Maybe It's Destiny

Chapter 21

I was not pregnant, as I already knew. I had the stomach flu. It lasted a week. Jane had me stay with her so she could help me out. Edward was okay that I stayed with Jane, not that it was his buisness. He thought that the space would help me distress. Our positivity toward each other has continued on, even after our parents left. I'm thankful that things have gotten better between us.

Before I knew it, Thanksgiving is here. Jane is more comforable around Patrick. We have been hanging out more often which makes me feel a lot better. Being surrounded by my two friends is just what I needed. Things may start looking up.

It's been a month since Will has left. I am still trying to get him out of my system. It doesn't help that Jane tries talking to me about him. It's nice to hear that he is doing well sometimes, but it makes me think about the what if's. Talking is supposed to make you feel better, but I just regret how I acted the more she brings him up. It also doesn't help that I'm staring down at a text from him!

Will: Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you guys are doing good!

"Just respond 'happy thanksgiving' back?" Patrick shrugs as if this was the simplest thing to do. Jane tsks him.

"Unless you want to try talking again?" She offers me another solution. "I'm sure there's a lot to catch up on." They both watch me as I ponder my options in my head again. "Patrick I swear if you over cook this turkey, I'm ordering Chinese." Like I said, Jane is warming up nicely.

"Don't worry Jane. It won't be any drier than your cake." He counters with a goofy smile. Yet, their budding relationship and flirting is questionable.

"Drier? Drier than my cake?" She growls. "I'll give you a fucking moist cake so moist that-"

"OH yeah?" He quirks an eyebrow. My jaw drops slightly.

"You perv!" She blushes.

Me: Happy Turkey day

To the point is best for now. It's nice that I didn't ;eave him on read. I steal a glance ar my best friends.

"I need the oven for my apple pie." Jane states.

"It's almost done, punk." Patrick pokes her side making her squeal. Her cheeks are pink.

"Patrick, I swear," She threatens. She plucks a piece of apple off of the plate in front of her and gives it to Mollie. She joyfully takes it.

Will: How are you?

Me: Okay, works been picking up with helping with the end of the year information. How are you?

Will: Struggling with the same. I'm fine otherwise.

Will: I miss home and everything there.

I purse my lips unsure what to respond. I shouldn't be salty about this.

Me: Well I hope things get better for you.

Will: Thanks.

I don't respond. I push my phone away from me. That's enough for today. Once dinner is done and Janes pie is in the oven, the three of us sit at the table.

"I'm thankful for this." Patrick states guesturing us.

"I'm thankful for the non burnt turkey." Jane salutes swirling her wine. "And you guys." She raises an eyebrow playfully at Patrick.

"I'm thankful for having you guys in my life." I add. I couldn't think of how or where I'd be without Jane. Having Patrick as a friend has been wonderful. I'm glad life pieced us together. I love them so much. For the first time in a while, I push my life aside and live in the moment. I watch Jane and Patrick bicker over the liver. I can't help but smile at it. It's revolting, but I wouldn't want anything different.