Chapter 74 - Freaked Out

"Hey Liz what are you hesitating about?" Cat sensed something was off looking at Liz's expression.

"I have no friends and no social life here in London, my life here too is the same as it was in Dublin. I promised you before coming to London that I will make friends, but sorry I couldn't keep that promise."

When Liz was supposed to come to London, Catherine was a bit concerned about her as she knew how tough it was for Liz to get along with people and she was worried if Liz would end up being all alone. So, she made Liz promise her that she would try to have a social life and won't be alone.

"Hey, it's okay I am not angry, also I am planning to go on a road trip with my two friends tomorrow, it is a two day trip, would you like to tag along?" 

"Wouldn't it be awkward? I mean your friends might feel uncomfortable with my presence." Liz hesitated.

"One of them is my boyfriend and another is my best friend, if you would come along with us my best friend too would have some company, so they too insisted I ask you."

"Umm Cat you know about my finances, I need to plan before indulging myself in such pleasures." Liz didn't hesitate in discussing her finances with Catherine as she has already told everything about her financial situation to her and she knows her friend would be understanding of her.

"It is a road-trip, so we have no travelling cost, my boyfriend is taking care of it and my best friend will be booking rooms, you and I need to only spend money on food, which you anyway have to spend in London also and your internship is paying you very well, so please come with us, it will be fun. I promise it won't cost that much." Catherine tried to convince her.

"But Cat, having your boyfriend and best friend pay for me is not good, I don't like it." Liz firmly explained her stance.

"How about let's have fun, I'll pay them on your behalf and you can owe me this money and pay me back later. Is that ok?"

"But you have to promise me you will take back the money and won't come up with an excuse whenever I'll pay you."

"Yes it is a promise."

"Okay then, I'll come" Liz finally agreed.

"Awesome, we will pick you up at 8 am, be ready and pack according to two days only and also since the weather is cold, carry more warm clothes. Okay?" Catherine excitedly instructed Liz.

Liz chuckled seeing Catherine's excitement "Okay done"

Catherine left after she ensured Liz went back to her room upstairs and jumped around in excitement and then went to the guys and sat in the car, the guys were waiting for her, Will was a bit tense and Harry was calm.

"Sorry Will, she said no." Catherine wanted to tease him.

Will was somewhere expecting it but when he actually heard her words he got very upset but then he composed himself looking at the sad expression on Cat's face

"It's ok Cat, I am sure you tried your best, she is a difficult nut to crack, don't blame yourself."

"Dude can't you see, she is messing with you, she succeeded in the task." Harry declared.

Catherine hit Harry on his shoulder, "How did you know?" she was surprised as Harry saw through her.

"I know you very well, if you didn't succeed, you wouldn't have come back here, until and unless you would have forced her to say yes, you are stubborn so it is difficult for you to give up so easily." Harry explained his theory.

Will then looked at Cat hopefully, he wanted proper confirmation from her.

Cat grinned widely and shouted in excitement, "She said yes"

Will got very happy and he thanked Catherine.

"Wow, you're really into her, aren't you." Harry was surprised as he didn't see Will so genuinely happy and that too for something so silly.

"Yes dude, of course I really like her."

They then dropped Cat at her home and both the guys then crashed at Will's house. Will informed his parents about the trip they planned the next day and Will informed them about Liz and how she would be joining them tomorrow, he was sure Anthony must have already informed James as soon as he left their home and it was true as James and his wife were already very excited for their son and therefore they didn't oppose to the road trip and rather wished him luck.

Will packed his bag and went to sleep.

Next day Will and Harry took off for the road-trip in Will's car, Will wore a red t-shirt paired with brown shorts and Harry wore a blue hoodie paired with white tracks. They first went to pick Catherine who was waiting for them dressed in a pink t-shirt and denim shorts, her dad was standing with her near the gate.

"You two guys, protect her well and do call me every few hours and give me updates, am I clear?" her father glared at Harry as if he was warning him.

"Yes sir" Harry answered him and was evidently scared.

"Don't you two dare trouble my daughter, understood." This time he glared at both the guys.

Will laughed at him as if hearing a joke, "It is your daughter who troubles us."

"Dad, stop it, didn't I tell you my friend Liz is coming too, so don't worry." Catherine tried to assure her father.

"You and that girl sleep in one room and you two guys have to live in a separate room." He warned, especially Harry.

"Yes, sir" Harry quickly agreed to his condition.

"Bye dad." Catherine couldn't take it anymore and entered the back seat of the car and waved goodbye to her father.

She apologised to Harry for her father's behaviour. Harry smiled back in understanding and said, "It's ok I understand him, I too would act like him if I was sending my daughter on a trip with two boys."

"Oh god, then I hope we only have sons, I don't want you to turn into a person like my father." Catherine joked at that time not knowing that in the future they will indeed have two sons and no daughter.

Then they went to pick up Liz, she was standing outside the hostel with her bag, she was dressed up in a light green t-shirt and black tracks. Catherine got out of the car and hugged Liz in excitement, "Glad you didn't back out, I was so worried."

"How could I dare to back out?" Liz smiled at Cat.

Will, who was sitting in the car and was observing these two women was mesmerized by Liz's smile, he never saw her smile so heartily, she was always indifferent and rude to him, in that moment he felt waves of jealousy flowing through him for Catherine.

"Come, let's go" Catherine and Liz then entered the car and settled down. Liz didn't look at Will as he was wearing shades and was busy driving.

"Liz, this is Harry, my boyfriend." Catherine introduced Harry to Liz, he turned around in his seat, sweetly smiled at her and they shook hands. Liz instantly liked him as he gave her a very calm and composed person vibe.

"And Liz this is my best friend." Catherine pointed at Will, Liz was sitting behind Will's seat so she couldn't see him and it was not feasible for him to turn around like Harry so he just lifted his hand in the air as a gesture to say hi.

"Hello" Liz wished him.

Then they travelled for around 30 minutes and stopped at a hotel on the way for breakfast, they started early so they decided to have breakfast on the way, after getting out of the car Liz saw the best friend Catherine introduced and was shocked to see Will.

"You? What the hell are you doing here?" Liz freaked out when she saw him.

Will chuckled, "I am the one who drove you till here and you are asking me what am I doing here. Silly girl"

"Catherine what is he doing here?" Liz was furious when she questioned Catherine.

"Umm he is the best friend I was talking about." Catherine innocently answered.

"Your best friend is a weird, shameless and rude person, I am sorry but I want to go back, I don't want to continue on this trip." Liz angrily declared.

"I am not taking you back." Will firmly told her.

"I don't need you to take me back, I'll hitchhike or ask for a lift, I'll manage, you don't have to bother yourself." Liz angrily glared at Will

Will got worried seeing her so angry and was not sure what to do, Cat too was confused how to handle her. Liz really seemed determined to go back. Harry, who was silently observing everything, stepped up and approached Liz.

"Elizabeth, can I have a word with you, please?" Harry calmly requested her.