Struggle | H.S | AU |

Twenty Three|

I woke up the following day and weirdly enough I was in my own bed. I quickly looked around found Liam sitting next to me in a chair. He was sleeping though and I knew that this was my only change to escape. This was really weird because he had kidnapped me to my own house and didn't even think about tying me up, the loser.

I snook out of my bed and quickly pulled on my sweatpants, which were on the ground for some reason I put on a shirt and put on my sneakers and put my hair in a quick bun. I grabbed my phone and before I left the house I got my keys. I ran like crazy to the strain station but I stopped first at a local store to get something to drink because I know I had to hide for a while so luckily for me I always carried my credit card with me.

After I left the store I firstly checked the surrounding but when I didn't see anyone that I recognised I ran for the station and I took the first train out of here. I had to stay at a hotel near the station in Kennington. I was exhausted when I finally arrived. The view wasn't worth the money I had to pay but at least I would be safe here. I checked in under a different name in the hope they wouldn't find me. I walked out after I got settled but I did;t bring a lot with me so I had to go out and buy some stuff, like underwear, clothes and a toothbrush.

It was still really hot outside so I decided to get some cheap stuff from Primark as I wasn't going to wear it for a long time anyway. I decided on two shorts and two skirts, a few shirts with and without sleeves and two pair of shoes and some plain underwear. I bought myself a hairbrush and mascara. I also got shampoo and a toothbrush, this would be enough for now. I walked back feeling at peace with myself and I actually enjoyed being here. I stopped at a supermarket and got myself some food. I had already turned of my phone and I wasn't planning on turning it back on for a while just in case he was trying to track me down.

When I had everything I made my way back to the hotel to put everything away. I got out to get something to eat because I was hungry after being in so much haste and this time I could enjoy myself. I sat outside at one of the cafe's and just looked at the people who were walking by. I ordered brunch with white wine and after brunch I took a stroll, which made me end up in a beautiful park. I sat down in the grass and just looked at the water, this was so peaceful that at a certain point I must've fallen asleep.

I woke up to laughter and I sat up immediately startled that the sun was already setting. I looked at my watch and was shocked to see it was already way past 8. I jumped up and walked back to the hotel and was happy to see the restaurant was still serving. I treated myself on dinner and even ordered red wine with it. I could feel my cheeks burn from the alcohol when dinner was over and that's when I decided that I needed a whole bottle. I asked the waiter if that was possible and a few minutes later he cam walking back with a bottle of wine and a glass.

I walked back to my room and turned on the tv and just enjoying it. I watched a movie whilst drinking wine and eating chips. I know I was getting drunk but the thing was me and alcohol didn't mesh well as I felt myself getting drowsy. I had to get some high needed sleep. I undressed myself and only wore a shirt to bed.

The next morning I took a long shower and dressed myself in a black skirt and a sleeveless shirt. I felt much better without Harry around and never had I thought that this was possible but I did feel guilty for the people that did care like my sweet boss. so I turned on my phone just so I could call her and tell her I was okay. I entered my code and my phone went all nuts on me. I had so many missed calls and messages that my mouth dropped. What the hell? I checked the missed calls first and saw Harry's name a lot of times, my mom had even called me, together with Niall and Liam, as if I would pick up my phone when they called.Even my lovely boss had called me, so I decided to call her back.

"Anna?!" she practically yelled into my ear but this made me feel loved somehow. "Yeah it's me and I'm fine really I just had to leave all the craziness behind, I'm sorry." I apologized because I know she was worried sick. "Anna you gave me a real scare, I was so afraid that something had happened to you!" she said and that added even more guilt but I had to get away from there. "I'm so sorry, that wasn't suppose to happen but I really needed a break." I explained in the hope she would understand. "I get that but this is not the way." something was wrong because she knows what Harry did to me.

"I know but it's my only option." I told her desperate. "Anna..." she sounded disappointed and I was preparing to convince her that this really was the only way when I heard something in the background. "Is that Anna, give me the phone!!" Harry said in the background and I quickly press on the end button. I put my phone off again and took a deep breath.

This was going to be tricky but I shouldn't worry about it because I was safe here. I made my way to get some breakfast and after that I decided to do some exploring. I walked into the bright sun and just walked through the town. I know I was walking towards the park again but yesterday I didn't get so far and this time I wanted to really walk a few miles. I had a little backpack with me, which I had bought at Primark and I had put two water bottles in there just as well as a few sandwiches.

I enjoyed this and I really felt free from everything. I was humming songs while I was walking and I know I had been walking a really long time because at a certain point I was back at the beginning and my feet were hurting like crazy. I had seen so many beautiful things on my walk that I almost considered moving here. I walked back to the hotel and grabbed some dinner before walking upstairs to my room. I entered the room whilst humming one of my favorite disney songs when I heard someone clear his throat and I turned around only to face someone who I'd never expected because of the fact that he was hurt. "Good evening Love."

"Hhharry.." I stuttered. "You are hard to find, you know that but your first mistake was calling the lady at the bookstore." he said full of himself, I was already backing up, I was glad that I didn't close the door and I literally made a beeline for it not that I got far as he wasn't alone of course.

Liam got hold of my hair and boy he pulled it hard, jeez! "Let go off me Liam!" I punched him in the stomach hard and to my surprise as well as his, he staggered back and this gave me a new change to run but next thing I know I'm on the floor, which really hurt. I looked up to see Niall standing just a few feet away from me and had a painful expression on his face. He didn't like to hurt people especially someone he cared about.

"Look we can do this the hard way or the easy way." I heard Harry say to me and I know I didn't have a choice because I know these guy's would have to beat me if I took the hard way. I sighed whilst getting up, Niall wanted to help but I shrugged him off.

"Leave me alone Niall, you've done enough already!" I growled at him and he looked hurt but he didn't touch me again. "Anna, grab your stuff and let's get home shall we?" Harry said it as if I had a choice.

"As if I have a choice.." I mumbled but no one heard me as I went back inside. I quickly grabbed my things and went back outside. Harry grabbed my arm immediately and I just went along with them. Harry almost threw me in the backseat and got in with me. "Wait I haven't paid yet." but Harry smirked. "We already took care of that. "You know I do like to chase you around love but it has to stop, you know that right?" he said whilst forcing me to look at him and I gave him a short nod. As if I was going to stop, Dumbass!

When we arrived at my house, Harry and Liam followed me inside and when we stepped into my room I had to crawl on the bed and Harry grabbed my hand and put on a robe, which he tied to the bedpost. He grabbed my laptop and put in the charger and turned away. He stopped at the door though.

"I'm sorry it has to be this way Anna but you left me with no choice, If you need anything just shout my name" with that he just left the room and I had never felt so helpless in my entire life.

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Notes

Hi everyone, so I just re-written this entire chapter because I had lost inspiration when I was writing this, so this whole chapter made no sense because in the first edition, she was running of into the woods to hide in a shed, as if she was some kind of hippie, so that's why I had to re-write it.

I really hope you all liked it because it took me a whole evening. Let me know with a lovely comment, please.

xx