Relocating

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I make my way to Aria's. I was running a lot today. More than I have in awhile. I get to the door, slightly winded because I'm confused and crying. Jacob opens up hugs me. I hug back and walk to Aria. I sit next to her on the couch.

"The picture is gone." I say quietly.

"I don't understand." She says and stares at me confused.

"The picture. The picture Ashton made! The one he gave me for our anniversary. That picture!" I shout and bend over to my knees.

It hurts. Everything hurts. My heart hurts. My head hurts. My legs hurt from running. Everything hurts because of him.

I feel Aria wrap an arm around me, but I don't sit up. She hugs my crouched over body as much as she can.

"I have to make a call." I say and stand.

"Don't call him." She says.

"I'm calling my Aunt Mary." I say and walk out the door.

"Hello?" She answers.

"Hi." I croak.

"What's this about Rachel? What happened? Are you hurt?"

"You remember that boy?"

"You didn't do something stupid for him, did you?"

"No. Remember how I said we split up for awhile, only for little while?"

"It's not going to be a little is it?"

"No." I say and I continue crying.

"Maybe you should come here for a little while. Take a few days. I have something to tell you. You have to be with me when I do." She says.

"Alright. I will." I say.

"Good. You can come tomorrow night. I see tickets to fly to Bradley International from where you are. So, you can leave Sunday and go back to work Wednesday." She says.

"Yeah. Sounds fine." I say.

"Alright. Bye dear." She says and the line clicks.

I walk back into the apartment and Aria looks at me, worried. Jacob had the same look. I gave a weak smile that made them frown. I shrugged my shoulders and Aria spoke.

"So, what's going on?" She asked.

"I'm going to see my Aunt Mary tomorrow. I'll be back Wednesday. I just need a few days." I say.

"You better come back." She says and hugs me tight. I feel another pair of arms wrap around me. Jacob.

"Alright. I'm going to go pack. Love you guys." I say and head to the door.

"Love you too!" They shout in unison.