Harry Styles's Lost Princess- Book 1 (A One Direction Fanfic)

New Life and New City- Chapter 7

New Life and New City- Chapter 7

Ariel's POV:

I admired the way I looked in my full body mirror. My hair was done in gorgeous ringlets and I had my usual makeup with just a little bit of yellow glitter on my eyelids. I was wearing my best friends charm from the necklace on the same silver necklace where my locket is on. The locket that Mum gave me for my 5th birthday. I was also wearing the silver charm bracelet that Cher gave me for my Sweet 16. Why am I not wearing anything to cover my scars? Well ever since I stopped cutting 8 months ago, the scars have been fading away. Now you can only see them if I make my hands into tights fists and even then they're faint. I was wearing my yellow with black lace dress and yellow glittery flats. What's the occasion that has me so dressed up? Well it's my graduation today. I graduate from the prestigious music school.

It's been 5 days since Pen's funeral, so that marks a week since she died. One week since I've seen her smile. One week since I've heard her laugh. One week since I've felt her hug me. One week. In this week I actually started going out a bit more. Logan has taken me to the park around the block to her keep my mind clear, and I've helped Mum a lot more with chores. I've been doing everything in my power to keep me from thinking about Pen.

Sad to say this, but I've fallen back into depression. Logan has insisted to stay until I feel better, but I've reminded him that he can't stay because filming for the new Percy Jackson movie starts in 2 weeks. However he insists that the director can give him another month if he needs it. I've denied it several times, but we came to an agreement. He will stay until I leave to London in 3 days. The day I leave to my new flat in London is the same day he leaves to the airport to catch his flight back. The cheeky guy managed to grab a flight 4 hours after I leave, so that means he will be coming with me to the city. However I'm happy for this fact. He cares about me so much that he refuses to leave me alone longer than all night.

I looked around my bedroom and saw my bare walls. Nothing was really left except for Star, my songbook, clothes for the remaining days, my couch, and bed. My bed will obviously stay since it’s stuck to the wall. My couch will also remain because I won't need it. My flat is fully furnished, so all I pretty much need is the belongings I have. Once I get to London I will go shopping for the kitchen necessities and decorations if I need any. I have not seen my flat. I was already given the key to it by a Syco representative that came by 2 days ago. He also brought the contract that day, and after reading everything carefully I signed it. My stuff was sent to the flat and is in boxes in the flat waiting for me to unpack them. Sounds as though my parents agreed to let me g right? Well Mum still put up a fight even after she was told of the conditions in order to get my record deal.

Flashback

"My daughter will not be moving to London and live in a flat alone!" Mum was outraged.

"Mrs. Clearwater, be reasonable. It will be easier for everyone if she moves to London. Your daughter will be 17 in July. She is old enough to live on her own. Plus you also told me yourself that she's trained in martial arts. The flat has the highest rate in security protection. Your daughter will be safe," responded coolly the representative.

Before Mum cold respond again and possibly murder the poor guy, I jumped in, "Mum I promise I'll be safe. I won't be out late at night and I won't talk to suspicious looking people. If it makes you feel any better, I'll even get a stage name. Yes it won't really cover up my name completely, but at least no one will know my last name. Please Mum. This is my dream we're talking about."

My dad and Logan took the smart route and just remained silent while watching me debate with my mum for my future.

"Sweetheart I want you to complete your dream, but I can't risk you getting found." Somehow Mum managed to say this in a way that got me curious. Is she protecting me from someone other than my real dad, or is she keeping me hidden from someone else?