A Second Chance (Bellamort)

Chapter Eight - Un-expectations

Bella's POV

We finished our lunch and they waved their good byes. Fred said he'll come back the day after tomorrow.

Tom cleared his throat, I turned to him. " Bella what did you said to Ethel last night? " he asked.

"I told her that I can't be with you. " that must've shocked him. He seized my shoulders with his hands.

"Bella I know what I've done but let's not get there, please. You're my happiness. " the last sentence came out as a whisper but I heard it. It melts my heart but...

"I'm so sorry Tom. We may be destined to be with each other but - I'm sorry we need a break from each other just for a lifetime. " my voice cracked.

"Bella, you can't just end -"

I didn't let him finish. "There was nothing on us Tom. Unfortunately I'm the only person you knew, that's why you're stuck with me. " I try to sound stern but I know I failed.

"Bella please, don't do this I'll do anything. Just please... " he beg.

"Do me a favor Tom. Get out of my life. We were given a chance to live another lifetime, differently. I don't want a reminder Tom. Please get lost. " I remove his hands on my shoulders and turned away.

Moments later I heard the door shut. He must have leave. I went to my room and cried. I'm confused. I love him but I don't know if I should be with him. If we're together we will attract trouble.

*******

The next day came, Fred and Ariane came. Fred will train me today.

"Tom owled me he couldn't come. He said he will pay his mum a visit. " said Fred.

I don't know if I should feel relieved or something. After what happened I'm not ready to face him yet.

"It's fine, let's start. " I said.
We started, same thing that I did. I think of a happy memory then shout the incantation. But I can't focus on the memory. Everytime I close my eyes I see him. I remember how I pushed him away and it hurts.

"Bella you seem distracted. Are you sure about this? We can always call this off. "said Fred.

"It's alright. When dementors will come, they will show me everything I feared and all of my nightmares. I should learn how to control it. " that's it Bella, control it.

I continue to utter the incantation, I think of all the happy memories I could think of. After countless times of attempts -

"Expecto Patronum! " a glimpse shone on the tip of my wand.

"Alright Bella. That's it, keep it up. " said Fred.

"Can I rest now? That's exhausting. " I requested. I don't know how it happened but I can't say I'm happy.

"Sure, can't believe it. It's just the second time we meet and you've produced a glimpse. " Fred commented.

"I practice during my free time. " I force a smile.

"That's good but don't overdo it. Back when Harry was teaching us t'will be a luck if we're able to meet and practice twice a week."

"Let's call it a day. You're mum's coming for lunch? " Ariane asked.

"Nah, I told her to wait for me. But Bella, she invited you to come over. She knew that Tom's not gonna make it. "

"Thanks Fred, that's so sweet of her but I have things to do. Maybe next time I'll bring Ariane's sibling."

"Yeah, mum haven't met her. I only said to her that a young girl helped to brought me back. T'was her who guide me. But it was Ethel who guide them for my return. Anyhow I'll get going now. I'll be back on the last week of this month. "