Fabian slumped on his bed.
It was never easy to make the brunette cry, but here he was now, a river of salty tears cascading down his cheeks.
Thoughts raced through his head as he grabbed at his blankets desperately.
I can't believe it.
She isn't coming back.
She isn't coming…
I'll never see her again.
We'll grow up in two different countries, going to college, falling in love, and making memories.
She'll find someone to love…
Who won't be me...
He closed his eyes and clutched his pillow tight, remembering the sweet American girl he missed so much.
Patricia walked into Fabian's room.
"How are you holding up?" She asked quietly.
He was lying on his bed, and his eyes were closed.
She could see he'd been crying.
"That bad, huh." He nods.
"Listen, I miss Nina too, but crying into your pillows won't help. You should get up and, call her or something."
Patricia wasn't used to giving advice and comforting others.
Mara had convinced her to go console Fabian, and she felt pretty awkward about it.
With a pat on the back to the depressed male, she left the room silently. She knew how bad he felt.
When she walked into the common room, she saw Amber clutching something and squealing.
"What's that?" She looks at Patricia, eyes wide.
"Don't tell Fabian, but...I got the whole house a visit to see Nina at her new school!" She beams proudly and shows me a set of printed papers with the details like accommodation, flight type (First Class), and the length of the trip.
"Wow, Amber, um, I'm shocked, but are you sure Victor and Sweetie will allow it?" Patricia stared at her in astonishment.
Amber nodded primly. "Daddy already arranged it with them. We're going in two days." She squeals again. "Isn't it wonderful? Aren't I the best friend ever?"
And with that, the peppy blonde skipped off, probably to tell her "beau" Alfie about the trip, or start packing her millions of clothes and make-up.
Patricia felt oddly confused. Why wasn't she allowed to tell Fabian? And why wasn't she happier?
Of course, she was ecstatic about seeing Sibuna's leader again, but she felt broken inside.
Maybe it was the fact that Eddie was teasing her about liking him, or maybe it was the pain that she knew Fabian was feeling about missing Nina, or maybe-just maybe-it was about something bigger.
She finally convinced herself there was nothing wrong, and walked into her own room to listen to music.