JUST GOT LUCKY novel Chapter 84

CHAPTER 83

COLLEGE APPLICATIONS

LINDY’S POV

I cried for a while and lowered my head as I wiped my tears with the back of my hand. It has been so long since I talked to him and it felt like home. It reminded me of how it felt when I used to talk to him everyday and it reminded me how I have issed talking to him so much.

You’re not being nosy. I have been really well. I just wanted to support you with this on going trial. - Lindy

Thank you. Getting a message from you already makes me happy. - Harry

My phone started ringing and as I stare at it, it was Harry calling. Instantly, my heart was beating ridiculously fast and how he is still able to affect me this easily despite being away for months. I was nervous because I haven’t talked to him for so long and it makes feel really anxious.

I caved in as I feel my hands shaking, “Hello?” I croaked softly.

“Hey.” Harry greeted, his voice sounded soft and low.

I pressed my lips, “How have you been Harry?”

“I’ve…” He trails off before exhaling heavily. “I’ve been really well. Actually, trying to be better for myself.”

I nod, “How are the lads?”

“They’re doing good too. We’re all getting ready for so many stuff going on. We’re actually recording again for the fifth album too.”

I smile, “I’m really happy. I’m proud of you and the lads.”

“I’m prouder of you.” He says seriously.

“Thank you.”

I remained silent I bite my lower lip nervously because Harry was silent too. “Harry I’m… I’m sorry.” The words came out the way I wanted to.

“Lindy-’”

“Please just listen.” I cut him off because I knew I had to get this off my chest and to confront things that has been left unsaid. “I have been super selfish and insensitive because I let my anger get the best of me. I am so sorry for not trying to listen to you when you wanted to explain. I am so sorry for all the things that I have done months ago.”

“Lindy.” Harry calls out my name so softly. “I am not angry at you and you do not need to apologize. I was the one who hurt you. It’s okay because I understand you were in pain that’s why you didn’t allow me. I don’t want you to think that you owe me an apology because you don’t.”

I breathe heavily and felt a little lighter now that we were able to talk about the things that happened between us. All these months I have been keep it all to myself and it felt good to being able to talk about it. I have been so bothered about the guilt that I have been feeling after finding out how Harry was protecting me from the management and protecting my education and my future. I was so selfish and insensitive.

“I’m glad we were able to talk things through.” Harry says.

“Me too. I guess I have always been needing this closure for months now and it feels really good to letting it all out. I don’t have to feel all guilty anymore.”

“Lindy?”

“Yes Harry?”

“I want you to know that I am still hoping that you and I would get back together.”

I bite my lower lip as I feel my heart skipping a beat.

“I am still having my hopes up for us.” He adds.

Me too. I wanted to say it but I need to think if it’s what I really want. “Only time will tell.”

All Seniors in school has been getting ready for the commencement graduation ceremony in October 25th and I have not written my speech for graduation day. I have been so busy meeting some deadlines for my projects and some clearance that I needed to submit.

The school’s annual Halloween Dance on October 31st has been making every student in school super excited since it is going to be held in a ballroom of a hotel that we have reserved for our last party together before we head to college. It was pretty much nerve-racking how students have been busy looking dresses to wear for graduation day and has been going to thrift shops for the best costume that they can strut for their last year in high school while I was still busy sending out my college application to a few universities like Harvard, Yale and Standford but I was really waiting for Harvard’s reply for my college application.

“Honey, there’s letter for you.” Mom tells me.

My brows creasing because I was not expecting any letters. “From who?”

“Three letters.” She showed me and Iwas starting to feel nervous. “You will be surprised.” Mom sounded pretty excited the moment she handed it to me.

I accepted the white envelopes from my mom and I almost jumped out from my seat when I saw that these were all letters from the universities I sent my college application too. My hands instantly went cold as my mom and dad stared at me with my smile while we were having breakfast. There was Harvard and these were the letters that I have been waiting for.

“Open it.” Mom smiles.

I started with Yale University and it instantly showed me the word Congratulations which literally made me so happy because this was the second school I have been wanting to get in. I opened Stanford University next and it said the same thing as the first letter.

“I got in Yale and Standford!” I exclaimed so happily and I can see how my parents were both so happy about this great news early in the morning.

“How about Harvard?” Dad sounded hasty.

I grabbed Harvard’s college acceptance letter and felt more nervous to be opening it. The moment I unfolded the letter my eyes widened.

Dear Miss Swanepoel,

I am delighted to inform you that the Commission on Admission has admitted you to the Class of 2016 under the Early Action Program. Please accept my personal congratulations for your outstanding achievements.

By early July, you will receive an invitation to visit Harvard from Friday, July 31 to Sunday, August 2. Our faculty and students have arranged a special welcome for you and we think the experience will be interesting and useful in making your final college choice. Of course, we would also be happy to have you visit at some other time and we hope you will make a special effort to do so if you will be unable to join. Please do not hesitate to contact us if we can be of help in any way.

We very much hope that you will decide to attend Harvard, and we look forward to having you join us.

I was literally in tears when I was reading and I leaped towards my parents for a hug telling them that I got in. We were all so happy about this huge news because this was something that we have been looking forward to ever since I was young and it is really happening.

“Lindy there’s still another letter inside Yale’s envelope.” Dad pointed out for me.

I grabbed the other letter out and was utterly speechles seeing it.

When I reached school I instantly told Martha that I got in the universities I have applied for and she was literally so happy for me because she know this has been my dream.

“They added an extra letter from Yale.” I handed the other one to Martha.

“What is this?” She asks while checking the other letter and squealed in the cafeteria for happiness while hugging me. “Yale’s Honors Program cordially invites you to join the event!”

I smiled as I see her still smiling while scanning through the letter.

“Oh my god this is huge! I’m super proud of you!” She tells me while pointing out something on the letter. “You and 25 students are invited for early orientation.” She stared at me, “It ends a day before our commencement ceremony. You have to say yes.”

“I have been thinking about going.”

“You should! This is huge! Oh my gosh I am so happy for you Lindy!” Martha hugs me.

“Thank you.”

She pulled herself away, “How about Stanford and Yale?”

“Stanford offered me to visit their university too somewhere in the middle of August. Yale also offered the same thing late September.” I tell her.

Martha smiles at me, “You deserve all this, Lindy.”

“Thank you so much Martha. It makes me really happy.”

“You’ll be so busy getting ready for college while people here are busy preparing for the Halloween Dance.”

I chuckle, “I am looking forward for the dance too.”

“But are you going to visit Yale and Stanford? I know your heart screams for Harvard.”

“My mom and dad wanted me to. They said I need to widen my horizon probably it will help me change my mind about Harvard. My mom wants me to go to Yale because of this Honors’ program that they were offering me and I think it’s a really great opportunity too.”

“Whatever university you choose, I know you will always do your best.”

“You can’t get rid of my just yet. We have a Halloween Dance to get ready for.”

Martha smiles.

“How about you?” I asked her seriously. “Have you received any college acceptance letter from Berkley yet?”

Martha frowns but smiles, “I am still hopeful.”

“Awe, Martha I am sure you will get a positive response! You have to think positive!”

CHAPTER 84 - edited

M.I.T.A.M

HARRY’S POV

I have been getting pretty busy with all the recording for our fifth album, writing songs and getting perfect tunes for our next kind of music while the band were also getting very busy reviewing some clips that we wanted to include in the movie. Personally, it has been getting more hectic because I was also juggling the ongoing trial for the case I filed against Modest.

The first trial went really good and I have a good feeling that we will win this case. My lawyers told me that we had the entire court on our side and we just need to continue giving our legit and valid proofs to help strengthen this case and win it. I have been receiving death threats from anonymous accounts regarding to pull out from the case and I know Modest is behind it.

“You look extra happy today Harry.” I hear Zayn speaking to me as we were both in the studio.

I smiled, “I am just really happy lately.”

“Have you finally talked with Lindy?” Zayn questions.

The lads have been pretty much careful about bringing her name these past few days since they were all thinking that I needed to heal from the pain of the past that I have caused her. They were all right because it was exactly what I needed and where I needed to be. It was not because I have moved on or forgotten the feelings I had for her but it was both for our healing as human.

“We finally got the chance to talk over the phone.” I answered with a smile as he stares at me seriously. “We finally got that closure we were both looking for from each other.”

Zayn jumps from the couch and approaches me with a hug. “I am so happy you finally got the chance to talk with her, man!” He pulled himself away, “Did you tell her that you’re still waiting for her? For another chance of getting back together?”

I nod vigorously. “Yes, I did.”

“And what did she say?”

“She said only time can tell. I rspect that. I mean, she has a lot of things going on right now, her graduation is in a few months, college visitings and programs that she needs to attend. I want her to do all the things she needs to do because I don’t want to pop out of nowhere and ruin it for her.”

Zayn nods and I think he is getting my point.

“I am also handling a lot of things too and if I let these emotions get the best of me and I get rejected again, I don’t want to get sidetracked and ruin something new and amazing for the band.”

Zayn pats my back gently with his hand, “You’ve gotten more mature Harry.”

I smiled. “I guess it’s all because of experience.”

Zayn smiles.

“But I still remember that day when you told me you’d steal Lindy away from me if only you were single.” I squint my eyes at a laughing Zayn. “I’m watching you.” I gesture my hands.

He laughs louder. “I mean, Lindy’s beauty and brains.”

“I know Zayn. Drop it.” I smiled.

He laughs as he walks back to the couch, “You know what, I am just happy with what’s going on with your life at the moment. And, we are all rooting for you to win the case.”

“I am positive I will.” I sat down with him.

Things have been pretty much better for me ever since I had the chance to talk to Lindy and I was more in the good mood. I was glad that we managed to put the past aside and started to talk again to each other and I am so happy that we managed to maintain our friendship. I wanted her to know that even if we had broken up, I still want to support her as her friend. I still wanted her to know that I am here for her despite the distance between us.

I was happy for what we had and I know someday we will be together again.

She knows I am not giving up on us just yet and I am just waiting for the perfect time to be with her again. I know she is very much busy too because she is getting ready for college and all these pre-college programs that she deserves. She always amazes me and how she told me she was taking up pre-law. She even amazed me more when she got into three colleges which were the best in America and it’s something that I can be prouder about of her.

We still message each other from time to time and she responds more often than how she ignores me after Glendale. Communication was the only thing I have always been wanting from her. It was very much the only thing I held onto to get back together with her. Our conversations were more mature and less flirting unlike how we started. I wanted her to know that I am always there.

I did not want to be all selfish for pushing things that I wanted to happen while both of us are handling our lives on our own. I wanted to be with her when every thing is set to sail for us again but right now we are both very busy and she deserves to find herself in anyways she can and I will always be there to support her.

She told me about making trips to Harvard and Stanford and Yale since she was invited to visit the university before she makes any final decision. I couldn’t be more proud of her. I mean, these colleges are sick and getting accepted from these three schools is such a huge accomplishment already. I cant imagine ruining this whole thing for her and all I can do is support her like how she has always been supporting me.

These recent days that we have been talking to each other made me realize a lot of things in life, in general. I realized that there is more to life than wanting to fix the situation right away which was suppose to need some time off for both parties to heal instead of pushing things to happen the way you want it to. I learned that, it is okay to wait and it is okay to ask for some space for growth for the two people in the relationship to make the relationship work out again.

It is okay to have some time for yourself to look for yourself without your person. It is okay to be away from the person you love for personal growth mentally and emotionally. It is okay to venture out what you really want and see for yourself that if the feelings and the relationship are still the same even after a few months of being away then accept it if it returns to you.

Eventually things will fall into place again as soon as hearts and wounds are healed and pasts have been accepted. It could even turn out way much better that it used to be and it could potentially mean to last….for life.

“You gotta help me, I’m losing my mind. Keep getting the feeling you wanna leave this all behind. Thought we were going strong I thought we were holding on, aren’t we?”