Here is chapter 13. Again, I'm really sorry for the long wait. I had finals and assessments almost everyday and I had to study for all of it and..ughhh. Well, I'm finally updating and hopefully I will be able to update more since it's the summer already here.
Here's chapter 13 and go check out my other Les Miserable story.
All credit goes to Victor Hugo.
Eponine
"Azelma," I breathed out.
"Eponine. What are you doing here?" Azelma asked with worry in her voice
There were so many things I wanted to ask her but couldn't get myself to say. Instead, I pulled her into a tight hug. I needed something real, solid, and firm right now. She hugged be back with the same amount longing and care we needed for each other. I felt her tear drops on my shoulder, but I didn't care since I was crying also. Oh how I have missed my dear sister. It brings me one step closer to Gavroche.
We broke apart and sat in a table inside the diner. There were small changes I noticed about her. Her hair was longer now, and more tangled than it had ever been. Her eyes seemed brighter, filled with more joy. She had gotten skinnier so her arms and legs were just skin and bones. Oh how much pity and sadness did I feel for my little sister. She didn't deserve this.
"Azelma, what has happened? With you, mom and dad?" I asked regretting using the words 'mom and dad', it bringing a bitter taste to my mouth.
"Eponine, they're gone. They left off to go off to God knows where and just left me here."
"Well, I'm happy to know that they won't bother us anymore."
Azelma and I caught up, telling each other stories of what has happened to us. When i told her about the barricades, she remained still and quiet. I knew she was thinking about our little brother Gavroche. I was too. We had a moment of silence for him.
Then I continued until I got to the part where I was staying at Enjolras's house and I saw Marius and Cosette. I explained to her what had happened, not just because she was my sister, but because I needed someone to listen right now. Someone who would understand and stand by me.
"Eponine, how are you holding up?" she asked
I was looking down at my hands and was silently crying. Azelma pulled me in for another hug, except now I was the only one crying.
Once I got a hold of myself, we got up and walked around the streets of Paris, just like we used to. The only difference was that now, I didn't have anyone to work for and there was no one to harm me or my sister. We were safe as long as we were together.
Enjolras
I bought the wine at a nearby store. Once I got back to my apartment, I found Marius and Cosette still there, just where I had left them.
"Who's in the mood for scotch?" I asked as I made my way to the kitchen to get wine glasses.
Then I decided to wake Eponine first before I do anything. I knew she has wanted to see Marius again for a long time. I made my way upstairs and knocked on her door. Forgetting my manners, I just opened the door completely.
She wasn't there.
There wasn't any kind of note or anything she left. I turned around to see Marius standing in the doorway.
"Marius, where is Eponine?" I asked, worried about my dear friend.
"Enjolras, she's gone. She left."
Duhn duhn duhnnnnnnnnnnn. Sorry again for the long wait. Hopes this makes up for it.
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~Catherine
