Forever Yours

Chapter 8

The rest of the day Isabella spent cleaning and playing with Tiddles; later that evening after she had finished eating and showered, Isabella came into her room and saw the envelope on her pillow as she picked it up and slowly opened it she felt her mind go through many emotions. She slowly began to read it, 'Dear Isa, I don't know how to start this letter but please hear me out, I never imagine we would ever meet again, I prayed and wished for this day for so many years ever since we were kids, I know you need time but I want you to know that I have never stopped thinking about you, not a moment, not a second and not ever, every single memory we shared had replayed in my mind like a song on repeat and I will forever cherish them, I hope you will give us another chance to make some new ones, your best friend Addie'. Isabella dropped the letter on her bed as tears formed in her eyes as she thinks confused, 'is he trying to say bye or say hi?'. Isabella noticed a number below as looked at her phone before soon heading over to the fridge and grabbing some ice-cream. A few days later Aiden is in class still wondering, 'I have not heard from Isabella, maybe she didn't read the letter, does she hate me? I hope not because the letter proves how much I never stopped thinking of her'. Aiden's phone beeps as he sees an unknown message, 'meet me in the coffee shop in a few hours'. Aiden smiled as he continued the class but could not wait to finish and head over to meet Isabella. Meanwhile, Isabella was in the coffee shop talking to Hailey about the letter as Hailey says, "girl, I still cannot believe that you texted him to meet you and read the letter, I am proud of you for having the courage to do both". 

Isabella still felt nervous as Hailey asks, "are you ready to speak to him?". Isabella smiled and replied, "of course I am ready, it's going to be awkward though". Hailey says, "well, you did run away from Aiden". Isabella says, "way to put me on the spot, Hails". Hailey says, "soon we will be going from a trio to a Frio". Isabella looked confused at Hailey asking, "what the hell is a Frio?". Hailey rolled her eyes replying, "it is like a trio but with a fourth person". Isabella giggles saying, "I can see Cameron's sense of humour is rubbing off on you". Hailey says, "he got it from me, first". Isabella laughs just as the door opens and Aiden comes in saying, "Isabella?". Hailey wishes her good luck as Isabella comes over saying, "hey Aiden, should we take a seat?". Aiden replies, "that's a good idea". They soon order lattes as Aiden says, "I just wanted to apologise for-". Isabella interrupts him asking, "is it ok if I go first?". Aiden nods as Isabella says, "when you left, I was hurt... I never told you this but during our friendship, I was going through a difficult time with my family, and you helped me forget everything when I was with you, I was able to smile and laugh when I never thought it could be possible, I did not get the chance to thank you for helping me or even the chance to say goodbye". Aiden listened to Isabella talk about her feelings as he felt regretful and thought, 'I never got to say goodbye to her and leaving her when she needed me the most'. 

Aiden says, "Isa, I am sorry for leaving without saying goodbye and not being by your side in your darkest hours". Isabella says, "Addie, I am sorry for being selfish and not confiding in you, I did not want to ruin our moments of happiness". Aiden says, "we were just kids trying our best to steer life at the time, besides I could never be angry at my best friend". Isabella takes a sip of her latte before saying, "I missed you, Addie". Aiden smiles saying, "I missed you more, Isa". A few days passed by as Isabella came to the florist shop as the shopkeeper Ms Poppins says, "Hi Mr Samuels, are you here to pick up your usual order?." Samuels replies, "of course I am ready to see my darling wife's face light up when I bring her these beautiful flowers." Ms Poppins says, "I am sure your wife looks forward to this moment every week." Samuel nods saying, "of course her reaction is priceless, a smile and warm ray of sunshine is she." Ms Poppins nods saying, "I will be right back with her flowers." Samuel thanks her as Isabella watches them thinking, 'visiting this flower shop is my favourite part of the week.' Ms Poppins comes back with a white and pink tulip bouquet saying, "I hope your wife enjoy these flowers, sir." Samuel says, "I know she will, see you next week."