The Stories of Leah Clearwater - (Book One)

Chapter 34 - The Battle. La Fin...

It was finally here. This would be my last night in this house. This place held so many memories. I sat for hours in my room, quietly thinking. I went through memories, like it was a private movie. I decided to give my journal one final entry. What do you say? I just let my thoughts bleed onto the page.

December 29, 2006

I know I've neglected to write. I'm sorry I've done this. Life has just been so busy. It's like I'm standing in the middle of a highway, and everything is flying past me. I'm not trying to complain, there's just to much to process. It's hard right now because, my life is going to come, to an end. Hunter gave me an Eternity bracelet. It was a promise to love me forever. How can you love forever, when someone won't be around forever? I just want to tell him what's going on, but I can't. He needs to stay safe. This battle will end everything. My mom has a story all conjured up, to tell him. I hope he'll find someone to make him happy, once I'm gone. This isn't how I saw my life going. I finally had everything I wanted.

I stopped writing, because the tears were blurring my vision. It was almost time for dinner. I shut my journal, and put it back in its usual spot.

Charlie had come over for dinner. My mom was happy to have Seth, and I joining them. "It's nice to have a family dinner. I miss these."

We both smiled at her. This was our last meal. We laughed, and reminisced about the good times. I'd not seen Hunter in a week. Christmas Eve was the last time. We'd been talking. I had made up excuses that I was really busy, and needing to spend time with my family. He was very understanding.

We'd finished dinner and were hanging out in the living room. There wasn't much to do. Everyone was happy. There was no fighting, or arguing. We just enjoyed each other's company. My mom looked over at me. I stared at the window.

Charlie glanced over and whispered to my mom, "Is she ok? It's like she's become a statue."

My mom turned her head slightly, not taking her eyes off me, "She had a rough week. She's been depressed since Christmas. Not having Harry around was really hard on her."

Charlie nodded, "Oh. Seth seems ok."

My mom smiled, "He seems to not hold onto it so hard. He's also a lot quicker to open up. He'll tell you how he's feeling. Leah has become very reserved about, how she feels regarding Harry's death."

Seth smiled and kissed my mom's cheek, "I will be home tomorrow. I'm going to hang out with the guys. I love you." He smiled, and hugged her.

She hugged him back tightly, "I love you. Please be careful."

He nodded, "I will. Love you too mom. Bye Charlie. Leah I'll see you later." He took off out the door. Charlie settled into the couch. He held my mom's hand happily. I got up and went to my room and shut the door. My mom looked down, trying not to cry. One child had left, one to go.

I pulled out a piece of paper and started to write.

Dear Mom,

I want to start by saying, I love you. You've always been there for me. I couldn't ask for a better mom. You've taught me so much. I will remember all the great times we had together. You were such an inspiration. You never turned your back on me. Thank you. You always understood. I know this is going to be hard, but you'll be strong. I will always be with you. I'm glad you found happiness once again. Charlie is a great guy. The way he makes you smile, makes me know you're in great hands with him. I'm sorry this isn't longer. I love you mom. Always smile. Don't be sad. Everyone has a purpose. Mine along with the others, was to keep people safe. You were the best friend, anyone could have asked for. I will miss you.