Something Infinite

Chapter 55

Jen's POV

There was only one week pending until we left for the U.K again, to experience Harry's last tour with his band, for the time being. I was so incredibly proud of all that he had achieved since I'd known him, I knew I would tear up watching him close his final show.

Since I saw her on New Years, Eleanor and I had managed to keep in contact quite frequently, and even ended up organising for her to come down to Melbourne for the week, and travel to the U.K together at the end of her stay. I was happy to spend time with my friend again, especially one that taught me about this life to begin with, and was with me for majority of my journey with Harry.

I sat in the car outside the airport, waiting for her, watching patron after patron hug their loved ones goodbye. It made me think of the times I was in their shoes, saying goodbye to Harry for God knew how long. It hurt to think about the painful farewells, but what overshadowed those memories was the assurance I wouldn't have to face another goodbye again, because he was staying here now, with me.

"Are you excited to see your Aunty El again, baby?" I turned around to Mia, smiling at her trying to fight sleep.

Car rides normally knocked her right out, but for some reason today she was adamant to stay awake. I didn't mind, I loved when she was awake and alert, it seemed that every second she was doing something new, and I anticipated new developments to gush over.

"El, over here," I quickly stepped out of the car, calling her over the second I spotted her.

"LB!" She shrieked, leaving her suitcase in the middle of the walk way, running over to me to grip me in a tight hug.

"Knowing your spending habits, there's probably thousands of dollars worth of clothing in that suitcase, and you've just left it there as a free clothes donation," I giggled at her impulsive behaviour.

"Shit! One tick," she ran back to get her bag, wheeling it over to the boot of my car.

"You might have to help me lift this, I struggled getting it off the bag thingy, you know the thing that spins around with the luggage?"

"Yeah, the baggage carousel," I informed her, helping her lift the extremely heavy bag into the boot.

"Is that what it's called? Interesting," she was surprised by the new information I had provided her.

"I've missed you, come on," I laughed, walking back to the driver's side.

"Oh my gosh, my little nugget is here! Ah, Aunty El missed you so much, I'm going to suffocate you in kisses as soon as we get home," she leant over her seat, holding onto Mia's hand.

"She looks terrified," I looked into the rear view mirror, teasing El.

"Give it until the end of this week, she'll love me," she turned back around, fastening her seat belt.

We took off, driving back to my house to settle her in before we headed out for dinner tonight. I'd made us a reservation at a restaurant she enjoyed the last time she was down here, but I was looking forward to showing her a little more of my home town, now that we had more time.

We'd made it back to the house quite quickly, as there wasn't much traffic at this time of day. I was thankful, because there was nothing worse than being stuck in stand still traffic, when all you wanted to do was get home already. I had no choice on what I would be carrying into the house, as she made the decision to carry Mia, while I was stuck with the fifty kilogram suitcase.

"Where's Harry? You should get him to carry that in, I don't want you hurting your back," she turned to look at a struggling me.

"He's not home," I answered her, managing to get the bag up the small step to my door.