Life's Sacred Journeys
Chapter Two: Let Me Tell You That I Love You, Sophie
A/N: Just so you know, whenever I mention a storyline and the garbage can in the same sentence, chances are I'm making a lame attempt to be funny. I really do ship Tara/Eliot, and while you may not like that ship, I do, and please respect that. As my parents taught me from the age of zero, if you have nothing nice to say, for crying out loud, shut your yap and say nothing. Thank you.
On a lighter note, this isn't all about Tara and Eliot! As you can tell by the chapter's title, Sophie and Nate are getting their turn in the spotlight. :D After that, it'll be our favourite hacker and thief. :)
I know the letter in this chapter is awful, but I couldn't think of another way to do this. If you have suggestions about how I can improve my letter-writing skills, I would love your input. :)
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Nate contemplates the bottle of whisky.
No, he decides. Opening it, he goes over to the sink and pours it down the drain.
Then, he walks over to the table and picks up the pen lying there.
And he starts to write.
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Dear Sophie,
I'm not sure I'm brave enough to tell you this in person, which is why I'm writing this.
I love you.
I've loved you ever since I first came across you trying to steal that painting, thirteen years ago. I didn't realise it until you left us. And when you came back, I was too terrified to tell you, because I wasn't sure you loved me back.
You're beautiful, charming, lovely, and I melt a little inside every time I see you. I love you in a way I never loved Maggie, amazing as she was.
And I'm sorry I'm not brave enough to tell you this any other way.
With all my love,
Nate
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Sophie comes in just as Nate is sealing the envelope.
"Hello, Nate," she greets him warmly. "What's that?"
"Letter to Maggie," he lies. Satisfied, she turns to head up the stairs.
"Sophie - wait," he calls, suddenly making up his mind.
She turns around. "Yes?"
Taking a deep breath, Nate says, "I love you, Sophie. Always have, always will."
She looks at him for a moment and then smiles.
"I love you, too, Nate."
Sophie continues up the stairs. Nate watches her go, an echo of her smile on his face.
And then he stands up, walks into the kitchen, and throws the sealed envelope in the trash. He won't be needing that anymore.
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A/N: I didn't intend to write that whole chapter in present tense, I swear! It just happened that way. Thoughts? Comments? Suggestions? I'd love to hear what you have to say!
