Every Road Leads to Somewhere

Chapter 4

When we got to the school for graduation, our whole class was there. It was weird knowing that after today, I may never see them again. Emilia skipped over to Aiden and I.

"Hey, lovebirds. I see you two made up." 

"Of course we did, we always do,"Aiden gave me a kiss on the cheek.

"Anyways," says Emilia changing the subject. "Are you ready to be graduates?"

"I know that I am," I said but then quickly after, "I'm just not ready to leave you guys."

"Now, now. Let's not get all nostalgic." Why is Emilia always so bubbly. I wish I was like that.

"Ok students, let's get lined up," boomed our principal.

"Well, let's go graduate," cheered Aiden. And with that, we walked off hand in hand.

After graduation Emilia, Aiden, and I were sitting on the playground be our school.

"Well, you guys, we had a nice time. Guess now it's over," I said trying to hold back my tears.

"Nattie, we are going to miss you so much," Emilia gave me the largest hug that was humanly possible. "I'll give you guys some alone time."

"You don't have to go!" I wanted her to stay, just for a little longer. I wanted to hang out like old times, without a care in the world. 

"I can't take it that you're leaving, I love you Nattie. Please come back and visit sometime." Now tears were streaming down Emilia's face. I couldn't stand to see her like that. The Emilia I knew never cried. Seeing her cry, made me cry.

"I'm so sorry," I said with tears all down my face. 

"Do what you have to do, maybe send letter?" asked Emilia.

"Of course I will, I could never forget you." And with one last hug, she was gone. I started crying uncontrollably. Aiden came over to comfort me. 

"Shh babe, it's going to be okay." He hugged me tight. I wanted to stay in that embrace forever.

"I will miss you so much." I cried even harder. (Which I didn't know was possible in that moment.)

"The offer is still up, I can come with you. We can take on the world together."

"No, you have to go to college. I want you to. Please, do that for me. Don't worry, I'll be back soon enough. You're the first person I'll see when I'm back," I promised.

He gave me, what seemed like, the best kiss ever. This is it. I thought. The last time I'll see Aiden for a long time. 

When it was over, Aiden just studied my face. I stared back at him with tear filled eyes.

"Are you sure you're going to be okay?" Aiden asked looking very concerned.

"Yeah, I'll be fine don't worry abo--" I was cut off.

"Don't worry about you?! How can I not worry about you? I have loved you since freshman year. I can't stop loving you just like that," He yelled. I flinched. "Sorry to yell it's just....."

"It's just what?" I asked with curiosity. 

"It's just I love you more than you could ever imagine and it hurts that you're leaving so soon. I wanted to spend the rest of my life with you."

"Don't worry, if it was meant to be we'll find our way back to each other," I assured.

He looked at me. I could see a tear in his eye. I knew this hurt him but I had to do what was best. I started crying, again. He pulled me into his warm embrace again. Who knows if I'll ever feel this way again. 

We stayed like that for a while until I finally pulled away. 

"I don't want to do this, but I have to go," It came out barely a whisper. 

"It's okay, I realize you really want to do this. I just can't let you go."

"If you love someone let them go, if they come back it was meant to be. Well, I guess that's what they always say," I said trying to lighten the mood. "I really have to go now."

"Bye, Natalia. Until next time," I could tell by his voice that he was hurting on the inside but didn't want to show it. 

I gave him a kiss and a hug, and with that I turned and walked the other way. This is where my adventure begins.

I hope you guys liked this part. I actually got emotional writing this. Even though it's early in the story the characters feel like my children. HAHA. Sorry it took so long to get thia chapter out, school got in the way. Since it's a Friday, the next chapter will be out soon! 

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