Letting Go Is Easier Said Than Done (An Original Story)

Chapter 87

Chapter 87

Time Skip... Ten months later...

 It's been ten months since Becky died and my life has drastically altered since then. My grief is becoming more manageable, though it's still often present. I visit with Becky's family once a month to look back on Becky fondly as well as to simply spend time with them. I adore her family so much that they're almost like my own. As for Derek and Ted, I'll tell you the scoop on them. Derek and I are split up, at least for the time being. It was partly due to grief and partly due to life getting in the way after graduating high school recently. I don't hate him though. I wish him the best. He's not a bad person, he just has some problems to work through. Yet again, don't we all to some degree? 

 On a happier note, Ted and I have become super close friends. It's easy with him. Ted has his sights on someone else while I'm just doing me for awhile. No worries about feelings there. Now you're probably wondering what my post graduation plans are so I'll tell you. I'm going into the work force rather than straight to college. I've been pushing myself too hard for six years and I think that I'm entitled to have a break. Though the job that I'm starting next month is really cool. It's a teacher's aide position at an elementary school less than five minutes away from my house. A mentor from my internship this past year recommended me for the position which was very kind of her to do so. 

  Do I have some moderate regrets about not going to college? Absolutely. Do I think that I'm a failure from time to time? Of course, though at the end of the day, I'm happy because I'm going to be making a decent paycheck and doing what I love. A lot of people had mixed reactions about my decision, but I say screw them. For too long I've dwelled on what people think of me and catering to their every will. I've also learned on a much deeper level than before that everything happens for a reason. I will justify that belief to my grave. 

   I hope you all have learned a few things from my story. Before I go, I want to leave you with a few more reminders/lessons:

1. Never put a guy over your friends and family. 

2. Don't keep toxic people in your life, they only drag you down.

3. Do what's right for YOU, not what everyone else tries to dictate you into doing.

4. Forgive but don't forget. 

5. Your loved ones never really leave you, they stay with you in your heart forever. 

6. Last but not least, do you and none else.

By doing and remembering these things, you're going to be so much happier in the long run. You're welcome by the way. 

THE END

Hoped that you guys liked this story as much as I enjoyed writing it. This is my first original story that isn't a fanfiction and it really helped me grow as a writer. Be sure to keep up with my current fanfic as I will be updating that more now! :) -Mary