BACK TO LOVE.

THE FAKE FACES.

The days were moving with surprise boxes in line. Some things were out good but the bad always shaded it taking a clear form pushing the gleam to the back. I was up early. My thoughts muddled up. I got to meet Melina ..... I mean I got to encounter her. I sit in my bed thinking about the worst to be driving to me in an hour or so.

I get ready and head downstairs. After so long the kitchen had more than two people and walls were filled with laughter, my house was giving a comforting home to me after all the messy days in my life. I smile to myself. "what you looking at, smiling like a mad?" it was Lou .

"Good morning" I chirp. "It feels home again.... mom and dad, uncle and aunt.... I really missed this." My words come out with life in it. I feel myself after so long. "Riya... we were really worried about you.... we missed you too. I can't even imagine those days .. you were really struggling." He cups my cheeks, eyes filled with tears. "I thought I ... I lost you..."

Me, Andrea after what happened to be a terrible betrayal from her best friend was shattered to microscopic pieces.. like you would never be able to place the piece perfectly again, a time when I gave up on myself. It wasn't the betrayal alone..... her hate texts and calls made me hate myself more. She alienated myself from me. I told nobody.... they found out, being suspicious about my mood shifts. I knew everyone were worried and they are still. I love Lou , he is the best brother ever one could ask for.... seeing him in the verge  tears me apart. I hug him tighter as he rubs my shoulder. Tears pave their way down, contained of pure love and concern muddled in affection. "Hey! Shh... don't cry anymore. Remember you promised me before." I nod .

"Let's get you some breakfast." He lead us to the kitchen.

"Good morning kiddos." Aunt Linda greet us.

The soothing talks, it's like ice over furnace . I just wish this could last forever.

"Andrea, I'll drop you. " Lou jogs out with keys.

The trees sprint. Smell of freshness, of the leaves dripping with dew drops.... nature herself is a beauty with a power of healing. Everything was perfect except me and my best friend. I tried to avoid the thought than run off often now, is Melina same as Femina? I convince myself with a 'no', when circumstances deviates and points to a 'yes'. I am not giving up. I will find it out, not going to end up like before. I got to be strong.

" Don't be hard on yourself cat. Melina may be not truthful. If it's ending negatively keep in your mind that it's not at all negative. It's a good thing that fake people are running out of your life. Isn't it a good thing?" Lou seems worried.

 "Indeed, it is. But how many more are left to walk off." I look at him. He doesn't reply. Rest of the drive was silent. "The one who walks off, it's their loss. Take care Riya." Lou left after these words.

"Good morning Andrea." Ryan greets me as I move to the locker. "Good morning Ryan. How you doing?" I ask while placing the things inside the locker. "I'm good." He replies.

 I didn't see Melina anywhere. "Hey Ryan, you seen Melina today?" I ask casually. "Nope, you haven't seen her?" He flips through the schedule. "I wouldn't ask you if I did." I roll my eyes. "Yeah right, can you please lend me your chemistry notes? I'll get your favourite milkshake today during lunch break." He Raises his eyebrows. "Deal! You really know how to convince me." I give the book to him. "Actually, thanks to Skylar. He told me about your weakness, milkshake or coffee" He giggles. Skylar... oh gosh! I feel my cheeks burning. " Bye Ryan. See you with others during break." I walk off before he notices the tint of pink shade that smeared around.