So I'll let you fly

So Charlie called in to my house whilst I was at work. He left a present for me on my bedside table before he left and called me at work to tell me he had left it.

When I came home I was apprehensive about even going into my bedroom. But I took a deep breath and ventured toward my bedside table.

I saw an envelope addressed to me, well the nickname Charlie uses for me, and picked it up. I held it in my hands, turning it over numerous times, not really knowing if I wanted to open it or not.

I hesitated again but gathered the strength to open it.

Charlie had written "I cried so much when I heard this song this morning. Listen to it and cry with me."

I looked at my bedside table and found a CD he had burnt for me. It was only one song but I think the song says it all.


"Always Be My Baby"
by Mariah Carey




We were as one babe
For a moment in time
And it seemed everlasting
That you will always be mine
Now you wanna be free
So I'll let you fly
'Cause I know in my heart babe
Our love will never die no no

You'll always be a part of me
I'm part of you indefinitely
Boy don't you know you can't escape me
Ooh darling 'cause you'll always be my baby
And we'll linger on
Time can't erase a feeling this strong
No way you're never gonna shake me
Oh darling, 'cause you'll always be my baby

I aint gonna cry no oh
And I won't beg you to stay
If you're determined to leave boy
I will not stand in your way
But inevitably
you'll be back again
'Cause you know in your heart babe
Our love will never end no no

You'll always be a part of me
I'm part of you indefinitely
Boy don't you know you can't escape me
Ooh darling 'cause you'll always be my baby
And we'll linger on
Time can't erase a feeling this strong
No way you're never gonna shake me
Oh darling, 'cause you'll always be my baby

I know that you'll be back boy
When your days and your nights get a little bit colder
I know that
you'll be right back baby
Oh baby believe me it's only a matter of time

You'll always be a part of me
I'm part of you indefinitely
Boy don't you know you can't escape me
Ooh darling 'cause you'll always be my baby
And we'll linger on
Time can't erase a feeling this strong
No way you're never gonna shake me
Oh darling, 'cause you'll always be my baby

You'll always be a part of me
I'm part of you indefinitely
Boy don't you know you can't escape me
Ooh darling 'cause you'll always be my baby
And we'll linger on
Time can't erase a feeling this strong
No way you're never gonna shake me
Oh darling, 'cause you'll always be my baby

And as the tears streamed down my face, I couldn't help but think how I had to let him go and how hard that decision was to make.