Lean On Me [COMPLETED]

Chapter 8: Reunited Once More

   "It's really nice that we're hanging out! I missed this already!" Zach says as they are stuck in traffic.

"Seriously, Zach? I mean we've been stuck in traffic for more than thirty minutes," Charlotte groans.

"My hands now feels numb already," Charlotte says.

"Well just look at Tina on the back just listening to music," Zach smiles at his sister.

"Can't believe how you can stay positive in a moment like this," Charlotte wonders.

"Come on, sis. "Just look at the bright side of life" as they say in that Youtube channel," Zach replies.

"My gosh! You're so naive," Charlotte lays her head down on the steering wheel.

   Zach, who was forced to be quiet, started looking at the buildings from the car window. Amazed, Zach took pictures of the buildings that stood tall as a mountain. At last the traffic started to decrease. And moments later, they arrived at their destination. 

"Why the hell are we here?!" Tina exclaims in disappointment as her friends took her to Prince's company.

"Now. Take it easy. We're here to help you," Charlotte attempts to calm Tina down.

"Yeah. We're helping you and Prince to get back together," Zach explains.

"What! That's the most pathetic plan I've ever heard," Tina rolls her eyes.

"Come down, T! All you have to do is go up there and talk to him," Jenna says.

"FINE. FINE. I'll talk to him!" Tina exclaims.

After calming down Tina, they were able to force her to make amends with Prince. 

"Hey guys! What brings you here?" Prince greets his friends.

"We just wanted to see you after a one year gap," Charlotte said.

"I'm doing fine. You need help or something?" Prince looks at the mirror and preens his suit.

"By the way, you look great in that suit," Jenna adds.

"What can I say? My father's former job made me more mature," Prince smirks. 

"Hey, man. Someone also wants to talk to you," Zach said.

   Tina walks into Prince's office as the rest of gang leaves them.

"Oh. Hey Tina. I didn't expect you here," Prince says.

"Me neither. I didn't expect them to bring me here," Tina replied.

"So, how have you been doing since...our...you know," Prince asked.

"I'm doing okay. I've become one of the famous social media influencer if that's what you want to know," Tina said as she nervously bit her lips.

"I see. I'm proud of your success," Prince compliments Tina.

"How about you? How have you been doing?" Tina asked.

"Well...I'm mostly doing okay. It's just this job. Being CEO really stresses me out," Prince smiles.

"And I've been really missing you," Prince adds.

Prince's words left Tina speechless, unable to think what she'll say.

"You alright?" Prince comes closer to Tina.

"Yeah. I'm ok. I'm just surprised at what you said," Tina replied.

"I'm so sorry for leaving you. You know that I'll never leave you right?" Prince holds Tina's hand.

"I have an idea. Let me make it up to you. Do you want anything or do you wanna go somewhere?" Prince offers Tina what she wants.

"All I want is us to be together again," Tina responds.

"Well...your wish is granted," Prince makes Tina laugh.

"Finally! We're all back together!" Zach exclaims as he interrupts Prince and Tina.

 "Seems like I also granted your wish," Prince jokingly replied.

"Of course you'll grant my wish. You're my best friend," Zach made his friends laugh.

"Just ignore him," Charlotte quickly adds.

"The gang's back together again! I love it!" Jenna exclaimed.

"If you don't mind, guys. I still need to do some work," Prince interrupts.

"Oh okay. We'll leave you to it," Tina replied.

   As the gang were about to leave the office, Prince suddenly changes his mind.

"Guys, wait," Prince stood up from his seat.

"I'll come with you," Prince smiled at his friends.

"Besides I also have a lot of catching up to do with you, my friends," Prince stated.

   Reunited once more, the gang headed to a buffet, where they had lunch. Proud to be with his friends again, Prince proposed a toast.

"Thank you, guys for everything. I wouldn't be here today if it weren't for my best bud! And finally to my girlfriend. I love you so much. Cheers to our friendship!" Prince raises his cup to honor his best friends.

"You know what, guys. We should do this once a month," Zach says.

"Zach's right. Maybe every weekend is a great idea but Jenna. She's really far away from us," Tina replied.

"Maybe I can just use face time every weekend," Jenna offers a solution.

"That's a nice idea but we still want you to be with us," Charlotte replied.

"What do you think, Prince?" Zach asked.

"I don't know, guys," Prince's face expressed sadness.

"What's wrong?" Tina asked.

"Unfortunately my family and I are migrating to England next month," Prince said sadly.

"What? Why?" Tina surprisingly asked.

"My mom. She wants my younger brother to go to the finest schools in Britain," Prince said.

"You don't have to come!" Tina exclaimed.

"I know. I know. But my dad, he's almost dying and my mom, she wants a better future for us, for her family," Prince explained.

"But I just got you back. I don't wanna lose you again," Tina said.

"Don't you worry. I always come visit you," Prince hugged Tina.

"And my mom, she was telling me to look for a replacement as CEO before we migrate to England and I think I've already found one," Prince looks at Tina with a smile.

"You kidding me?" Tina can't believe she has been chosen.

"No. I'm not," Prince laughed.

"I can't do this," Tina said.

"Yes, you can. I love you." Prince replied.

"Plus you're already famous so no big deal," Prince added.

"Congrats, T!" Jenna cheered.

"Knew it. You deserve this," Charlotte hugs Tina.

   From there on, the gang decided to see meet each other every weekend with Jenna on face time.  The four teens became closer than ever and they were saddened every time they heard about Prince's departure.