11 hours away from Shaun

Lindsay's POV.

It was finally time. My parents were gone. It was just me, Asher, and Leia, getting ready to leave the house. The lump in my throat when I packed remained as I rolled my luggage to the door.

Asher was upstairs answering a phone call. I brought out my phone, I thought of calling Shaun, but I shook my head. That was going to be too much for me, I was likely going to end up breaking down more than I already was.

I decided to text him instead. My hands were shaking and sweaty and it was almost impossible to hold the phone. Tears threatened to fall from my eyes. I couldn't believe this was happening. I was leaving Shaun.

After multiple trials, deleting, and starting again, I arrived at the perfect text.

“Being with you was the best thing that ever happened to me. I enjoyed every single minute I spent with you. I love everything about you, Shaun. I know I never really told you I love you, but I'm saying it now. I love you, Shaun. But it has to end now, let's stop this. I'm l