Once In a Lifetime

Chapter 35

August 19

'Dear Anna and Richard.

This letter might be a bit long because I am going to tell you all about my summer. I really expected to be alone this summer. You know, 'don't get your hopes up' kind of thing. But the universe had other plans.

We (Monique, Robert and me) arrived on the 20th of July or something. It was nice. For a while. We went out for dinner in fancy restaurants every day until they had to go for work. Didn't I say they would? Yeah, well it's fine. The campsite was empty besides us. They left on the 24th and will be back on my birthday. Or the day after, I'm not sure. I would've gotten so lonely if I was here on my own. Luckily, new guests arrived the day mom and dad left. What a coincidence, don't you think?

I didn't meet them the day they arrived. I just went straight to bed. I was mad at Monique and Robert. They know how I feel about them leaving and they still do it. They did say that I could spend time with the new guests like eat meals together or visit a town. That was so weird. She had known those people for not even a day, and she left me with them.

The next day, I went to the store and when I came back, my world turned upside down. The new guests weren't just any guests. The new guests were One Direction. Yep. One Direction. I told you about them, and I've used many songs of them of course. It was a bit scary when we met, I mean what do you expect? But everything turned out fine. They are super nice and take care of me (even though I don't think that's necessary.) We eat together, and I sometimes even help with preparing meals. Though Harry has kinda forbid me to step into the kitchen, because I've burned my hand and I've cut my own finger. I told him that I'm normally very skilled, and that it was just an accident, but he wouldn't agree with me.

It's nice. It's really nice. I've never felt more at home since you have been gone. And that is really something. We visited my favourite place. The place that reminds me of you. The one with endless fields of flowers. Oh, and Louis learned me how to skate. And he always comforts me when I'm sad. And Liam is so talented. He can draw and paint like a real artist. I don't know if there is something he can't do. Oh, and Niall, his laugh is as infectious as I thought. They truly are the sweetest boys I've ever known. I'm still debating on telling them how much they mean to me. I mean. They mean so much to me. Words will never be good enough. Nothing can describe how I feel with them.

I've learned how to be more open about my feelings. And I actually talk about it with Louis. It was hard at first. Really hard. But he's helped me so much. And he doesn't even know he's doing it. I think you would be proud of me. I am proud of myself.

I feel so crazy for writing this. I met One Direction and I sort of live with them. You would think I'm joking, right? I'll let you in on a secret; they give the best hugs in the world. I really feel safe with them.

This month's song is 'turning page' from sleeping at last. It's going to be my wedding song. The song just brings me so much peace. This month's series is Once Upon a Time. Yes, I've started at the beginning. And almost forgot. I'm really into fifty shades of grey. I know, I know. It may not be appropriate, but who cares.

That's about it for now. I hope you're enjoying your, how do I call it? travel of the world? China must be great. Okay, have a great day or night.

Until we meet again,

Julia :)'

I closed the paper with a tape and put it in the envelope. I also put the postcard in the envelope and sealed it. I wrote the address on it and sighed.

My hand hurts.

I write too much.

I'm still anxious about using the term mom and dad when I'm speaking to Anna and Richard. Not as anxious as I used to be, but still.