"Danielle?" mum's said while knocking on the door.
"Coming!" I said and opened the door, revealing my mum with tear stained cheeks.
"What happened?" I asked her worriedly.
"You have to pack up." she told me and entered my room. She opened my closet and grabbed my luggage.
"What? Why?" I asked her with confusion.
"Just pack up! We are leaving in three hours!" she said angrily and I stepped back. She haven't raised her voice on me once.
"I'm sorry. I didn't meant to raise my voice." she apoligized and I went to her.
"It's okay mum. Just tell me what's the problem." I told her and rubbed her back as she cried.
"Your aunt," she paused. "Meg, she's," she paused again and wiped her tears. "she's dead." she said and I opened my mouth in shock.
"No, no." I shook my head and the tears started falling from my cheeks.
"She is. She's been ill for a year and she didn't tell us neither John. That one week trip was the last time for us to see her. That was it." she sobbed.
I cried and hugged my mum. I cried on her shoulder and we rubbed each other's back.
"Pack up now. We're leaving in three hours." she said and pulled away.
I grabbed my phone when she left, typing a message to my friends.
*Guys, I'm leaving. My aunt is gone... She's in heaven. :(*
I typed and sent it to the group, including Alyssa and Luke.
My phone buzzed in my hands and I opened the messages.
*That's sad to hear. My condolences to your family Danielle. Have a safe trip.* -Madi
*Condelence Danielle. May your aunt rest in peace. Have a safe trip.* -Calum
*Danielle, I'm sorry for that. Hope you'll have a nice trip. We'll miss you.* -Ashton
*Oh Danielle, I'm sorry to hear that. And for what happened earlier. Have a safe trip.* -Alyssa
*Mum and I are on our way there. Condolence Danielle.* -Mike
*I'm sorry to hear that. Your aunt has been a good, loving and caring aunt and mother. May she rest in peace. Everything will be alright Danielle. And remember that I love you. Have a safe trip.* -Luke
After reading their messages, I wiped the tears in my cheeks. I started packing my things when I heard footsteps coming to my door.
"Can I come in?" I looked up to see him.
I nodded and stood up to hug Luke. Like nothing happened. He's still my friend, isn't he?
"I'm sorry Danielle." he said while rubbing my back.
"Thank you." I sobbed on his chest.
"And sorry for earlier." he added.
"It's fine Luke. We're still best friends right?" I asked him and cried harder, thinking that we are only and always be best friends. Well, better than strangers right?
"Of course we are." he said and there was a little relief in me.
We pulled away from the hug and we sat down on the floor. I started packing my things and he offered for help. I nodded and muttered a 'thank you' to him.
It's happy to see that nothing changed.
This day is full of shit. I knew it.
When we finished packing, he went down for me to change my clothes to jeans and a white shirt. I wore my converse and pulled my luggage down the stairs.
