Forever Love

Stay Strong

Zoe's POV

I watch as Pin drives away, the tears falling down my face. I am going to miss Pin so much while he is away, but I need to stay strong and carry on with my life while he is gone, there is no point in falling to pieces over someone I will see again soon. Becky, Jade, and Gabby hug me, they know how much I love Pin and how much I will miss him. Once Pin is out of sight everyone leaves and goes to do their daily chores and training. The girls lead me to where our horses are tied up and assure me that I will be okay and to remember that I will see him soon enough. We mount the horses and continue training, but I can't concentrate. After a while, I dismount Raven and take him back to his stall. Becky, Jade, and Gabby follow me.
"Zoe are you okay?" Jade asks me, sounding worried.
"Yeah, I just want to go home and rest for a while. I can't train right now." They nod and leave me alone with Raven. I untack him, give him a hug, and head home. When I walk through the door I see Rosie sitting at the table eating lunch.
"What's wrong? Did you just say goodbye to Mr. Cheekbones?" I just nod and head up to my room. I'm glad that Rosie doesn't follow me because I don't want to be bombarded with questions about me and Pin. She knows that we are dating, but I don't want to give her all the details. When I get to my room I check my phone and see that in already have three messages from Becky, Jade, and Gabby asking if I am okay. I quickly respond "yes" and my phone beeps with another message. This one from Pin.

Pin: Just got to the ferry and wanted to check that you are okay, if you want me to come home at any time I will. I love you, Zoe
Zoe: I am fine, I don't want you to have to end your trip just because of me. Keep living your dream, I know that I will see you again. I love you too.

I set down my phone and lay in bed for a while, just thinking. I know that Pin will have a great time traveling the world and getting to see new people and places he has only dreamed of seeing, but all the same I wish that he didn't go, I wish that he had stayed on the island with me. I don't want Pin to give up on his dream just for me though, I know that he has always felt trapped on this island, and that this trip will give him the opportunity to try new things and be free. I can never take that away from him, so I am just going to stay strong and encourage Pin on this decision, even though I don't like it.

Pin's POV

As I drive away from Bright Fields and towards new adventures, I can't help but wonder weather this is such a good idea. I have just gotten a girlfriend, a girl that I have loved ever since I met her and now I am leaving. I am also leaving behind all I have ever known, my friends, dad, and Elvis. But I can't turn back now, even though I love the island I live on, in a way I have always felt trapped. I have never left, and have never been able to see new people and things. Once I get to the ferry I send a text to Zoe.

Pin: Just got to the ferry and wanted to check that you are okay, if you want me to come home at any time I will. I love you, Zoe
Zoe: I am fine, I don't want you to have to end your trip just because of me. Keep living your dream, I know that I will see you again. I love you too.

When I read her reply I make my decision. I will go and travel, see the world as I have planned, but I am going to return as soon as I feel ready. This trip is not only to leave the island I have lived all my life and travel, but it is also because I am scared. When I found out I was the duke I was scared Zoe would change her mind about me, yes we are dating now, but what if over the course of our lives she decides that this is just to much for her? I want to leave for a while and not only see the world, but also get away from my old life. I board the ferry and set off towards my new adventure, but ready to return to my old one as soon as I feel like I am ready to.

Author Note

I know that this is a very short chapter, it was supposed to be longer but I couldn't think of anything else to write. Please comment some ideas for the next few chapters, I have writers block right now and I just need ideas. I also want to know your opinions on my book, I want to be a writer when I grow up and this is great practice. Comment whether you like the book and if you think I will make a good author (be honest but nice). Also, tomorrow is my birthday so I might not be able to update for a while. Please please please comment and vote, it means so much to me! And thank you all so much for 60 reads! When I started writing this I never expected so many people to actually read it! Love you all! #Zin

- Olivia