off.
“This was just a test. We are good and we are going to be good. We can talk about this later when we are alone.” She explained. “Now, I believe Keith Miller is waiting for us.”
Niall interlocked their fingers as they slowly made their way back into the kitchen.
“You know when you get all serious and lawyer-like it’s super hot, right?”
Georgina could feel her entire body grow warm. “Stop.”
Niall leaned in close before whispering in her ear, “Better take those panties off now because as soon as we get in that room that skirt is coming up and your face is going to be buried in a pillow.”
She knew exactly what he was trying to do. She knew the only way to get out of this unscathed would be to fight fire with fire. She took a deep breath before whispering, “Who says I’m wearing panties?”
The groan that escaped that boy’s mouth made a very pleased smile form on her face.
“For fuck’s sake, Georgina,” Niall said as his pants grew tight.
“And that’s how it’s done, ladies and gentlemen.” She winked before walking away.
