The Beginning (Sequel)

Chapter 17: 1 Year Later

Hey guys!! I know its been a VERY long time, but I just thought id pick it back up. Pleaseeeeeee tell me how you like it!! (:

The voice of Ellen Degeneres once again woke me from a deep dream. Weird thing is I keep having the same dream. Crazy I know!

Hearing Ellen's voice reminds me of Sara.

As I lift my sluggish body out of bed, I could smell the brewing coffee.

Mmmm.....I love coffee so much!

The sun was shinning bright through my clear windows with the California breeze  taunting and begging for me to grab my board and become engulfed with its deep crystal blue sea.

Even though I was tempted, my legs guided me out of my room to the kitchen.

Its been quiet these past few months. Having this big house to myself really sucks sometimes.

After everyone moved out, I learned to embrace the silence. Only time I hear noise is when Thomas sleeps over.

"Hey babe."

"Morning.." I grabbed my favorite Green Bay Packers mug that...doesnt matter who gave it to me...anyways, I poured my coffee and moved over to the living room where Ellen's voice penetrated the silence with her big news of the new Hunger Games release.

"Looks like someone woke up on the wrong side of the bed" Thomas laughs as comes over to sit by me.

"No, just have some stuff on my mind" I sip my drink while trying to focus on the tv screen.

"Well whatever you're thinking about; stop. You're no fun when you're all serious. You've been a buzz kill ever since they left...Seriously get over it Ashley!"

Every word just went through one ear and out the other. Its the same argument every day.

When Thomas realized I wasn't going to respond he got up.

"Promise me Ash that you'll be in a better mood when I get back from work.."

"Yeah...I promise." I mumbled

As he walked away I looked down at my cup and listened to his footsteps become further away from me...

This wasn't anything like I planned. im miserable with him and I bet he is too. But it a too late to change anything now.

I felt the warmth of the sun beam through the open sliding doors to the pool and began to remember Emmie having those ridiculous live streams with all her Nemmie fans. Oh how I've missed her.

Its been hard not seeing my friends everyday. Last time I even spoke to them was about 3 months ago. I hate thinking about that day.

It was supposed to be perfect.

How wrong I was...

After Thomas and I got back together, I drove home expecting everyone to be happy. All of I remember was Zayn slamming the front door and Ive never seen him since.

There was so much yelling and crying through the house. The next day the boys left and the only one who speaks to me is Niall. He's pretty much the messenger for everyone.

Lilly went back on tour, Emmie is with Niall, Becki is traveling all around the world, and Sara is somewhere shooting another movie.

Then theres me, stuck here...alone...more miserable than before.

I wish I could take every day back. I'd never go to the concert with the girls. Id never meet stupid emotional Zayn and never have a messed up miserable life!

Great, now my days ruined because I cant stop thinking about the past!

Snap out of it Ashley! Move on!!!

I rose from the couch to place my cup in the sink when I heard my phone ring.

Half of me was too lazy to move, but I ran for it anyways.

"Hello?"

"Hello.."

"Who is this?.."

"Uhh....Hey love, its Liam..."

"Umm....hey....what's up?"

"Nothing I guess....just the same..."

A long awkward pause stretched between the conversation. I was about to speak, but he beat me to it.

"How are you?"

"Ive been okay....you?"

"Been better to be honest love." Just hearing his voice brought tears to my eyes. I dont know how much long I can keep it together.

"Oh....well its nice hearing from you..."

"Ash, when was the last time you were truly happy?"

"Umm...." His question definitely took me by surprise...but I knew right away the best memory.

"The last time I was truly happy was when Zayn kissed me after the first time he told me he loved me and could never love anyone else...." I wasn't ashamed of telling, its the past and I must move on. I know that ill never hear him say it again.

"Ashley....we really need to talk...I was praying you'd give me that answer...."

"Ok...what do you want to talk about?"

"Not over the phone, we'll be flying in next week. We will talk then."

My heart lept for joy when I heard those words speak into my ear. But my joy was quickly demolished.

"Liam....I'll have to let Thomas know....okay?"

Once the words flew out of my mouth I could hear in the background a door slam shut and a few whispers also.

"What...what was that Liam?" I pray that I wasn't on speaker...

"I'll call you later Ash. We love you so much. Bye."

With that the call ended and I was dazed and shaking.

How is Thomas going to react? He hates them....

Oh boy.

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