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The Replacement

Flashback: Jessica's POV

Note: This is an important flashback that explains why Jessica moved in with Leah and a few things that will be happening after this chapter.

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Have you got colour in your cheeks?
Do you ever get that fear that you can't shift the tide that sticks around like summat in your teeth?
Are there some aces up your sleeve?
Have you no idea that you're in deep?
I've dreamt about you nearly every night this week
How many secrets can you keep?
'Cause there's this tune I found that makes me think of you somehow and I play it on repeat
Until I fall asleep
Spilling drinks on my settee

I grinned ear to ear as I listened to Alex's singing his latest single "Do I Wanna Know", strumming his guitar away but his eyes fixed on me. Alex is my everything, the one who gave me the first passionate kiss, the first electrifying time in bed and the first person who truly love me for who I am. We've been together for as long as I remember, since the time we met at the bar I was working while I was still in school and he wasn't much of a rockstar he is today.

After his performance, he gestured me to go to the back of the stage to meet him. When he saw me approaching, he opened his arms wide. I picked up my pace and ran towards him, jumping on him as he caught me by my butt. We kissed for quite some time till his band member Matt cleared his throat and murmured, "Get a room."

"Come on, I need to talk to you, let's go outside. Have a smoke," he said as he gradually released me.

-

"Baby, there's something I need to tell you and I hope you'll understand," he finally broke the silence. "The band's moving to L.A. We will be recording our albums for the next 3 years there."

"Wha..What? L.A.? For 3 years?"

"Yeah, I tried to delay it till I find the right time to tell you but we will be flying off tomorrow night. Baby, I'm so sorry I didn't tell you earlier. I couldn't."

"So you're leaving me? Is that what you are trying to say?"

"No, I love you. With all my heart. You know that. I just won't be physically around and I can't let you to wait for me."

"I can't believe this..."

"I know, I'm sorry. I wish I could stay but I can't. And long-distance will be tough and I don't want you to get hurt."

"But we haven't even try!"

"Think about it, Jessica. I will be busy recording and performing. You will be busy at work and the time zone's different. We're gonna have a hard time and we'll end up fighting all the time. It just wouldn't work out."

"You're probably right..."

"Look, baby, you can have the apartment, okay? And we can write to each other, just to see how we're doing. And when I'm coming back to London, I promise you I will call."

"No, it's alright, I can find a place to stay. I think I better go."

"Babe-"

"Don't make this more difficult than it already is, Alex. You want to let me go, let me go now."

With that he pulled me into a hug and kissed my forehead. "I'll see you around, Jessica. I'll always love you."

-

"And just like that, he's out of your life?" Jacob shouted so I could hear him among the loud music and chattering at the bar.

"Yup!" I threw my head back and had another shot down my throat. "Just like that!"

"Fuck man...you two were joined at the hip!"

"Guess not!" I shouted sarcastically. "I need to go to the washroom. Be right back."

-

"Oh. My. God. Are you Jessica Watson? The Jessica Watson?"

I turned around to see a woman with dark hair dressed in a, I must say, too revealing of a dress.

"You're an Arctic Monkeys fan, I presumed?" I asked with a smile as I washed my hand at the sink.

"Oh. Uh. Somewhat. Not really. I just thought you were hot. But I'm totally straight by the way! And I'm Leah."

"Hi, Leah. Nice meeting you."

"Are you here alone? I have a couple of friends with me, come join us!"

"I'm actually with my brother but he won't mind I suppose."

My head was starting to spin but I thought, what the heck, the night's still young.

-

"Hey Jessica, your brother just told me that your boyfriend just left you and you needed a place to stay. I'm happy to have you move in and split the rent," Leah offered, handing me a piece of tissue. "Here's my address and my number."

"Thanks but-"

"Don't worry! I'm totally harmless! What say you?"

"Okay. I'll grab my stuff tomorrow morning. Thank you."

- End of flashback -

Harmless?

I snorted. It all makes sense now. The alcohol must have blinded me from the way Leah acted when she first met me and how well she and Jacob got along after talking for merely 5 minutes.

"Ms Watson, we're here," Joe broke my train of thoughts.

I nodded and went out of the car and closed the door behind me. I pulled my coat towards my chest and tucked my hair behind my ear.

And then there he was, walking out of the police station with his head hung low. Only when he walked down the steps that he realised I was standing there.

"Hi Harry," I smiled.

He immediately moved forward and pulled me into a hug. "You have no idea how glad I am to see you," he whispered into my ear. "Have dinner over my place, we'll grab take out?"

"Sure, Harry. Let's get in the car before we freeze."

He ignored what I said and had me in his embrace for more than 2 minutes before releasing and smiled. "Let's go."

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@theilianaashley
Lol! I don't know who I should feel sorry for. Jessica...or Harry for that nasty slap.
Ashdee Ashdee
11/2/13
My eyes literally widened lol
theilianaashley theilianaashley
11/2/13
@Hannnnnnn
Ohhhh. Yes. Damnnn
Oh fucking damn
Hannnnnnn Hannnnnnn
11/2/13