We Were Meant to Be

Returning Home

After the whole funeral and we enjoyed our fun we decided to go home and go back to our ways. My grandma begged for me to stay but Derek had stuff to do in the Bay Area and Ronnie and Khayman have a meet & greet to go to in NYC. We packed our stuff and got on the plane. We reached Cali in eight hours and we all pretty happy to be back home. We got a ride by Derek brother Eric to go back home. I miss my bed so much more than Puerto Rico. Me and Ronnie went towards my room to put the clothes in the closet. I laid down and slowly went to sleep. Ronnie kissed my forehead and whispered "sweet dreams beautiful".

Ronnie POV
I walked down the driveway to get the mail. It was a whole pile, it was bills, car payments and more bills. There was a big envelope that stood out with Andrea full name on it. It labeled The Art Institute of California on the left hand side. I went inside and sat at the table I opened it and to my surprise she got accepted into the culinary program. Why didn't she tell about it? Did she tell the whole house and not me? I'm going to wait till she wakes up and tells me but until then I'm going to ask the house. I went upstairs and knocked on Khayman and Karla room. I asked them if they knew about Andrea getting accepted to that university in Los Angeles. Andrea got what? Karla said. "Wait a minute I'm confused she didn't tell any of us. She probably told Derek go ask him" Khayman said. I went into Derek room he was just laying down trying to find a movie on Netflix. I asked him the same thing but he was even more surprised cause Andrea tells him everything. I walked into the living just thinking why would she keep a secret like this from anyone. This school is so far out away from us too.

Karla POV
I got up from laying down with Khayman and grabbed my towel and went to the bathroom. I turned the shower on and waited for the water to heat up. I got in and as soon as I got in I heard the door open. From there I knew it was Andrea cause she never knocks just open.

You got accepted to a culinary school in LA? I said.

What the fuck are you talking about?I'm done high school I'm not trying to go threw more school.

Well your boyfriend seems to be pretty upset and you seem clueless.

Man I wake up and everybody bitchin' Andrea said

I heard the door slam and continued to shower.

Andrea POV
I'm so confused why did she just say I accepted to culinary school. I slammed the door behind me and went to the kitchen. I started to peel potatoes and season steaks. I put the cut potatoes to boil and I put the steak in the oven for the meantime. I was still wondering what Karla was talking and why does Ronnie look mad on the couch. I walked over to the couch and ask him what's up?

You that's what's up. A relationship is built on trust and you go behind my back and didn't tell me about sending an application to that school in LA. I don't think we should be going out if you are going to keep secrets behind me. He said.

Wait, what what are talking about? I haven't applied to any school. Im not understanding what your saying.

Your not?! Go check the mail on the table. It's the big envelope that says your name on it and you got mail from your mom too. You on something else we never keep stuff from each other ever.

I walked over and see the envelope is already open. He looked at me and walked away. It clearly says my name on it so why did he open it anyway 😒. I sat down and carefully read threw the acceptance letter. I was happy for myself but I was wondering how did they accept me if I never sent them a application. I would never apply to a school that hours away from here. I then opened my moms letter. It said
"Hey Andrea,
How are you? I heard about your Abuelo (grandfather) and his death. I'm so sorry he's in a better place. I'm doing fine here back in Delaware. Hope you are having fun in California and enjoying yourself. You've grown up so fast my little girl is already 18. Now that your an adult I hope and want you to be successful in life. I did you a huge favor and sent in a application to the Art Institute of California in LA. I don't want you rely on anyone. Your such a smart, funny and yet strong girl. I love you so much"
Xoxo ~ mom

I wiped my tear and walked up the stairs to my room. I slammed my mother note on his night stand. "Let this be the last time you open my mail with MY name on it. I'm the bad guy and I'm not the one who sent it she did" I said . He got up and started to read the letter. I put some shoes on and as I went to open the door Karla, Khayman & Derek were listening to everything I said. I walked passed them I went to turn off the stove and tried to leave but Derek beat me to the door and said "Wherever you going I'm going to" I looked at him with a straight face and said lets go then. We got into my car and I turn the engine on. I was gonna back out but Ronnie knocked on my window. I lowered my window and automatically he started speaking. "I'm sorry I should've talked to you first and not assume. I was mad and I know I shouldn't have open that letter neither it wasn't mine to open anyway. I mean at one point I was happy that your got accepted but still I thought you did it behind my back". Okay can I leave now? I asked. Yeah go ahead go let some steam off he said. I looked at Derek and he shook his head and put his head down. I started to drive around the city of Sacramento. We decided to go to In & Out and eat since I was in the process of cooking but never finished. Derek order for me ima go sit down. Ard Drea just chill I got it he said. He came over to me and sat down with the food. We started talking about the incident that had happen. I was only mad because he questioned our relationship and assumed. It really pissed me off. But I mean it's whatever I'm not sleeping in that room tonight. "I mean it was wrong for him to do all that but you got a smart ass mouth Andrea. You always put him in his place. Just don't think about what happen today let loose. And congrats on getting accepted into that school in LA" He said. Ard enough of Ronnie and thanks lol. We finished eating and went back to the car. As I leaned over to the other side to put my seatbelt on. Derek leaned in and kissed me passionately. I wanted to pull off but it felt right. He pulled away and smiled and said I've been wanting to do that ever since I met you Andrea and that was 2 years ago. Your everything that I want in a girl, your perfect in my eyes. I hate to see you stress about Ronnie I really do. I didn't want to tell you before because I saw how you and Ronnie were feeling eachother at your birthday party. I really like you and I don't want things to get awkward between us.