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CHAPTER THIRTY-SEVEN: HOME

Even though she was happy going home after what seemed like forever, a part of her also wanted to stay back in New York and never return. One thing she dreaded the most was having to stay with her mother again. But on the brighter side, she's taking a vacation from school and will get to see her Dad again and she's experiencing this time with Tristan. She misses her dad and if she's being honest with herself, she actually missed home.
The flight was not a long one and shortly they were both standing there, looking at the familiar town they used to call home.
"Are you okay?" Tristan asked, with a hand placed on her shoulders gently. She smiled and nodded. "Just mixed feelings," she says. "Hey, I'm here okay? We're doing this together" Tristan assured her. She smiled and nodded.
They take a cab to Austin's place. Angel decided to go home the next day. She told her dad she was coming home, but will stop at the hotel before stopping by the house the next day and also told him not to let her mom know she was in town until the day she was coming.
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"Tristan!!!" Jamie screamed and jumped on Tristan. He struggled to steady himself to avoid falling. "Wow! You're so heavy and tall, what is Austin feeding you?" Tristan said excitingly. They hug for a long time. "I've missed you man" Austin's voice speaks from behind them. They hugged and did their handshake thing.
"Wow! Jamie. You look so big" Angel says. Jamie smiled at her shyly and she pulled him into a warm hug. "I missed you so much" Angel whispered to him, his embrace tightened slightly "I've missed you too" he replied with his eyes closed. Austin and Angel hugged too before they walked in.
They were welcomed with some banners saying WELCOME HOME and Austin had the maids baked some cakes, and there was plenty of food to eat. "Aw you didn't have to" Angel said. They felt really special and happy. "Wow! Thanks man. I feel special" Tristan winked. "I am starving. These food look so delicious I can't wait to dive in" Tristan yawned and they all laughed.
Austin and Jamie had visited Tristan in school the previous year during Jamie's birthday and it was obvious their friendship; the three guys, was stronger than ever, even with the distance.

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"Hey, you two can use this room and please ask the maids for anything you need. I'll be in the garden" Austin says after they finished having dinner. The house was huge and was occupied with just Austin, Jamie and the maids. He decided to attend college within the states, assisting his dad in managing the company, he has a promising future laid out for him.
Jamie is now a senior and will be graduating High School in no time. He has grown to be kind, compassionate and caring just like his brother and thanks to Austin who upheld the good behavior for him too. He has become a handsome guy that the girls are all over but surprisingly he has eyes for just Ashley. Yes, Ashley. They go out together now and one might think it was just a childhood crush but they've grown in love with each other and fortunately for them, they have less obstacles between them.

"Wow! She is now a beautiful lady" Tristan comments on a picture of Ashley that Jamie showed him. "I'm so proud of you Jamie. I really am and I'm sorry I had to leave you here" Tristan says, meaning it. "I understand and I am kind of glad you did. I get to be with one of the most lovely girls in school, and Austin? He does too much for me sometimes. Not that I'm complaining but he has really been there for me." Jamie replied with a smile. "I am happy you're happy" Tristan adds. Even though Tristan still sends money to Jamie, Austin makes sure the money is not for any financial problem but merely for Jamie to have to himself. He always made sure Jamie didn't complain or suffer from anything. That is typical Austin, always making the needs of others his main priorities.
"I'm going to bed now. See you tomorrow" Jamie says, after a while of chit-chatting and catching up with Tristan. He hugs him and retires to bed. Angel was already asleep, so Tristan strolled to the gardens and met Austin working on his computer.
"Dude! It's past 11 in the midnight. How can you still be working?" Tristan's voice startles Austin who smiled and closed his laptop. He had his glasses on, so he removed them and kept them on top of the table next to him when Tristan approached him. "It's nothing serious" he replied, then relaxed his back on the chair. "It's always been easy for you to work with computers so I'm not surprised you're saying it's not serious" Tristan jokes. They laugh and talk for a while.
"What about her mom? What are you going to do about that?" Austin frowned. "I don't have everything played out but one thing I know is that I'm not letting her take Angel away from me again. It took me a long time to realize I have to fight for her no matter what. I'm not letting her go again" Tristan says, meaning it.
"You have my full support, man."Austin replied. After some minutes, they decided to head inside for bed.
"Hey" Tristan called out to Austin who was about to enter his room. He turned to look at Tristan. "You've done nothing but help me and sacrificed a lot for me and I just want you to know that I'll never forget any of that. You're a gift to us all" Tristan thanked him and he smiled. "We're brothers after all" he winked and they both smiled.