Ellie's POV........

"She loves you, and you know you should be glad, oooooh!"

I danced around the house as I wiped down the table, and swept the kitchen floor, the record player on full blast.

Its been a few days since Ringo left and I decided that I had to keep a positive outlook on things.

Yes, I couldn't hardly stand being away from him.

And I know he felt the same way.

But I wasn't going to let my selfish side of my love for him keep him from doing what he loves.

And that's playing the drums.

As I scrubbed at a sticky place on the table, I gently tapped my foot to the rhythm of "She loves you."

I smiled to myself as the bash of Ringo's cymbals echoed in my ears.

Most people love the chime of a beautiful piano piece.

But me, I love the steady beat of Ritchie's drum that blend with a rich thump of our hearts.

I leaned against the studio door watching Ringo intently as he tapped in a quick fill.

He held his drumsticks softly in his hands.

I couldn't help smile as I watched his hair fly in every which way when he would shake his head about.

His icey blue eyes met mine, as I received a wink and a smile that no girl's heart could resist melting from.

Suddenly I heard a click come from the door.

I looked up and quickly wiped my hands off with the cloth, and then leaving it on top of the table where the sticky place still be.

I walked over to the door to find a pile of envelopes on the floor.

My heart began to race as I rushingly gathered them up and flipped through the papers searching for Ringo's name.

Bill, bill, bill, RINGO!

I tore open the top of the envelope pulling out a letter with Ringo's almost tangible handwriting that made me feel as if he was here with me.

September,16,1963

Dear Ellie,

We will already be in Hamburg by the time you receive this. I miss you dearly and can't wait for us to be together once again. The travel has been terrible. Ive been seasick since I stepped foot on the ferry. Hopefully you are doing better at handling this then I am. Seems like everything I do reminds me of you in some way. But, I guess if it wasn't like that then it wouldnt seem like I'm missing you at all would it?
The lads miss you too and speak of you often. George has left a letter in this along with mine. So maybe writing two letters will help pass the time. I will take lots of pictures and get them to you as soon as possible. I love you baby girl. I love you.

-Ritchie

I smiled as I held the frail paper to my nose.

Black pepper and roses.

I then opened up the envelope finding another letter, which was of course from George.

I let out a light laugh thinking of how thoughtful sweet George was.

Dear Ellie,

We all miss you terribly!! John and Paul have gone about their daily arguing while me and Ringo battle seasickness. He hasn't talked much but don't worry, I think he will come around once we get there. I can tell you haven't left his mind since we left. To be honest you haven't left any of our minds. We all miss your cheery and uplifting personality. Which we all could use right about now. We will be in Hamburg very soon and can't wait to see you again. And I know you can't wait to see us. I could tell this was going to be hard for you. But you are a very strong woman that can get through anything. Just hang in there love.

I love you Ellie. -George

Ringo and George's words relaxed me, giving me a feeling that everything was going to work out just fine.

The rest of the afternoon I cleaned the house.

While playing the lads records, the sound of Ringo's drums keeping me satisfied.

I walked into the studio and stopped in my tracks seeing Ringo's drums.

My chest began to cave in again and the overwhelming feeling of loneliness sensations took over.

Then for the first time in months I remembered why I was scared to be alone.

I remembered why all those nights as I lay in bed with Ringo's arms wrapped around me a had that feeling.

That feeling something horrible was about to happen.

That night.

That night I walked through Jay's front door to find her.

My best friend.

With him.

Then as if he never even had feelings for me through me out.

Through me out in the cold.

Alone.

"You really think I would ever love you!? Or anyone would love you for that fact?"

"Ellie, you aren't a burden you are blessing."

I squeezed my eyes shut and pushed my fists against my temples.

The heart stabbing words of Jay and the loving soothing words of Ritchie began to go back and forth.
Almost till they began to fight in an argument.

"Ugh, stop!"

I opened my eyes abruptly my heavy breaths colliding with the silence in the room.

I glanced up at the clock that hung on the wall in the studio.

Nine fourty- five.

I untied my apron and through it on a hanger in the kitchen as I walked to my bedroom.

Quickly I changed out of my cloths and searched through Ringo's drawers till I found exactly what I was looking for.

The blue T shirt and pair of boxers I had worn the first night I stayed here.

As I climbed into bed that feeling of loneliness came over me once more.

The bed felt empty without Ringo there holding me in his arms.

I sighed shakily as I lifted my head from my pillow.

There on the dresser lay Ringo's leather jacket he had given to me before he left.

I shifted myself over to the dresser and picked up the jacket hugging it up to my chest.

His aroma of black pepper and roses filled my head and slowly I began to feel his presence wrap around me.
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Poor Ellie 😫😫💔