Half the world away

Chapter 21

June arrived, and so did Brendons departure date. I took him to the airport, along with my dad. I was trying to be brave and not crumble in front of Brendon. Aside from him having to go home because of the visa, Brendon needed to start writing more music.
Brendon checked his luggage in, and we sat together drinking coffee and tea until it was time for him to go and catch his flight.
Dad shook Brendons hand and brought him in for a hug. He stepped aside so that we could say goodbye. Tears were falling down both our cheeks.
"Baby, I will call you every day." Brendon said, our foreheads touching. I nodded. "I know it's not the same, but phone sex too." I chuckled a little.
"I love you, Brendon." I said, caressing his cheek.
"I love you, Genna." Brendon said back to me. We kissed, tenderly. And then he was walking towards the departure lounge. He turned once more, waved, and then he was gone. That was when my legs crumbled, and I sat on the floor weeping. Dad helped me up and out to my car. He put me on the passenger side and drove us back to Portsmouth. I was meant to be going home, but I think dad wanted to keep an eye on me. Patsy was over in Tokyo at the moment, so I would be alone at home.
It was silent in the car, apart from my crying. Well, me blowing my nose and sniffing. Dad put a reassuring hand over mine and smiled at me. I couldn't bring myself to reciprocate the smile. I felt like the half of me that made me whole had been ripped away from me. Yea, I know that sounds dramatic, but come on!
We eventually got back to Portsmouth. Mum hugged me and made me some hot chocolate, ran me a bath, and helped me settle for sleep. I didn't realise how exhausted I was.

I returned to Hastings a couple of days later. Every day, Brendon was true to his word and called me.
After a month, I had made a Dr's appointment to see why I was feeling so unwell.
"Hello there, Genna." Dr Buckle said as I sat down. She typed on her computer and looked at my notes.
"What brings you here today?" She asked, and I explained how I had been feeling the past few weeks. Dr. Buckle examined me thoroughly and couldn't find any obvious physical reasons for me feeling unwell.
"I can't find anything untoward from my general examination. What I will do is send you to Phlebotomy to get some bloods taken. I would also like a first of the day urine test." Dr. Buckle handed me a small tube like container to put a sample into. She gave me my blood forms, and I went to get them drawn.
After that, I had a coffee shop shift. We were so slammed today.
By the time it was over, I felt so tired. It was a good job that the cafe was very local.
I got back to my flat and flaked on the sofa. I had a nap. I was woken up by my phone ringing. I looked at the caller ID and grinned.
"Hi, baby." Brendon said into the phone. "I miss you. I am aching to hold you."
"B, I know. I feel exactly the same way. I wish that I was with you. I need a hug right now." Brendon sighed and started to describe in detail what he would do to me if we were together right now. Phone sex is better than nothing right now.
Once we had finished, I moaned happily as my orgasm subsided.
"I almost forgot. How did the Dr's go?" Brendon asked. I told him. "I hope that we get some answers, babe."
"Me too." I agreed. We talked for about 2 hours. Neither of us wants to hang up the phone. Finally, we had to, though. I needed to put my phone on charge and cook myself some dinner. We said our goodbyes, and I got up off the sofa and padded through to the kitchen, where I made myself a stir fry.

The following morning, I did the urine sample and took it to my GP practice. I had another shift at the coffee shop, and then I was going to spend some time with Patsy. She was back from Tokyo this morning. We had decided to go on a shopping trip up to London. Patsy had a new credit card with unlimited credit on it. Vogue pays very well.
I left for work and accidentally left my phone at home. I was missing my husband so much. I think I may be addicted to him because I crave him. I have never felt like this about anyone.
I walked into work and put my apron on. I immediately started serving. I was only on a short shift today. Thankfully.