Curtains Close; Take a bow. I think we fooled all of them now.

Anthony's POV

April had come around the corner faster than ever. I could see the beauty of the new flowers and trees spawning out from the frosty mornings. I had always liked the mornings in the spring. Driving down this foggy road, I could see the rehab centre barely visible, on the corner. I pulled in. My heart was racing. I had told Oliver that I would never see her without him. But I wanted to see her. I needed to see her.

I stopped the car, sliding out of the door and locking it. I looked over my shoulder, glancing back at the road to check that Oli hadn't followed me. I was nervous. I was almost sure he was going to find out. I quickly walked into the reception, pulling my hood over my head for more privacy.

I signed my name on the list. I told them I was here for Rain. They made me sign so many documents to ensure that I wasn't going to set her off track. They checked my background, and I presumed it was because of my accent.

"Denmark?" The receptionist said, exhaling as though she needed a cigarette.

"Yes." I simply said, looking down at her.

"That's a long way. What did you come here for?" She placed a hand on her lap and looked over at the clock on the wall. She was obviously making small talk to fill her time.

"I came here for respect. For more approachable people. The village I was from wasn't very accepting." Words left my mouth but I didn't feel like they fully explained how big the situation really was. It was better to keep it to small talk. Because Big talk seemed too daunting for me right now.

I sat down and waited for Rain. The receptionist left to find her for me. They said I could stay with her in the centre for a few hours with her. That was all I needed. Just to see her smile, to look in her eyes and see that spark. The one that had Oli in love with her for so long.

"Anthony!?" She called, running up to me and hugging me tightly. "I thought you'd never come on your own!" She put her arm behind my back and kissed my cheek.

I put her head below mine, smelling her hair and squeezing her into my chest. When I looked up over her, I saw a taller man lurching in the door way. He starred at Rain, rolling his fingers along his thigh. He eventually stepped forward to me.

"This is Joe!" Rain giggled from underneath me, pulling him closer to me. I could smell his aftershave from here. He was wearing a silver Rolex watch. Silence fell between all three of us as I looked over the guy. Rain burst forward, trying to introduce us. "Joe is my brother..." She smiled at him, and then at me. "And Joe, this is Anthony! He's a good friend of Oli and I. He's nicknamed Uncle Anthony by the kids."

Joe smirked. "But you're not their uncle? Where as, I am." He air fell cold between us. He was dominating. Almost frightening. He took Rain's hand and pulled her gently, causing her to step away from me.

Rain looked up at Joe, displeased with his hostile approach. "He's a good guy, Joe! I swear!" Joe just starred at me, his eyes like needles pricking into my skin. He eventually backed away from both of us, and proceeded to face the other way, slowly walking down the corridor and disappearing behind the corner.

Rain and I sat down in the cafe with a coffee. She asked about the kids, the ring, Oli. But she never seemed to ask about me. It was almost as if the subject of me was on the tip of her tongue. She never quite touched on it, which upset me slightly. I wanted to tell her how I felt. How being alone with Oli was getting me down. But then again, how could she help me?

I could see Joe in the doorway again. He walked over to us slowly, his stride was strong and his left leg dragged slightly. My breathing stopped. He stood beside Rain, before taking her hand and kissing it.

"May I speak to Anthony on my own?" He finally said, pointing at me as if I was an inanimate object.

"Oh please! He's not going to hurt me! You don't need to talk to him." She could hear the hostility in his voice and was trying to protect me.

"We are family!" He said, speaking over her. "I should be able to chat with him!" His voice was sarcastic. I shuddered under it.

Rain hesitated. She nodded slowly to him. I wanted to get up and leave. I didn't want to talk to this guy on my own. He was bigger than me and his face looked as though he wanted to fight me. I leant back in my chair.

He leant over the table to get closer to my face. "Let's talk in my room." He said, gesturing with his hand. I stood up and walked beside him, my legs shaking slightly. I didn't want to upset Rain's brother. He is the only family that Rain ahas at the moment. He looks protective of her. More than Oli or I. I can tell he has waited years to see her. I didn't want to be the reason for that.

He opened the door to the bedroom. I was panicking. Taking deep breaths, I walked through, standing in front of his bed. He followed me, and shut the door behind him. He was glaring at me, clenching his fists and breathing heavily...

Notes

Sorry I've been gone forever! I didn't have a muse! I'm back now though ;) Thanks for waiting!