Does She Know

Chapter 2

A/N: Hey. So here's the second chapter of Does She Know. Hope you like it. :) xx

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Aurora's P.O.V.

I followed the flow of people off the plane and into the airport. After I got my things checked, I went to the baggage area to get my bags.

It's incredible how many people there can be in a place at once. The place was packed, not to mention loud. There are careless people bumping into others as if in a rush to get somewhere, and businessmen and women talking noisily on their phones. 

I should start looking for my bags. I scan the space for two purple polka-dotted suitcases with a bright neon blue ribbon on the handles. When I realize that I can't find anything from the center of the chaos, I decide to move to a corner where I'd be able to see better.

As I walk to a corner, I pull out my phone to check the time. I stop after reading it. The time read 1:23 p.m. Wait, that didn't make sense? I turn my head to face the airport windows. Just by looking at the sky I could tell that it was at least 5 in the afternoon.. Oh yeah! That's right. I mentally face palmed myself. I forgot that I'm not in the U.S. anymore. I added on my iPhone's World clock the London time. This new clock now said 6:25 p.m. As I chuckled to myself at how dumb and assured I was now, a person bumping into me snapped me out of my own little world and back into the present. 

Ahh! My phone that I was holding loosely in my hand slipped out of my grasp and onto the floor. The man that had bumped into me turned around quickly and apologized and picked up my phone.

"Ah, I'm sorry. I didn't see ya there," he said handing me my phone. "Are ya 'lright?"

As he fixed himself to stand up straight our eyes met for a split second. It was then that I could tell he was around my age. Probably a few years older than me though. I noticed an accent in his voice. Well, obviously he had an accent. Everyone here most likely had an accent to me. After a moment I saw that he was looking at me questioningly. 

"O-Oh yeah! Um, I'm good." I awkwardly said. 

With that he turned hurriedly, and left. He seemed to be in a rush. I probably scared him away. He might've noticed I was staring at him and got creeped out. Oh well I guess. I shrugged it off and continued to look for my luggage. 

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Just as it felt like I'd never find my suitcases amongst the sea of others, guess what? I found it! I sped-walked over to it, and at the same time was careful to make sure I didn't bump into anyone else. 

Once I had everything, I found my way out and to the entrance of Heathrow. There were a whole bunch of people waiting and getting picked up by what I assumed to be friends and/ family. There was also some kind of commotion going on, but I didn't really pay much attention to it. I searched the premises for a cab, and surprisingly, with the luck I've had today, found one. I ran over with my things as fast as I could without making a complete fool out of myself to go secure it before someone else did before me, and got inside.

"Where'd you like to go miss?" The driver asked me.

That's actually a good question... Even I hadn't really thought about it yet. I guess I was too caught up in the idea of actually getting here that I left out this minor detail.

The driver cleared her throat as if to get my attention.

"Um, h-how about the Tower of London." That came out of my mouth as more of a question.

The older women giggled a little. "Are you asking me honey?"

"Oh. Ah, no- I mean yes-" 

"This is your first time from home, never mind here, isn't it?" She smiled at me. 

I nodded. "Yes. Haha, it is."

"Well, don't worry, you're in good hands. I'll take you to the Tower." She said sweetly.

I sat back into my seat. I'm lucky to have gotten into such a nice person's cab. At least now I could relax a bit..

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It took a good 40 minutes to get to the Tower of London. As I pulled out my wallet in search for some British pounds to give the lady, I realized that I didn't have much with me. Most of it was U.S. dollar bills that I had. And even with that I didn't know the worth of anything. When the woman noticed she turned to me and said,

"Don't worry about it sweetie."

"Are you sure?" I asked. She's already been kind and patient enough with me.

"I'm positive. Plus, you're going to be needing every cent you have with you here."

"Thank you so much!" I was truly grateful.

I got out of the vehicle. The time now was about 10 past 7 according to the Big Ben. I looked down at my phone, it was right! Well, at least now I know that I can rely on 'ol Benny. Haha. 

Well, I guess since I'm already here, I might as well do a little sightseeing.

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I'm walking around and I can't help but get lost in London's beauty. I've been told that the weather here can be not all great, but what I'm seeing here, right now, is the contrary.

I just remembered, I'm pretty sure I packed my camera in my bag. I rummage through my things, and what do you know? It's there. 

Back home I used to carry my camera with me everywhere I went. I'd end up taking many pictures of random things that'd catch my interest. I'd also take off guard pictures of my friends and family. It was a fun little hobby of mine, and I was actually pretty good at it. It made me happy..

I end up killing time taking pictures of the sky, buildings, and people. 

There was actually this young couple that I saw strolling hand and hand. At one point the girl had placed her head to rest on her partner's shoulder. It was too cute that I couldn't resist, and took a picture of them. They seemed madly in love, like they were the only two in the world. 

I caught up with the couple. I began to say that they just happened to appear in front of me while I was taking some photos and the guy immediately stopped me and took me aside. At first I didn't really understand what was going on, but then I caught on. He wanted to talk to me.

"Did you take pictures of my girlfriend and I?"

"I know this might sound weird but-"

"Did you, or did you not?"

He was serious. Oh God. What have I gotten myself into.

"Uh, y-yes."

"Could I see them?"

"S-sure." I replied, and handed him my camera worried of what was to come. I should've just never taken those photos.

The guy did something I wasn't expecting at all.

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A/N: Soooo what do you think?? What does that guy want from Aurora??? Let me know in the comments. I'm working on the third chapter at the moment. How's it going so far? Any questions or ideas? Well thanks for your time :) xx

                            -Aliyeh <3