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Chicago. The place I never thought I would leave, yet here I am today mere minutes from doing just that.
I've grown up here all my life and I always said that I'd stay, that I'd never stray far from home and the people who mean the most to me. I said I'd never leave the place that moulded me into who I am today but I've grown to learn quickly that some things do change - whether for better or for worse.
"I wanted to come see you before I leave. Before we leave." I smiled sadly and knelt down beside my son who was sleeping peacefully in his car seat. "It's been months since you were taken from us and nothing has made that any easier. I still miss you more than ever and I wish you were here with me everyday, witnessing our son grow. He's like you in so many ways and I can only imagine when he gets older. I know how excited you were to become a dad and I'm sorry you never got the chance to truly see and feel what it's like. Loyal will always know who you are Kade, I promise you that. You'll always be his daddy and I know that no matter where he goes in life, you'll be guiding him all the way."
At that moment my bundle of joy began to stir before bursting out into a full on cry. I quickly got him out of the car seat and cradled him in my arms. He settled almost instantly and oddly enough, turned his head so that he was looking a his father's head stone.
"I never thought I'd leave this place but after you died I just...I couldn't handle it anymore. I tried to stick it out but it's too hard to live here without you and know that each passing day I spend here, your killer walks these streets free. I needed a fresh start."
Footsteps caught my attention. I looked up to see my brother Jerome approaching me. He sighed and sadness flashed in his eyes.
"It's time to go now Ever. The plan leaves on twenty minutes."
I sighed and put Loyal in his car seat. Jerome picked him up and carried him off to the car, leaving me to say my final words. I placed my hand upon the head stone as tears began streaming down my cheeks.
"I only wish we could've gotten married like we'd planned and had the opportunity to grow old together. I love you more than you'll ever know Kade, don't forget me. I won't ever forget you."
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As I'd said on my feed earlier today, I have been silently working on this book for a little while now and to celebrate my birthday (which is today, May 9th, shoutout to all my fellow Taureans) I have decided to publish this story ❤ I hope you enjoy it.
