Only You

59

"I can't believe you wont be so close to me anymore" Jess whimpered, we decided to do a double date and have dinner together. The sun was still out but I could tell it would be setting soon

"I know, but you guys can come and visit" I reached out and held her hand "and we will come to visit you too"

"Why does this seem like a break up?" Trey interrupted 

"They may as well be" Michael added before they both burst into laughter 

"Hey!" I smacked Michael playfully "we're best friends! Being away from a best friend is harder than being away from a boyfriend"

"Well you'll be able to see each other often" Michael chuckled 

"That doesn't mean that it wont be hard to be separate" Jess spoke up

"Okay okay, we're sorry we said anything" Trey put his hands up in defense, still chuckling under his breath

we sat at the outside patio of the restaurant we decided on, its always been our favorite. In fact, it was the exact patio Jess and I sat at when I told her I was engaged to Jake. 

"So what's the update on the psycho?" Jess was always blunt with her words, Michael liked that about her so he had a good chuckle

"We got a restraining order against him, we were told it was served to him on Wednesday" Michael spoke up, he has been so helpful and supportive through all of this

"That's good, hopefully it keeps him away" Trey added 

"I really hope so, I can't take much more of all of this crap" I am trying really hard to push past everything that he is causing; I want to be happy and at peace in my new relationship but he always seems to weasel his way through

"and how is packing going?" Jess spoke up, knowing very well I don't want to stay on that topic for too long

"pretty well, we got most of everything packed up and the movers will be coming tomorrow to get the big stuff" I chirped, packing and moving stuff isn't fun but the moving part itself is

"good! we'll come over tomorrow to help" Jess replied 

"Oh also, we want to help you guys on moving day this weekend" Trey added

"Thanks guys, we really appreciate it" Michael responded for both of us

The fact that they all get along makes my heart so happy, I already dealt with them hating Jake for so long; I wouldn't want that to happen again 

We finished up our food and went our separate ways for the day, I was going to continue packing up the kitchen items today and Jess and Trey would help out tomorrow after work.

Once taking a seat in the car, I laid my head on the headrest and let out a big sigh.

"Are you okay?" Michael asked

"I'm going to miss not seeing her as often" I admitted "I know a few hours drive isn't a huge deal, but she's my bestfriend" 

"I know babe, but we'll do everything possible to make sure you see each other often" he spoke while starting the car, he turned to look at me and placed his hand on my leg "I promise"

"Just try not to stress about it too much, this opportunity is exciting for the both of us" he continued, I mean he's right; this opportunity is too big to pass up

"You're right" I admitted "As much as I'll miss her and Trey, I can't pass up on this opportunity" 

"Exactly, and Jess is proud of you for taking it. We all are"

"Thank you" I turned to look at him and smiled, his kind gestures always make me smile 

"Now let's get home and get some stuff done before going to sleep" I nodded in response

I laid my head back on the headrest, thinking about how drastically my life has changed in under a year. Never in my wildest dreams did I think any of this would be happening; everything that I have been wishing for is finally coming true.

"Oh babe we forgot to pick up boxes" I blurted as I walked out of the bathroom "we're completely out" he had already changed into a pair of jogger sweat pants and a t-shirt in the time that I went to the bathroom

"Okay, Ill go pick some up real fast" he kissed my cheek before turning to walk out "be back soon, I love you" 

"I love you!" I shouted as the door shut behind him

I went into the bedroom and changed out of my work clothes, into something more comfortable. Although I love fashion, I also love comfy lazy clothing; but who doesn't?

I finished up getting comfy and slipped my feet into my fuzzy slippers before walking out into the kitchen to start pulling items out of the cupboards to be ready for when Michael gets back. I turned around to start on the cupboard with all of the cups and mugs, setting my phone down on the counter next to me in case Michael called for any reason. Whenever I send him out to do something he always calls to verify what I needed because he doesn't want to bring the wrong thing; I think its cute.

I started pulling down the mugs and put them all together in one corner of the counter top. I hadn't realized how many we've accumulated until now; I've always been a mug hoarder though. It wasn't until about half way through that the hairs on the back of my neck stood up.

That feeling was back; goosebumps began to cover my body as my breathing increased in speed. I froze, staring down at the mug in my hand in fear, yet knowing that that this was bound to happen. 

"I was wondering how long it would take until it came down to this" I spoke before turning around and facing the devil himself