Chapter 114.
Chapter Seventeen: Forever and Always
Kiara, at age nine.
Kiara POV:
The entire night I couldn’t help but think about what JJ said. Why would he think I would forget about him? He was my best friend, my first friend. When everyone else was mean to me at school, he was the only nice one, and we had been friends way before that. Maybe I could convince him to stay with me here. I know he would agree, but how was I supposed to make our parents and, more importantly, the king and queen to let JJ stay? Maybe he could also try out for the scholarship, but I knew that was a long shot. He was more into warrior training than books and facts, while I was into both. Ugh! Maybe I could ask Rex to help me convince prince Kayden and prince Jayden to find a way for JJ to stay. But I needed to find a way, someway, somehow. I couldn’t leave my best friend! With that thought in my mind, I fell asleep.
“Princess, wake up.” I heard someone whisper in my ear as they stroked my hair.
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I didn’t need to open my eyes to know it was auntie Meg She was the one that usually woke me up in the morning. I always knew when it was something else, mommy and daddy usually peppered me with kisses till I woke up, and the triplets tickled me; while JJ jumped on me, I grumbled and snuggled into my pillow. I didn’t want to get up. I heard auntie Meg chuckle, and then the blanket was taken off from me, but that wasn’t what woke me up entirely. It was what auntie Meg had said.
s, I need your help. JJ is upset and has been on the gs alone all morning.” Said Auntie Meg.
I instantly shot up and looked around the room. JJ wasn’t here! scrambled out of bed, asking auntie to help me dress up. I quickly brushed my teeth and hair and wore the red dress she had taken out for me, and I was quickly out of the door with auntie Meg right by my side.
*Slow down, Kiara! You might trip and hurt yourself.” Said Auntie Meg.
“No, auntie Meg, you don’t get it. JJ is upset because of me because I won’t be going back with you all to the Crescent Haven Pack. “ve made up my mind, auntie Meg. I won’t be staying. I can’t let all of you go. What will I do without you all? I’ll be so lonely.” I said, tears brimming in my eyes that maybe I wasn’t destined to be a scholar after all.
Just as I saw the back door to where JJ was, I felt a hand stop me, and I staggered back. Thinking it was probably one of my
brothers, but when I turned around, I saw an upset auntie Meg. What happened to auntie? She was fine not even a moment ago.
Come sit with me, Kiara.” Said Auntie Meg.
Shaking my head, I grabbed her hand, trying to lead her toward the door, but she pulled me back.
“I wasn’t asking Kiara, now sit. It’s important.” Said, auntie.
I just stared at her, auntie has never spoken like that to me, or JJ. was it something I said or did? Or was she upset as well that I was planning to stay back? No no! I can’t have auntie upset with me; I’ll end up crying if both JJ and auntie are upset. Exhaling a breath, I nodded to auntie and gave her a small smile as she led me towards a sofa in the corner. Helping me get on it, she sat next to me and held my hands, making me look at her.
“What am I going to say, you have to listen carefully, Kiara, and you can’t interrupt me, and when I’m done, you can tell me what you feel.” Said auntie Meg, looking at me to ensure I was paying attention. I nodded my head, giving her my full attention as she started to speak.
“Yes, we’re sad you won’t be coming back with me, Jacob, your parents, 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, but 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 you him; yes, he’ll 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 JJ 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 JJ.” I said.
Auntie Meg nodded and led me to where I saw JJ 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 me.
“Hi, Kiki. When did you wake up?” JJ 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.
Hiss eves twokled and took it, unwrapping it and shoving it into hisismouth Rudel He could’ve given me the first lick!
venedionow you always wanted this kiki, and I’m very happy fororvet buttim just scared you’ll forget about me, and we won’t bebbasestimmends anymore. And, what if someone bullies you and Frimordiehere to help you.” Said JJJ looking sad.
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I can never doroetetoyou you’re my best best best friend, my only best friend. Pleasesdatonbe sad, or won’t take the scholarship and come backcromete with you guys.” I said, tears coming down my cheeks/s.
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Hooded and pulled ouumy pinkie, which had him roll his eyes, cbotofafais bursting outdatahangwitte tears in our eyes.
kist this once because the ladies arerent around, so my macho won’t be stained. Said dJ as he wantedisisipinky around mine.
Fdiovever and always,” I said.d.
“Forever and always, JJ replied as we both hugged each other again.
