Same Mistakes (sequel to Kidnapped By One Direction)

Chapter 17

Ally's POV

My mind involuntary flashes back to when I was 17.

I was still living with my mother, it was summer and she worked twelve hour days, five days a week. I was working part-time at an ice cream shop in London. A boy came in from Australia and after telling him I liked his accent he said he'd like my number.

I was young and naive. I went on lunch dates with him during my breaks, he knew my schedule and on one of my days off and my mothers work day he asked to come over. I let him hoping for a cute day of cuddles and kisses, he was my first boyfriend and I wanted to take things slow.

But things were not slow, he showed up and as I was showing him around my house I showed him to where my room was. Something changed in him and he pulled me into my room promising me he loved me. The boy shoved me onto the bed and when his intentions were clear I tried to get up. He held me down while I cried, he kept repeating that he loved me and ignored my pleas for him to get off of me. He didn't stop and after that day he went back to Austrailia and I hadn't seen him again.

Now he stands in front of me and I feel sick to my stomach. Niall pulls away from me and looks to me and to Braxton.

"Who the Hell is this guy?" I shake my head in disbelief, unable to respond.

"You haven't told him about me Ally?" Braxton has a sick smirk on his face and I know he's going to twist what I say. I can visibly see Niall's jaw clench, his mind obviously going to the worst places.

"He's an ex. One I was hoping to never see again." I try my best to keep my voice steady and give Niall enough of an answer that he's satisfied until they leave.

"Now, now. That's not very nice. You should tell him the reason we broke up. Tell him how you can't commit, you can't end something you start." Something in my cracks and he's crossed the line I stand up from the couch.

"You fucking raped me you disgusting excuse of a human!" I turn to face Niall, fuming with emotion. "Don't come to find me until they're gone." I storm out of the room, going straight to the music room.

I slam the door shut behind me and lock the door, I fall to the floor and my body trembles. Seeing Braxton again brings a flood of emotions I'd long buried. He took advantage of me and destroyed all but one of my friendships. Three of my closest friends pressured me into telling them why I was upset. When I told them what happened they thought it was my fault and that it was nothing serious. Everyone our age was having sex and as long as he was my boyfriend it didn't matter. The only person that understood me was Katt and now I barely even talk to her. I wish I had her here with me now.

I take deep breathes and slowly get myself to stand, I make my way over to the piano and take a seat. I carefully grab Niall's papers and move them out of the way, setting them on the ground. I gently touch the keys letting my fingers glide over them, deciding what to play. My fingers start playing before I've made a decision and the music instantly calms me. I let my fingers roam and they continue to play a tune that seems distant to me.

After playing it through once I realize it's 'Til' It Happens To You' by Lady Gaga. I restart the song and sing softly to it.

"You tell me it gets better, it gets better in time

You say I'll pull myself together, pull it together

You'll be fine

Tell me what the hell do you know

What do you know

Tell me how the hell could you know

How could you know 'til it happens to you, you don't know