Begin Again

Chapter 27

Song: Novels - Rusty Clanton
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My eyes were as wide as the full moon. Mason, my childhood friend was standing in front of me. A smile broke on my face as I lept forward and hugged him. His arms circled around me like they always did in high school. In moments of sheer joy.

"Oh my God, what are you doing here" I asked, still shocked to see him here.

"I'll answer that question but we need to get Ally first" he replied as we broke away from the hug.

I looked at him confused as he smiled back at me with the same goofy grin.

"Your not going to invite me in?" He asked pointing to the door behind me.

"Oh ofcourse come on in!!" I said coming out of my trance.

I stepped forward and led the way inside. My insides filling up with happiness as I slowly realized that Mason was here.

I have missed him.

"How's your mom now?" He asked as we walked towards the hall.

"A lot better. She is recovering quickly."

"That's a relief" he commented and I nodded.

Before we could reach the door, there was shuffling of footsteps and Ally came   in the view.

"Eva who's at the-" her words got caught in her throat as her eyes landed on Mason.

"What? Mason!?" She said, her face covering with the same surprise as mine.

"You're here? That's even better" said Mason excitedly, stepping forward to hug her.

"Its so good to see you. How long has it been?" Inquired Ally.

"Three years now. I have missed you two so much" replied Mason hugging us both again.

I giggled into his embrace feeling like the high school Eva. Its been so long since I have felt like her.

"Is Drake here too?" Questioned Mason breaking away.

Ally's smile faltered, as the room shifted from cosy to tense. I placed a hand on Mason's shoulder.

"We all have a lot of catching up to do."

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We were sitting in the living room. Cups of tea in our hands as we filled in each other on our lives.

It felt strange, realizing I had missed five years of their lives. So much could have happened, so much has happened. We used to be so up to date on each others lives, knowing even the tiniest of information. But now we only recalled the important stuff, missing out on small details. Details like I bought a new clock or I found a new dessert shop.

I stared at their faces, the struggles of life evident with the beauty. Somewhere along these five years, the three of us had grown up.

"I'm sorry to hear that" said Mason after hearing Ally narrate what happened with her and Drake.

Ally wiped a tear from her face, a lone tear that dared to escape. Mason shifted towards her and enveloped her in a hug.

"Hey, its okay. Problems arise in couples all the time-"

"What if this is the end?" Cut in Ally bitterly.

"Its not" replied Mason sternly. "You both are just taking a well needed break. Time away from each other to think things through. He'll come back to his senses really soon. And if he doesn't well his loss. I always thought you could do better than him"