Life after Loss » an Unexpected sequel

Two: Leaving

Three months ago.

I've been packing my things for New York. I can't believe I'll be leaving tomorrow. I was almost done and it was around 6 PM when Zac called.

"Hey princess," he said.

"Heyyy."

"Meet me at the park in fifteen. No questions. See ya!"

He ended the call before I even say anything else. I swear, he is just full of surprises.

I close my luggage, put it beside my desk, and took a quick shower.

I was contemplating whether to wear a dress or not. I ended up wearing a blue and white striped shirt tucked in red high wasted shorts. I was just walking to the park so I just wore my white Keds. Kind of like what Taylor Swift wore.

When I was done dressing up, I go to the living room to inform my parents that I'll be going to the park to meet up with Zac.

When I closed the door I sent him a message.

On my way. ❤

*****

After walking for a while, I finally arrived. When I got there, I saw something beautiful.

No, no, not just Zac, but what he did.

And he was standing there with a bouquet.

"Just a little date before my girl leaves."

Help, oh my, someone give me oxygen.

I ran to him, and hugged him with all my might and said, "thank you."

He hugged me back saying, "anything for my princess."

*****

We watched for a bit and ate. And when we were done, we were just lying on the blanket looking at the stars. This would probably be the best date ever.

Zac suddenly sat up, so I did, too.

"By tomorrow you will approximately be 5 hours away by flight, and 4-7 days away by car. I want to tell you that no matter what happens, it will not affect our love. I promise you that when we graduate college, we will still be together."

He pulls out a box. Opens it.

"I want you to wear this, to remind you of me while you're in New York."

It was a ring, it was simple but said "forever" on the inside.

He stood up. Took my left hand and slipped it on my ring finger.

I hugged him, crying.

"I love you," I whispered

"I love you, too," he said hugging me back.

*****

I woke up to my alarm. 4am. I was leaving soon. My flight will be at 6am.

Not much happened on the way. But when we got there, I was surprised. Everyone I loved was there.

Adri, Cassidy, Matt, Melvin, Jay, James, and Zac. Even Jamie was there.

I ran to them for a group hug.

"I'll miss you guys," I said as I started to sob.

"Not as much as we will," said Matt.

"Don't forget us if you ever become famous!" Typical Jay.

Jamie gave me a warm smile.

"Come back for the Holidays!" Said Melvin.

This friendship we have right here is something who's bond is stronger than ionic bonds.

And most importantly, this was it. I was going to chase my dreams.

*****

Present time.

Halfway through the third movie -- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban -- Jamie had fallen asleep.

I switched off the TV. I walked to my desk and turned on my desk lamp. The light from the lamp was enough to show a polaroid of me and Zac. I touched the ring that I've made into a necklace. And in no time, I removed it.

I open a drawer where I keep everything Zac has given me. Even the tiny and simple notes are there.

I place the photo and "necklace" in. And I was crying -- again -- while I closed the drawer.

Out of sight, out of mind.

*****

a/n

Happy New Year y'all!! I'm hoping for 2017 to be a really good year, since 2016 was really tragic.

That's all for now.

lois xx