Summer Sky | L.T.

The following days were exhausting. I had to clean the house and had to make sure my stuff were send to my house in Cambridge. Lucian was there to accept all the boxes, bless him. My aunt had made sure the apartment looked like a real home. I had told her that if she needed to know what I would like, that she had to look at my pinterest account and according to the pictures she had send me, she did exactly that. When I looked at the pictures I really couldn't wait to move in there. I just had to take care of some last things. I had to go by the police station to say goodbye to everyone and to thank them for there support the last few weeks.

I also had them promising me to take care of my dads grave. They assured me that when I would visit next year it would be the best-kept grave of the town. This made me smile because I know I could believe them. When I walked out of the building I had to think about my life and the way it has improved after Mike got locked up. I did need a restraining order against Mike's family, as they continued to threaten me. Especially Mike's brother, he was the worst of them all. He had followed me everywhere I went and now he could go to jail if he kept doing that and that suited me just fine.

I was anxious to move to England to start my new life there. Meeting new people and studying history and English. I also had some other classes, like creative writing, phycology for addiction. I decided on that last one because of Louis, he would never find out though as we officially weren't talking anymore. I even deleted his phone number, which made me cry and entire night but it had to be done. It's not that I don't want to talk to him ever again but as he clearly didn't want any contact, it was just better this way, otherwise I would just keep staring at my stupid phone.

This was my last night before getting a plane to England, which meant that I was officially sleeping in a hotel tonight. I had met the new owners yesterday to give them the keys of the house and they kept thanking me and they actually promised me to take good care of the house. I thanked them and wished them good luck before making my way to the restaurant where I was invited by my dads best friend. It was my goodbye dinner and it was really nice of them to do this for me.

I walked in and was happily surprised when I saw a restaurant full of familiar faces and I was shocked when I saw Marie and Lucian's face beaming up at me. "Oh MY GOD, WHAT ARE YOU GUYS DOING HERE?!" I screamed whilst running to them to hug them tightly. My aunt gave me a kiss on the top of my head and Lucian made me jump with him. "We couldn't let you leave on your own cheri." She beamed at me and I hugged her again before taking my seat between them. We ordered wine and a lot of beer when my dads best friend got up and demanded the floor.

"Hello everyone, thank you all for coming! As you all know, this is a goodbye party for our lovely Skylar." I winced when he said my full name, it was a boy name, that's why I always tell people that my name is Sky but who am I to ruin his mood, so I put on a smile. "We have known her since she was a baby and that makes her family. Sky lately you have gone through a lot of things but you kept fighting and eventually you fought your way out, along the way we lost and mostly you lost the most precious person, your father, my best friend and you beloved father but you kept strong and made sure everyone around you was doing okay. This just shows what kind of person you have become and I think I speak for everyone here, that we are so proud of you and I know for sure that you father is also really proud of you. We wish you the best of luck with everything that comes your way and we are looking forward to see you next year. To Skylar!" Everybody toasted to me and I sat there blubbering like a damn fool over what he said.

I quickly got up and hugged him. "Thank you Luke for everything." He hugged me back."'It was nothing Sky, just be happy." I nodded and let him go. I sat down again and as we ordered I noticed Lucian was holding something and it looked like a letter. "Sky, I really don't want to make you upset but Mr. Tomlinson gave me this letter, it's for you." I took it from him and just stared at it. "Is it from?" I didn't finish the sentence as he shook his head. "No, it's from Mr. Tomlinson." He assured me and I thanked him but I didn't open the envelope. That was something for when I had some privacy.

I tugged the letter in my purse and paid attention to the company I was in. I wasn't going to let something like that ruin my night. "Marie, how is the business going?" I asked her not that I was really interested but I just wanted to hear her talk as I really missed her and Lucian told me about his new boyfriend but after 20 minutes he still hadn't said his name. "Lucian, just stop for a second, what is his name?" I asked curious, I did had an inkling but I really wanted to hear from Lucian himself. "Ahum, well don't get mad at me but it's Jamie." I smiled, as I was truly happy for them. "Really?! That's awesome!" I beamed at him because I didn't know anyone sweeter then Jamie even if he beats the shit out of me.

"You don't mind?" He asked a bit worried. I was already shaking my head. "Of course not, why did you think I would mind?" I the meantime I was shoving my food in my mouth not at all bothered by the looks I got. "He was sort of your best friend." I shrugged "Icanshare" I blurted out with my mouth full of food and Lucian started to laugh. I quickly swallowed before my aunt could give me shit about it. "Sorry about that but I was really hungry." I apologized and the whole table laughed. I couldn't remember when I laughed this much lately and it really was one of the best nights ever and I was sad when it ended.

It was around 12am when we walked out of the restaurant. I thanked everyone for coming and hugged each person there. I promised to let them know when I would land in England. "Good night Luke, Lucian and Marie." I said. Marie and Lucian didn't book the same hotel as I so we went our separate ways. I was a bit tipsy because of all the wine I had, luckily the hotel wasn't far away and I couldn't bother getting ready for bed as I just let myself fall on the bed.
I woke because someone was calling me. It wasn't my own phone though and that's when I remembered I had asked the reception to give me a wake up call so I couldn't miss my flight.

I quickly grabbed the phone "Hello?" I heard my own voice, which was all, messed up. "I'm sorry to wake you but you asked us to wake you." Ugh why did I ask for them to wake me? "Thank you." I hung up and got off the bed. I stumbled into the bathroom and took a quick shower before putting on my traveling clothes. Sweats and a comfy sweater with superman on it. I put on my vans and packed everything and went downstairs to get some breakfast.
I brought my purse and spotted the letter from Mr. Tomlinson. I hesitated a second before I opened it because I was actually afraid of the content it was holding and hopefully he didn't ask me to get in contact with Louis again. I sighed and took a bite of my toast before I unfolded the letter.

"Dearest Sky,
The reason that I am writing you is because I want to thank you for all that you have done for my son and me. I know that Louis is clean again thanks to you. He is a completely different person, he is even being responsible. I have you to thank for that. Please know that I am forever in your debt.

I don't know what exactly happened in America but I feel obliged to tell you that whatever happened it made Louis angry but instead of looking for a way out, he found a way to deal with the break-up. He is now back in England to take care of his mother, who is really sick. This was something he didn't know but now thanks to you he can take care of her.

I know you love each other but I also know that you had to deal with your past before you could come back. Louis is stubborn and I'm sure you do know this. If you do then you must know that he doesn't let people get close to him often and you got closer then anyone I know but when you told him you wouldn't come back, he banished everything that reminded him of you but I know that deep down he still loves you.

Please forgive him and I really hope that you two will find your way back to each other.

Sincerely yours,

Jean Tomlinson"

I stared at the letter, trying to grasp what he had written. It also answered my question, why he didn't answer my phonecalls. It was so clear and it also meant that I didn't stand a chance. Knowing Louis, he wouldn't let me back in his life, if that would mean I could hurt him again.
I wiped a lost tears from my face as I put the letter back in my purse, I checked the time and saw that I had a text message from Lucian, telling me that they would meet me at the airport. They were going back to France as I was going to England straight away, as my courses began over 2 days. First I had to do something before going to the airport.

This time I had called a cab, as I didn't have time to walk around town right now. The taxi driver helped me with my two suitcases and drove me to the cemetery. "Please, wait here. I will be right back." I told him and he nodded. I walked to my fathers grave and refreshed the flowers. I touched the stone and felt the tears well up aain.

"I really don't want to leave you here but well I need to make a new start. I have found lovely people for the house and Luke will come down to visit you all the time. I wish you were still here so I could hug you but I guess this will have to do." I brought my fingers to my mouth and pressed a kiss on the top of my fingers and pressed them against the stone.
"Bye daddy, love you." I turned around and started to walk toward the cab. I know I was still crying but the taxi driver didn't say anything as he drove me to the airport. I walked towards my gate when I saw my aunt and nephew. "Lucian, Marie." I yelled, they immediately turned around and gave me a smile. "Sky you have to promise me, that you will call as soon as you land." I nodded "Of course Marie." I hugged them both goodbye and walked towards my own gate.

We could already board the plane, which was a good thing because I really wanted to turn around and just stay here, where I knew everyone. As soon as I took my seat I closed my eyes for a second and said goodbye to everyone in my mind. "Please fasten your seatbelt." I obliged and turned of my phone.

As we were getting higher and higher, I felt a pressure lifting from my shoulders. I was leaving my dark days behind me and I was heading to a new start.

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