Not Just Rivals (Callister Academy 2)Completed)

26

ASTRID

North has called me 10 times,send 20 text messages, and tried to FaceTime me 15 times.

I understand why she's worried.I mean as soon as me and Drew got back to the hotel I sent coach a text about a family emergency.

I grabbed my stuff and got on the train to London.Of course Drew came with me for moral support.

And because Grandpa Carrington was in her heart too.

"Astrid!".

I look up to see Ma looking at me.She looks at me sadly before kissing my forehead.

Mom and Uncle Austin decided that the funeral would be next week.Giving them both plenty of time to get funeral arrangements ready.But before that,the Will hearing is tomorrow.

I've been coped up in the Carrington mansion for the past couple of hours.

"Do you want to go get something to eat with Drew?"."I'm fine Ma".

She grabs my shoulders and says "Astrid I know how much this impacts you.And I want you to know that me and your mom will be there for you.But it isn't healthy for you to push yourself away".

"What if I cope better on my own".She looks at me and smiles sadly.

"Princess this is your first family loss.You should never be alone during your first family loss".

My phone rings again and we both turn to look at it.It was a FaceTime request from North.

Ma turns to me and says "I think the first step is talking to North about it.I'm sure she is worried sick about you"."Right..".

She kisses my forehead again before walking out the door.I take a deep breathe before accepting the FaceTime.

"Bloody hell, Astrid! Ive been trying to get in contact with you all-Woah..What's wrong Speedy?".

I sigh and say "I..".

I stop talking and North says "Speedy you know you can tell me anything right?What is it?Im getting worried"."My grandfather died".

She freezes and says "Grandpa Hassan or-".-"Grandpa Carrington".

"Fuck baby I'm sorry.Do you need me to come-"."-It's fine.My parents are here and-".

"Drews there too huh?".I give her a look and she frowns.

"Astrid ..fuck I don't want to fight anymore.And I damn sure don't want to be mad at you"."I should be saying that".

She nods her head and says "When you get back,I'll give you the biggest hug and cuddle you all night.Okay?".

I start to tear up and she looks at me scared."Hey..Speedy don't cry.See fuck that's why I need to be there.I'll get a train-"."-No! You have to finish the tournament.I'll ..I'll see you back at Callister".

"Astrid"."I have to go.I love you".

She looks at me sadly and says "If you need anything call me.I'll drop everything for you, Speedy.I love you too".