Letters Overseas

Chapter 10

Kayleigh's POV

I've never hurt so much. Like a piece of my heart was missing. The day Ethan left I allowed myself to cry and curl into the sheets and let go. Sam and Blake arrived that night to bring me home. They knew I wouldn't be able to drive and they wanted to say their goodbyes as well.

This is only temporary. Ethan will be back soon. When we arrived back at my house i went directly into my bedroom and locked the door. I didn't want to see or talk to anyone i just wanted to unpack and sulk. As I was unpacking my duffle I found an envelope at the bottom. What is this? How did it get here? The moment I pulled it out the duffle I read the envelope. Miss Kayleigh Harper. Ethan. His manly scribble I can tell. With trembling fingers I open the envelope and unfold the letter.

My dearest Kayleigh,

If you are reading this I've already left and headed out to California for training. This is the first of many letters this time around and I hope this one finds you well. Wipe those tears of that beautiful face.

You are the light in my life Kayleigh. You are the missing piece in my heart. These last few weeks have been the best I've ever had. You have brought so much happiness into my life. I'll cherish every moment when I'm away.

Don't cry too much over me being away because this is only temporary. I will return to you. Lean on Sam and Blake when you are missing me.

I love you so much Kayleigh. Now wipe your tears and smile. I'll talk to you soon.

Love,

Sgt. Ethan Luke Pierre

I wanted to hear his voice. I wanted to see his face. Blake went back to Mobile and Sam and I went back to work. It took a week for Ethan to finally call. It was 10pm at night and I was staring at my ceiling when the phone rang.

Ethan - hi love. Did I wake you

Kayleigh- no I was just staring at the ceiling. So how was your flight?

Ethan - long. How are you?

Kayleigh- I'm alright. Just missing you. I have a new client coming in tomorrow so that's good.

Ethan - how's Sam and Blake? I haven't spoken to him yet. I wanted to talk to you first.

Kayleigh- from what I can tell good. Sam misses him not being here. Which I can understand. When apart of your heart is away it hurts.

Ethan - I'm really sorry love.

Kayleigh- don't be sorry for doing what you love Sgt. This is your job and I will support you in whatever you do. So how's training going?

Ethan - When I arrived they had me doing tests to make sure I'm capable. Very strenuous tests. Testing my body and my mind. I'm not sure when I'll have free time, but the next moment I do I'll call. I have to go now. 0400 comes real quick.

Kayleigh- I love you Ethan. Be safe.

Ethan - I love you Kayleigh. Good night my love

Kayleigh- good night.

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The weeks have been slow. I'm constantly tired and worn out. Probably doesn't help I've been working 12 hour days and then going for long walks on the pier where we had our first date.

Ethan has called two other times and both times were only minute long conversations. I know he can tell something isn't right. But we don't have time to get into lengthy topics.