History

Chapter 1

It's been a year since I graduated from college. I'm twenty-three now, my English accent has somewhat gone away, sadly, but it's still there, like my southern drawl. I've had some boyfriends throughout my four years of college, but I always compared them to Todd. I guess you can say I still love him. I shouldn't though, I don't have a chance, he's happily married to Nikki.

When I graduated from NYU last year, everyone was there, everyone but Todd. It hurt, but he has other important things, like his family. I haven't spoken to him since his wedding. We promised to keep In contact, but it didn't happen.

I slipped on my converse, grabbed my phone and keys, and left my studio apartment. I got a really good job at one of the most well known photography companies. Miller photography. My boss, Mr. Miller, is a very handsome man, but that's all I think. I mean his married with two kids and a third on the way. Me and his wife Perrie have gotten close this past year. She's really nice. And their kids are so well behaved, and so cute. I got onto the subway and headed to times square. That's where it is. In the heart of the city. The view from my office is so beautiful, I always get distracted by it. I walked into the building and said hi to Sara, the receptionist. I walked to the elevator and went to the top floor, to my office. I sat my purse down on my desk and took off my leather jacket. Winter, it's so beautiful in New York. I love it, but nothing will ever compare to London. I logged on to my computer and checked my email. There were many from Mr. Miller asking me to do some stuff, I opened up the first one from Mr. Miller just as my phone rang, I looked at the I.D and saw Perrie's name.

"Hey Perr, what's up?" I asked.

"Hey Adian, me and Jacob were wondering if you could take Christmas pictures of us, well manly of the kids, today?" She asked. I looked up at my computer and saw that , that's what the email was about.

"I'd love to. When?"

"Now, if you can make it."

"I'm in my office now, so I'll be down in the studio in ten, sounds good?" I asked him to turn off my computer monitor.

"That's great, see you in ten." She said then hung up. I pulled open my bottom left draw and pulled out my camera. I walked to my door as I put my phone in the back pocket of my jeans and slung my camera over my shoulder. I went into the elevator and pushed the button for the third floor. I reached the third floor and walked down the long hallway until I reached the last set of double doors. I pushed them open to see Mr. Miller and Perrie trying to get Lane and Brooke under control.

"Miss. Adian" they both yelled , running towards me. I bent down and hugged the two little kids.

"How are you two, being good for your mommy and daddy?" I asked, raising an eyebrow. They both shook their heads no. "Well, if you two aren't then I'm gonna go find someone else to take the pictures." I said standing up and walking towards the doors.

"We'll be good , promise Miss. Adian." Lane said. I smiled and walked over to Mr. Miller and Perrie.

"I will never understand how you can get our kids under control faster than we can." Perrie said hugging me. You can see her baby bump, it's starting to get pretty big.

" That's because they like her more." Mr. Miller jokes.

"No they don't. But anyway, how do you want me to take the pictures?" I asked. They explained what they wanted and I did that, but I added a bit of myself into them, I always do. I think it makes the pictures better.

"Oh, Adian, there is someone coming in a little bit. He wants pictures of his son. I don't remember his name though." Mr. Miller said.

"Ok, will do Mr. Miller," I said, waving to them and going back to my office. I walked into my office and shut my door. I set my camera on my desk, and checked my phone. I saw I had a text from my mum.

Mom: call me when you can, I need to talk to you.

I was about to respond when there was a knock at my door.

"Come in." I yelled. The person came in.

"So how can I help you?" I asked while slowly looking up from my phone. I let out a small gasp as I saw the person in front of me, holding a little boy. "Todd"

"Adian."

I sat there, stunned, never in a million years would I expect to see Todd Andrews again. But here he was, standing in my office, with a little boy in his arms.

"I'm, have a seat." I said pointing to one of the chairs in front of my desk.

"So I see you're a photographer. How have you been? It's been ages since we've last seen each other." He said, setting the boy in the chair next to him and handing him a stuffed bear. Which looked oddly familiar.

"Um, yeah I am, and I'm good, 5 years, and I see you have a very adorable little boy. Is that my teddy bear you stole when we were kids?" I asked with a smile pointing to the bear.

"It is, he found it and took it everywhere. Just like you did." Todd gave me the biggest smile I've ever seen. God how I've missed it. And those eyes, the eyes I fell In love with.

"What's his name?" I asked looking at the newest email I received.

"Jack." Todd causally responded.

"What Nikki didn't like Landon, cause I've always loved that name." I said leaning back in my chair and crossing my arms over my chest.

"I'm, no she didn't, but we came to an agreement." He said with a sad smile.

"Where is Nikki?"

"She um, she died two years ago, cancer." He looked down and played with his fingers.

"Oh god, Todd, I'm so sorry." I stood up going over to him,but he stopped me.

"It's fine, but anyway, the pictures."

"Oh, um, yeah, what do you want me to do?" He explained what he wanted, but all I could think about was how sad he was. He lost his wife, the mother of his child, the love of his life. I couldn't imagine what he was going through. I nodded my head and told him to come back tomorrow when I have everything ready. He stood up with Jack and left. It is as weird seeing him again, I never thought that I would, but I'm glad I did.