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Adjustments 19

Sarah

One day later

Thank God that's over! I got up on stage with my partner about an hour ago and she totally messed up! I remembered all of my lines when she couldn't even remember her stage directions! I felt so accomplished on stage! One point for me! I am so out of this state. My phone rings and I answer it.

"Hello?"

"Sarah? Are you sitting?" It's Ashley. My heart sinks and I sit on the edge of the hotel bed.

"Why?"

"Okay. I need you to take a deep breathe." I feel like I'm going to throw up. He's dead! Noah Brooks Anderson is dead! He must have been in so much pain and I wasn't there for him! He must've been so alone and scared! Oh my God!

"Are you sitting?"

"You don't have to say it Ashley." I say holding back tears. "I already know."

"You do?"

"Yes, um. I'm on my way back so... we can make arrangements for him when... when I get there."

"Arrangements? Hang on. One second."

I can't believe this is happening. He's gone forever. We didn't even get to say goodbye. I didn't get to tell him how sorry I was and have him wipe away my tears and kiss me. I can't stay on the phone with her.

"Listen, Ash. I have to go. My flight..." I am interrupted by the sound of a wince and a cough. I hear a deep breath, then a whisper.

"Hey beautiful." The voice says. I can't tell if it's a man or a woman. Is it Ashley playing with me? I automatically assume so and in return, become defensive.

"Ashley it's not funny."

"It's n-not Ashley." I gasp. It's not possible. This isn't real. How could this be happening? I thought he was dead.

"N-Noah?" I ask with a shaky voice. I hear a slight chuckle and then a soothing whisper.

"It's me." I begin to laugh in disbelief.

"Oh my God! I can't believe it!" Then, my brain comes back to reality. "Wait... you must be in so much pain! Did a doctor come in yet? Don't talk, it must hurt. Is it hard to breathe? Can you see clearly?"

"Sarah." He whispers, interrupting me.

"What?" I say concerned.

"Shhh."

"Right. Okay. I'm on my way home! I'll be on the next flight, okay?"

"Okay."

"I want you to rest for me, alright?"

"Alright."

I smile as wide as I can. "I love you, Noah Brooks Anderson."

"I-I love you Sarah Marie DiCarlo." Ashley takes the phone.

"How did you know?" She asks in surprise. I answer as I walk to the taxi.

"I thought you were going to tell me that he was dead." I say laughing.

"Well, he's not!"

"I know." I sigh with relief and repeat myself in a loud, happy tone.

"Don't miss your plane!" She says. She hangs up and I run to the taxi, happier than I've been in years.

Hey guys! I hope you are enjoying the novel! I just wanted to let you know that there are only a few chapters left, so stay tuned!

Also, I have started a new novel entitled, Relentless! I hope you guys check it out! Thanks for reading! Xx

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