I don't own HM.
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"Promise me you'll write often." I whispered.
Kai looked startled.
"You mean it?."
I nodded meekly.
"Thanks! I'll write every day!" He said happily.
"Okay. When do you want to leave? I'd like to know in advance." I said
"The boat I was planning on taking leaves on Summer 30th at noon."
"Then I guess you better call the company. I'll help you pack."
"You're the best!"
"I know." I said, trying to make a joke.
"I'll miss you." He said.
"I'll miss you, too."
We spent our last few weeks together having picnics at the beach, and being intimate at home. I rushed through my work so we could spend as much time as possible together.
On the morning of his departure I went with him to Mineral Town. I watched him wave from the boat.
I didn't know that would be the last time I'd ever see him.
Two days later...
I was just getting home from work when the phone rang. I quickly picked it up.
"Hello. Is this Claire?"
"Speaking. Who's calling?"
"Officer Harris from Mineral Town. Are you sitting down?" He sounded so sad...
I was instantly filled with dread.
"I am now."
"I'm sorry, but I have some terrible news. The ship Kai was on sank. He didn't make it."
I couldn't believe it. We had had so little time together.
"How?" I asked.
"We don't know yet. I'll call back later when we know more. I'm truly sorry for your loss." He said.
"Goodbye." I said . I hung up before he could reply.
Two days later Kai's funeral was held in Mineral Town. The Church was packed. Even people who hadn't like Kai had come to say goodbye.
Over the next two weeks I threw myself into work. I rarely left my farm. Friends came by with cooked dishes and other gifts. But they never stayed long. My sadness was like a disease, spreading to people who lingered for too long.