The Island

Part 30 - Suspended

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Jace

I woke up to the bright sun shining through the glass doors that lead to the living room. Yesterday was crazy! After Ken left the whole house was on edge. Zoe was rightfully upset about Luke. Ryan felt terrible because he was the one that knocked down Cory. Everyone was equally scared for Cory and mad at Luke. It was a very tense and upsetting evening.

There were only 6 of us remaining at the house. Tara left, most likely unaware of the chaos that just evolved. Asher left on the boat with Cory and we haven't gotten any news on how she was doing. I don't know where they took him but they never brought Luke back to the house, which was probably for the best. Now I was feeling guilty that I kept Luke's secret from Zoe. Had I told her maybe this commotion wouldn't have happened.

Last night no one wanted to separate from one another. The 6 of us were bonded over the events that occurred and everyone wanted to be their for each other as we waited for further news on the situation.

We ended up dragging Blake and Ryan's mattresses into the living room and had a huge sleepover so we could all stay together.

I think I was the first one awake. I felt someone's hand in mine so I opened my eyes to see who's it was. I looked down and saw Harlow laying on one of the mattresses beside the couch that I slept on. I smiled when I realized it was her. We didn't fall asleep holding hands so we must have ended up that way overnight. Beside her Zoe laid cuddled up on Harlow's shoulder. Carter was beside her and Ryan had his arm wrapped around her. Blake was sleeping on the other couch.

I never realized how close we all got over the past few months but last night showed just how much we all relied on one another. I slowly slipped Harlow's hand out of mine and stumbled over to the kitchen to make some coffee. We stayed up pretty late so I think we will all needed.

Everyone slowly started to wake up and talk about what happened last night. We all drank coffee and waited around in the living room, unsure of what was going to happen next. Harlow even sat beside me on the couch and rested her head on my shoulder. It felt like all negative feelings she had towards me vanished as she looked for someone to comfort her. I loved that she made me that person.

Not long after everyone settled in with their coffee Ken walked back into the house followed by a woman that I have never seen before.

"How is Cory." Carter asked instantly before they could even get settled.

"She has a concussion but she is doing great. We put her in a hotel for the night with Asher and we are sending her home today." Ken responded.

I was relieved to hear him say she was okay. She hit her head really hard.

"That's great! So when will they be back?" Harlow questioned.

Ken sighed and looked at the woman.

She cleared her throat and began to speak. "My name is Eliza, I am Ken's boss and the one that ultimately says what happens with the shows on MTV."

I was confused. I thought that Ken was as high up as it got with the show.

She continued. "Mr. Kerr was not clear. When he said he was sending Cory home he meant her house back in Toronto."

The house gasped. How long will she be there? I thought they said she was fine! Did that mean they were only sending Asher back?

Before we could ask any questions she started to talk again. "As a matter of fact we are sending all of you home. You have today to pack up your things before you all need to leave."

We all looked around confused. Were they cancelling the show? Cory's fall was just an accident they didn't need to stop the show for good.

"What are you saying?" Ryan asked. He wrapped his arms around Carter aware that if they got sent home he would be thousands of miles away from her.

Ken cut in. "What Eliza is trying to say is we are temporarily suspending the show until further notice. Luke has already been sent back and the rest of you will follow. Pack up and say your goodbyes, it is time to go."

Eliza started walking towards the door and Ken followed with his head hung low. The show that he has put his heart and soul into was ending just like that.

Everyone froze what they were doing and looked at each other. So this was it? We didn't know when we would see each other again? I just had to leave everyone like that? I just had to leave Harlow like that? I never even got a chance to tell her how I felt.

Tears started to form in all of our eyes. We have to leave the family we made here and we didn't know when we would see them again.

No one moved so I spoke up. I was trying not to cry but silent tears were building up in my eyes. "Well, you heard him. We better go get packing."

Harlow looked at me sympathetically before she came and wrapped her arms around me. It wasn't long before Carter joined, followed by Ryan, Zoe, and Blake. We stood there in a huge group hug crying, wondering when we were ever going to see each other again. 

The show is suspended! What do you think that means for the teens?

Will their relationships with each other last over the break? 

Do you think they will bring all of the characters return when the show is back and running?

Thank you for reading :) 

xoxo

Kay