Flames

Epilogue

Hi again! I want to thank all of you for reading this story 'till the end and supporting me. It really means a lot, so thank you. 

I added this chapter as a bonus to not leave things in the air- to give Amanda and Sam's love story closure. I really hope you like it.

I added too another song which I think goes great with the last part of this chapter, starting from when it says 'two weeks later'. The song is called 'Come back home' by Lauv. Yeah, I know, I'm kind of obsessed with him... but can you blame me? His voice is amazing and his lyrics are just perfect for this story. 

Enjoy!

XOXO

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Two years later

It's been one year since Lola, Luke, Jake and I graduated high school. We're all starting our second year at college. Lola is currently studying Finance at Bentley University in Massachusetts. Luke, Sarah, and Jake are studying at Boston University. The three of them were offered a scholarship; Luke and Jake in football, and Sarah in soccer. I, on the other hand, moved a bit far away from them- California. I'm currently studying in the school of nursing at UCLA. I still talk with them through the phone; I call Jake almost every weekend and the rest, one or two times a month. College and work keep me busy, so I don't have too much free time. They are all okay, though. Luke and Lola started dating in our Senior year and they're still together. I really like them together; they're really cute. Jake and Sarah are still together too and I'm really happy for them. I'm still single; I guess I haven't exactly gotten over Sam, as Jake said once, first love hits hard. I haven't heard from Sam in over two years, not since he left that night at Prom. I just know he's studying Law somewhere in the country- at least that's what Jake told me. And I haven't really asked Lola about him. I just hope he's happy and he's doing okay. 

I'm flying on the weekend to see my friends since is Jake's birthday and he would never forgive me if I miss it. He doesn't know I'm coming though; I kind of told him I wouldn't be able to make it. 

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Days later

I arrive in Boston and because I want to surprise the guys, I go to a motel to get ready there for Jake's party, before heading towards their new house; which Sarah and Luke's parents bought them when they moved to Boston. It's a black and white, masquerade themed party. Sarah has always been kind of extreme with parties, and she planned this one, but Jake is used to it by now, so he goes along with whatever she organizes. 

My caramel brown eyes stare at my reflection in the mirror and I subconsciously pat myself in the back for the great work I did with my whole outfit for tonight; Sarah would be proud. I let my brown, wavy hair loose and I'm wearing a pair of silver T-strap heels with a long, strapless mermaid black dress which matches with my shiny, silver mask. I'm getting used to this dressing up thing. After I have stared at my reflection long enough in the mirror, I grab my things and head out to call for a taxi. I twiddle my fingers on the whole way because I'm kind of nervous about seeing my friends, though I'm excited too; I've got a lot of mixed emotions. When I get off the taxi, I put my mask on and head inside. The house is bigger than the one in New York, but it's no wonder since Sarah's parents are wealthy. This masquerade idea is not exactly helpful when you're trying to find your friends among a crowd, all wearing masks. My eyes catch sight of a woman wearing a gorgeous long sheath red dress; whom other than Lola is fabulous enough to break the dress code? I instantly know is her. 

"Hi," I tap her shoulder since she has her back to me, and I take my mask off. 

She turns around and squeaks, "Oh My God, Oh My God!! I can't believe you're here". She hugs me excitedly.