FATED TO LOVE {STORY OF US}

chapter 28

quick one
{ Two years later, Ariel remained single, content to focus on her career. Alex and Ella were still together, their relationship stronger than ever. Chole and Greg were also still in a happy relationship, and Gita and Raymond had recently celebrated their one-year anniversary.
Life had taken them all in different directions, but they remained connected by their friendship. Though they didn't see each other as often as they used to, they were always there for each other when it mattered.
And they knew, no matter what happened, they would always have each other's backs.
well alone happened too during their last send off party}

^^^chole House^^^^
"Chole, is that you?" Ariel asked, a smile spreading across her face.

"Yes, it's me!" Chole said, her voice full of excitement. She ran over and gave Ariel a big hug.

"I've missed you so much!" Ariel said, squeezing Chole tightly.

"I've missed you too," Chole said, her eyes shining. "It's so good to see you."

They stood there for a moment, soaking in the joy of being reunited. It was like no time had passed at all.

"How's Greg?" Ariel asked, her eyes full of curiosity.

"He's doing great!" Chole said, a big smile on her face. "But what about Alex? How's he doing?"

Ariel didn't respond, her eyes focused on something else. Chole looked at her, confused by her silence.

"You're being awfully quiet," Chole said, a hint of concern in her voice. "Is everything okay?"

Ariel let out a sigh, her shoulders slumping. "I'm just not sure I want to talk about Alex right now."

"I can't believe it," Chole said, shaking her head in disbelief. "I never thought Alex and Ella would end up together."

"Yeah, well, life is full of surprises," Ariel said, her tone flat. "I'm sure they're very happy."

"You don't sound very happy about it," Chole said, her eyes narrowing. "Is everything okay?"

Ariel sighed, not wanting to get into it. "It's fine, Chole. I'm just not in the mood to talk about them right now."

"Will you come with me?" Ariel asked, a pleading look in her eyes.

"Where to?" Chole said, her brow furrowed in confusion.
"To Alex's house," Ariel said, her voice barely above a whisper. "I need to go and see his mother."

Chole's eyes widened, and she nodded slowly. "Of course. I'll go with you."

Ariel gave her a small smile

^^^ Ella house^^^

"I'm so sorry that my parents aren't here," Ella said, her voice full of regret.

"It's okay," Alex said, giving her a reassuring smile.

"I'm really going to miss you," Ella said, her voice cracking.

"I'm going to miss you too," Alex said, his eyes softening. "But you know we can still talk on the phone, right?"

"Of course," Ella said, her eyes lighting up.

"I love you," Alex said, looking deeply into Ella's eyes.

"I love you too," Ella said, her voice filled with emotion
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Alex leaned in and gave Ella a quick, but passionate kiss. Then he stood up and grabbed his bag.giving her one last smile. Then he turned and left.