so this chapter is for Ayumie06. Thank you for your picking and now to your questions. the two are around 20 at the beginning and then 7 years have passed, so they are around 27 years old.
I hope the part is good, I'm not so sure about the descriptions and such: -d

Chapter 2
- The reunion-

You come with the
Friendship no longer,
when one is not ready
is to admit small mistakes.
Jean de la Bruyère

"So you really see each other again after seven years?"
"Yes, I'm so happy and I'm so proud of him. He really managed to make his dream come true." Lilly turned in a circle and looked at her dress, "I don't know why I let you persuade me again to go to the ball. "
"Because, firstly, it is for a good cause and, secondly, we have to celebrate your success. Because your dream has also come true. Today, February 20th, 2016, your first book came onto the market. Everyone can buy and read it.I am very proud of you. "Nancy hugged Lilly." How is Anastasia? "
"Always better, but her mother is getting weaker and weaker. The doctors only give her a few more days, if at all. And so does she, she is now reassured that her daughter is being taken care of, she says, now she can give in to the pain . "Lilly's smile faded when she thought about it and a great sadness appeared for it.
"Sorry, I didn't mean to make you sad. I like Anastasia very much. And she will soon be related to me when she becomes your daughter."
"It's okay, let's go then." She went to the door, but then turned around again, "Oh yes Nancy. I don't want you to cheer me for a man again. Ok?"
"Yes, but you haven't had a relationship since Tom. You haven't let any man, with the exception of Nick, near you. And you don't even tell me the reason."
"Because it is not important. I am happy the way it is and Anastasia will soon be living with me too. I have no time for a man and also no time for a relationship."“Lilly, how nice to see you.” Theo beamed at her and hugged her.
"Theo. How are you? It's a wonderful ball." She smiled briefly, too, but not as brightly as Theo.
"You have to reserve a dance for me, okay?"
"Yes, of course. If you would excuse me? I want some fresh air."
"But of course I apologize. I just wanted to congratulate you on your book. You must be very happy."
"Yes I am. Thank you. Oh, there comes Nancy, she would definitely like to do an interview with you. See you later." Lilly smiled again and then went towards the exit to get some fresh air.
I'm probably not the only one who needs air, she thought and smiled when she saw a person standing in the shadows. There are too many people here, so everyone needs some rest. She turned around and wanted to go in a different direction, but her eyes were on the book a lot. A smile crossed her face and she decided to take a closer look at the person.As she got closer, she realized that the person was a man, but she still couldn't see his face because it was in shadow.
"Do you want to escape the hustle and bustle in there too?" she asked and took a closer look at the book, it was her book. She looked up and her smile stayed away as she stared into the face. "Alexander?"
"Lilly. Hello." There was a big, beautiful smile on his face.
“What are you doing here?” The astonishment gave way to the joy.
"I should show myself here to make contacts and besides, it's also for a good cause. However, I prefer to read the way you see it. The book is really great." He put it down and spread his arms. “Come here, little one.” Then she was in his arms.
"Alex, I'm so happy. I've missed you." Lilly whispered softly in her embrace and for the first time in seven years she felt comfortable and secure in a man's embrace. She was able to regain strength and relax."Me too, you have no idea how much. You are beautiful, Lilly." He closed his arms around her even tighter, laid his head on hers and closed his eyes.
"I haven't changed much. And I never get beautiful." She laughed softly, "Do you dance with me?"
"Yes always." He raised his head and released her. Together they went back into the fray.
“A rumba.” Alexander smiled and the two began to dance.
"It's nice. I like to dance with you. It hasn't changed." Lilly snuggled up against him.
"It's been seven years since I enjoyed dancing so much."
"Dancing gives you strength." She smiled up at him, but before he could say or do anything the song was over and Theo came up to her, "Lilly. May I kidnap you to this dance?"
"But yes, I had promised you one." She smiled politely at him and then turned to Alexander, "There is Nancy, she will be happy to see you. I'll follow you after this dance." She smiled a lot more warmth than Theo."Alex! How nice to see you again." Nancy beamed at him and hugged him lovingly.
"Likewise." He smiled and returned the hug.
"Have you met Lilly yet?"
"Yes, she is beautiful," he smiled dreamily.
"oho, is that going to happen again?" Nancy laughed,
"What's going on again?"
"That you adore and flirt as you did years ago, but never admit the obvious."
"That we love each other? I don't think so because when I saw her, held her in my arms, I just thought: WOW, finally I'm where I want to be."
"That sounds like love."
"Yes, when I left seven years ago, I had a painful feeling in the region of the heart. I missed something very much, I just never knew what. That is the reason why I am moving here again. I wanted to find out what I was missing. It didn't Took a long time. ”He also laughed softly.
"Be careful with her, she ..." Nancy broke off as Lilly approached her. "Theo just can't dance. It's horrible, he invited me again" Lilly sighed, "I said no again.But I don't want to hurt him. "
“You haven't changed a bit in that sort of thing, have you?” Alexander smiled at her and put an arm around her.
"And has Nancy asked you about an interview?"
"No she did not."
"Will you give me one?" Nancy chimed in, and smiled very sweetly at him, "Please."
"Yeah, sure. I can do it. Here comes Nick. Hi."
"Alex. Hey how are you? What are you doing here?" he held out his hand.
"Good and you?" And so the two started a lively conversation about what has happened in recent years. Lilly and Nancy said goodbye and made their rounds to do a few more mandatory greetings.
“I need some fresh air.” Lilly was about to go towards the exit when Alex came towards her.
"Lilly, can I dance with you again?"
“I was just about to get out, but ok.” She smiled and followed him onto the dance floor.
“You look exhausted.” He stroked her cheek.“I'm tired, that's all. It's been a tough week.” She leaned against him, closing her eyes. And let himself be carried away by the waltz beat.
“Lilly?” Alexander lifted her face and they looked deep into each other's eyes.
"Yes?" she asked softly. Her voice trembled slightly and she had to swallow.
“I've missed you so much.” He leaned down, but before he could kiss her she backed away.
"It doesn't work. I can't, it ..." She shook her head and hurried towards the exit.
"Lilly wait."
“What did you do?” Nancy stepped up to him. She had watched the whole scene.
"I don't know. What happened to her?" He shook his head, "She wasn't like that before, was it?"
"I can't tell you, just that much. She's not like she used to be, that's true. She didn't have a relationship after Tom either, has always stayed away from men in this sense. And she thinks, I think, now also to Anastasia, her child. "
"Child? Lilly has a child?From Tom? Didn't she write me that at all? How is that? "Alexander stared at her.
"It's not from Tom. Biologically it's not her child either. But she should tell you that. She closed herself off completely, she likes you. When you left until she loved you. I think she still does, otherwise if she hadn't been so familiar. Tom did something to her. I don't know what, she doesn't tell me, but she has changed since Tom. Talk to her and be careful. Go to her. "She smiled at him," A lot Luck, I think she needs you. "
"Thanks."
Alexander went out and saw Lilly immediately. She stood in the shadows, looked up at the stars, and looked very lonely.
“Lilly?” He stepped carefully towards her.
"I'm sorry, really."
“You don't have to.” He went all the way to her and hugged her. “Doesn't have to.” He repeated, noticing how slowly she relaxed. "Won't you tell me about Anastasia?"
"How do you know..."
"From Nancy, she told me that you now have a daughter, how did that come about?""You don't want to ask why I left? Why do I ..."
"No. Tell me the story of Anastasia first, please." He pulled her a little closer to him.
"I will. But not here, I want to go."
"Ok. We can go to my place. I bought a house near here."
"So you're staying?"
"Yes. I arrived yesterday and spent the day packing my things today. So I can show it." He smiled.
"I'll just let Nancy know quickly and I'll come."

“It's a beautiful house.” Lilly turned on her own axis.
"Yes, I like it too. It spoke to me right away. Make yourself comfortable, would you like something to drink?"
“No thanks.” Lilly sat down on the sofa, “You have a fireplace?
"That was also one of the reasons I bought this house. Should I turn it on?"
"Would you do that? That would be really great." She smiled slightly and relaxed a bit."That's it, it's on. Now it's going to be more comfortable." Alexander sat down next to Lilly.
"You wanted to know something about Anastasia?"
"Yes, if you'd like to tell." He put his arm carefully around her and pulled her a little closer to him.
"It's been about a month since I met Anastasia and her mother Susanne. However, I would have gladly waived the circumstances."
"How so?"
"The three of them, Anastasia, Susanne and Anastasia's father, Peter, had a car accident, I was the first at the scene of the accident. Peter died at the scene of the accident, nobody could do anything for him