Clash

During the drive home, I kept looking if anyone was following me but to my surprise they didn’t. I parked my car as close as possible to the entrance of the building and I started to bring everything up, I was lucky because I was living on the first floor, which meant I didn’t have to carry all the stuff all the way up. After thirty minutes going up and down, I was finally done and I just let myself fall on the pillows that were scattered around. I didn’t waste much time tough and I immediately brought the kitchen stuff into the kitchen and my bedroom stuff went into my bedroom. I put the sheets into my walk in closet and the only thing I put down on the floor was the rug I had bought for the room and I put it where the bed was going. I did the same thing in the living room. I also hung up the paintings and I was quite proud of myself for doing this. I also put the shelves were I wanted them.

After I was done the house already felt more like a proper home, it was my own little safe haven, without anyone knowing where I lived. It was a shame that I couldn't sleep here yet so I had to book a hotel room, I couldn't book the one were I run off to when I was still fighting Harry. That really seemed so long ago, more like a lifetime ago but in reality it was just a couple of months ago. It was February at the moment but please don't ask what had happened during the last few months because I have no idea for the most part.

I called one of the more expensive hotel and registered under a fake name. I called myself Kate Michaels, this way nobody knew it was me and that meant I was safe. I grabbed a small bag with clothes and all the necessities like a tooth brush. I locked my door and took a cab to the hotel but before I left the building I checked the premise. I had my gun stuffed back in my waistband just in case. I got into the cab and gave him directions. It was late and as I was staring out of the window I had to think about how weird this all was. I never would have thought that I would become a woman that couldn't go anywhere without a gun at the ready to shoot someone if necessary.

When we got to the hotel I paid to cab driver and I checked in. I was happy to see that I had a nice room with a stunning view. I was looking out over the city and I had to admit it was a beautiful city, it was just a shame that there were people like Bradley that had to ruin it.
I changed my clothes and brushed my teeth after I showered. I ordered room service which I ate in this really soft bed whilst watching a movie. I was actually enjoying myself and on the verge of falling asleep when I heard a knock on my door, which was odd because I didn't order anything. I was happy that I was as smart to mute the tv and I already had turned of the lights so there was no way they could know that I was in the room. I did get out of bed though and as I tip toed towards the door I grabbed my gun and I pulled the safety off it.

After taking a deep breath I looked out of the peephole and to my big surprise Harry was standing behind the door, waiting patiently for me to open the door. I wasn't going to open the door so I walked back to my bed and climbed in. I put the gun under my pillow and turned of the tv. I held my gun with my left hand, just in case he broke down the door. What I was wondering is how he found me in the first place, as I had used a fake name but than again Harry was known for his stalking skills. I closed my eyes and I really hoped he wouldn't barge in because then I had to shoot him, which was something I didn't want to do and things would be so much easier if he just left me alone. I was already falling asleep when it hit me. It was my phone that he was tracking.

I had to get rid off the phone. I climbed out of bed and walked to the terrace door and walked on the balcony with my phone. I literally threw it of the building, this meant that I had lost all my contacts and without these contacts I was a completely free person because no one could track me down. I stepped back into the fluffy bed and closed my eyes, finally feeling like I had control back over my own life.

The next morning, I took a warm shower and dressed in grey skinny jeans, with a brown sweater on top. I stepped into my brown boots and made my way downstairs for breakfast. I was hungry, which was new for me because normally I would be too stressed to really eat something. After breakfast I checked out and I went home because my furniture would be arriving soon. I couldn't wait but first I had to get a new phone so I went by an O2 store to get a new iPhone. I picked out the iPhone 6s in rose gold and I immediately went back home.
I got out of my car when the truck with my stuff stopped in front of me. The guys got out and one was about to ring my bell. “I'm sorry but I think this is for me.” I smiled at the guy and he asked me my details to confirm I was who I said I was and after that I let them into my apartment. I watched them put my furniture where I wanted it and even helped when they asked me.

After more then an hour they were al gone and I let myself fall on the couch, which looked awesome and I felt like coming home from a really long trip. I woke up because someone was knocking on my door. It was dark, which meant that I really had slept much too long. I walked to my door but stopped and walked back to my bag and pulled out the gun and as I held it in my hand I made my way back to the door. I put my hand on the doorknob and hesitated for just a second before taking a deep breath.

I opened the door and there was a face that I never thought I would see again. “Liam!” I put the gun back into my waistband “How?” He pushed me inside and closed the door behind me. When the door fell into the lock he turned towards me and pulled me into a bear hug. I hugged him back and I even smiled at him but something was off when I saw his face. He looked like he hadn’t slept for at least a week.

“I’m sorry for this intrusion but I need to talk to you.” I nodded and walked to the couch and sat down but not before I offered him something to drink, which he declined. He sat on my table so he was directly in front of me. He grabbed my hands, which made me instantly worried. “What happened Liam?” I could feel the sweat forming on my forehead. “It’s about Niall.” He stopped and I could feel my heart racing and my hands were also sweating like crazy. “What about Niall?” I was getting impatient and I felt my left eye twitch a little bit.
“He has been shot.” This was as I feared. “Who?” I asked him and that when he started to bit his lower lip, which could only mean one thing. He was hesitating to tell me. “Liam, who shot him?” He was looking at his hands and that’s when it clicked, the only reason why he wouldn’t tell me straight away is when it comes to one person.

“Harry?” I asked and he snapped his head up, like I just said something shocking. I was already up grabbing my gun and walked over to the door when I felt Liam’s hand on my shoulder and I tried to pull out from under his grasp but there was just no way I could get free, he was much to strong even if I worked out more, it wasn’t nearly enough to escape his hold.

“Let. Me. Go. Liam” I heard myself say menacingly but he was budging. “Don’t you want to know how Niall is doing?” He asked me and that made me stop struggling for a second, Liam didn’t pass this opportunity and started to tell me immediately. “He is okay, Harry shot him in his stomach but fortunately for Niall, it didn’t hit anything important but the reason I’m here is because he asked for you.” I turned around to look at him. Liam’s eyes went to the gun I was holding and he swallowed slowly.

“Take me to him.” I ordered because like it or not I was still in charge and he knew this because he didn’t protest. I grabbed my coat and put the gun in my waistband because I wasn’t planning on leaving without that thing. If Liam saw me do that, he was smart enough to not say a thing about it.

We got into his car and as I got in his car I had a feeling of being watched but I was surely mistaken because nobody knew that I lived there, at least I thought that nobody knew. Liam stepped on the gas the moment I slammed my door shut and I was holding on for my life and couldn’t be happier when we stopped in front of the hospital. I almost jumped out of the car and as we made our way up to Niall’s room I saw a lot of familiar faces and when I saw Louis walking out of the room I knew I was back again and this time it wasn’t going to be as easy to walk away. “You got her to come.” Louis said when he saw us approaching. Louis walked over and pulled me in a hug. “Thank you for coming.” I nodded against his shoulder and took a step back, still not entirely at ease with Louis friendliness. I took a few steps towards the door and took a deep breath before entering the room. I didn’t know what to expect but there was Niall lying in a private room staring out of the window. He turned when I stepped in the room, his eyes got a little big bigger at the sight of me and then a smile appeared on his face as he stretched out his arm to me. I immediately walked to him and I pressed a kiss on the top of his hand when I grabbed it.

“It’s okay Anna, I’m fine.” He said whilst he caressed the side of my face. I couldn’t help but lean in to his touch and this made him even smile more. “I’m so happy you are still alive.” I whispered to him. I was still holding his hand when he squeezed it a bit. “Me too.” He said gently. “What happened?” I asked him because as much as I would love to sit here peacefully, there must’ve happened something that made Harry shoot at him. “Harry happened.” He shrugged but to be honest I didn’t know what that meant. “I don’t get it. Why was he near you in the first place?” He kept quiet for a second when I saw guilt creeping on his face and that’s when I knew what he had done. “You seeked him out, didn’t you?” I asked this even though I already knew the answer and I sighed when he nodded.

“Look I know I shouldn’t have done that but I had to confront him, I needed to know what happened.” I nodded but kept quiet, which he took as a hint so he continued. “When I accused him for betraying us all and especially you, he went nuts. It was like your name alone was a trigger.” This couldn’t be true though because I have been talking to Harry and he acted normal, well with normal I mean, he wasn’t shooting at me.

“So that’s when he shot you?” I asked again but he shook his head and I had a feeling I wasn’t going to like what he was going to tell me. “I uhm provoked him by telling him something I shouldn’t have.” I gasped because he wouldn’t do that right? I studied his face and he looked really guilty. “I told him, that he should talk to you and end things, so you could move on.” Niall took a breath and continued. “Harry asked me why he would do that but the way he was asking it, made me feel like he didn’t care about you at all. He sounded bored and angry. So I got annoyed and that’s when I told him about us. I told him you loved me now and that we had sex on his bed.” If he wasn’t lying in this hospital bed I would’ve hit him for doing such a terrible thing.

“That’s when he shot you?” Niall nodded at this. “Niall, what you did, was so wrong but I guess I understand it and it does prove something.” I was merely thinking out loud by now and I must confuse Niall with this. “Anna, what does it prove?” He asked and that’s when I turned my focus back on him. “That he still loves me and that he isn’t completely lost to us.” I said to him, whilst looking him straight in the eyes. I know he didn’t like what I was saying but this was his own fault. “Anna look, I was thinking that maybe we could try again?” he said it so soft that I first thought I had misheard him but the way he was holding my hand and the way he was looking at me, confirmed what I heard was right.

I pulled my hand out of his hand gently and he immediately got the message. “Niall, I do love you, you know that but we can’t be together.” He was already opening his mouth but I held up my hand to stop him. “Please just listen to me.” He nodded and I continued. “I’m not saying this because of Harry. I’m saying this because I don’t want to be with you or anyone else for that matter. I just want to be my own person, I need to be my own person. I don't regret my time with you but it can’t never happen again, we said our goodbyes and the only reason I’m here is because you are my dearest friend and I worry about you. I needed to see if you were okay but that’s all Niall. I’m still head of this organization and if the time is there we will get our revenge on Bradley but we have agreed to first live our lives, without the constant fear of getting shot, so please do me a favor and stay away from Harry and just be happy.” I got up at this point because I needed to leave before I would be a blubbering mess.

“So this is it then?” he whispered and I could hear the tears in his voice but this just had to be done sooner or later. I looked at him and nodded. “This is it Niall, I’m so sorry.” I kissed his forehead and walked away without looking back.

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