back in 1999 // larry stylinson

Chapter 2 -Nannas Birthday

Harry Styles

Year 2016, before the storm

I got up to get ready for my Nannas birthday. I looked up for Charlize who was almost finished. She worn a black long dress, brown heels and for accessories she had a goldchain on her neck,  I bought for her. 'You haven't worn that in a long time', I said.

'Yeah, I know. But now I'm wearing it.'

I nodded and after 5 more minutes we were ready to go. We drove for 30 minutes with the car and I parked. 'Oh no! I didn't know we would celebrate her birthday outside!', Charlize screamed.

'I told you. Besides, what's the problem?', I asked confused.

'Look at my shoes. Those are Jimmy Choo's! You really think you're going to see me with Jimmy's in her backyard!'

I sighed loudly and looked at the beautiful backyard. They did a really good job. It seemed very calm and cosy. 'You know what? Take the car keys, go home and change. I'm not going to let my Nanna wait. See you.'

I got out of the car and opened the gate. I was right. Her backyard looked beautiful. 'My little Harry!', Nanna walked to my and put her arms around me. 'Nanna! Happy Birthday!'

'I'm so glad to see you. Your Mom is inside. Go and give her a hug. She really missed you.'

I nodded and walked inside to my Mom. The house I bought for Nanna years ago was still beautiful. I think it's because my Mom still lives here. It's big enough for both of them.

'Mum! Where are you?'

I couldn't find her, but I found myself in another room. Doesn't look familar to me. It's been a long time since I was here. I sat on Nannas bed and rummaged the lockers. I wanted to stop and look for my Mom until something hit my eye again.

A box with old pictures from me and Louis in our old home town. It was in 1998. We were in highschool. The funny thing is, i can remember every small moment I lived with him. What if everything went different? What if I didn't became famous and never married Charlize? If I stayed in College and had rent an apartment with him. Jesus, what if?

'Hope you're not mad', my Nanna walked in the room and I wiped away the tears. 'Why would I be mad, Nanna?'

'Because I barely have pictures from you and Charlize. But I loved how happy you were with Louis. Seeing you with him made me happy.'

She sat next to me and took a few of the pictures in her hand. 'I wonder what he's doing right now', I said.

'I don't know. Maybe he became the art teacher he always wanted to be. Or maybe..I don't know. He was different', she said.

'I was an idiot for letting him go.'

'You didn't let him go. You just quitted college. That doesn't makes you to an idiot.'

'But me thinking I would call him or text him makes me an idiot.'

'After you quitted college you never spoke to him again?', she asked.

'No. I got my first role in a movie. I was stupid, young and naive.'

'So you haven't seen or spoken to him in 16 years? Oh my little boy, what did you do?'

'I don't know, but if I had the chance..I would go back and change it.'