Heartbreak Story

Chapter 12: The London Eye

ANNA'S P.O.V

I woke up as I heard the sound of my alarm. s**t. I turned the alarm off and sat on the bed, rubbing my eyes. I couldn't sleep well last night, I had a nightmare and of course it's because of that s**t Sinister movie.

I got up and made my way to the bathroom to take a shower. I opened the curtain, undressed myself and turned the warm water on. I stood there, letting the water over me as I closed my eyes.

Another 3 years of my life

What would happen when the time has come? I don't even want to think about it, I'm scared of death. I let my tears running down my cheeks together with the shower. I let out a sigh, I have to be ready to die. Everyone is going to die anyway.

When I'm done, I got out of the bathroom. I opened my wardrobe to find any cloths I can wear for today. I took a short denim and blue t-shirt and put them on. I brushed my hair and laid on my bed. Just when I was about to close my eyes, I heard the bell rang.

I got up and walked to the front door to see who's coming. Probably my mom forgot something and returned back home. I opened the door and surprised to see Nathan.

"Hey Ann- whoa what happened with those eye bags? Looks like someone's just came back from the zombieland" he laughed.

I raised my eyebrows. "Thank you? I take it as a compliment" I said sarcastically.

"I'm just kidding" he giggled. I couldn't help but chuckled. I looked at him. He wore his black jacket wrapped on his 'game over' t-shirt, black jeans, and his grey beanie. For once I think he looked so good with this outfit. "Like what you see?" he smirked.

I rolled my eyes. "You wish. Anyway, what are you doing here?"

"Just want to take you somewhere in London, come with me?" he said softly.

I nodded. "Yeah sure, let me grab my phone"

I walked back to my room to take my phone and bag and followed Nathan to his car.

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"What are we doing here?" I asked as we arrived in London. Nathan parked his car and we both got out of the car.

"Let's ride the London Eye"

Without even letting me to speak, he grabbed my hand and took me to buy the tickets. At first I was surprised at his sudden move to take my hand but I just let him to do it. I like his hand on mine anyway.

There seemed a crowd people, standing in the queue to buy the tickets as well so we had wait for a couple of minutes until the queue is empty in front of us.

"2 tickets please" Nathan said to the lady in the counter. The lady just smiled and I could tell you that she flirted with him.

Yeah who doesn't flirt with Nathan though, I mean he is a popstar and famous. He has a good looking and attractive. Wait, why am I saying this?

"Here you go. Have a nice day, gorgeous" the lady said, I swear she winked at him.

Nathan rolled his eyes and mouthed 'thanks' to her. I chuckled quietly to see the lady frowned with Nathan's cold reaction towards her.

We waited in the queue again until our capsule arrived. I have never ride the London Eye, this will be my first time. Part of me is excited to ride it, but another part of me is scared the s**t out of me. I have a fear of heights and that's not nice at all.

We stepped into the capsule, the man closed the glass door and I slowly felt the capsule started to go up. I felt my hands began shaking as we were getting higher and higher and my fear of heights got bigger. Just then I felt a strong arm wrapped around me. Nathan.

"Scared of heights?" he asked, looking down at me. I just nodded, still shaking a bit. I'm shorter than him so he had to look down to see me. "You're going to be okay. I got you"

I couldn't help but buried my face on Nathan's chest, avoiding to look outside the capsule as I was scared. He wrapped his arms around me protectively. I'm not sure what it is but I kinda heard his heartbeat. I could tell that he was nervous. I don't know why but.. I like it. I like it when we were like this. Weird, isn't it?

"Turn around" he said softly. He put his hands on my shoulder and slowly turning me around.

The capsule stopped at the top and I could see the beautiful views of London. My eyes widen to see them. I was amazed. I never thought London was this beautiful. I could see Nathan's reflection on the capsule. He had his smile spread widely on his face, making him look so gorgeous.

"It's beautiful" I mumbled, my eyes were still locked to these views.

"Like you" I heard Nathan said.

I swear I could feel my cheek got warmer. Nathan could make me blush easily. Pretended not to hear it, I didn't reply and turning my attention to the views again.

Then I felt Nathan wrapped his arms around me from behind, pulling me closer to him as my back pressed on his chest. He rested his chin on the top of my head and I couldn't help but smiled even though he couldn't see it. I love it. I love this moment. I feel safe with him.

He pulled one hand away from me, taking his phone out from his pocket and began to take pictures. I did the same, won't miss the chance to take pictures of these views.

"Let's take pictures together" Nathan said.

Nathan stood behind me, wrapping his left arm around me whilst his right hand holding his phone. I was in front of him. We took several pictures. After taking enough pictures he put his phone back and wrapped his arms around me again.

The capsule started to go down. We stayed like this for a moment. I know I have a boyfriend, I have Nick. But I don't know why I like to be around Nathan. Okay we used to be enemies and hated each other. But he has changed and I like 'this' Nathan.

"Promise me we will stay like this, to get along together, no matter what" I said quietly, almost like a whisper.

"No matter what" he said.

The capsule touched down. We pulled away, he took me by the hand and walked outside the capsule. I really loved what had happened inside that capsule, I wish we could just stay like that forever. Wait what?

"Are you hungry?" he looked down to me, still holding my hand. I just nodded, smiling at him. "Let's get some meals"

*

We ended up coming to this very expensive restaurant. Nathan's suggestion. I kept telling him to just leave and find another cheaper restaurant but he assured me that it's fine to be here.

"Table for 2 please" Nathan said to the waiter.

"This way please" the waiter lead us to our table.

Once we reached our table, Nathan pulled out the seat for me. He sat on his seat across mine. The waiter served the plates and the glasses for us, then another waiter came to give us the menu book. After 5 minutes of looking at the menu, we decided to order tortellini and tea for me and spaghetti and red-bull for Nathan. The waiter took our order and assured us to wait for 10 minutes then left.

"You know we could have just gone to burger king or McDonalds. This place must be expensive as hell" I said quietly, not wanting other guests to hear and thought that I was some kind of weird girl.

"I told you it's okay. Besides, those junk foods are disgusting! Eating healthy is good" he chuckled. I just rolled my eyes playfully.

I kept wondering why Nathan has changed so fast and why was he being so nice to me? I mean, we have been friends not even a month yet but he treated me like I was his 10-years-long-bestfriend. And not forget to mention that he tried to kiss me, already kissed exactly. Was he playing a game on me? Or it's because he meant it when he said he regretted to torture me?

"Oi" he waved his hand on me. "Are you lost?" he giggled.

"Sorry, having a conversation with God" I said sarcastically, rolling my eyes which made him laughed.

"Tell me about it" he smirked.

Is he being serious? Should I ask him about his sudden changing?

Just when I was about to open my mouth, the waiter came to bring us our foods. He served them on the table and left. I looked at my tortellini and feeling my stomach already screaming to be fed. I drank my tea and nearly screaming at how great the tea was.

"Seriously? Why are you drinking tea at 4 in the afternoon?" he laughed across me, stuffing his mouth with spaghetti.

"Can't I? Besides, I'm not allowed to drink sodas or alcohol" I looked down at my plate.

"Why not?" this time he asked seriously. I stopped.

Don't tell him your illness

My thoughts debating to find a good reason to answer his question without sounding weird. He kept staring at me, waiting for me to speak.

"Erm well.. I have some kind of abnormality in my digestion system where I can't drink sodas or alcohol, you know.. It will cause pain on my stomach" I shrugged, tried to make it sounds real.

He looked at me, raising his eyebrows as if I was lying to him. I stayed calm, not wanting him to know that I lied even though I'm nervous as f**k.

"Well.. You're so babyish" he stuck his tongue out and giggled.

"Very funny, Sykes" I rolled my eyes, joining him laughing.

We finished our meals and the waiter gave our bill. I took out my wallet, about to take my money when Nathan stopped me. He insisted he would pay my meals. I didn't want to argue so I let him to pay. I waited outside his car as he paid for the bill.

"Next time let me pay for our bill" I said as soon as Nathan came back.

"Not gonna happen, come mo let guys pay" he smiled before starting the car.

I rolled my eyes and he pulled the driveways. It was 6 in the afternoon already that's when I realized that I have been out with Nathan for 10 hours. I was in the middle of my thought when my phone vibrated. I unlocked it to see a text from Nick.

From: Nick❤

Hey my angel, how's your day? I miss you already x

I blushed as I read the text where he called me 'angel'

To: Nick❤

It was great! Just went out with a friend, how's yours? I miss you too :)

I just then realized that I wrote "went out with a friend". I just hope that Nick won't ask who 'a friend' is or else I have to lie to him again which I hate to do.

From: Nick❤

Aww hope you had fun babe! I've been good, the comp is tomorrow and I'm so nervous! Anyway I'll be back in 3 days babe x

I nearly screamed when he told me he would come home in 3 days.

To: Nick❤

Don't be nervous babe, you'll do great! I'm on your team already ;) and yay can't wait for you to come back x

From: Nick❤

Thanks angel :* I gotta practice now, I'll call you tonight. Love you x

To: Nick❤

Love you too Nick x

I shoved my phone back onto my phone and turned to Nathan. "Nathan"

"Hm?"

"Today was amazing! I really had fun with you today. Thank you for taking me to London Eye"

"No problem. I'm glad you enjoy it. I'll make sure to take you somewhere fun again next time" he winked at me which made me blushed.

"Yay can't wait!" I threw my hands in the air as I was a stupid kid. Nathan looked at me and laughed, well I love that laugh.

"I love you" he blurted out.

Wait

Did he just

"As bestfriend" he added, smirk on his face. I rolled my eyes, very funny Sykes.

"Well then I love you too Nathan! As bestfriend" this time I winked at him, making him giggled.

I was surprised when he said he loved me, of course before he added the 'as bestfriend' part. I was expecting he wouldn't add that part. Wait why am I saying that? It's not like I want him to love me and ask me to be his girlfriend.

The driveway was taking longer because there was a traffic jam and we were stuck! Nathan groaned in frustration because he realized that it might take 1-2 hours of traffic jam. I yawned as I watched the sun began to set. I started to feel my eyes were so heavy. Then.. I fell asleep.

NATHAN'S P.O.V

After 3 hours of depressing traffic, we finally made it to her house and it's 9 PM now. Anna fell asleep during the traffic. I couldn't help but smiled as I watched her sleeping peacefully. Her mouth slightly opened, making a small 'o'. Even when she sleeps she's still looking so beautiful. And those pink lips, oh how I wish I could just kiss those soft lips again. She groaned a bit and I chuckled. I took my phone out and secretly took a picture of her sleeping. Then I tried to wake her up.

"Anna.. Wake up" I shook her shoulder softly.

"Hhmm"

"We're here in your house, wake up" I shook her shoulder again.

"Go away Nathan, I'm trying to sleep" she groaned, still closing her eyes sleeping.

I chuckled then I turned off my car and made my way to the passenger seat where Anna slept. I slowly opened the door and looked at her sleeping.

Damn she's so beautiful

I gently wrapped my right arm around her neck and my left arm on her thigh as I slowly carried her. She didn't even bother to wake up, probably too tired to even realize that I was carrying her.

I closed the door of the car with my foot and began to walk to the front door of her house. I pressed the bell, waiting for someone to open it. I heard footsteps coming and opened the door. There I found a woman which I believed is her mom.

"Evening ma'am. My name is Nathan Sykes, a friend of Anna. Erm.. She fell asleep in my car and she wouldn't bug to wake up so I need to lay her down" I said, still carrying Anna on my arms.

The woman chuckled. "Anna won't care everything around her once she's asleep. Come in, bring her to her room" she said as she opened the door wider to let me in. Then we smelled something burnt. "Oh, my chicken!" she began to worry about her cooking.

"I'll just take her to her room and head to home, ma'am"

"Sure. Her room is in the second room on the right side, the door is brown. I'll be in the kitchen" she said before storming to the kitchen quickly.

I walked up to find Anna's room. I opened the door and walked in. She had a medium bed for 2 people. The walls were painted in white. She had 1 big wardrobe and a make-up table where the make-ups were put. There was another door which I believed the bathroom door.

I carefully placed Anna on her bed, not wanting to wake her up. I took off her shoes and put her bag on the table beside her. I looked at the picture on the desk. There was a picture of her when she was little, probably 6 years old. Another one was the picture of her when she was a baby and her dad carried her. I smiled as I saw her childhood pictures.

Then my eyes caught another picture on the left side. It was a picture of her with a guy, looked like they were in a prom or something. She was wearing a turquoise dress, the same dress she wore when she first came to The Wanted's house. She was hand in hand with a guy beside her.

Who is he?

He is not that Nick guy. I have never seen him before, not even in the university. Anna looked so beautiful in this picture, she looked so happy and I have never seen her smiling like that. I felt the heat in my heart, what is this feeling? Jealousy?

I looked at her again, still sleeping. I sighed, hoping she would wake up so I could say goodbye to her. I leaned in to kiss her forehead and said goodnight before I headed back to my house.

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