Tragic News (Incomplete)

Chapter four: 1 week later

Anthony's POV

I put my key into the lock of Lucy's apartment and I brace myself for what I am about to see. I shout out to Lucy but I hear no reply. I already know where she is, the same place that she has barely moved from for 1 whole week. I understand that she is broken but I wish that I could do something to help her feel better but I know that nothing that I say will help. I open her bedroom door to once again see Lucy crying quietly in her sleep, a pool of sweat surrounding her. I shake her carefully, to not startle her. She opens her eyes wide and cries erratically. I hold her close and rub her back in circular motions in an attempt to soothe her. After an hour of remaining like this she stops crying and pulls away to lie back on her bed. My heart truly breaks to see he like this she is not the girl that I knew one week ago. She looks frail as she has not eaten anything this whole week despite my best efforts to get her to. Her face is pale in some areas and red in others (mainly around her eyes from crying) her eyes are severely blood shot. I don't know how I can help her I have tried everything possible but nothing seems to help her. She still won't talk to me about anything, she hasn't spoken to anyone and refuses to speak to her family.

Earlier on today her sister rang me informing me that the funeral is in going to be on Monday and that we should book out flights whilst there are still some left. I don't know how to tell Lucy this but I have already booked 2 seats for a flight to Memphis on Sunday night and today is Friday so I haven't gotten long to get her ready and prepared to go.

Anthony: Lucy I need to talk to you

She rolls over to face Anthony without saying a word.

Anthony: Your sister called me, the um funeral is going to be on Monday, and I have booked both of up flights to Memphis leaving on Sunday night so we need to get you up and washed so we can pack and prepare.

Lucy says nothing.

Anthony: Lucy please say something?

Lucy: What do you want me to say? I don't want to go and I am not going.

Anthony: Wait Lucy what?! You have to go, you will regret it if you don't know please trust me it will be ok. I will be there for you the whole time I promise!

Lucy: I don't want you to be there for me.

Anthony: Lucy please just let me in! Let me help you, you need help, and I love you! If you think I am just going to watch you self-destruct then you're wrong because I cannot watch that happen.

Silence engulfs the room as Lucy stares at him lost in thought.

Lucy: Anthony please can you leave me alone

Anthony stares at Lucy in a complete state of shock unsure of how to respond.

Anthony: Lucy no, you don't mean that.

Lucy: YES I do! Leave and I want your key too.

Anthony: No I won't! You need me Luce!

Lucy: No I need space from, now can I have your key please!

Anthony is conflicted, he can tell that Lucy does not want to be around him right now but what will happen if he gives her the key will she just continue to shut everyone out.

Lucy holds her hand out seemingly annoyed but Anthony's pause. Anthony places the key into her hand reluctantly and goes to hug Lucy.

Lucy: No, I don't want that just leave please.

Anthony is in floods of tears by this point but stands up and walks away and out of Lucy's apartment.