Life Without You//A Hamliza Story//Sequel

Ch 69

A/N- hehe.. 69. hehe

Eliza POV

     It's been 3 years since Philip's death, and a lot changed. Angelica's mental disease got worse. She's either talking to "Philip" or just not talking at all. But we've found ways of having her get better like spending more time with her and distracting her.

     Alexander chose Thomas Jefferson as President a few months ago. Burr is now vice president. It's been so long since I've talked with them, I always wonder how they're doing. Speaking of Burr, Alex has been getting a lot of letters from him lately. I always ask what's going on between them. But he always replies "it's business stuff" and leaves to his office. 

     As I look through the mail today, I noticed another letter from Burr to Hamilton. I was about to open it when I stopped myself. I shouldn't. He'll be angry with me. But I want to know what's going on. So, I open it. Very slowly. 

Hamilton,

     I've tried my best to stay calm. I've asked you as kindly as possible to tell me if you have any anger towards me. Yet every time, you force more anger towards me.

     I've been nice to you all these years, gave you a chance, gave you everything. You started off as nothing, and look where you are now. And it's all because of me. And in return, you give me hate, take my job, take my dream and give it all to Jefferson. You've given me nothing.

     Meet me in-

     The paper was snatched from my hands. I look up to see Alex looking over the paper. He looks at me angrily.

Alexander- How much did you read?

Eliza- What's going on between you and Burr?

Alexander- Answer me. How much did you read?

Eliza- Only that's very pissed with you. Now answer me. What's going on between the two of you? Where does he want to you at? What does he want?

Alexander- Nothing is going on between us!

Eliza- Yeah right. Says the man who just got a letter from his old friend who's almost threatening you. I know something is going on.

Alexander- Just... it's nothing.

     He flees to his office. He's definitely planning something. I know he is. I know I'm right. I'm always right. 

Alexander POV

     I quickly ran to my office upstairs, the letter in hand. Don't get me wrong, I love Eliza. I love her more than anything in my life. But she needs to stop trying to get in my business. As I sit down in my chair, I get my paper and quill ready and read his letter. 

Hamilton,

     I've tried my best to stay calm. I've asked you as kindly as possible to tell me if you have any anger towards me. Yet every time, you force more anger towards me.

     I've been nice to you all these years, gave you a chance, gave you everything. You started off as nothing, and look where you are now. And it's all because of me. And in return, you give me hate, take my job, take my dream and give it all to Jefferson. You've given me nothing.

     Meet me in Weehawken, New Jersey tomorrow at dawn. Let's settle this for good. 

     -A.Burr.

     He's challenging me to a duel. Should I accept? If I don't, it'll prove him right. But if I do, I may get killed... like Philip. I don't want to duel him. This is a stupid argument. I once got challenged to a duel by Monroe, but Burr talked him out of it. But now, Burr himself wants to fight me. I see how it is.

     I think about Eliza. What will she say if I leave one day and never come back? Or I leave and the next time she see's me, I'm injured on a table or come home without a limb? She'll probably kill me herself. 

     I quickly grab my jacket and leave the house. I don't know where I'm going, but I just can't be around Eliza.

~~time skip oof~~

     It was about 3 am now. Once I got home, Eliza almost killed me for leaving and making her worried. I tried going to sleep, but I couldn't. So, I did what I did best: went to my office and wrote a note. A note for Eliza. To let her know how much I will always love and miss her.

Eliza- Alexander?

     I turned my direction to the doorway to see her standing there, arms folded and eyes squinting from being tired.

Eliza- What are you doing? Come back to sleep?

Alexander- I can't. I have an early meeting out of town today.

     Or... I'm going to duel and either kill or get killed. So, it was half a lie, half a truth. Luckily, she bought it and slowly made her way to, wrapping her arms around me neck. I hold her hands and rub them gently.

Eliza- It's still dark outside.

Alexander- I know. Let me just write something down.

     She tries to reach for the paper, but flip it over and hold her hand more.

Eliza- Why are you always writing? 

Alexander- Shh..

Eliza- Just  come back to bed. That would be enough.

Alexander- Can't. I have that meeting. Don't worry. I'll be back before you know I'm gone.

Eliza- Pleeeease. Come back to sleep.

Alexander- This meeting is at dawn...

     She sighs and pats my shoulders. I let go of her arms.

Eliza- Fine. I'm going back to sleep.

     She starts to leave. I can't let her have her maybe last moment with me as sad. I quickly grab her hand, making her turn back to me.

Alexander- Hey. Best of wife's and best of women. 

     She smiles as I reach down and kiss her hand. I watch her leave and go back to the living room. I quickly get up and put on my black jacket, get my pistol and ammo, and get my glasses.

     I walk around the house and see the kids sleeping peacefully. Holly, our new youngest holds onto her teddy bear tightly. Although Angelica tosses and turns a lot, she still holds her smile that she got from her mother. I walk into my bedroom, covering my pistol in my jacket. I place her letter on the night stand and turn to leave, but feel a hand on my cheek. 

     I turn and see Eliza holding a hand on my cheek. She smiles as she rubs it. I grab it and give it another kiss, a few tears forming in my eyes. She slowly falls asleep with a smile on her face. I pull up the blanket so it covers her and place my lips on her forehead before blowing out the candle and leave the house, making my way across the river to meet Burr. 

A/N- This probably had a lot of typos. Maybe going back to school isn't so bad after all for me. I need to fix my grammar quickly.