Until There Was You

Liam

Chapter 16

*Liam - 2 Days Later*

She left me, she left me and she isn't coming back to me. I haven't moved from my office since she left though I haven't done any work. I have been sat here with my good friend Cognac the only thing proving that the outside world still exists is the news channel on the TV on the wall.

Two days ago I watched her walk down the driveway and out of my life forever. What did I do......Nothing I didn't even chase her, try to change her mind. Why?....Because I am a selfish coward! The irony is twisted, I can have any girl I want yet the one I do want doesn't want me. Funny isn't it.

'Liam!' Oh what the fuck does she want, it's all her fucking fault. I slam my head against the desk in frustration.

The door to my office swings wide open and my Mother stands in the doorway looking her usual immaculate self.

'He's in here.' She calls out to god only knows who.

'Where have you been? Why haven't you been answering your calls? Are you drunk?' She lectures me not even giving me chance to answer her. Nate walks in behind her with pity in his eyes when he takes in my disheveled appearance. I don't need his fucking pity!

'Well look who came to visit' I stand up clapping but the room spins so I fall back into my chair. 'My two favourite people, I am honoured.' I slur.

'Jesus Liam, what the hell happened to you?' Nate asks, acting like he cares. 'Where is Alexis?' Oh finally the real reason he came, didn't take him long.

'She's gone, gone away from me.' I mumble like a nutter, maybe I am.

'What do you mean she is gone?' My Mother questions.

'SHE. LEFT. ME!' I bellow at the top of my lungs.

'Liam mate, where did she go?' Nate asks.

'Why do you want her for yourself, as long as you have £500 she is yours.' I laugh bitterly.

He is about to respond when the news lady steals my attention.

Breaking news just in, Police are looking for any witnesses to a violent assault that has left a young woman said to be in her late teens to early twenties fight for her life. Police are also appealing to anybody that may also be able to identify the woman, who is around 5 foot 3 with blonde hair. Due to the nature and viciousness of the attack and injuries sustained by the victim, we cannot give a better description. However we can tell you that she was wearing a white off the shoulder sweater and black jeans and boots, 48 hours ago. Anybody with informa.....'

The noise fades and the room spins, I don't know how I know but I know that it is Lexi, My Lexi. Oh God, I sink to the floor in front of the TV. I hadn't realized I even got out of my chair, I can hear Nate calling me and my Mother screaming but I can't think straight. I can't think of anything but Lexi, I have to get to Lexi, she needs me.

'Lexi' I whisper in despair.

'Liam, please tell me you don't think that poor women is Lexi?' Nate asks me, his tone grave.

'Hospital Now, Needs Me.' I mutter and somehow he understands, helping me up. I rush out the office, Nate hot on my heels and my Mother behind him.

'Dem car now!' I snap down the phone.

'You can't go like that, what if someone see's you Liam. You look ghastly.' My Mother states.

'Are you fucking serious right now? Lexi the girl I love could be taking her last breath and you want me to fucking shower and shave in case someone see's me, stupid woman.' I snarl, all traces of my drunken state evaporated as I run to the car.