Chess: The Next Move

Chapter 23: Never Gonna Be Alone

I've officially realized: my life is going great.

No problems. No more obstacle courses. I'm just going straight on with the rest of my life.

Cherry ended up dating quiff boy. They make each other laugh. I'm glad that cherry found someone just like her.

Bea Bianca and Calum always go on 5sos tours together. Nothing much changes there.

Audrey and Morgan just decided to stay single. There's nothing wrong with that.

At least they have family.

Dezrei, with her own money from selling cupcakes I baked, bought a Charming Stallion wax replica.

Today we attended a wedding. And do you know who's?

Standing at the altar.

Best men: a stick that says "mr. Maristella", Liam, and Dylan O' Brien

Bridesmaids:
Me
Cherry
Bea Bianca

The priest and Tyler. Audrey and Morgan in the front row. Marissa's family. Tyler's family.

Marissa finally walked down the Aisle.

As we made eye contact in her last few steps, we did our signature winks.

I wanna say "I'm proud of you." At that very moment

I was wearing a white polo shirt with black skinny jeans and boots. The usual.

Cherry was wearing those white dresses you'd see in scary movies, without the blood.

Bea Bianca was wearing the same thing as me, but with Converse.

These vows were so sweet I only made out the cute words.

"I never thought I'd meet such a perfect guy."

"I'll never leave you."

Oh dear.

Marissa: I do
Tyler: I do

You may kiss the bride.

OTP. I don't usually say that, but that wedding kiss made it happen.

That's new.

"PARTY TIME!!" I called out holding a champagne bottle.

We all ran outside to the party.

My table had Liam, Audrey, Morgan, cherry, and Bea Bianca (of course).

We laughed, we sang, we drank, etc.

I couldn't ask for a more better family.

Life in the Nakpil household became so much easier.

Sadly, The newly wed couple barely come over anymore because they both have jobs :( and they're married. They have to spend time with each other unlike last time when Marissa was always with us.

"You take care of her, okay? Or else I'll drown you!" I warned Tyler in a friendly way.

"I will."

•4 weeks later•

"Liam and I are gonna go pick up that cute wittle puppy we bought!" I let them know.

"Okay!"

I drove since Liam isn't familiar with driving on the right side.

"It's actually really fun," I said.

"You're lucky. You can drive both sides."

"I barely noticed that."

We picked up the French bulldog we bought and named it Kenny.

On the drive back, there was a stoplight near the bridge where I was abandoned as a little kid.

I looked to my right, and I saw a little girl, sitting down. She was depressed, starved, and afraid.

I parallel parked near her and got off. Liam followed me.

I approached the girl, who looked up at me.

"Hey," I started. "I'm here to help."

She smiled. She was about 5 years old.

She got in the back of the car, and we drove off.

When we came back, everyone was surprised.

"Lets see. Two leave. Four come back. And yes I'm counting the dog." Audrey pointed out.

"Well, just like dad helped me when I was at the bridged, I'm helping this little girl."

"AWWW." Everyone said.

Oh shut up.

Her name is Maggie Nakpil.

She looked great in my old clothes (I was stylish at a young age).

We have a new addition to our family :,)

Later that day, at night time, the moonlight was shining so bright.

"You've been through a lot," Liam said. "That's really sweet of you to help that little girl."

"It reminded me of my dad. I couldn't resist. I guess I'm not so cold hearted after all."

He laughed.

"Jen." Liam said.

"Yeah?"

"I love you."

Thanks? No. I'm not making that mistake again.

"Same to you." ;)

He was so stoked when I finally said it.

We shared a nice kiss under the moonlight.

Moonlightbae (Ariana grande reference)

Then I knew, during that kiss, that one special guy is watching over me.

He's special to me, no matter what.

And I knew, he was not dead. He was standing, 10 feet away. Hiding behind the tree.

I let him stand there, since today was a good day.

Special Guy's POV

I'm happy for you Jen. You've gone a long way. You've accomplished so many things. I'm so proud of you.

I love you. I know you're happy with Liam, and I know you make him happy.

You'll always be in my heart. If you ever need me, just call me. I'm just in Barbie and Ken's basement.

-JJ Quinn 💙

Jen's POV

After that kiss, we went inside and had dinner.

Well, that's my life! Hope you enjoyed reading about it!

-Jen Nakpil 😄👌🏼😁