***Zai’s POV***

“Alright? Everyone here?” I questioned scanning over the circle of friends that sat down in Lia’s destination.

“Yup.” They all answered back.

“No Madison right?” I looked over at Harry, and he shook his head.

“She still angry that I postponed the wedding. It didn’t feel right.” He answered, and deep inside my inner conscious was jumping for joy.

“Alrighty then, well she gave me this during the ceremony, and I promised her I would only play it here. So we’re doing what she wants” I smiled, before digging for the envelope, and inserting the disk into the drive.

“Ready?” I looked back and they all nodded their heads. Picking up the remote, I clicked play, and it took a few moments for me to see everything, but Lia’s face was soon displayed after a few loud movements. She smiled widely, but there was something off. Her deep under eye bags, the yellowing of her skin, the tubes, and wires that ran along her chest and arms.

“What is this?” I questioned horrified, as I looked back at the group. All of them shocked, except Harry. He looked gutted.

“This may come off really weird to you guys if you’re watching this? I hope you are, I planned this day out since the day I got here. It’s December 24th I presume, or I at least hope you watched it on the day I planned. I know you may all hate me for dragging you here on Christmas Eve, but there’s not much time, and I’d rather you know before my time’s up.” She smiled fondly, before looking down at her fingers, and for some odd reason I felt horrible. I felt like I was going to witness something that would tear me apart, and I was scared of what she was going to tell us.

“I know this may be a lot on you, but I want you all to promise me that you won’t hate me, and you won’t mourn.…Okay?.....Well here it goes.….Two years ago…I was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma…and right now, I’m at the InsitutGustaveRoussy in Paris. Not being treated, but just staying here until …you know. I…don’t freak out. I just knew I couldn’t do this in person, and I had to let you all know somehow, and this was my only option. I’m sorry….I’m sorry I didn’t let you know any sooner, but I didn’t want to ruin my last memories with you guys…So I just shut myself up. But this video isn’t about my cancer; it’s about my goodbye’s. I can’t bear to live with myself if I knew I hadn’t said goodbye…and so here it is…” Tears streamed down my face, along with the other that sat beside me.

“Lads…wow. Time flies doesn’t it…I wanted to…um…wow this is hard. I wanted to thank you for being the best sibling like men, in my life. You supported me, and kept up with my antics even through these past few months. You all changed my life, and I can’t seem to imagine life without all of you. So thank you, OH, and Niall make sure not to yell at Zai even though she may get on your very last nerves….Zayn…make sure you don’t get paint on any furniture outside of the artist room or Dana will stake you….Liam…make sure you live your life, and not worry about the consequences…only the great outcome…Louis...remember that it’s you against the world, and no matter what anybody may say….you’re still ol’ Louis from Doncaster, and not Louis from One Direction…..Harry…don’t let what may temporarily bring you down, take a toll on your forever. Make the right decisions, and don’t you dare fret about the past.” She chuckled, a tear falling on her bare cheeks.

“Now girls, my main advice to you…is to keep up with these hooligans. Make sure you produce nice meaty babies that terrorize your homes, and warm your hearts. Make sure they remember aunty Lia…and all her crazy moments….I hope that all your lives bring you nothing but luck, and happiness. I wish you all nothing but the best…..Lastly Harry….I’m sorry for walking out on your wedding. Well..I know I wont be able to sit through that ceremony…so I’m apologizing in advanced…I’m sorry for not giving us another chance, and I’m sorry for not giving you what you needed. I love you, and I always will. I just hope that Madison’s love for you is much more than mine…Much, much more….I love you all so much, and I’m sorry….but this is my goodbye……..Goodbye.” She sobbed, before shutting the camera down. The screen went black, and I lost it. I sobbed into my knees, not knowing what or how to feel….All I knew was that I was numb….


And even though weeks after the video was carved into our memories… I still cried, and I still mourned… I couldn’t see her. She had banned all visitors. My wish to see her, and cherish her presence one last time was gone.

One of my best friends was days away from death, and I couldn’t even coax her. All I could do was cry.

Notes

Sorry it's a short filler. What do you think's going to happen in the next chapter?