next to her

chapter 15 (LAST)

FINAL CHAPTER

this is the last chapter in my story "next to her". i decided this is going to be long and would finally let Faye and Vivian have a happy ending. they deserve it.

moreoever, i have another story in mind, so stay tuned because im really excited for it. I will share a snippet of upcoming story as a spoiler/trailer at the end! enjoy~

Faye POV 

I had just entered my little cubicle, and the scent of fresh lemon bread filled the air.

puzzled, I looked around and found a box filled with them.

just then an annoyingly familiar face popped up from behind.

"heyy Faye, I knew you loved lemon bread. so I brought some."

"Thanks..I guess."

"cmon Faye, will you FINALLY go out with me?"

"how many times do I have to tell you Alex, no."

"but I got you lemon bread!"

"I didn't ask you to. and if you're going to pressure me on the behalf of this, you can have it back."

I shoved the box into his face and pushed him away.

that was Alex, my coworker. he has been trying to ask me out for the past 2 years. That nut job can't take a no. And for the record, I wasn't interested in anyone at the moment.

I ignored him for the rest of the day and continued on.

I returned home and plopped down on the couch, exhausted.

Mom came and sat beside me, giving me a concerning look.

"Everything ok, mom?'

"yes, but there is something I need to discuss with you."

I straightened up and mentally prepared myself for whatever she wanted to say.

"what is it?'

"I love you, dear, and I am proud of you. But now that you have a stable job, i think its time we discuss when you are going to settle down."

"but i have settled down, what's the deal?"

"not in that way, silly, like when you finally settled down with a life partner. you have a whole life ahead, Faye. and its important you have a partner to complete the journey with you."

my heart dropped. all this time i thought i was avoiding this shit, but here we are. 

 "I have you, don't I?"

"how long? we all know everyone is going to leave soon."

"but, I am not ready yet."

"don't take too long, before its too late honey."

she gave me an understanding smile and left. It finally dawned on me. 

she was right, I should let it be too late. but at the same time a corner of my heart ached at the thought of marrying. maybe it was telling me I had some feelings still unresolved. but what could I do? I didn't know where to find the person who my heart seeks. or if I ever will.

not that I had a problem with staying alone forever, but my conscience told me that it will get hella lonely, atleast for my weak heart.

for the meantime, i would just focus on working hard.

Vivian POV 

I finally settled down at my apartment and also ventured into the city, I felt thrilled. I loved the feeling of excitement rushing through my veins. I began to work hard and slowly but surely got everything in place. I adjusted my sleep schedule, first time since i turned 13. and got used to the fresh and surreal surroundings, loving the environment. from time to time, my thoughts wandered back to my life back in California. even though I constantly in touch with my parents, I felt an unsettling feeling. a feeling that something was missing. I couldn't place it, though.