The boy next door

Back to the USA

Ella's POV

"What! Why?"

"Don't ask, I'll explain later."

"I won't start packing until you give me an explanation."

Nick walked in. "What's going on?"

"Nick you could stay, but Eleanor you have to come with us." Dad said.

"Dad care to explain why you're saying that?" Nick asked.

"Marie!"- Mum came into the sitting room.-" I think it's time for they to know."

"Know what?" Nick and I asked.

Mum looked at us with sad eyes.

"Well, I was going to the doctor these past months and he did some tests. I came out positive for cancer, and the doctor told me I had three months to move back to America for better treatment. Your father's job already transferred him to New York. I'm giving Nick permission to stay and study, if he wants. But Eleanor you need to come with us, your underage. I'll give you time to say goodbye to your friends."

"It's not fair."-Tears rushed down my face.-"Mum you could've told me before."-I raised my voice.-"What about George!? I can't leave without him knowing! I WON'T SEE HIM NO MORE!"

"Eleanor don't shout to your mother!" Dad scowled at me.

"NO! MUM YOU SHOULD'VE TOLD ME! I COULD'VE TAKEN CARE OF YOU! NOW I'M LOSING EVERYBODY!" I ran out the house.

"Eleanor!" My dad called me. I turned around.

"Let here go Jack, she needs to let it all out."

I ran to Watt's house as fast as I could and knocked on the door.

"Eleanor, are you missing George?"

"No"-I cried-"Can I come in?"

"Sure. Mum!"-She yelled at the kitchen.-"We'll need another cup of tea."

"OK, Watts" A woman said.

"Can you call Cynthia and Dot?" I asked Watts.

"Eleanor your scaring me, but I'll call them."

"Thanks"

"No problem."

"Here you go love."- A woman with ginger hair and brown eyes walked in, probably Watt's mother.-"You must be Eleanor. It's a pleasure to finally meet you."-We shook hands.

"Drink your tea." Watts told me.

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Half an hour later, Dot and Cyn arrived.

"What's the emergency? " Dot asked.

"I don't know. Eleanor wouldn't talk to me until you guy's came."-Watts turned to me.-"Now talk."-She demanded.

I took a deep breath."I'm moving back to America."

"What! Why?"-Watts started to cry.

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"You're mother has cancer?" Cynthia asked.

"You won't see us again?" Dot asked.

"What about George?" Watts asked.

"1. Sadly yes, 2.I will see you guys again, 3. I don't know."

"You can't just leave without telling him."

"If Nick decides to stay, witch I think he will, I'll leave George a letter."

"So, this is goodbye?" Cynthia cried.

"For now" I started crying.

"We'll miss you."-She hugged me.-"I'll send a picture of the baby." She whispered.

"I'll be expecting it." -I smiled, went over to Dot and hugged her.-"Dot I'm still sorry for the miscarriage and the break up."

"It's OK"- A tear escaped her eye.-" We'll stay in touch."

"Of course!"

Last was Watts,  my best friend.

"I'll miss you!"-She wailed.-"Call me when you get there, send letters and tell Nick I love him."

"I will"-I cried.-"Watts you've been the best friend ever. I'll never forget you."

We all shared a group hug.

"I'll be going now to say goodbye to George's parents."

"Are you sure we'll see you again?" Cynthia asked.

"I'll probably publish a book about us."

"That's great. Please make me pretty." Watts pleaded. I laughed.

"I will."- I left her house and headed to the Harrison's.

I knocked on the door and Louise opened it.

"Eleanor, what brings you here?"

"I came to say goodbye. We're moving back to America."

"What? So soon? W-What about George? "

"I've got to leave.Mum has cancer."

"Oh dear!"

"I don't know what to do about George. I-"

"Don't worry, I'll tell him.Just sent a letter now and then. It's your brother leaving too?"

"I still don't know."

"Well Eleanor, you've been a great neighbor, you're a great person and you are the best girl for George. I'm going to miss you."

"I'm going to miss you too."

I hugged her and left.

The next morning...

"I'm ready" I called from the stairs.

The luggage was in the back of the taxi. All that was left was us. Nick decided to stay and study in Liverpool, probably form a band.

"I'll miss you Nick." I cried.

"I'll miss you too."

"Give this to Mr.Potter for me."-I handed him a letter.-"Take care of Watts and call me for any news."

"I will. Call me if anything happens to mom."

"I will. Goodbye Nick."

"Bye Eleanor"

I got into the taxi and we headed to the airport.

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We were sitting on a bench waiting for the plane to arrive.

"Eleanor...I want you to be happy that we're going back, especially next to your mother. Try forgetting George,  have the same old friends you had-"

"I never had friends"-I said through gritted teeth and looked at him, tears running down my face.-" I love you dad, but sometimes you don't understand my life.You're always working. It's weird I see you in the mornings and when I come home. I'll only do it for mum, but I don't promise anything."

The plane got here. Goodbye Liverpool.

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