Until We Fall (A Before You Exit Fanfic)

CHAPTER 4

Note: All are in Alex's point of view unless stated otherwise. :) thank you!

It's been a month since my trip to New York. I have been keeping in touch with the guys, but not as much as I want to since I've been really busy with an internship at a hospital where my dad is working at.

Connor has been amazing, as well as his other brothers who never fail to ask me how I've been almost every day. I respond a few times if I can, and feel guilty if I can't just because they're trying hard to reach out to me but I haven't been doing the same.

"Alex! Mail's for you!" I heard my brother shout from downstairs. I'm still preparing myself for my work today by fixing a paper work on my laptop. I sighed and walked downstairs immediately.

My brother handed me 2 envelopes while drinking a cup of coffee. "Will you be bringing me to the hospital today?" I asked. Since my dad doesn't approve of me driving yet and I'm kind of afraid to try, I let my older brother, Chris, drive me to certain places.

He nodded. "We'll leave in about 5 minutes. I have to pick up Ash from her place." Ash is his long term girlfriend. They have known each other since they were in 10th grade, and they have been together for 4 years already. Sometimes I get jealous of them because I always see them together; and sometimes I'm the third wheel whenever we go out. I love Ash as a sister because I already see them being together until they grow old. I get jealous because I see how they love each other so much and I always wished that I would find someone who would love me just as much as they love each other, or even more.

"Okay. I'll just get my things." I said without looking at him because I was busy looking at the envelopes I got.

I went straight to my room and closed my door. I sat on the edge of my bed and opened the first letter, which is said to be coming from Orlando, Florida. I got curious because I don't remember anyone from Florida who might be sending me a letter. I only thought of Bianca, maybe she was the one who sent me this while she's staying there for a photoshoot or what. We have always been fond of writing letters to each other.

I opened the envelope and opened the beautifully-written letter dated May 14, 2014, one week ago. Before reading the first part, I immediately looked at the signature on the bottom without a name. But the initials from the signature were evident - CMD.

I furrowed my eyebrows, thinking of a "CMD" from Florida whom I probably know. No one crossed my mind. I sighed and just read the letter which says:

May 14, 2014

Dearest Alex,

You probably remember me, or probably you don't, but I've been thinking about you recently and decided to write you a letter. Forgive me if this sucks, I don't really have an ample experience in writing letters, so yeah.

First of all, how are you? I haven't heard from you that much lately and I kind of miss you. Kind of. Haha. We're planning to visit Arizona 2 weeks from now because we don't really have anything to do here at home and we wanted to visit you since we promised that we'd definitely go there one day. I don't know when you'll receive this, but I hope you do before we even got there. We wanted it to be a surprise so we won't tell you what day we're going to arrive. If you're wondering how I got your address, well, I asked for it from Bianca. She said she'll be coming home as well in 2 weeks so maybe we can all hang out together with the whole band.

Sounds good? I hope so. You haven't been talking to us lately but it's fine. We know you're busy. We just hope that when we got there you will actually have time for us. Take a break from work! You deserve it. Call me when you can, or whenever you just feel like talking. See you soon.

Band. Bianca. A promise that they will visit Arizona. It's definitely Connor. That's why it's CMD. Connor McDonough. Duhh.

I smiled as I brush my fingertips at his letter, feeling happy at how he managed to exert an effort to actually write me a letter. I grabbed my phone from my bed side table and sent Connor a text.

Hey Connor! I just got your letter today. Thanks for writing me one, no one has ever written a letter for me so I really appreciate it :) Glad to hear you'll be able to visit Arizona! But be ready for a really hot weather though. Make sure to bring appropriate clothes because from what I've seen of you guys, you like to wear sweaters and leather jackets. Haha. See you soon! And I kind of miss you too. Kind of. :)

I placed my phone down and read his letter once again. "Alex! Let's go!" I heard my brother shout and I immediately stood up, fixed my laptop and my backpack, shoved my phone and the other letter in there and rushed downstairs.

"What took you so long?" He asked, opening the front door.

I walked fast towards him and closed the door, following close behind him. "Sorry, I just checked my mail."

We entered his car and drove away immediately. I remembered I still need to read the other letter I got, so I got it from my bag and tore the side immediately. I didn't bother to read where it came from since we're already near the hospital, and for sure that when I come in there, I wouldn't be able to attend to personal matters like reading this letter I got since I'll be so fixated with work.

I opened the letter before stepping out of my brother's car. It's supposed to be delivered to the hospital, but the hospital delivered it to my house instead. I walk towards the front entrance when I suddenly stopped and felt my heart beating really fast.

Ronald Raegan UCLA Medical Center

757 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095

May 18, 2014

Ms. Alexandria Kate Garcia

Arizona State Hospital

500 E Van Buren St.

Phoenix, AZ 85008

Dear Ms. Garcia:

I am writing in behalf of Dr. James Richardson, MD to inform you that you have been accepted as one of the 3 interns who will be working at the UCLA Medical Center starting on the 1st of June 2014. We have thoroughly read your essay, application form and recommendation letters and have decided that you will be a great asset to the team.

Dr. Richardson has specifically instructed me to tell you that you should confirm a week before June 1 in order for us to prepare the needed things for your internship with us.

We hope to hear from you soon and we hope to see you on the 1st of June.

Sincerely yours,

Ms. Taylor Burns

Secretary

I felt my heart drop as I read the words, You have been accepted as one of the 3 inters; You will be working at the UCLA Medical Center on the 1st of June.

2 weeks. I can't believe I'll be moving to Los Angeles, California in 2 weeks. I can't believe my dreams are starting to become real. This has been one of my goals since I started studying medicine - to be able to work in a high class hospital environment. I can't believe I'll be doing that in 2 weeks!

I rushed inside the hospital and walked slowly as I reach the corridor where my dad's office is. I can't wait to tell him the news. Before I enter the room, I felt my phone vibrate and I got it from my pocket and checked it immediately - Text message from Connor McDonough.

Then suddenly it hit me, they will be coming here in 2 weeks, just when I'll be leaving for LA.