Chapter 012
❝I'LL MISS YOU❞
|NOVA|
NINE HOURS WAS all the time I had before I had to be ready to catch my train down to Manchester. I hadn't slept at all, unable to get the events of the past several days off my mind, including Marcus, whom I'd messaged to request a meet-up so I could explain myself, but he had blatantly refused.
I initially believed that it would be much easier to explain things over text and not in person, especially since it would save both of us some awkward and embarrassing moments. However, I changed my mind last minute, as I realized he hadn't been aware of the situation so it bothered me, wanting to find out why he was acting weirdly.
I made the decision to travel via the train, as driving with no prior knowledge of the local roads in manchester was definitely not a good idea.
Marcus was meant to meet me at the station, but given his behavior recently, I'd been convinced that he only picking me up out of obligation.
My own thoughts also seemed to align with that, as the thought of Marcus losing interest for some apparent reason was one that was very uncomfortable.
Kai's communication towards me had drastically lowered, but it wasn't as if he completely ignored me, as he would still say things like "dinner is ready" or "mom is going out" whenever applicable, but it seemed like he wasn't mad at me.
Zain had been quite distant from me since the argument, and I was starting to doubt my assumption that he would just settle down and forget all about it. He didn't even leave his room for dinner, and I hadn't even tried talking to him since then, hoping he'd be a little calmer by now.
His speakers blasting sounds down to my room at an unholy hour as i pulled the courage to approach him, my feet quietly tapping the ground as I slowly knocked on the door.
"come in, kai" zain's voice answered me, mistaking me for his brother.
"it's not kai, can I come in though?" as I began to push the door a bit, looking through the gap to catch a glimpse of zain from inside the room.
"bro, why would you ask when you'd just enter anyways" zain replied with an eye roll, and then proceeded to walk over to his speakers before turning it off. I knew he wouldn't be very forgiving, but I was still compelled to apologize for hurting him, so it needed to be done.
I stared at the floor as I spoke, not wanting to look at him directly, "relax, I just wanted to say sorry" I said, even though we both knew he wasn't the slightest bit relaxed.
"why would you do that though" zain questioned me again, his voice filled with annoyance as he leaned on his right foot while his left was bent with his hands on his hip. It seemed as though there wasn't a single ounce of calm left, so I knew I'd need to be honest with him now, and hope that it would be enough.
"look, it's just i freaked out at the final moments and ran away, then I remembered about your shirt after I'd gotten to the front door. I lied to you so you wouldn't be annoyed" I stated, my words laced with honesty, and I bit my bottom lip in anticipation of his reaction.
"you ran away? from marcus?" zain laughed, his humor seeming to return to him instantly, "well that's a first" he continued.
"okay, don't take the piss" i huffed.
"nah, but that's mad. imagine running away from your date" zain responded with a chuckle, finding the humor in the situation instead of empathizing with me.
"shut up man, for real though, are we good?"
"yeah, yeah."
"safe, ms.irunawayfrommydate" zain's mocking words rang through my ears as he called me out for my actions while i left his room.
"SHUTUP!" i yelled from the hallway. I heard the sound of his door shutting and the music continuing, causing me to shudder in response to his awful attempt at singing the song. I had never imagined he'd be this musically inclined.
AS THE HOURS went by, I chose to lie on the couch instead of occupying myself with some other activity, as I wished to spend the remaining time I had in London with my family. I had invited my friend Amaya over, as well as one of my mother's closest friends, whom I would also consider my aunty. My phone alerted me with a message from Amaya that stated she was near the corner and ready to arrive.
Amaya had been my best friend since the first year of secondary school, our bond never faltered or weakened throughout the years that had passed. She was also moving abroad to pursue her passion for photography, similar to my decision to move to Manchester for uni. Of course, I had other friends, but none of them held a close friendship like ours.
While I was sitting there reflecting on things, I decided to walk a few doors down to liam's house, wanting to see him again. liam and I had barely known each other for that long, but he had just moved in not long ago. However, it felt right to invite him over considering how close we'd gotten.
I knocked on the door three times and rang the doorbell, waiting for a response. As expected, the door swung open, revealing the spanish boy smiling widely at me.
"hola, liam" I greeted the spanish boy with a wave,
"hi nova" he softly replied to me, his calm nature displaying his comfort with me.
"you do know that I'm leaving for manchester at 3 pm?" I asked once again, reminding him of what he seemed to forget.
"en tres horas?" he inquired, his smile vanishing at the thought of my leave. I shrugged my shoulders and nodded. (in three hours?)
"you wanna come over?" i forced a smile on my face to hide the fact that I was starting to tear up upon mentioning my departure.
Although it was only a few hours away, my emotional attachment to the town and the people within it was too overwhelming for me to process. He scratched his forehead and nodded, his response confirming his agreement.
As we both walked in, my eyes were immediately drawn to the living room, where everyone appeared to be gathered. amaya and zain were conversing on the couch, while kai stood awkwardly to the side with my mother and aunt, a sight of pure hilarity.
Though I felt pity towards Kai despite his awkward stance, I wasn't willing to rescue him, as he deserved this after all. I walked over to amaya and zain, now visibly frowning over my annoyance with the scene in front of me.
"you're supposed to be mourning over the fact that I'm leaving, not flirting with my best friend" I nudged zain's shoulder with frustration, hearing a chuckle from behind me that instantly drew my attention.
"oh, yeah, amaya, this is liam, he's my neighbor. liam, this is amaya, my best friend" I stepped sideways, allowing each of them to greet the other, as I knew neither would be willing to initiate this on their own.
"hi, nice to meet you" he spoke shyly.
"nice to meet you too" she sent him a warm smile "are you from spain?" amaya inquired, her tone carrying a light-hearted curiosity.
"he's a spanish exchange student, I helped him learn a few words" i cleared, as he nodded.
Amaya rose to her feet and shook hands with him, "thats cool, im british, well my parents are from philippines so i guess im filipino" she returned to her seat, still carrying a comforting expression.
"i'll be back" i said, walking away, feeling confident that the three of them would have no trouble getting along, I was more concerned with kai at the moment, who had already endured ten minutes of awkwardness.
"hi aunty" I greeted her with a smile, and pulled her into a warm embrace, not allowing either of us to escape for a few moments. I then turned my attention to kai, who had immediately sprinted back to join the rest of the group, clearly seeking relief from the awkward situation.
"vivii, oh my god, I'll miss you, you know." she beamed, rubbing my back in a line.
"i'll miss you too aunty, but hopefully we can stay in touch soon" i reassured, the both of us conversing back and forth for a few minutes.
i invited her for some tea in the kitchen as the conversation began feeling a bit too awkward and slow. "yeah, sure that'd be nice, thank you" she turned with my mum, making their way into the kitchen.
THE REMAINING TIME we had before my departure was filled with games and laughter, a mood of calm relaxation overtaking our group as we engaged in light-hearted activity. The four of us broke down in laughter when Liam hurled insults at kai entirely in Spanish, which nobody else could comprehend as a result of the +4 kai had placed down.
The final hours before my departure went by in a matter of minutes, in which I spent most of my time with amaya as well. She assisted me in completing the final touches on my suitcase, and we chatted and laughed throughout our preparations, taking pictures for the sake of nostalgia.
Amaya had perfected my hair and makeup as usual then I simply threw on whatever clothing items were nearby, choosing a white turtle-neck bodysuit, grey joggers, and an off-white puffer coat for added warmth.
I had no reason to put on an outfit that wasn't practical for travel, so this was the appropriate choice. The trains in London were indeed very unhygienic, as they were always dirty and smelly, so there was no sense in wasting a good outfit for this.
The time had now arrived, and I was expected to leave for the train station in less than half an hour. I reached for the heavy coat I had hanging on the back of my bedroom door, rolling the suitcase behind me as Amaya followed behind.
Upon arriving at the living room, my eyes scanned the space as I tried to soak up every last memory before saying my goodbyes. In that instant, I felt my mother's arms wrap tightly around my shoulder, as she hugged me close to her body."i'll miss you, vivi"
"i'll miss you too, mum" I choked out in response, as my mom's voice cracked and her body trembled. The desire to cry overtook me, and I was doing my best to mask the sorrow within me, faking my composure for her sake. If I were to tear up, I would likely smear the mascara all over my face, which was something I couldn't afford to deal with at this time.
After taking turns hugging everyone, finally making it to liam, I extended my hand toward him to initiate a handshake, our eyes locking upon one another in an instant.
It was weird how we developed such a connection in a matter of weeks, to the extent that I considered him to be a close friend. He had a genuinely positive energy and aura surrounding him, providing everyone with a sense of bliss and positivity whenever he was nearby. I knew this was the type of friendship that I would cherish forever.
With Kai taking the lead and driving me to the station, my mom stood in the driveway, clearly saddened by the sight of me leaving. I felt remorseful for her, as she would be lonely without me, yet I also assured her numerous times that I would call and visit just as kai and zain did.
Kai's guidance continued even after reaching the train station, walking alongside me as we circled around the area.
I realized that the time had nearly arrived for our separation, so upon facing him once more, I was hit with a wave of sadness and disbelief, feeling as though the reality of my departure was finally sinking in.
Despite our occasional conflicts, there was an undeniable sense of affection present each time we bid our farewells, as the love-hate relationship we shared was something that i'd definitely miss.
"bye nova, stay safe, and if you need anything just call, yeah?"
"got it." i nodded "bye, kai" I repeated his words, returning his smile with one of my own. I waved goodbye to him before moving toward the platform, hoping to catch my train on time.
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ZAIN_E: hate to say it but i miss ur ugly face 🙄
↳NOVA.ELLIOT1: ok
↳ZAIN_E: WOW??
↳NOVA.ELLIOT1: sh.
adrianna.elliot: make sure to call! 😊
↳NOVA.ELLIOT1: i will! 💓
user38: where's she going??
user30: what a coincidence that she's leaving london a few days after marcus did 😂
↳user28: is she not allowed to leave london?? ya'll petty asf 💀
user47: coat from??
Amaya.greicy: on second thought i should become a makeup artist 🤔
↳NOVA.ELLIOT1: everyone, this is the lady behind this makeup look!! 🤗
KAI_E: u better not get lost, istg 😂
↳NOVA.ELLIOT1: something called trust??? u really think im that dumb?
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