Luminary h.s

Chapter 15

“So Ana,” my father started after the unwelcome silence that fell upon us. “What happened to Jackie?”

“Well, I was home one day and the police knocked on our door and said they needed her, they talked for a bit and they took her.” I finished of with a small shrug.

“And?” My mother promoted.

“I went to the police station with Miss Dawson, our neighbour, and stayed there for about six hours until I was allowed to see her, she told me that she just got off the phone with you and you said I should stay at the hospital.” I stopped when my mother’s hand moved to her face as she silently cried. My heart broke at the scene, it’s horrible seeing your mother cry.

“Why did she get arrested?” My father was obviously interested about this. My mother was emotional. And Harry, well he was just rubbing my back soothingly. 

“When I was about to ask her, the visiting time was over, I visit her monthly and when I try to ask her about it, she changes the subject immediately. Actually, i’m just starting to realize that” 

“So you’re saying that she won’t tell you why she got arrested?” My father asked, narrowing his tense eyes.

“No.” I replied, frowning because this is a subject I don’t want to talk about, especially with my parents whom I haven’t seen in so long. 

“But do you know when-“ My father was rudely interrupted by Harry who said, “Let’s change the subject” 

“Excuse me?” My father snapped with a raised eyebrow. My mother raised her head as she looked at Harry with terror. And my heart just leaped out of my chest at his rude, but actually sweet, gesture. 

“She’s obviously uncomfortable talking about it. If i hadn’t seen my daughter in that long, I wouldn’t be talking about arrested aunts.” Harry finished of with an eye roll.

 “Don’t tell me what to talk about with my own daughter.” My father started raising his voice. Oh no. 

“Now she’s your daughter? Was she you daughter when you left her for god knows how long?”

“I-“ my father started but his voice faded. Harry was still stroking my back and I leaned in to him more. My father let out a huge sigh as he stood up.

“I need to speak to you for a second” Harry narrowed his eyes as i moved off his lap. He stood up as the both of them walked out.

“So Ana,” My mother said as she rubbed her hands together “do you have any friends?” 

“um- I have Joey and Niall I guess” I shrugged.

“And are they like um- Harry?” 

“Niall is, I guess. Joey is the complete opposite.” 

“Are they-“ she was cut off when the door opened and a smiling Harry came in, My grinning dad followed him. What happened?

“I’ll take you on that offer later” My dad said and they both chuckled. What?

A knock on the door stopped their laughter and paused my confusion.

“Come in” I said in a loud voice, causing Harry to cringe. The door opened and in came the familiar handsome guy. Joey.

“Joey!” I gasped and got up to hug him but I was held down by Harry’s arms. Joey smiled shyly and rubbed the back of his neck. 

“Hi Ana, I didn’t realize you had company” 

“Joey, these are my parents, and you know Harry” 

“Yeah, that’s why I came, I wanted to apologise to you and to Harry for what happened last time I was here” Aw he’s so sweet.