"Hey do you remember my Mum telling you my brother is coming to visit for my birthday?" Gemma says taking her dishes to the kitchen sink.
"Yeah I do, why?" I say and furrow my eyebrows.
"Well Mum said he's coming earlier than expected and let me jus...
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Anna's POV:
I feel my stomach drop to my toes. My blood runs cold at my brothers words.
Is my Dad going to die?
This can't be happening.
"Anna? Did you hear me?" My brother speaks.
"Um, y-yeah. I-I don't know w-what to-" I start but he interrupts me.
"Anna, please, just get on a flight in the morning." He says. He sounds like he's been crying.
"Why can't I come tonight?" I ask. My stomach is doing flips. I can't stop thinking if I'll make it in time to talk to my Dad.
"Just get here as soon as possible. I love you." He speaks and the phone hangs up.
I feel hot tears brim my eyes. I look up at Harry and his face drops to the floor.
"Hey, hey what's wrong?" He asks and rubs my arms.
I feel tears start to fall on my cheeks,"My Dad had a h-heart attack and he's in t-the hospital. Jackson said I-I have to get there." I say, chocking on my words as I sob.
"Oh Anna, I'm so sorry. Listen, first thing tomorrow we'll go." He says.
"We?" I say furrowing my eye brows.
"I-I mean I understand if you don't want me to come but...I just got back and I thou-"
"No, you're coming with me." I say. He pulls me into a hug, his body warm against my cold one.
"I'm so scared, Harry." I whisper between sobs.
"Shh, I know. It's gonna be okay, love." He says and rubs my back to try and calm me down.
"I don't want to wait until morning. I want to be there now." I say. He pulls out of the hug and looks at me.
"Maybe I can call someone and get us a private jet? But I'm not sure who's up at this hour and probably drunk because of New Years... but I'll give it a shot." He says. He presses his forehead against mine. His thumb wipes my cheeks and his eyes stare at mine.
"Don't worry love, everything will be fine." He whispers. I shut my eyes and give a small nod.
"Go pack and I'll call someone okay?" He says and pulls out his phone from his back pocket. I nod and stand there for a moment.
This feels like I'm in a movie.
I can't loose my Dad.
What if I'm too late?
What if I don't get to say goodbye?
"Anna?" Harry snaps me out of my thoughts. My eyes make contact with his.
