Living in the Past

Chapter 1- Back to where she began.

Gasp! What's this? Another long story? You lucky things. Now don't worry 'A Green Dress and a Flaming Bandanna' will still be updated just as quickly but as for 'I left my heart in mineral town'…yea I'm having a break from it for a while basically because I have a mild case of writers block with it and I need to write something new to get me out of that so here we go. Chapter one of my new Luke X Angela X Chase story. Enjoy and please read and review.

'Waffle Town?' Angela yelled 'No mom, I'm not going back there!' She folded her arms and turned her back on the woman who stood by the kitchen counter flicking hastily through a newspaper.

'Well why not?' Her mother yelled back slamming her hands down on the bench.

'Don't pretend like you don't know!' The spoilt city girl glanced over to the extremely elaborate fireplace, where on top sat a picture of her in her younger days wrapped in the arms of a young man with peach coloured hair.

'Angela…you've got to let go of the past dear.'

The brunette could feel her eyes begin to water as she reminisced on the last day she saw him.

Flash Back~

'But Angela my love-'

'Ugh don't…don't call me that!'

'But you don't understand, Angela the feather is for you!'

'Oh stop it Chase! The rumours I've heard are just…ugh get out of my sight! I'm leaving this place on the first ferry I can catch!'

'But I love you!'

'Well…I don't love you. Goodbye Chase.'

End of Flashback~

'Come on honey. Don't you want to see all your old friends? You used to love that island.'

She raised a finger to her cheek and brushed away the tear which had somehow escaped.

Although she hated to admit it, her mother was right. Angela had intended to spend the rest of her life in Waffle Town. Over the years the old place had grown very close to her heart and she wouldn't change a thing about it. She had her best girlfriends Kathy, Anissa and Renee, and her best guy friend Luke. She had a beautiful black horse named Josie and a smallish terrier dog named Cora. She attended school on the top floor of the town hall until she was 16 when she left to work permanently on the farm.

She was happy, content and, although things didn't work out, in love.

'But…what if they don't accept me?'

Her mother rolled her eyes and approached her from behind pulling her into a tight embrace.

'Sometimes, even though it can be pretty hard, it's best to put yourself out on a ledge. There a strong chance of falling but also a chance the wind will catch you and whisk you off on an unknown journey. I think you're gonna have to take that risk sweetie.'

Angela nodded.

'How come you always know what to say?'

The gentle, kind-hearted woman chuckled releasing her daughter and taking a step back.

'I'm a mom. It's in our nature. Now come on, how about I give Mayor Hamilton a ring?'

Angela groaned and threw back her head in defeat.

'Fine! But…the farm…it'll be a mess!'

Her mom hesitated trying to remember the number before beating it into the handset.

'Nothing you can't handle, eh Angie?'

The next morning Angela pulled two large suitcases out from under her bed and unzipped them.

She took a deep breath before opening her cupboard door and staring up at the wall of shoes and accessories (which was nothing compared to her clothes cupboard).

'Where to start?' She said picking up a pair of stiletto heels she had worn once to her aunts wedding. 'I can't take all this stuff!'

From there on she carefully chose a wide selection which could be worn on many different occasions.

She had worked her way in towards the back of the closet, flinging out anything that could possibly be needed.

'Aha! I knew I find that scarf some-'She stopped midsentence as hidden underneath the piece of fluffy material she had snatched, sat a small wooden box with the words 'For my one and only Angela' Engraved in gold letters on the front.

She picked it up carefully and blew away the dust which had formed a thin layer over the lid. She ran her fingers over the letters before opening it gently. The inside was lined with green velvet and on another piece of soft material lay a small pink stone attached to a silver chain.

Angela carefully lifted the intricate necklace and held it up to the light. Another fond memory.

Flashback~

'Okay, close your eyes!' The rather bossy waiter said leading her over to a table in the corner of the Inn. 'No peeking now!'

Angela nodded shutting her eyes tightly.

Chase disappeared off into the kitchen and reappeared several moments later.

'Okay, you can open them now!'

The peach haired boy stood in front of her holding a small wooden box.

'Happy Birthday!' He sang beaming from ear to ear.

'Wow Chase, thank you so much!' Angela said reaching out and taking the box off him.

'For my one and only Angela!' He said a pink hue settling on his cheeks.

The farm girl carefully opened the lid and pulled out the beautiful necklace. She blinked furiously at it trying to think of something to say.

'You like it?' Chase asked rocking back and forth on his heels.

'Like it? I love it! I-It's beautiful, too beautiful for someone like me.'

Chase took the piece of jewellery out of her hands and undid the latch, clipping it in place around her neck.

'Angela something like that doesn't even compare to your beauty.'

End of flashback~

'ANGELA, ARE YOU ALMOST READY?' Her mom's voice called from downstairs.

She dropped the necklace back into the box and shut the lid dropping it into her bag.

'YEA ALMOST!' She called back.

She grabbed the handles and quickly flew into her clothes closet, quickly pulling things off hangers and throwing them in.

She zipped up the cases and grabbed her jacket before heading out into the hall. She paused in the door way glancing around her pretty much empty room. It was sad for her to be leaving but she knew she was doing the right thing.

She sat quietly in the car on the way to the docks staring out the window.

'You excited?' Her mother said glancing between her daughter and the road.

Angela took a deep breath.

'I guess a little. I'm kinda nervous.'

Her mom chuckled.

'You'll have a great time. Plus you won't have your dad and me hanging around getting in your way all the time!'

She stared out at the yellow taxi's which flew past and watched the reflection of their car in the shiny windows of the skyscraper buildings.

'Yea but I like you and dad being around all the time! I don't know how I'm gonna cope on my own!'

Her mother shook her head.

'Nonsense. You're a big girl now Angela. 25 years of age! You need to get out there by yourself.'

They drove into the car park by the harbour and began to say their goodbyes.

'I'm really going to miss having you around Angie. Take care of yourself now you here!'

Angela nodded setting down her bags and wrapping her arms around her mother for the last time.

'I'll ring you tonight kay? Take care of dad.'

She grabbed her luggage and began to walk down the pier to board the boat.

'ALL ABOARD!' Called a man with white hair whilst ringing a bell. 'Well I'll be! Miss Angela? Heading back to Waffle Town?'

Angela blushed.

'Sure am Pascal. Miss me?' She teased.

'I sure did. It was always your smile that brightened my mornings. It'll be great to have you back kiddo!'

She found a seat in the back where she had a good view out to sea. It was only then she realised that she was in fact the only soul on the vessel.

'I guess that's us!' Pascal said undoing the rope and starting up the engine.

The brunette glanced back to where her mother stood by her car still in her pyjamas with a cardigan wrapped around her that was at least two sizes too big.

She would miss the city, but she new what waited for her in Waffle Town was sure to take her mind of it.

Thanks for reading. Yes yes I know there wasn't really anything on Luke in this chapter but this is in fact a Luke X Angela story so it's all to come. Reviews are love and they mean a lot to me. I'll update soon I promise. Thanks again.