Last First Kiss #Wattys2014

Chapter 39

"Are you sure you don't want me to do this by myself?" Alice asks me for the hundredth time. "I wouldn't mind if I have to get the boxes from his house alone. I would completely understand.”

I shake my head, "Its fine and I don't want to pass down my entire burden to you, Alice." I reply, shifting in my seat on the shotgun side. 

I arrived in New York yesterday and I'm staying with Alice in her flat just within the city. Given the situation between me and Liam right now, I know it wouldn't be right of me to stay in the house he bought here in New York - even if that was the plan in the first place. 

We're both headed to his house to get the boxes that he had sent over a few days before. That was before we broke up, before we ended things between us. Well, before I ended things between us. I shake the thought away, not wanting to remember Liam's sad and hurt expression on his face. 

Niall had sent the spare key of Liam's house. Bless him for being so kind to me even if I broke the heart of his best mate. I’m pretty sure the other boys, unlike Niall, are mad at me for what I did to Liam. But I completely understand their anger towards me. That is, if they are angry with me.

“And we’re here.” Alice says, turning off the car’s engine. “Are you really sure you want to come? You can just stay in the car, you know.” she suggests.

I sigh, smiling at her, “Alice, for the very last time, I am going inside my ex-boyfriend’s house to get my things. And if you’re scared that I might start crying the moment I step inside his threshold, you are very wrong cousin.” I tell her, stepping out of the car. I get the keys Niall had sent over, out of my pocket.

I walk towards the front door, with Alice following closely behind. I unlock the door and slowly turn the door knob. Once inside, I smile at the sight of the boxes placed right in front of us. We wouldn’t have to start looking for it around the house.

I pick up one box, finding it quite heavy, “There are six boxes, so I carry three and you carry the other three.” I tell Alice, looking at her only to see that her jaw is hanging. “Alice!” I shout her name, trying to catch her attention.

Her jaw finally comes back to its place and she smiles widely at me. “This house is so beautiful!” she squeals, spinning around in her place.

“Yeah, yeah.” I reply, heading out towards the door.

“Let’s take a quick look around his house. I’m sure Liam wouldn’t mind. Besides, he’d never know – unless we tell him. Which we won’t!” she says, sounding very excited.

“Alice, don’t – “ but I was too late. The moment I turn around to face her – she’s gone. I can hear footsteps going up the grand staircase. I sigh, putting the box back to the floor. I take a look around me; I guess a quick look around the house wouldn’t hurt. Right?

I head to the living room, finding it fully furnished. Liam must have had someone to set up the whole house before I arrived so I wouldn’t have to worry about all the unpacking. But now, that’s all changed. This house is such a waste, and I’m feeling quite guilty alright. He bought this house for me to stay in, and now that we’re no longer together, no one will stay here. Sure, Liam will come around and sleep in here but that’s like only once or twice a year since he tours around and usually stays in London.

Speaking of London, goodness, I miss that place to pieces - the weather, the places, the people, everything. I miss Dad most of all. I take my phone out of my pocket and decide to give him a call. I dial his number and after two rings, he picks up.

“Hey Honey.” he greets, sounding happy that I called. “How are you doing there?” he asks.

“Hi Dad.” I greet back, smiling at the sound of his voice. “I’m doing fine. Just missing you and London.” I tell him honestly.