Forty One.

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A/N: Hi! Late update because I updated This Is For You and I'm already working on the sequel for this story. So, yeah, I've been busy! Updates should be back to normal now. Sorry! Love you guys, thanks for reading and don't forget to press the little star!





I stood in the office doorway and looked in at Alice and Felix. They were sitting at the desk, smiling.

"What?" I raised an eyebrow. "What have I done?"

"Nothing." Felix smiled. Alice looked behind herself to check out of the window, before catching Felix's eye. He winked at her. There was a moment where nothing happened.

"Are you two having an affair?" I asked.

Both of their jaws dropped and they shook their heads violently, stumbling over each other to deny it. "My God, Bella, no!" Alice gasped. "Jesus!"

Felix frowned jokingly. "Alright... Don't be that grossed out."

Alice stuck her tongue out at him. "Ew... Hey, Bell? Sit down."

I sat down.

"We've got some news for you..." Felix said. He couldn't fight a smile and turned to Alice. "God, how long are they going to be?"

"How long are who going to be?" I asked.

Felix smirked. "I'm so glad you sat out on the balcony. If you went into your room you'd have ruined everything."

"What would I have ruined?" I asked desperately.

"Just wait a moment." Alice promised. "Talk to us for a sec. What did you and Kai chat about?"

"He let me speak to Robbie on the phone." I shrugged. "It was so nice to hear his voice. I'd give anything to see him again."

Felix high-fived Alice under the table before smiling at me."That's sweet."

Alice looked at her phone before nodding at Felix. I groaned. "What the fuck is-"

I was interrupted by the door behind me opening. Slowly, I spun the chair round, about to yell at whoever walked in on my private chat, but when I saw what I saw my chest turned molten. Shakily, I stood up. My mouth opened and closed like a goldfish but I couldn't say a word.

There, in the doorway, stood my parents, Kai, Adrianna, Antonia and Robbie. They all looked at each other for a moment before speaking in unison. "You're going home!"

I couldn't say anything.

Felix stood up and came behind me, putting his arm around me in a hug.  He whispered in my ear. "It's true... Go on. Go give them all a hug."

My legs were wobbly, and I didn't know who to walk to first. "Guys..." I mumbled. "What?"

"You're coming home with us!" Kai grinned. "You know, it was so hard keeping that a secret."

Robbie and Antonia broke from the group and walked towards me, Antonia kissing me on the cheek and Robbie giving me a deep hug. "I missed you." Robbie said.

I couldn't say anything, trying to comprehend what was happening.

Robbie pulled back. "Your room was a mess. Kai and I cleaned it out when we put all your stuff in the car."

"You've already cleaned out my stuff?" My jaw dropped.

He nodded. "Yes. Was that a secret?"

Kai chuckled. "No, Rob, it isn't a secret any more."

"Good." He said.

My dad was holding a suitcase. "We got all your stuff in the car, kiddo. You're coming straight home."

That's when it hit me, and a smile broke out across my face. My chest felt light and airy and I jumped up and down. "Let's go! I want to leave right now!"

Felix laughed. "Alright, don't be that happy to leave us.'

"I'll still see you, you idiot." I turned round and jokingly punched him in the stomach.

"Hey! Just because I'm not your guardian any more doesn't mean you can punch me."

"Yeah it does!" I protested.

Adrianna spoke up from behind everyone. "She's right! Go on, Bella. Beat him up."

I noticed Adrianna's belly. "You're massive!"

She laughed. "Thanks."

"No, like, you know..."

"I know." She giggled. "It's a big belly for a small lady, huh?"

I nodded.

Antonia slipped her hand into mine. "Come on, then. Let's get you home. I want to come for a sleepover this weekend."

I grinned. "I'm so happy."

"You look like the Cheshire Cat." Kai joked.

And so I went out into the parking lot, said my quick goodbyes to everyone in the facility and got into my parents car. Everything was a blur. A happy, blissful blur that left me desperate to just get home and stay there. I wish I could tell you more about how I left, but I honestly don't know. It's like the ghost of a memory, hidden in a shroud of relief, excitement and pure exhaustion.

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