Bella's pov

Last few days were really hard for Gia, she was told about what she was going through, she was told it was her destiny to suffer, she was told that she was not like a normal five year old.

No , I didn't tell her she had leukaemia,
No, I didn't tell her that she had to undergo various painful tests and surgeries and no I didn't tell her that she can't be happy like a normal five year old, noone told her all this but she was smart enough to sense , everything was not alright with her when she had to go for tests every now and then , when her mother would use to cry without knowing she was being watched and when her mother used to continuously say "It will be alright, don't worry everything will be alright. " she was smart enough to understand, something was not right.

And yesterday she finally asked me
"What is leukaemia?" Yes she did , leaving me perplexed, without even letting me answer she spoke again, with great seriousness "Please don't say its alright, please. " and I couldn't help it, I broke down, in front of her, I cried and cried absolutely forgetting that she stood in front of me, I just let it all go.

But our Gia is not only smart she's brave to , she's a fighter, she decided to fight rather than crying over it or blaming anyone. Therefore I promised myself not to cry or blame god over it and be strong for Gia.

"Just close your eyes and breathe in, breathe out, its going to be just fine."

"Thankyou for being here." I said.

"Hey I'll always be there to support you .okay? And thanks to you for bringing me here."

Those words made me smile as usual, those were like some magical spell that would always heal me and make me stronger.

"Lets go then." I said and entered the hospital, it was the first time I was going to meet Gia in her this stay in the hospital, earlier I wasn't strong enough to face her, but the person standing here with me, and Gia's strength to fight for herself brought me home.

I carefully knocked the door.

The door flew open there were many other kids some playing while others on bed, all had one thing in common- they were all fighting for life.

"Belle...come here.." Gia called me sitting on the bed at the right corner .

"There she is." I spoke and we both headed towards her.

"Belle I'm so happy you finally came." She spoke excitedly and greeted me with a very cheerful hug.

"Oh I had to my peanut."

"Who is he?" She asked.

"He came to meet the princess almighty...."

"I am no princess. I am a super hero ." She corrected me

I chuckled and said.
"Oops sorry he came to meet the almighty supergirly...he's my friend Gia his name is Harry."

"Hey there cutie nice to meet you." Harry spoke.

"Hello I am Gia."

"Hmm such a cute name."

"Thank you I like your name to."

Harry chuckled and said "oh is that."

"Ahaan."

"And Gia Harry has got something for you." I said.

"Hmm so I was thinking this scarf on your head is way to boring for your cool superhero of a personality, so better take off and replace it with something interesting?"
Harry said.

"Hun?" Gia asked.

"Like how about....this?"
Harry took out a colourful bandana which had trees and sun made on it.

"Wow....its so pretty."

"It will look even prettier on you."

"Is this for me?"

"As you say it, Ahaan." Harry replied

Gia smiled and took the bandana, examining it with curiosity and enthusiasm.

"Trees and suns?"

"You know why?" Harry asked her.

"Nope."

"Trees always give. They give us fresh air to breath, cool shade to relax, fruits and other edible stuff, not only humans and animals but they also provide to the birds and all the living beings on earth. Without taking anything in return. You know trees are the reason how we are able to survive in this beautiful life , they bring smile and happiness in our lives just like this angel in front of me. You bring smile and happiness in your mother's life as well as Bella and everyone around you, just like the trees. But you know , what makes those trees shine?"

Gia nodded in no.

"The sun ,the sunlight make them green and fresh, it enlightens them and trees exist only because of the sun. Sun in your life is the hope in you to get better soon and as you planned , go to picnic with your mother and Bella.."

All this while when Harry was speaking, Gia kept smiling and listened with great interest.

"And you." Gia said

Harry was unable to catch what she meant when she spoke, "You'll join us to will you?"

"Why not , he will join us and we all will have a great time together. " I spoke in between earning a intense warm and intimidating gaze from Harry.

"Will you?" I asked him

"I will." He replied.
After a brief staring session he spoke to Gia "Let me tie it for you."

Gia handed him the scarf that Harry carefully tied on her head.

"Do you like it?" He asked.

"Yes I like it very much. Thankyou Harry."

"How do I look Belle?" Gia asked me

"Cool." I replied attempting to compliment her in her style.

She gave me a bright and optimistic smile.

Talking to this little five year old here, no one could possibly guess she is having a deadly disease, she radiated optimism, it felt so peaceful and good just being with her. I won't, I really wish, I could handle things like her, being so positive and hopeful in the most hopeless situations. Believe me, I try to but my emotions and egony get the best of me.

"Hey Bella...I didn't know you were here." Elena spoke as she came towards us.

"Just decided abruptly. " I said.

"I'm glad you came."

"Hmm." I replied

"Well Elena meet Harry." I said

"Oh yeah, you told about him before.....Hello Harry I am Elena." She introduced herself to him.

"Nice to finally meet you Elena. I am Harry ."

"Ah Bella must have told you about me right?"

Harry nodded lightly.

"Umm I don't know why but your face looks weirdly familiar to me."
She said in a way as if trying to figure out something.

"You're not that popular , eh?" I teased Harry in a low voice .

"Well not that unpopular either. " he replied maintaining the low intensity

"What is that supposed to mean?" I asked

"Watch." He said .

"Sorry to keep you guessing, I am Harry Styles actually. " he told Elena.

"Oh yes. Ofcoarse you are. The singer Harry Styles, right?" She sounded as if she was not very proud of herself for not recognising him.

"You got it now." Harry said with a glossy style, trying to hard to annoy me.

I just remained silent.

"Not everyone is like you, dear." He whispered to me.

I knew exactly what he was referring to.

I just rolled my eyes at him.

"You are a singer Harry?" Gia spoke.

"Yes dear." Harry replied turning to her.

"Wow so you sing with Belle?"

"Hun?" Harry asked, not getting what she meant.

"Ah what she meant is Bella sings to her sometimes so she was asking if you sing with her?" Elena said while arranging lunch for Gia , making it clear for Harry now.

"You sing?" Harry asked me
I just shrugged lightly

Then Gia said "Yes she does ! She loooves to sing and she sings very well."

"Oh. Well I knew you sing well, from the day I heard you singing in the mall , but never knew you are so passionate about singing. "

"One of my traits.." I replied.

"Well that implies, I still have a long way to go in exploring you." He said in a low voice

"Umm maybe but things ain't different for me to."
I said.

I knew there was a lot that I didn't know about him, there was definitely some reason behind his 'womanizer' of a figure that people gave him and he adopted, without any repulsion .
There was definitely some reason why he doesn't like to talk about his family .
Definitely some reason behind the sudden change in his mood that I noticed the other day in the church, as soon as his mother arrived.
There was something more to the boy I knew, something deep and maybe not welcoming but I wanted to what it was. I wanted to explore him, know more about him .
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"She really is an angel." Harry spoke as we were walking back home.

He was wearing his iconic hoodie tshirt , with a bandana covering his face and not to forget his large shades, making him look almost unrecognisable.

It's weird that I feel happy now because I knew the reason , behind this getup of his.

I nodded replying to what he said and spoke
"She deserves the world."

"She does. And I believe she will." He said.

"I wish."

"So just randomly asking, what type of songs do you like to sing?"

I chucked before replying.
"Don't you already know?"

"Umm yeah...but I hoped maybe there was a slim chance to.....?" He said.

I knew what he was talking about therefore I spoke..
" There isn't believe me it may sound a bit to bitter but I really have no interest in your kind of music."

He dramatically sighed and shook his head like a dissapointed mamma.
"That hurt...real bad."

I couldn't help but giggle at his child like behaviour.

"So how is your family doing?"
I asked him , I knew it was his weak point and maybe bringing it up was not the best of the ideas but I couldn't cease my curiosity and , I genuinely wanted to know more about him. He knew almost everything about me, my family, he even met Gia and Elena and I knew nothing about his family,except their names. Was it fair?

"Fine.." he kept his reply really short and sophisticated.

I just nodded and decided to let the topic slid if that's what he wants.

"Gemma was asking for your number. " he spoke that made me turn my head sharply towards him.

"So..? "

"Umm I thought I'd ask you before you know....she might be a little to nosy and killer of peace sometimes. "

"That's something a brother would say about his sister..." I said amidst laughing .

"Well you may think that ways but....I thought it would be better to ask you."

"Why not I would love to talk to her and know her well then maybe I'll get to know you too." I said.

"I see where you are getting with that but let me just say...she sometimes really brags a lot."

I giggled again and said.."Oh stop being a stereotypical brother. "

"Umm I wanted to ask you...why you started calling me "Harry"? I'm not complaining though...just curious. "

"I.....just....find Harry more close...like you know....Harold feels bit formal to me. I don't know why. "

I looked at him with uncertainty filled in me and was relaxed to see him smiling.

"I also find "Harry" more close." He said.

"I'll take a taxi from here." I said

"Why...umm....I mean we could walk to your house. "

"I'm afraid we can't....father is actually coming home...he would reach by six in the evening I have to be there before mother that is by five and its already four forty."

"Oh...it's okay then..."

"Bye ."

"Bye, see ya."
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On reaching home I payed the driver.
I quickly glanced at my watch it was four fifty five, a clear cut for me. I inhaled a deep breath and went forward.

I quietly went inside the house trying my best not to make any sort of noise to grab someone's attention but realized it all went vain as mother stood right in front of me in a posture indicating that she had been standing here for a long time.

"Umm." I unintentionally squealed.

"Mind telling me where were you for the past four hours?"

"Went to meet Gia. I told you."

"Yes you did but you're gone since 1PM and it's almost five now."

"Umm I lost the track of time....I'm sorry mother. "

She sighed and said "Anyways...would you like to change now?"

"Ofcoarse. "

"Hmm then go change after that come I need your help for arranging some stuff. "

"K mother. "

I went inside my room , shut the door, closed my eyes and inhaled a deep breath. That was a close call I was relieved that I made it but can't ignore the heaviness in my chest for lying to mother once again. I just didn't want to continue keeping things from my parents. They had every right to know what's going on in my life. But everytime I decide not to I always end up lying to them for my own desires.

Why can't I just do what I want to without having to keep it from them in fear that they will be upset? Why can't I follow my heart's desire without hurting them?

I won't lie , I do enjoy doing what my heart wants, then all I feel is happiness but I can't ignore the ping in my heart that reminds me of the cost that happiness is making me pay.

I don't know when I'll be able to tell my parents what I really want and wish for without being scared. I don't even know if I'll ever be able to do it !?
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AN

"Love is too beautiful to be hidden in a closet."

So with no fear, no hesitations, no compramises go and express it.
Love needs to be spread!!

And I absolutely love you all no matter who you are or where you are .

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