The Point of No Return {sequel to The Arbitrary life of Avery Blake [teacher]}

The Point of No Return {sequel to The Arbitrary life of Avery Blake [teacher]}13

After that came silence as we both looked in different directions as we tapped nervously.

Then, out of nowhere, we both looked at each other ‘I’m sorry!’ we both said at the same time.

‘No, I’m sorry.’ we said almost in sync again.

He walked hesitantly towards me until he stopped right in front of me. His palm gently brushed my cheek as I heavily held my eyes shut, too stunned to approach any other idea as to what to do.

I then slowly opened my eyes as I caught the last of the mental dispute Mr Ford was having which had slipped onto his features. It looked as though he were fighting a whole army much less me.

Our eyes lingered onto each other a moment too long. We stood motionless against our inner demons and hearts desires.

Realization crossed his features as his hand momentarily dropped to his side and he took a hesitant step back, almost regretfully.

‘I’m sorry I’ve…uh…caused you all this trouble Avery.’ He whispered as he hung his head in shame.

‘It wasn’t your fault.’ I tried to convince him although I didn’t quite think my voice was any better than his voice of flat out defeat.

‘I’m sorry you l-lost it…’ he tried to say as I weakly waved my hand. ‘N-no, just stop apologizing. You couldn’t have done anything…but I could have.’ I whispered the last part.

‘WHAT?’ he screeched. ‘You think you could have done something to prevent the unpreventable?’

‘I must h-have done s-something…’ I trailed.

I looked up as he shook his head. ‘No, you didn’t. I guess it just wasn’t meant to be. You will have more chances of bringing more life to the world, but in present, you’re not ready and I guess it was nature’s way in telling you.  Harsh but effective. Don’t give up though, whenever you are ready, I think you would be a brilliant mother.’ He ended with a proud and hoping smile.

A tear went down my cheek at his words. I wasn’t quite sure if it was a tear of happiness or sadness.

‘T-thanks for the life lesson.’ I muttered but instead of it coming out sarcastically, I smirked.

But Mr Ford’s face stayed serious.

‘Good luck Avery, I shall leave you here.’

‘But…it’s your classroom.’ I tried to say.

‘Oh…right.’ He chuckled as a slight blush appeared on his features.

‘Bye, sir.’ I whispered before leaving him staring after me. I wasn’t able to turn back as I knew I wouldn’t have the will-power to leave after that.

And so I left, feeling satisfied and in peace with the world.

I wasn’t over it, no, I could never let go of what could have been or what I had lost but somehow, Mr Ford had given me another point of view to view it from…

Hope for the future, I guess that’s what it was.

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And before I knew it, it was time for English.

I didn’t have a good feeling about this lesson though, I had no idea why. Sure Ms Fletcher had been nice to me lately, strangeness aside, but... I guess I just couldn’t explain i.

And my feelings were confirmed when I walked in and saw the look on her face.

I had so many things going on in my life right now! And it sure as hell wasn’t a good thing.