Zoe
8:21am
Myself and Alfie didn't end up going to town because I cried too much over me and Louise's conversation. It is now the next day and Im still in bed. I can't understand, why wont she believe me. Alfie's here, cuddling me in bed.
"Alfie, you're here right?" I asked, I dont know where im going with this
"What do you mean little one?" He looked at me confused. I felt his stubble with my hand.
"You're alive. You're not dead. You're here with me" I sobbed and stroked his soft brown hair which he absolutely hated. Alfie always hated his hair, I love every strand of it.
He didn't answer but hugged me instead. I then fell asleep again but my phone rang which actually woke me up. Alfie wasn't anywhere to be seen. My heart skipped a beat.
Joe
9:06am
I rang Zoe as I was getting out of my car and grabbing my stuff from the back seat. I also got her a box of cupcakes from Crumbs & Doilies which I know she absolutely loved.
"Zoe, I'm at your front door" I spoke. I didnt get any reply, instead she cut the call and I hear her front door unlocking.
I immediately put down my bags and hugged her tight. I haven't seen her in ages. I noticed her eyes were sore. She must've still been crying all day and night.
"I've got you cupcakes Zo" I said as I take off my jacket and handed her the box. She doesn't seem to be excited about it.
"I should go get Alf" she said putting the box down the table and running to the stairs calling Alfie's name "Aaaalf!" "Alfieeee?"
I tell you, at this moment, my heart dropped. My sister is calling for her boyfriend. Poor Zoe. I called mum in the car before coming here. And this is what she told me
"Joe sweetie, don't be too harsh to your sister. If she says she sees Alfie, let her. Pretend he's really there. Zoe wants someone to understand yeah? She needs you Jozeebo. I'll come over in a few days. Take care of your sister dear." She said across the phone, I can hear her crying.
I understand mum, it would just hurt so much for Zoe to accept that Alfie's gone for good. But she has to know soon. Zoe then came back downstairs with a bit of frown
"He must've gone outside" she pulled of a weak fake smile and stumbled on her way down and I immediately stood and caught her. She felt so light. And cold.
"Jesus! Zoe! Haven't you been eating?!" I asked, almost yelled out of concern. I marched down her fridge and it smells absolutely rank.
"Zoe! Most of these are out of date! When was the last time you cooked? Or even buy groceries! Blimming heck Zoe, don't starve yourself to death!"
"Oh for fuck's sake Joseph! I might as well follow Alfie than living alone at this house!" She yelled back almost crying. I closed my eyes annoyed at myself and walked to her.
"Zoe, you're not alone. You know you could call anyone to stay with you. You have Ala-- Nala. If Alfie was here he wouldn't want you to starve." I said as I hugged her.
"Joe I dont want to be a pain-in-the-ass to you or mum or dad or any of our friends. I cant ask you to stay here and take care of me. Nala only reminds me of Alfie, I can't bare to look at her and not have my heart shattered a million pieces. And Joe, Alfie IS here."
I sighed and let her go. I glanced at Alan's food bowl just to see if Zoe has been feeding her. She has, and Nala is as healthy as always. She greeted me by running around. I don't think Zoe would abandon Nala. She and Alfie love her so much, Zoe can't forget to feed her. Knowing my sister,even though she's suffering, she would take it alone. She would go miserable by herself and dont want others to fuss over her or be affected thats probably why she still thinks of Nala at this state. And also the reason why she has locked herself in their house and not have dialed a single person on her phone except deliveries and take aways. She doesn't want people to worry about her but as her brother it makes me worry even more, refusing to contact us and answer calls scares shits out of me. I grabbed my keys and jacket.
"Zoe, I'm going to go get some groceries."
She nodded, she crept her way to the tv. And Alan crawled under her arms.
"Im going to order pizza." She said quietly
"No Zo. You need proper meal." I pointed at her
"Ugh." She sank under the her pillows.
I then went out and drove to Waitrose. It hurts to see my sister like this. She's always took care of me whenever I need her or when mum and dad are not around. I've always wanted to return the favor but not at this way.
Zoe
9:28am
I was wrapped like a burrito on the couch with Nala on my side. I felt more depressed remembering how Alfie used to walk by and show us to his vlog saying how cute me and Nala looked all cuddled up on the sofa. But now its as quiet as ever. As soon as the door closed, I heard it open again. Perhaps Joe forgot something.
"Zoe?" I heard this loving voice of Alfie.
I quickly got up and ran to the door. It sounds like just the good old days when he arrived home from his studio or a meeting or from another country but it didnt feel like any of those. I felt more desperate to hug him and see him. This of of his that sounds so tired that yells "Zoe! Im home" from the door whilst I was doing mt makeup downstairs or alseep on our bed. It sounded just like it. I missed it so much.
"Where have you been?" I jumped as I wrapped my arms around his neck and as he wraps his hands around my waist giving me a hug that slight lifted my above the ground.
"Just outside" he smiled
"Oh so you saw Joe? On the way out?"I blinked and asked
"Mmm... Yeah" I smiled once again and then Nala came and started barking at him. Not the angry bark. It sounds like a longing bark. I know she missed him too. Alfie sat down and held Nala in his arms. I knelt behind him and hugged him.
"I miss you Alf"
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Alright this was sorta long-ish (compared to my other chapters) and it was kinda hard building up the story 😪 I have thought of the highlights and ending (whilst taking a shower, cuz naturally thats wehere you think of actual serious stuff) and I actually teared up lol dont judge 😗
I honestly didnt know how to end this chapter so there ya go. Im explaining myself alright, this fanfic was last minute and just for funzies 😂 Soo yeah. See ya next chapter xx
Mariztle ♥
