Chapter 27
“What am I going to say, you have to listen carefully, Klara, and you can’t Interrupt me, and when I’m done, you can tell the what you feel.” Sald nuntle Meg, looking at me to ensure I was paying attention. I nodded my head, giving her my full Pattention as she started to speak.
“Yes, we’re sad you won’t be coming back with me, lacob, your rents, your brothers, everyone. However, that doesn’t mean you’ll let this opportunity go. You’ve dreamt of this moment forever, Kiara, and now that you have it, you letting it go would make us sadder. Yes, it’s three years and a long time, it that doesn’t mean you won’t see us. We’ll visit you, and you’ll visit us during the holidays. Don’t let this opportunity go princess. If anyone deserves it, it’s you. As far as Jacob is concerned, he could never forget about you or your him; yes, he be sad at first but being your best friend, he’ll be happy. to see his best friend achieving her dreams. The same way you would be if it was him in this scenario.” Said auntie as she patted my head.
Her words made sense, and I knew she was right. This was my dream, and I really wanted this. Yeah, I would miss my family, and I wouldn’t be able to go to Disney world for a while, but I would be fulfilling my dream. I just needed to make sure I would be okay! In the same way, he always made sure I was okay. We were together through thick and thin. I sighed and looked at auntie Meg.
“You’re right, auntie! I want to make you all proud, but I need to talk to I.” I said.
Auntie Meg nodded and led me to where I saw II sitting near the playground, sulking. I giggled. My best friend always did that when he didn’t have his way, Running up to him, I tapped his shoulder, which had him turning around and smiling at
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“Hi. Kiki. When did you wake up?” I said
“Your sad that I won’t come back, right?” I asked as I sat down next to him, offering the lollipop I had hidden in my pocket
when I came down.
His eyes twinkled and took it, unwrapping it and shoving it into his mouth. Rude! He could’ve given me the first lick!
“Yeah! I know you always wanted this kiki, and I’m very happy for you, but I’m just scared you’ll forget about me, and we won’t be best friends anymore. And, what if someone bullies you and I’m not here to help you.” Said II, looking sad.
Whatever he said had made me sad; I didn’t want him to leave always wanted my best friend near me, but I also wanted this scholarship. This was my chance to make my family proud and even II. I hugged II, and he hugged me back.
“I can never forget you; you’re my best best best friend, my only best friend. Please don’t be sad, or I won’t take the scholarship and come back home with you guys.” I said, tears coming down my cheeks.
“No, Kiki, you won’t do that! I know how much you wanted this, but just promise me you’ll talk to me forget me.” Said II.
every day
and won’t
I nodded and pulled out my pinkie, which had him roll his eyes, both of us bursting out laughing with tears in our eyes.
“Just this once because the ladies aren’t around, so my macho won’t be stained.” Said II as he wrapped his pinky around
mine.
“Forever and always,” I said.
“Forever and always,” I replied as we both hugged each other again.
