I snort, but he brings out a smile on my face nevertheless.
“Yeah, a see you in five weeks later.”
Chapter 31
Sebastian
The last couple of days have been hard. I tried to keep it together for the sake of Lily and me.
I could tell she’s been struggling, but I didn’t know how to help her properly.
I wanted to make our last week together special, checking off as many points on her lists as possible; but it also became a harsh reminder and a countdown until that flight left the terminal.
When she was lying in my arms, sad to say goodbye, I almost begged her to stay.
But then, I remembered the spark in her eyes when she told me about all the wonderful sights she’s planning on exploring in the Caribbean.
Therefore, I had to be strong for both of us, making sure she boarded that plane—even though it felt like part of me flew away together with her.
It may be hard to say goodbye, but it would be even worse if she gave up everything for me.
I want her to live her life to the fullest, even if it means I’ll only have her when her adventures lead her back to me.
I’ll be here in my condo waiting with a romcom and a can of Coke for her.
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Has it always been this quiet in my apartment?
Day four without Lily, and I’m realising just how dull and quiet my apartment is without her.
Just as I’m thinking about her, like I spend most of my time doing, her face lights up my phone with an incoming FaceTime call.
“Hey, beautiful.”
I prop my phone up on the counter and see that she’s walking, probably on campus.
“Hey, handsome. How is gloomy London?” she asks, and I feel myself relax as I talk with her.
Our calls have quickly become my favourite part of the day. She’ll tell me about all the things she accomplished the day before and what she has planned for the day whilst I basically sit and admire her.
Then she’ll ask me if I have anything exciting to tell her, and pout whenever I tell her that it’s the same old.
I wake up, go to practice, eat lunch, have my meetings, another practice or workout, maybe a game.
Then, I’ll head home, eager for her to call me when her day begins.
The same routine I’ve always had, but now, it leaves me feeling empty.
Therefore, I’ve promised myself to go do things I know Lily would enjoy.
A way for me to have her closer to me in a way.
When she asks me about my day, expecting me to say “same old”, she lights up when I tell her that I actually went to the cathedral on the way back from the stadium.
“Really? That’s great, Sebastian.”
Her joy is contagious as she beams through the phone, and I might have to go do all the things on her lists just to see her reaction when I tell her about them.
