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XXVI. Sympathy For The Devil

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~ Ariana ~

"Are you serious?"

"Yes mom I'm serious. We worked things out and like you said, there's more to what lies on the surface of things. I just needed to see. He explained everything to me and evidently he did not rest until I believed him. I wish I could see you in person mom so I can cry about it to you." I laughed softly. "I really miss you. I can't wait to see you soon."

"I miss you too sweetheart. Clearly we've been apart for too long if you're back together with Harry now. Is he treating you nicely?"

"Yes mom, he is. He's really redeeming himself lately and it's very admirable." I smiled. "He's not like I expected him to be after finding out the truth. I thought he was still pretending."

"Oh darling, love like that can't be faked. He loves you so much, I was always sure of it. Now is that the only reason you called or is there something else?"

"Oh yeah, so Harry and Marcel are planning to go back to England for the holidays and I was thinking maybe we could spend the holidays there as well? I also would like to visit Alaska because I hate the thought of her being alone on Christmas with her family being estranged from her and all. I haven't spoken to her in a while." I frowned. I'm a terrible friend. "And Harry's invited us to spend the holidays with his family as well. He thinks it'll be a pleasant surprise for everyone to see us together again." I chuckled.

"Hmmm, I'm not sure if I can schedule a flight for the entire family but if Harry and Marcel leave early you can go with them and your brother and Nonna and I can catch a separate flight. You should have enough money in your account for a single ticket." She trailed off.

"You're really going to let me go to England alone with two men?" My eyes widened involuntarily as I laughed softly.

"They're not strangers are they and you're twenty-six dear, not twelve. I trust you to look after yourself. And about this plan of Harry's, is it alright with his parents?"

"Sort of, maybe, I don't know. The thing is, Harry hasn't spoken to anyone in England either except for his sister but even they rarely talk compared to before. His mom wasn't too happy about what happened at graduation. He thinks if he goes back, shows his mom how he is now, maybe she'll forgive him. He also thinks having me there will benefit his chances, though I think he also wants me there for moral support."

"That's horrible, but his mother has the right to be furious with him. I hope it all works out for him. He's a good kid, just made a couple of bad decisions." My mother sighed.

"Like dad?" I murmured,

"Exactly like your father." My mother hummed. "Compassion runs through our blood, Ariana."

"Yeah, I know. What if Alaska hates me? She's not exactly the compassionate type."

"Oh but she loves you Ariana, and she understands why you never called."

"How would she, it's been so long." I frowned. "I should have called her. What if she doesn't even want to see me?"

"She understands better than anyone that disconnection can often be temporary when you need to set yourself apart from the past and the memories that go along with it. Here's your million-dollar motherly advice for today- stop worrying about 'what ifs' and start focusing on 'I wills' because regret is the worst burden you can give yourself and you would rather be left with 'oh wells' than 'should haves'."

"Thanks mom." I grinned. "You're the best and I love you."

"I love you too. I hope everything works out for you and Harry."