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“Then come with us.”
“I can’t, someone has to look after the boys and Winnie.” You mother Greyson, Keith, and Kip so much. Well, your sister too, but that’s understandable. She’s the baby.
“Then I’ll stay to help you,” I offered.
“You can’t. You have to go. Your family will throw a tantrum, and they’ll put you in time-out forever.”
I scoffed. “My family is somewhere in France or Monaco. I can’t even remember where they were going. I can stay with…” I hated that Kingston and Myles moved to New York. They avoided home.
But they were in charge of me while my parents were out of the country, so I called King immediately. “Are you okay?”
I explained to him what’s happened with your family. You needed me.
“Listen, I get why you want to skip camping. But our parents will throw a hissy fit when they find out I let you stay.”
“Please, I promise to do whatever you want,” I begged him.
“I’m just concerned about Florence and Donovan. They’re not going to like it. If they catch us, they won’t let you go with Seth.”
“What if I promise not to leave the house until the Bradleys are back?”
He remained silent for a long time until he said, “No. But I’m going to fly west and stay for the week so you can help Piper, okay?”
“You’re the best.”
“I’ll remind you when I need a favor.”
“Of course you will.”
You looked at me with your big, beautiful eyes. “What happened?”
“King is coming to keep an eye on me. I’m staying. We’re doing this together.”
You hugged my neck. “I love you.”
I kissed her nose. “I love you more, Ladybug. Just remember we need to refrain from the PDA until your birthday.”
Ever since that moment, we have faced all our problems (and family problems) together. This is what we will continue to do even though you can’t see me. Trust me.
Always,
Archer
PS Next is the first docu-video. Don’t skip it. I can’t wait to see you, baby.
PS2 Make sure to give Jude, Gabe, and Seth their first letters before you watch it.
ChapterThirteen
Piper
August 4th
I’m not sure what these letters and videos are doing to me. Are they helping me cope with his loss or making me lose hope that he’ll be back by my side?
He said it from the beginning, I don’t have to do anything, but if it’s not this, then what do I do?
Every morning I hope to find something that’ll remind me of him. He left a few sticky notes with quotes. It’s like his love is still all around me. The only thing missing is him.
