Once upon a really fun night

Prologue

Dear Everyone,

This wasn't easy for me to do. Believe me when I say this even though I won't even be there for you to believe me anyway. Not you, Stella or you, Natasha or you, Natalie or even you, Alex.

I'm sorry but I just couldn't take it anymore. Pretending to be strong when I was really just weak. Speak in my when all I wanted to do was crawl into a hole somewhere. Laughing when I wanted to cry. Pretending to be fine when I was dying inside.

I haven't been completely honest with you all. The truth is, the death of my wife and the love of my life hit me in such a way that I never truly recovered. She left me and I couldn't deal with it. I'm sorry it had to come to this but maybe this is how it and to be.

I sincerely apologize to all of you and I hope that you can forgive me but there's a person I owe an even bigger apology. Alexandria.

I'm sorry you ever had to see this day. The bitter truth is, you were the only reason I held on so long. You are just like her so having you there felt like she never left. Truly, she never did but there's only so much a human can take as a part of my soul died when she passed on. But she lives in you. Always has, Always will and so will I. I was always a part of you and I always will be. You'll always have my undying love. I may not be there anymore but you'll always have me in your heart. I'm deeply sorry it had to be like this and I hope you can forgive me for leaving you alone in this cruel world. But this, I'll let you know.

It's been such an honor to watch you grow into the beautiful strong willed person that you are. Just like your mother was. Just remember that we are with you in spirit and in heart and in courage.

Always remember that she would say... "Have courage and be kind."

Concerning my riches, contact the lawyer. All the details have been clearly stated in my will but there's one last thing I want you to do for me. Take it as my last wish to you.

I know this story would have gotten to the media by the time you read that and that the society has not better news to carry than how a multi billionaire took his own life.

Princess, this is my last wish to you. Leave this town. Go somewhere no one knows who I am or who you are. Live your life like you've always wanted to and be happy. In spite of any obstacles I'm sure you'll make me proud. You always do.

And remember, when it's dark, look for stars because that's when they shine brightest and we'll be watching from them, celebrating every step— small or big you take for you.

Finally, I love you, Princess.

                       Yours forever and always,
Dad.

I read the letter over and over again. I knew it wouldn't help. I knew it wouldn't bring him back. He was gone and left me behind. This ordinary crumpled piece of paper was all that I had left of him.

The piece of paper was clutched tightly to my chest as tears rolled down her eyes. My father's last words to me.

It and been twenty minutes since the doctors had informed me that he didn't make it.

My heart broke. My joy broke. My existence shattered before me. I was breaking.

My mother died of cancer when I was just ten. And now, my father killed himself. Eight years later, I was an orphan with a step mother and two step sisters.

My best friend, Jude came bursting through the door, a panicked look one his face as he reached me.

One look at me and he already knew. He didn't make it. The sadness and sympathy in his eyes made me want to break even more. I didn't like being looked on with pity. Never. He knew that.

He just held me. Didn't say a word.  No words were needed. He just held me and let me cry over the loss of my father.

"It's going to be okay, Alex.  Everything's going to be fine. I don't know how, but it will be." He tried to soothe me but no amount of soothing could help me right now.

"How? How is it going to be okay, Jude? He's gone and he isn't coming back. He left me and he's not coming back."

"Shh, Princess. It's okay it's going to be fine. Where's Stella and the twins?"

"They're on their way." I say, trying to keep as much bitterness from my voice as I can.

Right on cue, they came running through the door, fake concern etched  over their faces.

"Is he okay? What did the Doctor say?  What did the Lawyer say?" Stella asked.

There it was. The main purpose behind her hospital visit. She wanted to know the details of the will.

"He's gone." I managed to squeak out.

I had to hold my eyes roll at the way her eyes held a bit of a gleam at that.

"I'm so sorry, Alex." As much as she tried to hide it, the pretense in her voice was evident. She's not sorry.

"It's going to okay, Princess. Everything is going to be just fine. It's gonna be hard but it's not going to be impossible. I'm here for you."

He's the only one who's there for me. Natalie, Natasha and their mom, not so much.

I didn't even have time to process what was in the letter. I have to move.  I have to leave the life I know. I have to leave because it's not safe for me anymore.

I have to go because that's what my dad wanted.

And I hoped with all that was in me that just as Jude said, everything was going to be alright.

It was going to be hard, but not impossible.

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Hey guys, this is a new one. I hope you like it. And I guess you guys are getting tired of my really long author's notes so imma try to keep them to a minimum in this story.

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