Chim - Your Sound

Chapter 43

Chapter 43

Cheryl’s POV

It’s the end of summer, but you couldn’t tell by all the life surrounding me. Walking down the pier I pass the various tourists. Young and old, they all enjoy Ibiza to its fullest. Smiling I greet a young family, the smallest almost bumping into me. The mother apologizes but I shake my head. Nothing could bother me today, even though it’s the last of my holiday. 

The weeks passed quickly in this beautiful place. I’ve worked a lot, partied about the same amount too. I’ve met various DJ’s from all over the world, sharing our experiences and love for music on a daily basis. I even ran into Will, that silly f*cker. He’s doing great…for him, and still treats me like a sister. Yes, I’ve had the most amazing time working here. A wonderful promise for all that’s left to come.

But the best time here I’ve spend with my friends and family. With young Nicola who brought her first serious boyfriend, Sarah and Tom, Nadine and Gary. They all joined me for days of joy and love. It’s been like a dream come true, and something that I wish could last forever. And who knows…you can always wish.

It’s funny how life can take its turns. About a year ago I stood in the same clubs every weekend, sweating my ass off whilst dreaming of a career like I have now. I even got my first calls for interviews, big events with countless of famous names. It makes me wonder where I’ll be in another year. Maybe at the top, or some place so very different. Who knows.

All I know is that I was lucky, saved by my true love. Kimberley, who brought all that joy into my life. I wish she was here now so that I could tell her this very moment, how she is everything to me and more. That without her I’d probably still live in my dungeon apartment, feeling miserable and lost over a past that never seemed mine to begin with. I would still be wishing for a different life, always looking back at what I missed as a child. A mother, a family, and a home. 

If only someone had told me then that it’s better to seek happiness in the future than to search the past and its wrongs. It would’ve saved me a lot of trouble, a lot of tears. 

Now I greet life with high expectations, knowing where to find its beauty. In my dreams, my loved ones and the simple things like an Ibiza sunset.

I sigh, staring at the orange sky. And I wonder if there is such a thing like heaven. If it’s true that your loved ones watch down on you. I always convinced myself it was a lie, because then I would’ve disappointed my mother and granddad. Now I wish they could, and see how happy I am, how much I’ve grown. 

Smiling I sit down at the end of the pear, the sounds of people slowly fading. They’re ready to get some food, maybe have a walk after that before they disappear into their apartments or prepare for a night out. I’ve done some good partying myself these last few days. Thinking back to all the crazy stuff we did makes me chuckle. The best summer of my life by far.

But no drinks for me tonight, just an amazing view and a soft breeze coming from the sea. It’s sooths the soul and clears your mind. Exactly what I need right now, thinking of her. Thinking about how it all could’ve gone so differently. 

Kimberley’s POV

Inwardly cursing I open up a window, shouting at the car in front of me. The traffic is a pain, like always. How anyone gets anything done like this is a mystery to me.

Sighing I lean back into my seat again, nervously biting my nails as I stare ahead of me. My mind wonders back to her again, like always.

I wonder what she’s wearing, where she is and what she’s doing. If she’s well, and safe. If she’s thinking about me.