He felt his heart shatter as their hands slipped away from each others. She got into the bright red car and felt a single tear slip down her cheek.
Was she making the right decision to leave?
She glanced up at Luc who had tears running down his face. She shook her head and looked down as the car began to pull away.
They were halfway down the car park when Luc couldn't stop himself from calling out her name.
"Eddi!"
The car stopped and she got out. "What, Luc?" She sighed.
Luc walked to her with an outstretched hand. Their hands grasped together again and he looked deep into her soft eyes and whispered "I love you."
Eddi began to cry heavily. "Luc... I'll never forget you ok. Keep in touch?"
"Don't go-" Luc started as she turned back towards the car. "Please... Please don't go."
"Luc, I have to. I have to do this properly... I have to get better."
"Eddi... Eddi... Please don't go!" He cried into his hands, falling to his knees.
Eddi shook violently and sat by him. Hugging him tightly, she rocked back and forth. "It's ok... You'll be ok... Stay strong and keep in touch, yeah?"
"Eddi... Please!"
Eddi got up and kissed his head one last time. "Goodbye Luc."
She got back in the car and they drove away.
Luc curled up on the grass.
"Eddi... Eddi..."