Forgotten

Chapter 28

A couple days later I was ready to go. I never told Liam about Harry, and he never told him either. I woke up from my hotel bed in Houston. I had taken a nap while the boys were at sound check. I was going to leave during the concert, so no one could try to persuade me to stay. So, I got dressed and checked out of the hotel. I passed by Lou’s room on the way out and said my goodbyes. I forgot one thing…
            “Hey Lou can you do me a favor before you head over to the arena? I need to dye my hair back to brunette? I shouldn’t have purple hair at work. It’s not uniform.” I asked her, sitting down next to Lux on the bed. She was putting together a puzzle, trying to create a map of some sort.
            “Are you sure? It looks good like this. But, I mean if it’s for work I’ll surly do it.” She messed with my long lavender locks before leading me over to the desk. After wrapping the cape around me and ran my hair under the sink water, she brushed the dye through my long hair. After 30 minutes or so she washed out the brunette dye and snipped the dead ends off. I was in desperate need of a trim anyway. 20 more minutes later I was all done. My new cut and color was perfect. . The brown was extremely close to my natural color, and she added some ombre. After goodbyes and a couple tears, I quickly kissed Lux on the forehead and promised I would see her soon before rushing out the door. I nearly made it into the lift before the doors closed. The lift music was soothing and instrumental, a sort of smooth jazz. I almost forgot to get out when the doors opened. I had to not look guilty as I walked past a couple bodyguards. Once out the door, after speed walking, I full on sprinted to the town car waiting on the curb. I threw the bags into the trunk and hopped into the backseat.
            “So we are going to George Bush Intercontinental Airport?” The driver asked. He has crinkles by his eyes when he smiled, making me like him even more. I nodded and smiled back before pulling out my phone. It would take about 15-20 minutes to get there so I made due with the time by texting the lads. One by One I wrote a special message.
 
To Liam: I love you so much and I’m not leaving because of you. I’m leaving because of the reasons I told you. Don’t follow me cause I’m going home. I’ve cherished the memories we’ve made and I’m sure I’ll see you again soon. I can’t follow you guys all the way across the globe to Australia and Japan. I’m sure you understand. <3
 
To Niall: don’t think I don’t love you, because I do, more than anything. You and Greg are my only family. I can’t travel with you and I hope you understand how much I need to be home. I love you Ni <3
 
To Harry: I’m leaving and I know that you know it’s not because of you at all. I’m going home, to New York and no one should stop me.  Make good choices. I’m sure you’ll carry on without me. Much Love. <3
 
To Louis: oh loubear. I’m so sad to say goodbye especially to you. You were a great comic relief when I needed it and also a spectacular cuddle buddy. I’m going home but I know I’ll see you again some day. Just know I love you!! <3
 
To Zayn: Zen! My Boy! I’m gonna miss you a lot. I’m going home in case you haven’t been informed already. It’s too late for you all to chase after me for I’m already gone. I love you a lot and I’ll see you again soon. <3 Tell Perrie I’ll miss her!
 
To Gabby: My best friend, I’ll miss you while you’re on tour with Niall and the rest of the boys. I’ll tell Diane at work the whole deal. I’m sure she will understand. I’m going home and I’m very sure I’ll see you in a month or two. Have a blast in Aussie land and Japan! I love you so so much! <3
 
 
After pressing send and shedding a few tears we pulled up to the GBIA and I thanked Robby, my driver. Wheeling two suitcases in by myself was not a particularly easy task. After all the steps a I had to go through, I sat sown on a seat and waited for the woman to announce when my flight was boarding. I bought a cup of coffee from the Starbucks in the terminal and a sandwich from a café. In a way I was expecting the boys to come running after me, trying to persuade me to go back with them.
I kind of wanted that to happen. I wanted it to be romantic. Like Liam would run up and give some long speech about how much he wanted me to stay, or how Harry-
Wait no. I wasn’t thinking about Harry in a romantic way, was I? I couldn’t, I was with Liam. I couldn’t stop myself from thinking about him though. How his curls were only prominent around his ears, or how he had 3 freckles on the side of his neck like Orion’s Belt. There were so many little things I never noticed about him until I really got close.
            “Flight 54 to La Guardia is now boarding!” The woman announced over the loud speaker. I was completely snapped out of my daydream that I didn’t even remember what I had been thinking about. I quickly threw away my empty coffee cup and headed over to the desk, letting the woman scan my ticket. Thankfully I had the row of seats to myself in First Class. I never did like the safety videos, so I put in my headphones and looked out the window, looking up at the clear Houston sky. Workers and security guards milled about, as they finished moving the stoppers out from under the wheels. Not much time had passed before we started to move. I fell asleep against the small pillow and draped the complimentary blanket over my body. It was going to be a long flight.