June 16, 2018
STAR'S POV
"You worry too much Mrs Kingsley" I chuckle, adjusting on the couch as I spoke to my grandmother on the phone
"I can't help it. My only granddaughter is out there in the world alone, I'm bound to worry" she says
"I know but you really don't have to. Things aren't as tough as you're probably making it out to be and I really am fine" I assure, hoping I sound convincing enough
"Are you sure Star?"
"Yes I am"
"How about the job? Were you able to get it?" She asks
"No, I wasn't but don't worry about it. I'm sure something will turn up soon" I say
"You didn't and you still sent me money? Please keep the little you have with you and feed properly till you can get a job"
"It's fine Mrs Kingsley, don't be like that. I'm staying with a really really nice friend and she's helping me out for now so it's not like I'm starving or anything like that. Besides you need to get your medicines on time when they run out so use it for that okay? I'll be fine but what would I do if something happens to you?" I say and she sighs
"I'm really worried about you dear" she says and for some reason, her words bring tears to my eyes.
Maybe cause I am worried for me as well.
"You really don't have to be" I say, wiping the tears away and pulling a smile to my lips. "I promise I'm fine. Life's not so difficult right now and I'm happy so be happy for me too okay? I promise if it starts to get difficult, I'll come down and stay with you" I say
"Alright my love"
"I'll call you later okay? Get some rest" I say
"I will. Make sure to eat and sleep on time okay?" She says and I nod
"I will, promise" I say before hanging up and dropping the phone next to me on the couch.
With a sigh, I lay face down on the couch, truly emotionally exhausted.
I hear a knock on the door and sigh, not bothering to make a move.
The knock comes again and I groan before finally getting off the couch and heading to the door "I'm coming!" I yell when the knock comes again and just continue to drag myself slowly to the door.
I finally reach the door and open it, my eyes widening as I see a face I hadn't seen for a while. A face belonging to a person I'd grown to cherish over the years but unfortunately lost contact with.
"Kester?!" I exclaim in surprise, jumping into his arms in happiness as he laughs and holds me in his arms
"I've missed you" he says and I hug him tighter, wordlessly telling him how mutual his words are.
Kester's been a strong rock for me during school and he's always been there even after.
Unfortunately, life happened and we happened to part ways for a bit cause we both had things going on in our lives but to have him back right now, holding me is everything I could ever want.
Especially now.
"I've missed you too" I say quietly, my eyes brimming with tears even though my lips are stretched in a grin
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"So you got kicked out?" He asks as I take a sit beside him again after handing him the bottle of water he wanted
"Yeah. Things have been a little difficult lately. I'd spent literally all I had paying for my dad's hospital bills and all that and now I don't have a job so it had been a bit of a problem paying the bills and all that." I sigh
"And you didn't even think to reach out to me? Star, you're basically family to me, you know I would have helped" he frowns
"I know but I also know you have your own things to take care of, I didn't want to be a burden" I say
"Come on, how could you possibly be a burden? We've been together almost 6 years now and you still think you could ever be a burden?" He asks and I say nothing
"I really wish you would have tried to reach me." He says
"I'm sorry. I really wanted to but you know how I get" I say
"How are you doing though?"
"Hm?"
"It must tough, I know how much you and your dad loved each other and how close you were. It must be so difficult for you, I'm sorry" he says
"It's okay, things happen. He tried his best to stay this long for me. Everyday that he laid on that hospital bed and fought for his life, he was so brave and so strong and I'm happy about that"
"He must have been" he smiles, taking my hand in his
"He was and at least now he can finally rest and be at peace. I know he endured a lot of pain so I'm glad he's resting now" I say with a small smile, wiping my eyes before the tears fall
"You were very brave too, just so you know. You still are" he says and I smile at his words
"Thank you"
"It's okay" he smiles "So tell me, how did you end up here?"
"Honestly, I just woke up and found myself lying on the couch here. I'd gotten drunk the day I got kicked out and the owner of the house had brought me here from the club. She offered me a place here for free the morning after till I'm able to get back on my feet and I accepted" I explain briefly
"I see. She seems very kindhearted" he says
"Yeah, she is" I smile "I really can't explain or express how grateful I am that she did this for me cause I really had nowhere to go and I was really at my breaking point but just that single offer really gave me back a little hope and I'm really, really grateful to her for that"
"I'm glad that someone could be there for you when you needed it. You deserve nothing more than kindness cause it's all you give" he says and I smile
"So tell me, how did you find out where I live now?" I ask, quite sure I told no one but my grandmother about my new home location
"Well luckily I still had your grandmother's number. God bless that woman for never changing her number. When I couldn't reach you, I called her and she told me where you lived" he explains and I chuckle
"I literally just spoke to her before you called and she didn't even mention you"
"I told her not to, wanted to surprise you" he says
"Well, mission accomplished. I missed you so much, you have no idea" I say placing my head on his shoulder
"I missed you too my love" he says and I smile
I guess things aren't all that terrible after all.
Yes life was currently kicking my ass but at least I had someone to hold me up so I'll be satisfied with this.
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