The first draft of this book was published two years ago, which to me is crazy. During these two years many different endings have been written, the one I gave you was the sadder ending. To celebrate 2 years, I'm giving you the happy ending- so enjoy reading what could've been.
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Summer had passed by in haze of sadness and happiness. The girls were all settled into their new lives in California and now it was my turn. My childhood bedroom had been taken over by boxes as I prepared for my move. Dad and I were slowly moving the boxes into the car ready for the short drive. When we packed the last box I took in my empty room, there was no trace of me left in the room. College would be a new start for me, a chance to leave behind the events of my senior year.
Me and my roommate had been talking for the last few days in an attempt to get to know each other. From what I could tell the two us would get along very well which would make the first year of college more tolerable. By the time my dad and I had gotten to my dorm she was all moved in. My dad brought up my boxes and left the two of us to properly get to know each other. Nora was from out of state she wanted a new challenge so moved thousands of miles away. The two of us were going to get along quite well I could feel it. I told her all the good spots in Chicago, the ones only locals know of. After all this was her home now.
I took my time unpacking making sure everything was where it was belonged. Obviously, I couldn't bring everything with me so my dad was holding onto a few things for me. Clothes was my biggest struggle; I didn't get rid of many when I cleared my room out. Somethings were just too sentimental to keep. My closet almost didn't close when I was finished. I hadn't bought much in the way of decorations, dad said that was his job so I'm leaving that up to him. But I did bring my photos, mainly the girls and I throughout the years. I know I said this was a chance to leave behind senior year but I couldn't bring myself to throw away the photos of Fin and me. Despite it being 3 months since the breakup I still couldn't find it in me to rid myself of every reminder; these pictures were us at our happiest. I only put one up the other two were in my drawer.
"And who is this very handsome man?" Nora asks as she skims the photos.
"The guy who broke my heart." I state and she shoots me a look, "It's a long story." I add.
"Well, he was a fool for letting you go." She smiles.
It turns out that overestimated how much room I would have so had a few left-over boxes full of stuff that I had nowhere to put. My dad said that I could keep them in my room back at the loft so I headed over there to drop them off. Dad insisted I stay for dinner and even forced leftovers into my arms as I left. He had offered to drop me back but I told him the walk would do me good.
I took a small detour and found myself at the fountain. At this time of night hardly anyone was around. My mind took me back to the last time I was here, the last time Fin and I spoke- the night he broke my heart. Fishing a penny out of my pockets I flick it into the fountain.
"What did you wish for?" A familiar voice asks from behind me.
"A fresh start." I answer as they sit next to me, "Hi Fin."
"Hi Bella."
"The last time we were at this fountain you broke my heart." I state, his face changes as he looks up at me.
"I know and I am so sorry, I've regretted that decision since it happened."
"Is that so?" I ask quite surprised by his admission.
"Losing you was the worst, being without you is something I don't ever want to experience again."
"I guess you're here to give a big speech then expect me to jump into your arms."
