The Fading Girl// Cameron Dallas

EPILOGUE

CAMERON'S POV
I sat in front of her grave reading her tombstone over and over beloved friend, companion dearly missed she wouldn't want it to say that she would've wanted something witty and poetic but what's done is done I've come here every day for the past year to talk with her so she can know what I've been up to. I pulled out the mixed flower bouquet from my bag placing it below the tombstone.

'I've been good but not great I still miss you everyday but I came to deliver some great news that I'm sure you'll be happy to hear...today my book is being released I don't think I ever told you what it was about, it was about you and your journey...our journey how I fell for you, the laughs we shared, tears we shared, and how you came to an end I named it The Fading Girl' I spoke even though I knew she wouldn't be responding.

'Maybe I'll bring it and I'll read to you, couple days ago I ran into this guy and he knew about your passing I guess he was an old friend of yours...he wanted me to describe you so I did this how it all went down I had said, she had this voice that was just like "woah" and then this hair that would just flow in the wind and this smile that can make so many guys chase after her and most of all her kisses felt like heaven, those lips could kill me and he responded with "and you were in love with her?" ' I stopped to catch myself.

'When he asked that I kinda laughed to myself but quickly responded back with a I still am. Don't think I'll ever stop loving that wonderful human being' I bit my lip trying not to let my sobs out I looked down fiddling with my thumbs before looking back up at her stone.

'I did what you asked me to do I'm living my life while I still have you in my heart and I met a girl...I actually met her when I went to New York she was working the front desk and we just clicked like you and me did...sometimes she reminds me of you, your free sprit, full of life, doesn't let anything stop her she just goes with it...I miss you so dearly but I can't hold on forever sometimes I think I should let you go but other times I say no I can't let go of the love of my life'

I stop for a minute wiping my eyes and inhaling deeply 'today's the anniversary of the day that I lost you. And for a time it felt as though my life had ended too. But loss has taught me many things and now I face each day, with hope and happy memories to help me on my way. And though I'm full of sadness that you're no longer here, your influence still guides me and I still feel you near. What we shared will never die it lives within my heart, bringing strength and comfort while we are apart.'

I get up swinging my bag over my shoulder I look down and smile at her 'you'll never be forgotten that simply cannot be. As long as I am living I'll carry you with me. Safely tucked within my heart your light will always shine; a glowing ember never stilled, throughout the end of time. No matter what the future brings, or what may lie ahead, I know that you will walk with me along the path I tread. So rest my angel, be at peace and let your soul fly free. One day I'll join your glorious flight for all eternity, so goodbye for now till we meet again...' I say smiling at her for the last time as I walk away...for good.