Starting Over

Chapter 13

NH
So today I arrived in my hometown and I am on my way to my parents house. It seems really weird being back here and not being with Emma. I just need to focus on all the positives in my life right now. No need to dwell in the past when I can't change what I want to the most and that is bringing Emma back.
My parents were thrilled to see me to say the least. I think my mum cried for an hour after I arrived home. It was a really good feeling to be with my family for a few days and to enjoy all the comforts of the house I grew up in.
The toughest day at home was the day I went to visit Emma's parents. I of course was welcomed with open arms but it just felt weird. I love here parents and they have been such a big part of my life. Emma and I would play games with her parents on a weekly basis all through high school and when we had breaks from university. It just didn't feel right to me being there without my beautiful Emma.
I spent one evening out with my buddies that still live here. That was a good night full of beer and laughter. It felt good to cut loose finally. I felt like being home was a good time to do it also. The boys were all jealous of my upcoming travel plans. I told them all I would post as many pictures of all the places I would be traveling to but I just didn't know how much sight seeing I would get to do.
It is now time to head backs to London. My parents insisted on driving me to the airport and Emma's parents stopped by my parents before I left to say the goodbyes. All in all this has been a good trip. I got to visit my loved ones had a good night out with the boys and had some alone time at Emma's grave. I had to fill her in on all that is going on in my life and I swear I felt her hug me. I know I had to of imagined it but it felt so real and comforting. I really believe now that I will be alright and she will always be with me

HS
I am so happy to at home for a few days. My mum is making me all of my favorite meals and I can't wait for all her wonderful cooking. Gemma will even be home from school for a couple days which will be nice. I have no big plans just relaxing and visiting a few of my favorite places in town.

I slept like a baby last night. Between being in my old bed and the jet lag I was out for the count. I got up around mid morning and decide to go for a walk to visit the bakery for a pastry and coffee. I was chatting with the ladies who run the bakery when he walked in. Nick that is. I haven't seen him since he moved off to London and left me behind. What is he even doing in town?  I try to go unnoticed by him but there really is no place to hid. As Nick approaches he asks "Harry is that you?"  I turn around a give a little smile and wave. The next thing I know he is engulfing me with a hug and I hesitantly give him one back. "It has been so long since I last seen you. How are you doing?  Do you realize that you are slated as a guest on my radio show in a week?" Nick ask.
"I have been good. Super busy with promoting my album and upcoming tour but so much fun. I am spending a couple days off at mum's place. No I did not know I was on your radio show sorry. How have you been?  Looking good as always" I respond to him while I am twirling my fingers around each other. It is weird standing her talking with my ex. Nick and I dated a while back for almost a year. We would probably still be together is he didn't up and move away. However I really need to thank him for that because his departure is what through me so deep into music. So in a weird way I may not be where I am today if he hadn't left.
Nick followed me back to mum's place because he really wanted to say hi to both mum and Gemma. We exchanged numbers and I told him I would get in touch when I get back to London. I spent the next couple night dreaming about Nick and it was weird to think of him like that again.
My short little break is over and I am getting ready to head back to London. My mum drops myself and Gemma at the train station. Gemma has to head back to school and I have to get back to work. I am going to miss them both so much, but I will see them in about four weeks at my first concert in Manchester.