Chapter 41

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Ariana's P.O.V.

"Hey mom, hey dad"I greet them as I sit in front of their gravestones. It's Christmas and its seven o'clock in the morning. Justin kept his word and took me to the cemetery to see my parents.

Justin is behind me a few feet away to give me some space while I talk with my parents. I hold flowers in my hand and softly place them in front of their gravestones.

"It's been awhile since we've last seen each other. The last time we talked was when me and Justin had gotten into a fight when I found out about the bet he placed on me. Since then, me and Justin have been able to work things out. We love each other very much and want to spend forever with each other. You guys don't have to worry about me down here on earth. I found someone that will take care of me and love me like you guys used to do"I tell them and give a quick glance behind me at Justin. He smiles at me and I smile back before returning my attention back to my parents.

"I miss you both a lot. I wish the accident never happened and that you were still here. I had to experience my first thanksgiving without you and today I'm experiencing the same thing. I'm gonna go through more holidays and birthdays without you guys. I've slowly come to accept that. You guys may not be with me in person but you are with me in here"I say and place a hand over my heart.

"I know you guys are watching over me in Heaven. I'm sorry that I'm not able to visit you more often. I wish I could but now I live in Palo Alto to attend Stanford. That was one of the colleges we always talked about me going to. I really am trying my hardest there and I'm sure you guys are proud of me. I hope I'm able to always make you guys proud of me as I continue on in life. You guys meant everything to me while you were alive and you still do. I will do everything I can to never disappoint you. I love both of you very much"I say. I bring two of my fingers to my lips and place a kiss on them. I than touch both gravestones, giving both of my parents a kiss.

"Merry Christmas Mom and Dad"I say before standing up. I look at the gravestones a few seconds longer before turning and walking away.

"Your really strong you know that?"Justin asks me once I reach him. I respond by giving him a quick kiss.

"Thank you for bringing me here"I tell him. "Your welcome"He says and grabs my hand in his. "Anything for you"He adds and we begin to walk towards the car.


"This gift is from me and Justin. It's for Emma"I say and hand a wrapped present to Pattie who holds Emma in her arms. "Aww, how sweet. You guys didn't have to get her a gift"Pattie says. "We wanted to"Justin tells her.

Pattie unwraps the present to reveal a pink baby onesie with Emma's name on it.

"This is so cute, thank you"Pattie says and shows the gift to Emma. "Look at what Justin and Ariana got you"She tells the little girl. Emma reaches out to touch along the clothing item and smiles.

"We got you guys a gift"Richard says and grabs a small box from under the tree. He hands it to me and Justin. I take it and begin to unwrap it.

Inside is a pamphlet for a vacation to Barbados. Me and Justin look at it with a confused look.

"Open the pamphlet"Richard tells us. I open up the pamphlet and out falls two plane tickets. I gasp when I realize what the gift is supposed to be.

"You bought us a vacation package ?"Justin asks his parents.

"Yep, it's all paid for. We took care of the flight and the hotel. All you guys have to do is pack your bags and go. You guys can choose when to visit whenever you want"Pattie says.

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