Right In Front Of Me...

Chapter 65

The next day, Sal's parents came round and picked up Scarlett. It was really hard for me and Sal to say goodbye, as it was our first time away from her. When they left, me and Sal were left by ourselves, accompanied by the silence.
"Should we go for a walk?" Sal suggested.
"Yeah, on the beach. Like we.." I began.
"Like we used to when we were kids" Sal finished my sentence. I smiled warmly at him and grabbed his hand as we began our journey.

We sat on the bench which over looked the sea on the beach. Sal wrapped his arms around me, as I rested my head on his shoulder. We overlooked the sun setting, giving the gentle ripples in the water below a scintillating shimmer.
"I'm so happy" Sal said, with a hint of peace in his voice.
"Me too" I replied, nestling my head into his shoulder.
"It's nice not to hear crying every five minutes" Sal chuckled.
"It's nice to spend quality time together" I added.
"I'm so tired, and I'm supposed to be going back on tour tomorrow" Sal whined.
"Maybe, we should go home and get some rest" I suggested.

And with that, we went home, cuddled up in bed and went to sleep. It has been a while since me and Sal have been alone. Before we had Scarlett, Sal was already on tour which meant we haven't seen each other in 3 months. It was peaceful just being together, just in each other's company.

The next morning, Sal and I woke up quite early. He was all packed up ready to go on tour with Q, Murr and Joe. Sal was waiting by the front door. Q was already in the car waiting for Sal, but Sal was waiting for Scarlett to come home to see her one more time before he left for another three months.
"Where are my parents?!" Sal complained.
"Babe, why don't you just go" and as soon as I said it, they arrived.
"Finally!" Sal said as he ran outside to meet them.

"Where's my gorgeous girl!?" Sal said as his mom handed him Scarlett. Q jumped out from his car to see Scarlett too.
"Aww she's so cute!" Q said, admiring her also.
"I'm gonna miss you so much, but your brilliant Mum will take good care of you" Sal said before he kissed her forehead and handed her back to me.
"I love you both" Sal said as he drove off, with tears filling his eyes...