Heartbeat

Chapter 9

I woke up with a rush in my head slowly calming myself with an intense night mare and harsh knocks on my door. I looked at the time it was yelling sharp seven in the morning. I moved my covers wishing I could go back and snuggle in soft fabric some more. Until I open my door wide this banging wont stop. I sighed and star crossed my sleep habits for this torture every morning. 

I opened my door and walked back into my room and lied flat once more. Trying to call back my precious sleep but once a monster is awake it's awake. I remembered my night mare and wondered why it paid me a special visit after so long? lost in my thoughts I heard a hoot from the corner of my room.

"Is piggy back?" I heard Bryan over the kitchen making shuddering noises and ran towards my room to pay her a personal visit. He become overly attached to Pigwidgeon over the years as he personally lost his owl last year. Now she was both of our pet. I was okay with it but hated his nick name for my Pigwidgeon I mean who calls a owl piggy? HUH

"Piggy, you have grown so big" He cooed at her lovingly.

"Stop calling my owl piggy, who calls a owl piggy Bryan." I scolded.

"Says the crazy chick who named her PIGWIDIGEON on the first place" He laughed.

"How dare you, I am deeply offended Bryan. You better say sorry." I replied with a venom in my voice.

"I am so sorry piggy for this hideous name" Bryan apologized to Pigwidgeon.

I threw pillow at him angrily with an waste attempt it touched floor without even he getting any hit I wished that pillow was made of concrete rather than soft feathers. 

"Get your lazy butt up, You need to go to ministry remember" Bryan reminded.

Honestly I dint need any calendar any more He was my walking to do list today tomorrow and week after. He had spoiled my sorry arse much more making me more lazy day by day. Just tell Bryan once and he will chew your ears off until that work is done.

I got up for the shower and was choosing my outfit when Bryan exited my bedroom with Pigwidgeon on his arms feeding her nuts. 

"And you also need to make breakfast today" He poked his head back.

"Perfect" I fake exclaimed.

"I know. I need french toast with peanut butter and fresh orange juice" He Smugly added. 

"Hmm..." I made a noise.

"tick,tock. , move fast I want to eat breakfast before lunch" He pulled an moody look.

"Bryan you hungry dog. Just give a minute" I annoyedly replied.

I quickly showered and made us our Breakfast nibbling on our food and talking about day plans I told him It will take a while to return as I planned on replying my letters. God they were so many. We kissed good byes and headed towards different directions. 

I was so nervous about visiting Ministry. I put on extra blush to my checks today knowing how pale they went and combed my hair with extra strokes jeez they have gone way to long. hmm may be I need a cut soon. I mentally pulled my leather jacket some more closely and made my way to the Ministry.

Merlyn's Beard It was freaking huge. I cant even understand where it stated and where it ended. It was so enormous It made me three times more jumpy. I whipped my head in every direction right to left up and down it extended as much as my gaze traveled with people crawling from every corner with every possible transport. some were flying high on there broom sticks some where erupting through telephone booths others made an entry with floo network with an complete chaos around. Minding no one all engrossed in there ways to there respective offices.

I cleared my throat and approached an elderly man who was walking at little slower pase then the rest of the crowd. 

"Excuse me sir, Can you kindly guide me towards Madam Finn's Office" I increased my voice a little louder assuming his age and hearing aid.

"To your left, third floor" He gently replied.

"Thank you so much Sir" I said with a full toothy smile. 

"Do you need any help, I can assist you to your destination" I kindly offered.

"NO, Thank you Miss. Have a lovely day." He gently declined with a smile on his face. 

I thanked him once more and turned towards my left I saw huge large stairs going in a circular motion upwards. They were so wide twenty people can move around at ease with burgundy flooring neatly spread at stairs giving it a much more grand look. 

I anxiously started climbing the stairs looking around big portraits and huge moving paintings were hung on the bold walls talking ,discussing ,arguing. Mails were flying all around stating it's a busy busy world. Slowly wondering in the place and observing the atmosphere thinking I might work here one day. Can it really happen? my nervousness started fading and excitement slowly stirred. Too busy in day dreaming I bumped into something more like some one.

"Sorry" Said both of us. 

My eyes were downcast and I dint saw the person in particular as we both headed again. Me going up and the other person down. And then everything stopped. My legs were glued to the stairs unable to move. My heart racing in an unmatched rhythm. surly I am not imagining this or my hallucination is returning in full force? I have heard this voice so many times in my life in my dreams in my existence that I can never mistaken it for any other. 

I steadily turned and look at the figure who was descending down even though I was unable to see his face I knew it in my gut it was him.

"Harry" I Shouted.

I had said his name aloud in public or in private for the first time in two years. And it amazed me how good it felt to finally say his name once more.