Let me help you ~ Niam

Epilogue

Four years later

 

"… Suicide is never the answer. Especially if you are young. I think the reason why so many teenagers are depressed and suicidal is that it's the first time in their life that they meet an emotional struggle. Because that's the thing; your life will go up and down for as long as you live. And when you experience it for the first time it might be hard to see the light in the end of the tunnel. A few years ago, I was going to commit suicide. I had all the things I needed and I had written a note. I was on my way home to take my life, when I ran into a boy who seemed to have a hard time as well. So I thought that I would help him as my final good deed. He was sick and his friends were, dare I say it, assholes. I took care of this boy, and suddenly my life had value again. I got out of my depression with his and a professional therapist's help, and I am so grateful for that today. If I had killed myself, I would never have travelled to Mexico and worn a silly sombrero as I was riding a donkey,"

The audience laughed.

"I would never have broken my leg when I tripped over my friend's cat,"

The laughter increased and Liam smiled.

"I would never have found the love of my life and got engaged,"

Liam held up his hand to show the ring and the audience awed.

"And I would never have stood up here and tell you this. What I'm saying is important, because anyone of you might be suicidal. You need to hear me say this; your life is valuable and you are important. It might seem hopeless, but it's going to be okay. You might feel lonely, you might be lonely, but there is always someone who cares about you; a friend or someone professional. It's going to be hell of a struggle, but you will get out of that dark place..."

Liam finished up his speech as Niall was standing in the doorway. He had heard Liam's speech before, and though it was slightly different every time, it was always inspiring. He hoped the students in the audience thought that too.

He heard the audience starting to applaud and cheer for Liam, so he joined in while glancing at his watch. They need to leave soon.

When the students had left and Liam had packed all his stuff and talked to some of the teachers, he located Niall and greeted him with a soft kiss.

"Hey, did you have to wait long?" He asked with an apologetic smile.

"Nah, don't worry about it" Niall shrugged.

"So, you're ready to leave?" Liam asked and started to guide Niall towards the exit without a reply.

"Your suit and some deodorant are in the car." Niall informed as they walked out of the school and into the blending sunlight.

"What would I do without you?" Liam chuckled and ruffled playfully through Niall's blonde locks.

"Probably looking through the ads for a personal assistant" Niall said and unlocked the car doors.

Liam changed into his suit in the backseat while Niall drove into several misleading shortcuts and they arrived in the last minute.

"Sort your tie out" Niall hissed to Liam as they walked into the big room were the party was being held.