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Chapter Thirty - The Letters

Arthur sat on his bed, debating whether or not to open the letter that rested on his drawer after staring at it for over a hour he finally took it in his hands, carefully opening the letter.

Dear Arthur,

I bet you weren't expecting a letter from me. You're probably confused, but I couldn't leave without saying goodbye. I know that Eleanor will be acting as if everything is fine but you've been on this position and in her shoes when you lost Herve so I know you will take care of her now that I'm gone. I'm assuming I'm gone since you're reading this. I've none you since you were a little boy. I had the pleasure of watching you grow. I've also had the pleasure of seeing yours and Eleanor's friendship grow into something special.  You two mean the world to each other, and that's something you can never replace. My daughter didn't make many friends when she was younger then she met you and you both instantly clicked from spending summer breaks and winter breaks in Monaco to her forcing us to move when she turned eleven she tried to find every excuse to get us to move but we knew she just wanted to be close to you. I want you to take care of her. I know you will always have. Me and Herve would talk about the two of you and how we've never seen two people who were completely different become one person. I know he's proud of you, as am I. Thank you for looking after a little girl. I know she's in good hands now that I'm gone.

Jeffery

A tear fell down his cheek, which he quickly wiped away. Jeffery was there for him when his father passed he took Arthur under his wing and acted as if he was his owner really helped the boy through the pain of his father's passing it was like losing Herve all over again.

Pascale wondered what could possibly be written in the gold envelope resting on her kitchen table as she took at seat, taking the envelope in her hands.

Dear Pascale,

I'm sorry that I left without saying goodbye a woman as great as you don't deserve all the heartbreak and losses you have had to indure. After Mary passed away, you took the mother role in Elles' life . treated her as if she was your own, and I will forever be grateful for that. I know she's in good hands and that even though I'm gone, she'll have you looking over her. I also want to thank you for letting me stay with you after my trip to the hospital. You have been nothing but a loving friend to me, which I have always cherished. The world hasn't been so kind to you but yet you are always kind to other always making sure that everyone is okay before thinking of yourself I'm happy that Elle has you in her life and that she has you to look up to whether you think that or not. This isn't goodbye this is I'll see you later. I'll be up there with my wife and my best friend sipping a beer waiting for you to join just like the good old days.

Love Jeffery

The woman sat with her head in her hands after reading the letter. She had lost so many people in her life and never really got the goodbye she wanted, but this letter was exactly what she needed.

April had flown back home after the passing of Jeffery it was no secret that she was in love with him. Well, I guess the only person who didn't know was Jeffery. When she walked through her  front door, the letter was on the floor she knew his hand writing she knew it was from him.

A faint smile appeared on her face as she picked it up, tossing her keys on the side and sitting on the sofa as she began to read.

Dear April,

I wanted to start off by saying thank you. You've been my assistant for many years but you're more than an assistant to me you became a great friend. I should have said this when I was still there, but unfortunately, time wasn't in our favour. I never looked at another woman after Mary passed, but you always held a special place in my heart. I'm sorry that I never got to tell you. I hope you have a happy life April that's what you deserve

Love Jeffery

Kika got a phone call from Elle telling her about the letter. Not only was Kika shocked, but she was confused she had only met him a few times, but it didn't stop her from reading the letter.

Dear Kika,

I know this is probably strange receiving a letter off a dead man you barely knew, but when we met in New York I saw how you was by my daughters side throughout its no secret that Eleanor struggled making friends with girls mainly because she was surrounded by boys but she soon found you. I just wanted to thank you for being her friend. I can see that you two are twin flames you were made to find each other. Thank you for being there for her in her hardest times. You really do have a good heart, as Eleanor has told me.

Jeffery, Aka the Dilf

Kika laughed as the last part she had no clue he had heard her when she called him that.

Charles woke up in the middle of the night looking at Elle. Besides him, he carefully lifted himself out of her grasp, grabbing the letter and walking to the balcony.

Dear Charles,

I have a lot to say so I hope you're ready. When Eleanor told me about you and her getting into a relationship, it took me back to a conversation I once had with your father. You had just turned 17, and I saw the way you looked at Elle and how she looked at you. Herve had always said she'd end up with one of his sons, and we always knew it would be you. I want you to keep care of her, keep her by your side, and never let her go. I'm proud of the man you have become today chasing your dreams. I always knew you'd make it big. You started off a kid with a dream, but now look at you. Everyone knows your name, Charles Leclerc, and I hope one day my daughter will have that last name. I'm giving you my full permission to marry my daughter. I couldn't think of anyone better to have by her side for the rest of her life. I know that you'll do right by her that you will take care of my little girl. Please don't ever doubt yourself son you are capable of incredible things, and I know that one day you will become world champion in honour of your father and Jules. Take care of yourself, my boy.

Jeffery

He wipes away the tears that had fallen what Jeffery didn't know he would also be honouring him when he becomes champion. He smiled as he had the permission her had wanted in marrying his daughter all he's ever wanted.

Elle didn't want to read her letter she kept putting it off for weeks. She knew the others had read there, and she didn't know what had been written in them.

Dear Tinkerbell,

You are the greatest thing that has ever happened to me. When your mother told me she was pregnant, I hoped for a little girl, and then you came along and changed my whole life for the better. You were so full of life and happiness that you always had your mind set on something, and you made it come true. Words can't explain how proud I am of you from what you've achieved to the women you have become. I wanted to let you know that I'm no longer in pain that I'm in a better place. I know that you're in pain that losing me is hard for you, but I wanted to let you know that I'm okay. I'm happy I'm with your mother now. Please don't let my passing get you down. Use the pain you feel and write it down like you've always done sing about it. I know that other people out there have gone through the same and never got to speak what they were feeling. You are a role model to not only your fans but to me I wished I was as kind as you the world doesn't know how lucky it is to have you down there on it. I love you, my tinkerbell, until we meet again.

Love Dad