Chapter 33

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Dear Tony
My dad passed away last night. He had a stroke and was gone almost instantly. I can't come back. My mam needs me more than ever. She doesn't know what's going on and I'm so scared she's going to get worse. I will try to get back over there as soon as I can, as soon as I know my mam is safe to be left with someone but at the moment I've been entrusted with the studio. It's our only income and without it we are screwed. Please don't forget me. I'll never forget you and I hope one day I can be with you again.
I love you and will always do so.
Charlie xxx

I fold the paper, put it in the envelope and seal it before writing our dorm address on it. I feel like my heart has been ripped up and shredded repeatedly but what can I do? I can't leave my mam and the studio now. I walk down to the post office and get the letter posted. I walk back to the house, a constant flow of tears trickling down my face. I didn't sleep last night and all I want is Tony's arms around me, holding me and comforting me.
I don't know how I'm going to cope without my dad and Tony. I don't think I can do this on my own.

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