BACK OFF

Back off_5

{Chapter 5}

I didn't sleep,eat and focus well yesterday because of what happened. My parents kept asking why, I just answered them with my fake smile. I couldn't tell them. I don't want to be a problem to anyone anymore.

I woke up early in the morning and went to the nearest coffee shop. I parked the car beside the cute cabin. The coffee shop was designed with a cooling breeze and old style. Almost coffee like design. A cute cabin and at the left side was a bench beneath a tree. The tree gives shade to the cabin. Which made it look noticeable. The cabin has a mini garden around it with beautiful flowers.

I stepped out of the car and saw Mrs. Garcia giving the plants a morning shower. She saw me and gave me a warm smile.

"Your early, we haven't even opened yet" She said as she put down the hose. "It's fine, I just came by to...say goodbye"

Mrs. Garcia had been a friend to me since elementary. I rebelled when I was in highschool. From that day, I never talked to her again. This was the first time again to talk to her. She might be old but to my experience being with her those days. Tells me that her spirit is not.

"Why? we're are you going?" She asked. "San Francisco. I wasn't actually here to say goodbye...instead...I came by to say sorry for ignoring you in 3 years." I apologized as I felt my eyes getting warm.

She walked towards me and hugged me. Automatically, my tears flowed down. "It's ok my dear...we know what happened. Oh, why don't you come inside?" I nodded as she let go of me.

"Here, this'll help you cheer up" I looked at the teacup and a memo pad was placed on it. "Were happy you came by to our lives Amy." I bust out in tears as I read the words. I didn't imagine that...someone was happy to met me. Mrs. Garcia sat beside me and hugged me again.

"Don't worry my dear, everything will be fine...soon" She said as she patted my back. She let go of me when I did.

"By the way..." She stood up and opened a small drawer. She took out a red envelope.

"Somebody wants to deliver this to you" She handed me the envelope.

I smiled and looked at her. "What's this?" I questioned. "Open it when your ready..." she said as I took the envelope from her hand. I looked at my watch. My eyes widened when I saw the time.

"Mrs. Garcia, I really need to go. Thanks for the coffee, it was tasty. I'm going to miss you" I said after I finished drinking the coffee she prepared. "Me too dear" She said as she hugged me one last time.

"Bye" I whispered to her before I let go. I walked outside to my car. I waved goodbye as I spotted her at the door of her shop. She smiled and waved back. I placed the letter in the pocket of my sweater.

Going to another country is a great idea. I can forget everything about Jonathan. I know I'll move on. I know I can move on.

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"Airplane no. 5 is now taking off" The stewardess announced behind the curtains.

I took my seat as I finished taking care of my baggage. I plan to fly to another country...in San Francisco perhaps. They're offering me this opportunity of having a job. They gave enough payment for their workers. I'll try it there but if I didn't like it, I'll have to find another job that's suitable for me.

"Miss, anything you want?" The stewardess called. I looked at her and smiled. "No, I'm good"

I took out my sweater to wear it. It's gonna be cold here for sure. As I wore it, a red envelope appeared. Right, it's from Mrs. Garcia.

I looked at the back of the envelope as I arranged myself in the seat. "Read this, only if you're ready" was written at the back.

Ready? Ready for what? I rolled my eyes and started to open it. As soon as I saw what was written on the address. Next to it...was his name. My hand started to shake and my heart skipped a beat continously.

Dear Amy

I couldn't really tell where you are right now, but one thing is for sure. You'll be reading this letter right after I'm gone. What I really wanted to say was...I'm sorry. I did it for your own good. I never saw you spending time with your friends, that's the first reason why I approached you. I never even thought that you'd cry in my arms, I guess I have that aura tough.

I'm sorry if I did this. I know I'm the last one you'd expect to say those things but please don't ever hold a grudge to me. Might be painful for you to all what I have said, but please forgive me. Until now...

Love, Jonathan
p's: I didn't get to say this to you in person but...I...love...you...

Just right now? I wanted to run off this plain and catch him. But I couldn't move even if I wanted to, chasing him will be of no use too. My body was stiff, I still didn't get what he said "You'll be reading this letter right after I'm gone" It hurts to think that his existence will never be found again.

I took the negativity of my brain. It's hard not to think that he was really gone...

Jonathan...if you can hear me...I forgive you. I'm sorry if I acted this way. I'm really sorry.

As tears ran down from my eyes, drenching my cheeks and clothes. I couldn't accept everything. Sorry...

*END OF CHAPTER 5*

#Some people are just meant to stay by your side, and some people was meant to leave you in the first place