Serendipitous Fate

Chapter 3: Meeting My Destiny

I came home from my tour of London with Thomas, excited and tired and impressed by all that I had seen in one night. 

Last night when Thomas took me to see the famous sites of London I wasn't expecting to find my favorite place in London. But I did. I found a place among the sites that connected with me. I was intrigued, and wanted to know more. I’m going off on my own today to see more of this place. It may sound cheesy, but my favorite place lets me see all the familiar icons of London. I can see Big Ben, the London Eye, and even the tops of the Palace of Westminster; it’s tucked away in a park, with a bench and not many seemed to discover it, which makes it perfect. It's my place, my reason to come back to London. Well for now, it seems to be that way. Who knows, I may find a better reason to come back.

I log out of my blog, which has had more subscribers recently because of my recent travels. And pack my book with a note pad. Sometimes a pen and paper are better to write with.

 I turn to Claire's side of the room and see she is still sleeping. How long can that girl sleep? It's 10am and she was passed out when I got back last night past midnight.

 I can't believe we start school tomorrow. I couldn't sleep last night so that's why I woke up early and occupied myself until it was an acceptable time to go sightseeing and exploring.

 I leave her a note and turn out the lights. As I turn around after closing the door I see I'm not the only one up and getting ready to go exploring. Her name is Stacy. I met her last night as I was coming home late last night and bumped into her on the way back to the dorms. She was on her way out with some of the other international students, probably hitting the nightclubs. Good for her, to be up this early considering she  got back when the sun was rising. I give her a smile and she waves back. She seems to be coming from one of the boys’ rooms, she’s accomplishing a lot within a day, I'm impressed.

I walk out of the entrance of the University and pull out the directions Thomas gave me when he saw how much I already loved the place. I’m kind of glad Thomas had to work today, so I could go by myself. I think he knew that too.

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As I get off the bus and pull out the directions to see how far I have to walk I bump into someone. I look up to say sorry. When I look into the eyes of a gorgeous, slightly tanned, blue-eyed boy with a beautiful smile. Standing next to a gorgeous brunette. They were arm and arm, and smile at me as I gain my knowledge on social etiquette when bumping into someone.

But it wasn't just any gorgeous couple in the park. It is Louis Tomlinson and his wonderful girlfriend Eleanor. What are the odds?

I collect myself and mutter, "I'm sorry. I wasn't watching where I was going. I'm looking for Hyde Park." Try and act casual. Don't fan girl. I will not ruin their miraculous time alone while not being noticed by paps or fans.

Louis looks at me and studies my face for a minute. He doesn't seem to understand why I'm not freaking out over my discovery of one of the members of the hottest boy band in the world. Then he nods and says, "Love, your in Hyde Park, you seem to have stumbled in the right direction." They turn to leave the park, while they still have their peace and quiet, while I turn the other way.

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Then realize I'm looking for a particular bench in this two and a half acre park that me and Thomas found in the dark that even he wouldn't be able to find in broad daylight. I turn around and walk over to where they are standing discussing something and Eleanor seems to be shaking her head no while Louis is trying to convince her of something. I sure hope I'm not interrupting anything important.

I summon some courage and take a deep breath as I say, "Excuse me. Sorry I'm just terrible with directions. I know I'm in Hyde Park but I am looking for a particular bench. I came here last night and found it. It is on a bit of a hill and its the only one you can see. And when you sit down you can see Big Ben, the London Eye, and even the tops of the Palace of Westminster and it will take me all day and I’ll end up in Central Park if I try to find it by myself. Do you happen to know where this is?" I end with a deep breath because man that is the most I've said in the past two days. Eleanor gives me a soft look and Louis just smiles as he says, "that's me and El's favorite place in London. It would be a delight to escort you over there. THE Louis Tomlinson and a smitten Eleanor show me where this bench is and As Louis starts talking about all the secret places only locals will know about he puts on sunglasses and a baseball hat. Eleanor does the same with a floppy hat and big sunglasses. Even in disguise they look like they stepped out of a magazine together. As we approach my favorite bench and place in London Louis turns to me with a devious smile on his face. Eleanor and Louis eventually walked up farther ahead to discuss something. As we arrive at the bench I see them discuss something serious and Eleanor still shaking her head. I turn to say thanks when a photographer comes up to me with a creepy kind of satisfaction as he says, "hey kid I've got fifty pounds if you can tell me if that's Louis from One Direction and his girlfriend Eleanor."

I look at him square in the eye and conjure up my best British accent, as I say, “what no That's my cousin Benjamin and his girlfriend Louis their from Australia. They WISH that was them!" I roll my eyes as I laugh in his face.

I walk over to Louis who is beaming and a serious Eleanor. Eleanor looks at me in astonishment as she says, "What did you say to that photographer?" I just shrugged my shoulders and said in my impersonation of a British accent, "That's my cousin and his girlfriend from Australia. They wish they were that famous!" She laughs and looks at Louis as she nods. I say, "I know if I had as many people watching me and wanting me as you guys do, I would want someone to defend my peace and quiet. Thanks for showing me your favorite place." Louis looks at his watch and then back at me as he asks, "what's your name?" I respond, "my names Maya. It was so cool meeting you." I turn to sit on the bench as Louis comes to sit next to me, "We are having a secret meet and greet for some of our special fans in London for all they do for us. You've proven you are on of those people. It's at The Ritz, it would be a pleasure if you came tonight at 6pm. Can you come?" I just nod my head. I can't believe this is happening. Louis smiles as he adds, "You can find the hotel without our help right?" He gives me a cheeky wink as Eleanor shoves him and rolls her eyes, "I will be there too. I will be so glad to see you there." She gives me a warm smile.

They turn to leave and walk the direction we came. I can't believe that just happened. I stare in disbelief and sit down very slowly checking that this is real life and that I am not dreaming. I can't be dreaming this has to be real. Oh my god. I just met Louis Tomlinson and Eleanor. And I am about to meet Niall, Zayn, Liam, and Harry. In about four hours. Oh I have to get back to get ready! I sigh and stay sitting for a minute as I take all of what has happened already today, and take in the breath taking sight. I mutter, "Is this really happening?"