We were driving to school now, I mean Gera was driving and I was drinking coffee. No one told me morning classes were a bitch. The sun was barely out and we were driving to campus. "Are you guys ever going to forgive me?" I frowned I received nothing no response. "Please I'm sorry. I know you guys are hurt but please let's move pass this," "Lizzy how many times?" "Just two I swear" I rushed out. Sarah takes a deep breath before turning in her seat to face me. "Promise us Lizzy that no matter what you'll come to us" "I promise I'm so sorry" I sobbed. "We love you Liz we really do" Gera sighs looking at me from the rear mirror, "I know Gera I was stupid but I'm better now" I smiled. Conversations flowed freely from there until Gera parks the Ferrari at the campus ground. "Love you Lizzy we'll be at that diner when you're done," "okay thanks". They didn't have any morning classes lucky them but still they followed me.
I sat down in the middle of the row. I was late since just as I sat the lecturer walked in. I zoned out a million times before the class ended. When he left I made to leave when someone tapped me. "Hey" I looked down to see the girl who broke my phone. She's in one of my classes great! "Hi" I tried to smile, "I'm really sorry for your phone" she looks down at my hand, "it's a new one" I explained. "Oh! Yes you look rich," "I am and I have to go" I walked away. Wait! They took the car which means I'm trekking great!
I pushed the door open sighting a familiar red head at the back of the restaurant. "I trekked" I whined slumping into the seat beside Gera and across Sarah. The table was a four seater leaving only one seat beside Sarah vacant not that we minded. "It's a good exercise" Gera laughs bumping shoulders with me and I glared at her. "Have you guys ordered?" "Not really but we drank cups upon cups of coffee" Sarah sighs. "Waiter!" I waved the guy over. I ordered the salad and chicken sauce I had yesterday it was too good. The girls actually asked for the same wanting to see what I was whining about. "So what did you learn?" "Nothing I was half asleep but good thing it's only the beginning of the semester," "yeah we really shouldn't have gone to that party". "Agreed" the waiter returned and we ate in silence. "I have another class now you?" I asked Gera, "I have three back to back" she groans. "Me too" Sarah whines, "well I have only one class left so I'll be sleeping in the car waiting for you guys" I smirked.
Two weeks later and I had gotten into the college spirit. I was driving us to Gloria's condo. They were hosting a parting party for Gladys who wants to go back to America unlike Gloria. I found a spot to park this time there was no hindrance from the security man because I ensured to visit my cousins atleast once a week. "I can't believe she's leaving" Sarah sighs as we stood alone in the elevator. "I can Gladys is too wild for London" I joked to ease the pain. I'll miss her we have grown so attached this pass few months knowing she won't be here hurts. Gera hugs me and Sarah joined in, "we are here for you Lizzy" they murmured. "I know" I choked out blinking to send the tears back. I spent almost two hours on my makeup since alot of people would be there. Once the elevator opens we pulled away straightening our dresses before walking out. Soft beats led us to their front door. It was opened so we just walked in. I knew we where alittle late so the crowd of new faces didn't faze me. "Hey cuz!" Gladys comes over to hug me, "I'll miss you" I whispered in her ears before pulling away. She smiles before hugging the others. I went to find Gloria or the twins someone I would actually know in the crowd. I saw Shawn first, "hey Lizzy" he smiles pulling me into a side hug, "hi" I grinned. I noticed the three guys beside him giving us questioning glances. "She's Gloria's cousin" he explains once we separated. "Hi" I offered a small wave. "Lizzy this are Morris, Jack and Patrick" he points to the guys each. Morris had black hair and brown eyes his was slightly darker than mine almost black. He had tattoos running up his arms which was on display through his sleeveless t shirt. Jack was bulky he almost looked like a wrestler with his broad shoulders and big arms. He had brown curls and green eyes his pink lips lessened his scary aura. Patrick as his name suggest was boring to look at, black short hair and black eyes slim figure and my height. "Nice to meet you all" I said before excusing myself. In this short time Sarah had found Stuart and was attached to his arm. Sarah always went after what she wanted and was alittle spoilt so she didn't really take no for an answer. Gera was mingling with some girls I've never seen before. "Hey Gera" I joined them. "Hey Lizzy meet Phoebe and Paula," "hi" Paula smiles. No they weren't twins but they looked really close. "Hi I'm Lizzy" they nodded, "their my seniors" Gera explains excited. "Don't make us sound old we're only one year ahead of her" they chuckled. I'm not spending hours learning all the formulas of maths. "Nice to meet you guys please excuse me". "Gloria" I hugged her, "hey Lizzy you've met peter" she points to her boyfriend, "yes hi Peter". They were still together and I'm pretty sure even Gladys agrees things are getting really serious. "Nice to see you again Lizzy" he smiles. Yeah his a sweet guy but definitely not my type, "same".
I took a can of soda from the fridge before going back to join Shawn group two girls were among them now. "I'm Anne" the blonde smiles, "Lizzy," I offered. "She's Rose my Friend" Anne points to her companion. "Hi" after introductions we just kindoff clicked. Patrick might look boring but he had a great sense of humor to make up for it. My stomach hurts from how much I laughed. The clicking of glass and lowering of music got our attention. Gloria stood beside Peter smiling at Gladys who was clinging to a guy I'm definitely questioning her about later.
"We are all here because some how somewhere you met my crazy sister" she chuckles her eyes watering. "I love you sissy and I know you hate this emotional bullshit but I can't help myself" we all laughed at that. "So this is a toast to my lovely sister as she leaves my wings to find her own path". "Chess!" "Chess!" We all chorused clinging our drinks with those close by. The music was turned back on and we got dancing. I danced with only Shawn so not to give any other guy wrong ideas.
♥️♥️♥️♥️I decided alittle too late that someone like Gladys can't stay in what I'm creating London to be. It's all fictitious so sorry to any British person or anyone living there it's just a novel no offense.
