co-workers | e.d

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Addison Waters

An hour has passed since he left, and all I've done is sit around in his apartment, trying on about half of his wardrobe.

All of his clothes smelt like him, it made me happy because it felt like he was here, but then I quickly came back to reality. It stung my heart so bad.

He texted me an 'I love you' and something about a surprise he had for me, and that will probably be the last text from him in a while.

I just kept myself occupied, I scrolled through all the pictures we'd taken together, and read over our texts because I missed him, there were a few voice messages he has sent me, those had me bawling.

It was almost as if I'd forgotten what he even sounded like, and it's only been an hour. 8760 more to go.

As I clung onto one of his hoodies, keeping it pressed against my chest, I heard a knock at the door.

My delusional thoughts kicked in and I began to think this whole thing was a joke and it was him, boy was I wrong.

I peaked through the peep hole to see the mail man. Of course.

I groaned, swinging the door open.

"What?" I spat.

He widened his eyes, and quickly skimmed through the several letters in his hand.

"H-here.."

I took it from him right away, seeing it was from Ethan?

"You have a good day ma'am.."

I nodded, not taking my eyes off of the letter as I shut the door.

I plopped myself down on his sofa and ripped open the letter, something metal had fallen out of the package.

I picked it up, seeing it was a keychain. It said,
"Have fun, be safe, make good choices♡"

As I read those words, I could just imagine him saying them to me. And I loved them even more. But it also makes me wonder if he knew he was leaving today all along.

How would he have the time to do this and mail it? If he didn't know when he was leaving it wouldn't have been mailed.

It all seems very strange.. but he kept telling me not to worry, I think he just wanted me to make the most of our time and not mope around.

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I snuggled into the blanket and tried to watch black mirror. It's one of my favourite shows, but at the moment I can't seem to focus. Every little thing just brings me back to him, especially because I'm sitting in his apartment.

I don't know how long I'll stay here, but probably for a while.. if I was at my own place I would feel way more disconnected from him.

My phone began to vibrate on the table, I paused the show and grabbed my phone, seeing it was Lisa.

"Hey babe!"

"Hi."

"How are you holding up, dear?"

I sniffled,
"If I'm being honest, not well."

She cooed,
"I know it's very hard, but it will get easier! Just remember, each day you're a step closer to reuniting with him."

I lightly smiled,
"Thank you, that made me feel a bit better about it."

"Good. I'm glad I could help, what are you up to right now?"

"Nothing really, I can't seem to get my mind off of him.."

"Aww..honey, why don't you go out with some friends to make you feel better?"

I lightly chuckled,
"I don't really have anyone besides Ethan out here. I have my co-workers but we only talk about work related things,"

"I see.." she mumbled, it sounded like she was contemplating something.

"Would you like to come stay with us?"

"What? Oh no you don't have to-"

"I insist! You need some company at a time like this, and what mother in law would I be if I didn't help you out?"

I chuckled,
"Thank you, Lisa. So much,"

"No need to thank me. Do you have money to fly down?"

"Yeah, I'll book a flight right now, I should get there sometime in the morning,"

"Perfect, we'll be waiting!"

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Posting again after this, it's just a lil filler chapter lolol