Kidnapped by the Wind |Wattys 2017|

Luke

*5 years later*

I work for my family now and I couldn't be happier. My brother's gradated high school and now we support Mom and the rest of the family. Aunt Karrie shook us up but brought us closer together.

I've tried calling Skye to apologize to her but I haven't heard from her in 5 years. I still feel horrible for how I treated her that day.

I still write as well but I only earn a very small amount from the website, but I have been working on a new sci-fi fantasy and next week I have a meeting with a real publisher! It took a while but I might finally get to produce and actual book.

This was huge news and my family are so happy for me. I'm so happy for me! I just wish Skye was here to share the moment with me.

I wake up early every morning to take over Owen or Ross in our 24 hour convenience store. It's on the outskirts of town s we get a lot of travellers in there or druggies and alcoholics. We're not busy but there are always at least a few customers every few hours. We're the only 24 hour business in out small town so you have no idea ow many people we get in at ate nigh wanting yet another pack or beers or bottle of water for their drunk friend outside because they're the "responsible one".

This morning I dint have to work because eve was taking over my shift for today. That means I got to sleep in. or id have hoped to sleep in...

I got woken up by someone knocking on the door repeatedly. I walk down sleepily and open the door to see a girl. She had tanned skin bright orange lipstick and minimal eye makeup on with long ashy blonde hair.

"Hello?" I said

"I got your voicemails, I'm sorry too..." she said

"Skye?"

"Yes... I was visiting my parents for the first time before I leave for Australia so I thought id se how you were doing"

"I'm great actually; I got a meeting with a publisher... why don't you come in?"

"I can't, but congrats on the meeting and I really hope t goes well"

"Thanks, but I won't keep you if you have to go"

"Well, I do have to go. When I come back we should catch up we have so much to talk about and by the time I'm back you'll be on your way to becoming an award winning author."

We laughed, and it felt good. I don't have the same feelings towards skte as I did 5 years ago but I hope we an be friends. I miss her more than I knew. Nd now I cant waid fr that catch up.

"I gotta go now, bye Luke"

"Bye skye..."

Bring on life.