Reunited (One Direction/Louis Tomlinson)

3. Daddy

Charlotte's POV

I know I told you I wouldn't tell you about my dad but I couldn't resist. Here's what happened:

FLASHBACK

"Bye Charlie!" Angie called out to me as her mom's car pulled out of my driveway. She had just dropped me at home after school ended and as I walked inside I noticed my moms car was here. I know what your thinking, 'why is that weird?' Well, it's weird because usually my mom works late. I walked inside to see her with a worried expression. "Hey Mom! Why are you home so early?" I asked her. She turned to me, "Honey, has Dad called you today?" "No... why? Is he okay?" I asked nervously. "His plane landed an hour ago and he should be home by now, so I just~" "RINGGG!" "I'll get it Mom," I said while walking to the phone. "Hello?" I asked into to the phone. "Hello, is this the family of Sean Greyson?" A lady asked gently. "Yes. Is everything okay?" I asked worriedly. "I'm sorry to inform you that he has been in a car crash, and didn't make it. I'm so sorry for your loss." By this time I had tears running down my cheeks. "Okay, thank you. Goodbye," I said shakily and hung up. I turned to see my mom beside me with tears streaming out of her eyes. I pulled her into a hug and we cried until our eyes had run dry and our faces were stained red with tears.

I called Cam and told her what happened. She came with her mom immediately and took us to the hospital. I knew my mom wasn't in the right state to drive so I asked her to take us. We got out of the car, silent tears dripping down my face. A lady saw us come in and took us to his room. When we walked in I started bawling. There before me was my Dad, broken in so many places, bent at the wrong angles, blood outside instead of in. I knew he was gone but I couldn't help it, I started screaming. Mom just sat down in shock. The doctors ended up dragging me out of the room kicking and screaming. They locked me in a room alone, until I calmed down. After a while I just sat down and sobbed into my hands, shaking violently.

The weeks that followed were the worst weeks of my life. I hadn't showered, I hadn't eaten, I hadn't gone to school, I hadn't even got out of bed. I knew I would have to get up eventually but I just sat there, staring at the ceiling, unmoving. I would be lying if I said that I was hungry because I wasn't. The girls tried to get me to eat but everything was bland and flavorless.

One night I had a dream. My dad was there and this is what he said to me:

"Sweetie, I need you to move on. I know it's hard, but I need you to do this for me. I will never be at peace until I know my baby is okay." I tried to speak but my mouth wouldn't open. "Please, baby girl. Get out of bed, have a shower, eat some food, go to school. Please do it for me. Please" he started fading. My dream turned to black and I woke up. I decided I would do it. If that wasn't a message I don't know what is. I got up and went to the bathroom. I looked like hell. My hair was a mess, my eyes were red and puffy, I had lost weight, and I stank. I stripped off my clothes and got into the hot shower. The water ran down my back as I massaged my head with shampoo. Once I finished I got in some clean clothes and walked downstairs. I noticed all the girls in my kitchen and smiled at them as I walked by. They tackeled me in a hug and I laughed. I actually laughed, and it felt so good. I broke the hug and walked to the fridge. "I hope this works," I said as I shoved and apple in my mouth. It was amazing. Juicy, sweet, cold. It actually had flavor. I fist pumped and started shoveling food into my mouth. I practically emptied the thing. There was one thing left, carrots. I hadn't had a carrot in far too long. I stuck it into my mouth and ran to the office. It smelled like Dad and my breath caught in my throat. Breathing slowly I walked to the desk and grabbed my note book. I ran up to my room and grabbed my guitar. I ran down stairs and began creating.

After about 2 hours of working, I had finished my song:

"I Will Follow You Into The Dark"

Love of mine some day you will die

But I'll be close behind

I'll follow you into the dark

No blinding light or tunnels to gates of white

Just our hands clasped so tight

Waiting for the hint of a spark

If Heaven and Hell decide

That they both are satisfied

Illuminate the NOs on their vacancy signs

If there's no one beside you

When your soul embarks

Then I'll follow you into the dark

In Catholic school as vicious as Roman rule

I got my knuckles bruised by a lady in black

And I held my tongue as she told me

"Son fear is the heart of love"

So I never went back

If Heaven and Hell decide

That they both are satisfied

Illuminate the NOs on their vacancy signs

If there's no one beside you

When your soul embarks

Then I'll follow you into the dark

You and me have seen everything to see

From Bangkok to Calgary

And the soles of your shoes are all worn down

The time for sleep is now

It's nothing to cry about

'cause we'll hold each other soon

In the blackest of rooms

If Heaven and Hell decide

That they both are satisfied

Illuminate the No's on their vacancy signs

If there's no one beside you

When your soul embarks

Then I'll follow you into the dark

Then I'll follow you into the dark

"That was amazing darling," I heard a raspy voice say. I spun around to see my mother looking just as bad as I did this morning. I ran and hugged her. After about 5 minutes of embracing I pulled away. "Thank you Mommy. But I need to tell you something, you smell something awful. Go take a shower. I did it for daddy. I need you to do it for me and him." She sighed and walked to the bathroom. After a few minutes I heard the shower turn on and breathed out happily.

Hey guys! Sad chapter I know! I almost cried! The song was I will follow you into the dark by death cab for cutie. Thanks for reading! Comment what you think! If you like my story tell your friends! Thanks my lovelies! Cheers!

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