Fate's Play

Bidding Farewell

Quinn's P.O.V.
"Arghh... Why can't I live here peacefully?" I asked my dad with pure irritation which resulted in a warm temperature and I could feel it increase within seconds. "I'm sorry dear, we have to go to Alaska cause we're starting a new branch and they need my assistance there". That happened an hour ago. I still couldn't believe my ears. I loved this place even if it wasn't my hometown... What about my friends? How am I ever going to leave them ? All my irritation shifted to sadness.... "This is the last time you're ever gonna see them" my mind declared. "Mum..." I croaked due to the lump which formed in my throat.
She had been very busy since dad told us the news. "I'm in here!" she called out from her room as she pulled me out of my thoughts. I went inside and saw her packing her stuff. "Mum, can I go to my place?" by now my eyes glistened with tears. I controlled my tears but they threatened to spill on my cheeks. "Okay sweetie, but be sure to return home by 11:45" she said. Temperature around us dropped and made my mum to take a glance at my direction. She pulled me into a hug and spoke silently, "I know you don't wanna leave this place. Trust me, even we don't want to, because there are so many beautiful memories to cherish here. But we still have to go cause your dad can't be without us as we can't be without him" she said this with tears in her eyes and a sad smile. I nodded knowing if I say something I would surely breakdown and left for my place.
       "But look on the bright side," she spoke before I could leave the house. "your favorite aunt and niece is living there... You can spend some quality time with them" she said. She did know how to put a smile on my face. I smiled at the thought of having cute and adorable Brielle in my hand. "Only you can bring happy thoughts in the sad state of my life, mum. I love you" I yelled out before leaving my house. I had so much work to be done. I have to place my duties off my shoulders. It had started drizzling by now. I never thought a day like today would ever come. I never thought, saying goodbyes to my besties would be soul crushingly painful. The familiar route to my place- our place made me so nostalgic. I increased my rate of running in order to reach there fast cause the rain was picking its speed.
                  It was indeed a very fine morning when me and my besties, Renita and Melanie had a running race. We almost got lost and found this marvelous place when we were twelve. Five years had passed but nothing changed our friendship as well as our place- our safe haven. I almost made a halt when a group of teens around my age were standing near our tree house. I could see Eric, Jenny and some other familiar faces among them. "What is hap-" I was cut mid sentence when they all shouted "HAPPY BIRTHDAY RENITA AND QUINN!!!" Yes, today was my birthday and due to all my stress and tension, I had totally forgot about it. But luckily, I had already bought her a gift and hid it in the tree house. It was a photo frame in silver which has leaves and a heart encrusted in three corners and in one side it had 'Forever' written in rose gold. "Earth to Quinn" Eric teased me while he waved his hand in front of my face. I smacked his hand and said "Oops my mistake" in order to annoy him.
                 "Happy birthday Quinn" "Same to you, Reni!" I replied with a great smile that masked my sorrowful face. "Why won't you say, Happy birthday?" she asked me. "Well, it would be less talking and more hugging" I said as I pulled her to a hug. "Oh, how will I ever leave her and go?"  my mind thought. I became all nostalgic as a tear escaped my eyes by betraying me. "Are you crying?" came a familiar voice. "It's the rain, Mel" I replied. "Thank you so much guys! You all made our day" I said to the little gathering very sincerely. I didn't wanna spoil their fun by saying I was moving to another country, so I sealed my mouth shut. But that didn't work out for my mood cause it started to rain heavily. "Guys, to the tree house!" Mel told us while she lead them the way. As soon as we reached our house, Jenny and Eric brought us a beautiful chocolate cake.
                  We bid farewell to everyone as the celebrations were over. I was licking the left over cream sticking on to my hand when Mel spoke, "I know you're going to another country" "How?" I thought and she silently answered me, "your mum called me". Shock was replaced by sadness. It got a bit windy and the temperature dropped. Mel gave me a bone crushing hug as Reni, held on to my hand. "Please don't forget us" "How will I ever!" I questioned them as tears streamed down my face. "How will I ever forget the two important persons in my life? They loved me as I am and never regretted spending their time with me. They stood for me when no one did. Heaven would forbid me to live if I ever forget them" I thought. We sat in peaceful silence as we watched the rain pouring down from the heaven.
                  They dropped me in my house as the enjoyment was over. Rain had stopped but the place was still gloomy. I invited them inside as I yelled, "Mom , I'm home!" She saw that I brought my friends too and greeted them, "Hey fellas! Please feel yourself at home" she smiled at them and turned her gaze to me. "And you!" she pointed her finger at me. I gave her an annoyed look and muttered, "I know.. I know" and sighed. "Can we help her too?" chirped Reni. "Okay, but no sloth business there. I want you guys to come fast as you can" she replied. We all grinned as we made our way to the stairs.

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A/N :

          TBH, this picture(above) is original, we three are best of friends!!!! hope nothing could break us, fingers crossed guys!!!! well this chapter made me nostalgic cause we're not able to meet cause of this covid... :'(

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