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Chapter 2 – Shocks and Songs
She stood shocked. Standing less then a foot in front of her was her father. Her father that had been dead for six years was standing in front of her. She reached out to him; not believing he was really there before her. When she made contact with skin she pulled back, as if burned, and tears formed in her eyes and she flew into his arms. He held her tight to him, never wanting to let his little girl go again. He couldn't believe how grown up she was. She was tall and beautiful, and he was completely thrown off by her now chocolate brown hair. Her eyes shone with wisdom beyond her years, with the look of someone who has seen too much of the cruelty of this world. Something he never wanted to see in her eyes. She cried freely on his shoulder, and he ran a hand through her hair trying to calm her.
"It's alright baby, I'm here now, I'm not going anywhere." He whispered to her.
"I've missed you so much. Promise me you'll never leave again. I couldn't handle losing you again." She whispered to him.
"I promise, I'll never leave again. You're stuck with me now." He said trying to get a laugh from her and succeeding.
"I'm just glad you're home. Don't ever leave again."
"I don't know about not leaving, but I'll always come back to you and your mum." She pulled back from him and looked him in the eye.
"Good." She told him.
"Play something for me." Oliver suggested, switching to easier topics. Emily looked at the piano unsurely.
"I don't know, I haven't touched a piano in six years, especially not this one." She told him.
"I know your mum told me, but I have been dreaming of hearing you play for six years. I've missed it. Play for me, just one song." He said sitting her at the piano.
"Ok, I'll try." She ran her fingers over the keys and began to play the first song that came into her head, while Chloe snuck out of the room.
Are you swimming upstream,
In oceans of blue,
Do you feel like you sinking.
Are you sick of the rain,
After all you've been through,
Well I know what you're thinking.
If you can take it,
You can make it,
Sometime soon I know you'll agree.
'Cause, when you're in your darkest hour,
And all of the light just fades away.
When you like a single flower,
Whose colours have turned to shades of grey,
Well hang on,
And be strong.
Oliver sat mesmerised. Her voice was as angelic as her remembered, and she still had a great talent behind the piano.
You're taking each step,
One day at a time,
But you can't lose your spirit.
Well let live and let live,
Forget and forgive,
Well it's all how you see it.
And just remember,
Keep it together,
Don't you know you're never alone.
'Cause, when you're in your darkest hour,
And all of the light just fades away.
When you like a single flower,
Whose colours have turned to shades of grey,
Well hang on,
And be strong.
The song was perfect. It seemed to suit how she had been feeling for the past six years. Emily had no idea how she remembered this song, but she loved the feeling she got, singing and playing again. She never realised just how much she missed it.
No you're not defeated,
And soon you'll be smiling once again.
No you won't have to feel it,
Let it go with the wind.
Time passes us by,
And know that you allowed to cry.
'Cause, when you're in your darkest hour,
And all of the light just fades away.
When you like a single flower,
Whose colours have turned to shades of grey,
Well hang on,
And be strong.
Chloe walked back into the room near the end of the song and watched from the doorway. She remembered all the times Emily and Ollie spent in that room before he disappeared. Most of the time the pair could be found in that room. Ollie watching her as she played, or him playing while she sang, Oliver always entranced. Everyone was hypnotised when Emily began to sing. Chloe listened as the final notes played out and watched as Oliver sat down on the bench seat beside her, his arm wrapping around her shoulder, and she rested her head against his shoulder. Oliver placed a kiss on the top of her head. Her family was together again, and no matter what, it was going to stay that way this time. Nothing would tear them apart again.
A.N. ok here's the next chapter as promised. the song is 'Be Strong' by Delta Goodrem. keep the reviews coming. luv yas all Emi.