Still The One

Chapter 18: Heartbreak

Harry: My phone rang during a break in the show, where we got changed for the performing portion of the show. I checked the caller ID: it was Kat. I hit ignore. I didn't want to talk about how she was going to leave if I didn't say I loved her more than Anna. Then I got a text. Kat had sent: Harry, really. It only took two rings before I went to voicemail? Harry, I know you want to ignore me, and I don't blame you. But this is urgent. Have you read Anna's Wikipedia page? I sighed. 

No I texted back I know everything about her. 

I doubt you know this. Check it now. You won't believe me if I tell you Kat sent. I decided it couldn't hurt. I went on Google and found the page. I read it over and over. But anyone could change these right? 

I don't believe that. Anyone can change those sites. I sent. 

Fine Kat said, Check the Guess site. It has a list of all of the models and how long they were on. You have to trust that. 

I Googled the page. It said the same. I checked all sorts of sites in that little amount of time. All of them said the same. Ex Model Annaka O'Manna. It wasn't possible. We were shooed on stage to perform. But my mind was hardly on the performance. How was it possible. She went out to New York all the time. Finally, the show was over. 

"Guys, I need to leave for a little while," I said, "It's important." 

"What's important," Louis asked, but I was already walking away. I had to catch that flight. 

"Google Anna," I called over my shoulder. I drove home and packed. I texted Kat, On a red eye flight to New York. 

Are you going to be mad if this doesn't turn out well? Kat texted. I thought for a minute. Would I be. I didn't want her to be upset. But I also didn't want this to end bad. 

Lets cross that bridge when we get there  I texted. 

Kathryn: I sunk back in my chair. Great. Not only had I ruined Harry's relationship with Anna, I had ruined mine and his too. How was he ever going to love me for that. 

This is what I had wanted. Wasn't it? I mean, I wanted him to hate Anna. And I wanted this job. But now I had ruined such a perfect friendship. I felt my eyes well with tears. Baby sniffed at  my feet, and I picked her up. "At least I'll always have you," I whispered, laughing a little to myself. 

Harry: I was rushing through the airport. Why was I in such a hurry? I mean, its not like anything changed in two years. I highly doubted anything would change in the hours I would be in the airport and on the plane. 

Finally, I was seated. Due to catching a flight on such short of notice, I was stuck in the uncomfort of Econemy. A girl shrieked and pointed to me. Great I thought, The cherry on top of perfect day. I closed my eyes and attempted to fall asleep to the sounds of the plane. 

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"We will be arriving in New York shortly. We hope you enjoyed your flight and that you enjoy your stay in New York," the captain said. I looked out the window. The Statue of Liberty stood tall outside our window. I smiled. I closed my eyes and waited for the plane to land. 

Once I was in the airport, I grabbed my bag, then went out on the streets. I heard a few girls shriek and run over to me. I smiled kindly and tried to walk through without drawing to much attention. 

I paid for an apartment just off Fifth Avenue for Anna. I was given the adress long ago. I still remembered it. It was a big building, very similar to the one I lived in. I found my way to the door, where there was a man standing outside. 

"May I ask who you are here to see?" he asked, smiling. 

"Annaka O'Manna," I said. 

"Does she know you are arriving?" the man asked. 

"No, I'm surprising her," I said. In a way He nodded and opened the door for me. I nodded at him and found my way to the elevator. 

Anna's apartment was on the fifth floor. I rode up, next to a man with dark blond shaggy hair and a fancy suit. I nodded at him polietly before the doors open. I walked out and walked down the hall to the door I knew was Anna's. 

At first, I was about to knock. But when I held my hand to the door, it moved, sliding open a little. I moved the door open, and walked in. There was no one in the kitchen or the living room. I saw a dozen roses on the counter. Now I was getting a very bad feeling. I looked at my surroundings. On the floor moving toward the bedroom, sat a skirt, a white tank top, and a pair of male jeans. I walked toward the bedroom. I found the door also open. I pushed it open, to see Anna in bed, asleep. Around her, were the arms of a man, not much older than me. 

I didn't remember making a sound, but I must have. Anna's eyes shot open. She smiled that blissfull smile she got on occasion. She rubbed her eyes. "Hey, you know I said you could wake me if-" her words were cut short when she noticed who it was. "Harry," she whispered, guiltily. 

"Well, I didn't mean to. I mean, it looks like you were up pretty late," I said coldly. The man's eyes fluttered open and he sat up quickly, revealing his bare chest. 

"Harry," Anna said, "Its not what it looks like." 

"What is it then. This is some guy from TSA here to do a house call strip search and you fell asleep?" I spat. 

"I'm so sorry baby," Anna said, sitting up before walking towards me. 

"Yeah, you are," I said. 

"We can work this out baby," Anna said. 

"What?" the man asked, "Just last night you were saying you were almost ready to-" 

"Andrew!" Anna said. 

"Could you at least explain why?" I asked. 

"Well, Andrew and I started, um, meeting just after I met you. And when we lost our jobs over it we didn't think it was right to say no more," Anna said, biting her bottom lip. 

"Wait, so its been two years that you've been lying to me?" I asked, "You realize how that sounds right?" 

"Its not a big deal. I love you and you know it," Anna said. 

"Its not a big deal," I repeated quietly, "Well, I suppose it might not be for you." 

"Baby, come on. I just wanted you to think I was still doing well in my job," Anna said, touching my arm. 

"By having an affair. Nice job," I said sarcastically. 

"Please Harry. Let me make it up to you," Anna said, tears starting to show in her eyes. 

"I'm sorry Anna," I said, "But I can't let you do that." Anna's eyes spilled over with tears and made just a small sound of sadness. I looked at Andrew and smiled, "Take care of her." 

"Harry?" Anna asked. 

"Yeah," I said. 

"What will happen to everything?" she asked, "You know, the credit card, the apartment, the car? What's going to happen with all of that?" 

I laughed silently to myself. All of Jess's ideas about Anna were right. She was only after the money. I looked into her eyes, "Don't get too comfy with it." Anna started to sob, and I left. Once I got out to the street, I felt tears in my eyes. She had cheated on me. And she had taken my money. She had lied to me for two years. That was the worst feeling in the world.