Torn (One Direction)

Epilogue.

*2 Weeks Later Niall's POV*

"Chloe was a very special young girl. She was energetic and smart and beautiful. She was orphaned at the age of seventeen, but that didn't stop her. She kept going, no matter what, but a couple weeks ago, only days before her eighteenth birthday she died in her sleep. She suffered from brain cancer, and it killed her, nearly two years later. She was a fighter, never gave up and always knew what to do. Some of her closest friends are here today. I'll let them speak now." The preacher nodded at Harry who stood up and walked up to the mic.

"Chloe was, an amazing friend, singer, and all-around girl. She was one of the most energetic people I've ever met. She was going through a rough time when she went to stay with her aunt, but she got over it and turned into a smiley, happy, young woman. I wish I would've had more time with her, but I guess life's that way, always taking things before we actually get to appreciate and love them." He said and then stepped away from the mic.

Liam stood up and walked to the mic. "Chloe was important to us all. I think we all took her carefree spirit for granted. I know I did. I thought we had all the time we needed. But, we only had a limited amount. Chloe is in a better place now, it may not seem like it to us, but she's smiling down on us, making sure we're all okay. She loved us, and even though she's not in this room, she's in our hearts. We miss you Chlo-Chlo." Liam said a tear falling down his cheek. He stepped back and sat down. I sniffled and looked at Zayn. We all looked gruff but Zayn was the worst.

Louis stepped up, grim unshaven, dark bags were under his red, puffy eyes. He sniffled and took his place. "Chloe was like my sister, she came to me when she needed me, she went shopping with me even if she didn't want to. She was the best friend a guy could have. She had a beautiful voice, and realizing that I may never hear it again, makes me want to cry even more. Her last song, ever performed was 'Wherever I Go' by Miley Cyrus. We were lucky enough to get it on tape. After the service it will be played." He said and stepped back wiping a tear from his eye.  I heard Zayn take a deep breath and stand up. 

"Chloe and I were close. The first day at her aunt's house she told me everything. She trusted me. She-" He stopped and wiped his eyes "Was important to all of us. We loved her and she loved us. Her last few days we didn't really notice anything odd, but Chloe never let us know something was wrong, she kept to herself, and that's what she did. She died in solitude and I hate that. She should've told one of us. But, I guess it's too late now. She's gone, and they can't bring her back. We'll never see her smile again, her eyes, we'll never hear her laugh, her voice, nothing. She's gone. Forever." He concluded, signaling my time to go on.

I got up, holding her last testament in my hand. "Chloe, was everything the boys said and more. To me she wasn't a sister, she was my girlfriend. I loved her and it's hard to believe she's gone. After everything we went through, she died without us knowing. But, this was her plan. It says so in her last testament. It says 'I know, I haven't told you this, but I suffer from a very rare case of brain cancer. I have decided that in my last days, no one will know of my pain or, my sadness that death is right around the corner. I understand that you guys deserved to know this, but I just couldn't bring myself to tell you. I didn't want to be stuck in a hospital room, being drugged, in my last days. I had an amazing time on tour but, it's my time and you guys must understand, so do not mourn me long.'" I sniffled and wiped my eyes and continued. "Chloe also says that her goodbye to us will be revealed. She doesn't say how or when but she says it will become clear eventually. Chloe was special. She needed me and I need her. That is all. Thank you for your attention." I sat back down as the preacher got back up.

"Now let us go to the cemetery for the burial. Chloe will be buried alongside her mother and father." He said. We all stood up and went to the cemetery. After she was in the ground and the dirt covered her, they played her version of "Wherever I Go." I realized that that was her goodbye to us. She didn't want to leave us without saying goodbye so she sang that song.

"You ready to go?" Liam asked after the song was over. I shook my head and just kept looking at the spot where she was buried. The guys stayed by me and I cried. I cried until I couldn't. I cried and then I left and surprisingly I felt tons better. I wasn't as sad and I knew Chloe knew this would happen. She was prepared and that gives me comfort, knowing she was facing it, not running from it. She was ready to die, even if she didn't do everything she wanted. She was content and I should be too. Thing is, I love her and I always will.

                                                                      THE END