2 years later

“Anna, hurry up, you have 5 minutes!” My professor told me and that made me even more nervous. It was the end of the year showcase and there were actually scouts for the philharmonic orchestra of New York and even Disney in the concert hall. This would be my last performance before I graduated. I was going to play two classic pieces and a modern piece. I had been studying so hard the last two years and it was all paying off right now.

I still remembered the day I landed back in America. Its was liberating, there were no shackles anymore, I was free. The first week I had trouble adjusting to normal life and the fact that I missed Harry wasn’t helping me and yes I had cried a lot but when that first week ended I grew tired of the way I was feeling and next thing I know I applied for college and I immediately got accepted, I had to wait a few months before I could start but when fall started, I was back to my old self.

I loved life, I even made some friends. We go out and have fun every weekend. I had caught up with all my favourite shows, I even went surfing again and I ate healthy but I never really had to cook because of the amount of money I had in my possession. I had my blond locks back and even my freckles were dominating my face again. I had a healthy colour and I even went on dates but I decided that there was no room for an actual boyfriend so I didn’t have a man in my life, except for my best friend but he is gay, so no worries there.

Eventually I stopped missing Harry and the guys and I enjoyed everything about life again. Sure I still had my moments were everything came back but usually those moments passed reall quick.

A knock on the door, made me come back to the now and I smiled knowing it was my time and as I made my way to the stage, people were wishing me luck. I took a deep breath before walking onto the stage and as I took a seat behind the piano, something made me look into the audience, as if I felt a certain presence but that wasn’t possible because he didn’t know where I was.

I took one more breath and placed my fingers on the keys and when the professor gave me the sign, I started playing as I had never done in my life. I lost myself completely in the music and when I was done, my hands were trembling with emotions, when suddenly the loudest cheers and applause met my ears.

I turned my head and broke out in a huge smile. I got up and curtsied indulging into the love I got from everyone. After a few minutes I made my way backstage and there was everyone buzzing and congratulating me. When a little girl walked up to me and handed me roses, I wondered how she got backstage but thanked her nonetheless. I didn’t look for a card though because there was just no time, the flowers were taken from my hands and we were shoed to our dressing rooms.

I changed my clothes to a navy cocktail dress, with high heels and my hair was falling down. It was cut into a modern bob and I was loving it, it was so much better because no I didn’t have to spend a lot of time, doing it. I skipped back to the door and grabbed my best friend and together we made our way into the room were we would be meeting important people, like family, business people and directors of large companies.

“Miss Lewis, this is Jean Blackwell, he is one of the creators of the Disney philharmonic orchestra.” I was stunned but shook his hand. “It’s really nice to meet you sir and please call me Anna.” I smiled at him. “I loved the pieces you performed and I’m just going to ask but I would love to have you as part of our orchestra.” My mouth must’ve fallen open in shock because he actually chuckled. “I guess that’s answer enough.” He smiled.

“O my goodness, I would love to be part of the orchestra, thank you so much.” I was beyond myself and he chuckled again. “I will make sure you will get a call with all the details and I will see you very soon Anna.” We shook hands one more time and when he was out of earshot. My friends were around me and we were actually jumping up and down. “This calls for a celebration, I say let’s go to Circus Disco and let’s dance the night away.” Lucas yelled and we all agreed, making our way out and as we entered the first thing was get a few shots and as we danced the night away, I couldn’t shake the feeling of getting followed but that was just my imagination because there was no way.

“We should go on a holiday!” Lucas yelled in my ear, whilst jumping around but I shook my head because there was no way I had time for a holiday now. “Were would we go?” I yelled back and I was afraid of his answer because I know were he wanted to go.

“London, I really want to go there, you know I am a sucker for history.” I giggled. “You are a sucker al right.” I pushed him teasingly and that made him burst out in laughter. “The sass is back.” He grabbed my arm and spun me around, until we were out of breath. We stayed until the club closed which was around 6am, we were beat, my feet were hurting like hell and I actually took them off and together we walked to one of the diners, that was already open and as it bordered the ocean, it was actually really peaceful.

“I really should go home,.” I was just telling him this and he actually waved me away, which resulted in me walking away giggling. I didn’t have to walk far, because I actually had a beach house. And as I was dancing my way through the gate of my garden I stopped dead in my tracks.

“Harry?” I did a few steps towards the guy that now looked up. He looked really good but I wasn’t sure if I wanted him here because I really didn’t want to get dragged back into a violent life.

“Anna.” He said my name as if I was still his and it send shivers down my spine. I was still tuned to his voice and I wasn’t sure if I liked that. He got up from the bench and walked over, I didn’t move though but I wasn’t running for the hills either. “Why are you here?” I asked suspicious and I know I wasn’t sounding friendly, as he was narrowing his eyes.

“If you are here to take me back, I wont go, I swear.” I didn’t even gave him the chance to explain but I needed to let him know, that I wasn’t going back. He didn’t get angry though, he even smiled at me.

“You look lovely Anna.” He smiled at me and stopped when he was in front of me, asking me permission with his eyes to hug me, which to my weakness I gave. The moment he pulled me into his body, I knew I was lost again. I had missed his touch and his scent and I couldn’t help but hug him back.

“I missed you.” This did make me angry because he could’ve visit me earlier, I mean it’s not like the guys could keep it a secret for long. “Right, well if you excuse me, I would like to get some sleep now.” I walked passed him but he grabbed my arm gently. I just stood there, remembering the times he had done this and a fear made it’s way to my chest.

“Let go of me Harry.” I tried to pull my arm out of his hold but he wouldn’t budge. “No Anna, I really need to talk to you, please?” He pleaded and to my surprise I actually felt curious about what he had to say.

I nodded and as he released my arm I immediately checked if there was a bruise forming but there wasn’t even a red spot. I opened the door for him and gestured him to enter my home. He looked around and a smile formed on his face. “You have a lovely house.” He complimented me and I nodded. “Yes I have and I really don’t want to leave this place. Do you want coffee?” I asked him as I made my way to the kitchen.

“Tea please.” I nodded as I put on the kettle, I myself made coffee, because there was no way I could stay awake on tea right now. I put a steaming mug in front of him and settled down on my chair, which was on the opposite site from his seat.

“So what do you think is so important, that would bring you here after two years?” I wasn’t going to beat around the bushes and I know Harry was a bit startled because of the confidence I was showing but if he thought he would find a miserable woman, he was proven wrong.

“Look I wanted to come sooner but my therapist said it wouldn’t be wise, so I waited but I never forgot and I really hope you didn’t forget about us.” I shook my head in shock, he actually thought I would be here waiting for him.

“Harry I moved on, not that I’m in a relationship but I did go on dates.” I told him and his eyes became sad but what did he expect? “I can’t blame you but I’m here to apologize.” I waited for him to continue but he didn’t say a thing, he just watched me and it made me slightly uncomfortable. His eyes were still the same piercing green, that I fell for but there was something different about them now, it was like he had found peace, they were calm.

“Well?” I encouraged him to continue. “I’m sorry for everything I put you through, the only excuse I have is that I am madly in love with you and that made me do stupid things but I should’ve leave you alone instead of pursuing you and dragging you into violent situations, where you could’ve died.” He took a deep breath and I just waited to see if there was more and there was.

“I’m sorry for beating you, for threatening you and most of all for suppressing you in obedience. I was wrong and I’m so so sorry for doing that to you.” I nodded and got up from my seat because I had already forgiven him. He got up as well curious to see what I was going to do but the moment he realised what I was going to do I could see he was holding his breath. I embraced his torso and hugged him, he didn’t hesitate and hugged me back.

“I forgive you but Harry” I pulled back and looked into his eyes. “I will never forget.”

Notes

So I first wanted to end it here but then I just wasn't satisfied so I wrote an epilogue, which I will upload tomorrow. I hope you liked this one, let me know with a lovely comment.

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