So-Called Destiny

Chapter 17: Truth Be Told

Our teasing moment was interrupted when my phone rang. It’s Kimberly’s mother.

“WHAT!!!???” I shouted. Tears fell from my eyes. I dropped the phone and about to fell on the ground when the girls kept me in balance.

“Why? Who called you? What happened?” Michelle asked me, shaking my body.

I didn’t answer them; I was like floating in heaven. My mind has literally blown away.

“Izzy Harwood! What happened?” They all shouted at me.

“Kimberly has a cancer, stage 4.” I began crying so hard.

“What? How come? What happened? Tell me you’re only joking!” Nathalie keeps on asking me.

“I don’t know. When her mother told me about it, I dropped the phone. I don’t know what to do.” I said crying.

“That can’t be!!!” They all began crying as well.

“Excuse me girls but why are you all crying?” Andrew asked us looking in confusion.

“Long story but can you please excuse us to the teachers? We have to go, this is really important. Please.” Nathalie said while crying.

“Sure, I will. After school, I’ll see you guys. I hope I can help. Go now.” He said to us looked worried.

We went to the park to talk about it. We have to figure out what is really happening.

We were shocked when my mom was also here. She looked so sad, she’s approaching to us.

“Have you heard what happened to Kimmie?” She asked me, tearing up.

“Why!!! I can’t understand.” I cried so hard.

“Well girls, this is hard to tell but you all have to know this. The real reason why she went to France is not because of family business, it’s because she has a cancer and her Mom discovered a remedy there but it’s not working. She didn’t tell you this because she doesn’t want to receive pity from you all. Hope you’ll understand her.” My mom said, crying.

As I hear those words, I can’t stop crying… knowing my best friend is fighting for her life. She’s too young for this and why didn’t I figure out about this. I want to hug her right in this very moment but she’s far from me.

“Izzy, since you’re her very best friend she left a letter to you. I know this is a bit early because there’s still a miracle but her mom told me to give this to you now.”

As my Mom handed me the letter, I don’t want to read it neither to just feel it, but I have to.

“Read it aloud, sweetie.” My mom told me.

Best friend Izzy,

I’m sure when you read this, you already know about what’s happening to me and I’m quite sure you’re crying right now but please don’t. I don’t want to see my best friend crying just for this reason. Well Izzy, we’ve been best friends for so long since we were given birth. You’re like my other half already and you’ve been there with me through the ups and downs. You’re there with me when I’m sad; you’re there with me when I’m happy. We’ve shared a lot of memories together. Best friend, sorry if I lied to you. The real reason I went to France is to find a cure for my stage 4 cancer. Yes, I’m fighting for my life. I don’t want to tell you this because I don’t want to see you pitying me, feeling sorry for me.  When you’re reading this, I’m probably at the hospital, having a lot of injections that is slowly killing me inside. Whatever happens, don’t forget me and please cherish our memories. Also tell to Michelle, Nathalie, Juliette, and Elizabeth that I love them so much. You guys made my life complete. I couldn’t ask for more, you’re all the best. I’m hoping that you’re always happy and when you’re sad just look at the stone that I gave you, I may not be there… but you’re always in my heart even it’s not breathing anymore. Good luck to your ‘man of destiny’, I hope he’ll not hurt you or else… I’ll go there and bury him alive. Just remember bestie that wherever I go, you’re always in my heart and I will never forget you. You and the girls are my second family and even in the next few days… when my Mother tell you that I didn’t survive, just remember that you made my existing years meaningful. I love you all so much, I’ll fight until my very last breathe, I still want to experience prom with you girls. Take care always and smile J

Your best friend, Kimberly

After the last word, I found myself crying so much as well as my mom and the girls. I’m speechless but I’m sure, she’ll make it. She’s a strong person and she’ll win in fighting of cancer, I know I will see her again.