The Joke

Epilogue

Annie's POV

Two days had passed and we were finally boarding off to Texas, where I was born and raised. We were going not because I wanted to visit the place, trust me, I almost despised it. We were attending my father's funeral, it would be a shame if I would go, no matter had happened between us. I didn't know exactly if I should have forgiven him or not. The thing is, even if I did forgive him now, he wouldn't be there to hear me or hug me and thank me. Time had ran late and I really wanted to leave these memories back in the past. We had already made a new beginning and it was completely different and I loved it, because I was a member of a new family that actually always deserved something better than what they already had. These people deserved all the love and care, they were so openhearted and generous. I was lucky, I truly was lucky.

Niall never let my hand out of his, he was always there, next to me, feeling my happiness, my sadness, my pain, my anxiety, my worry. He was the best guy I'd ever ask for and thankfully, he got in my way just when it was time for him to come and start action. Just in time, when I was about to collapse and he gave me home and care, although the circumstances of his career didn't really allow him to. Niall is a sensitive human, but strong and a lot different, depending on what's happening. He's the kind of the man who doesn't want to upset his girlfriend/wife, even if he forces himself to do something he doesn't like. For instance, even if the food you made was terrible, he'd try and eat it. He wouldn't complain, unless what you made wasn't food. Give him food, whatever it is, it's his life.

I learnt a lot during the past months. I didn't change, no one changes. Masks just fall off and I guess, I didn't wear a mask, but I found who I really am - and that's the best part. You need to be yourself and become a better person, no matter what others think or say about you. Who cares, anyway? It's your life and you do whatever you want, because you only live once. So, you gotta find who you are, if you haven't done that already.

And what about your abilities? Of course, you are strong and of course you can do things you think you can't. It's just about your mind, if you believe in your abilities, you can do everything and no one can stop you, because that's who you are and what you can do.

I did that, I won in life, I had cancer and I went over it. People think it's the end, but they're totally wrong. No one can just put limits in your life and tell you how long your life will last. It's pathetic. However, there are the doctors and people you love that support you, no matter what. These people deserve your attention. Miracles happen everyday and who knows? Maybe it'll be your turn tomorrow.

So, we had finally arrived in Texas. I still hadn't let Melissa tell me about my father. I didn't want to know, I didn't want to ruin my old image of my childhood years. I didn't care anymore, what happened, happened. We couldn't change the past, we couldn't change what had happened. I knew my whole life was a lie, I didn't want any confirmation on that.

I wore a plain black dress and flat, matching shoes and glasses. Niall was dressed in a black suit and he had also his sunglasses on. It was a sunny day in Texas, just like most of the time, unlike London.

A lot of people had attended the funeral and I recognized a lot of his old friends that had came.

"Condolences, Annie." Mr Frederic told me.