Who Knew Rugby Could Be So Complicated?

Blast from the past

"Is he the one who gave you that on your neck" "how long have you been seeing him for" "your so lucky, I wish I had a chance" every girl but Abbi and Charly asked questions. I tried to ignore them as much as possible. "SO WHAT IM SEEING OWEN FARRELL HES JUST A NORMAL GUY" I screamed. I wasnt seeing him but they didnt need to know that. Every girl in the changing room shut up and knew not to say anything more. I got sympathetic looks off Abbi and Charly.

I stormed out of practice, I was so angry why was I so angry? "I'll follow you to yours" "mmhmm" I really didnt want to talk to him. The music started and I started driving to mine. "What you going to do?" Abbi sheepishly asked. "I honestly dont know, look what happened with Harry and I never have any time" a tear started to roll down my face. I quickly swatted it away. I wish I had a proper mum I could turn to right now.

By time I got to mine, my eyes were bright red, I kept swatting tears away. We group hugged "weve got your back no matter what, we love you" just like that Owen pulled up in front of my drive, blocking my car in. I couldnt escape even if I tried plus my car was too slow compared to his big fancy car. They waved to me and Owen as we walked in the house. The smell of wine still lingering in the house "had another party last night?" He tried to make jokes they weren't funny. He stopped laughing when he saw my unimpressed face.

We both sat on opposite sides of the sofa silently. "Right let me talk" I rolled my eyes at him. He should know I'm the captain in this household. He just rambled about his feelings I kept zoning in and out. I really should concentrate.
"I'm really starting to like you Amelia, im worried because of our rugby. I travel a lot so do you. It will be difficult but all I can do is promise I'll try" this point he scooted over the me and hovered next to my body. I was speechless. I hated these chats, why does everything have to be so serious? I'm quite enjoying my life at the moment more than I have done in a while.

The door bell rang! Saved by the bell. I've never moved that quick before not even for the pizza delivery guy. I opened the door "Harry? What are you doing here?" He looked different, freshly shaved and a nice suit. "I was foolish Amelia, I have never stopped loving you" my whole body tensed up. Could this be any more awkward. I felt the steam coming out of my ears. I tried to slam the door in his face but he put his foot there and took a step closer to me.

"Harry leave me alone, you screwed up my life. I didnt play rugby for months. I was on anti depressants. All I did was be there for your dreams and you couldnt be there for mine. Then you stalked me for months when I got scouted for England just to get the publicity. You used me for my money just so you could get your life sorted and left me with absolutely nothing. Then blamed me for chasing my dream. Anyway, I've moved on. I've got someone who is ten times the man you'll ever be"

Just like that Owen appeared behind me wrapping an arm round my waist. "Think you should leave pal" Owen sternly said. "I will win you back Amelia, you love me, you will always love me. You know I'm the one for you and your family knows too. They still keep in touch with me" my whole body stiffened. My family dont even keep in touch with me, even when I won the world cup I didnt even get an acknowledgment from them. I know my dad would have seen it! He religiously reads the paper and the whole england team featured in it.

I slammed the door in his face. I turned to Owen and buried my face in his chest. My whole body let go, I started to have a breakdown. I couldnt stop crying or pull myself together. Owen scooped me up and carried me into the living room. He let me cry into him as he stroked my hair and told me everything will be ok. But I know it wont, it never is when Harry's around.

When will the past stay behind?