Not What We Thought

Chapter 1

The last year had been a crazy one for Alex, taking care of Kai while juggling school and exams but luckily she had family that were there to help she doesn't know what would have happened if she didn't have their help. Today was the day that she was graduating from High School and believe it or not her and Bailey were Co- Valedictorians Alex had aced all her exams she wanted the best possible future for her Kai and Justin and she wanted Everyone to be proud of her, that's why she decided she was going to NYU she really wanted Kai to come with her but it just wouldn't be possible with her and Justin juggling classes and coursework so Theresa, Carmen and Jerry were going to take care of him. She was currently in her room fixing her cap and gown and practicing her speech while Kai was on her bed playing with one of his hundreds of toys. It was hard to believe he was nearly 18 months and looking more like Justin every day. Speaking of Justin he was supposed to be here today but college was keeping him down she hadn't seen him in at least 8 weeks and she was really missing him, even Kai would say 'Where Dada' it made her sad when he said that but happy because she loved to hear him talk it always put a smile on her face he was quite advanced for his age but then again he was Justin's baby I guess it was in his genes. She turned around to Kai who was still playing with his toy "How does mummy look?" she asked underneath he blue gown she was wearing a silk purple knee high dress with some diamante heels and under the cap her hair was curled, he just gave her a big smile and she could his two front teeth "I'm going to take that as awesome good boy" she said while lifting him up and gave him a kiss on the cheek and walked out of her room. "Mum me and Kai are ready", Theresa walked into the hall wearing a red silk blouse black trousers and some heels. "Sweetie you look lovely and I'm so proud of you" she was so happy at what Alex had achieved especially since she knew how hard it had been "Thank you mum but it wouldn't have been possible if it wasn't for your help" she smiled and that was the honest truth. "Well Gabi said her and Troy will meet us at the school" "That's great I'm glad she could come" she hadn't seen Gabi in a about 4 months. "Sweetie I know Justin isn't here but he'll be here in a few days" "Mum its fine I'm honestly ok" that was a complete lie and Theresa could tell by the sadness in her eyes. "Jerry and Carmen are working but Max and Rocky will meet us there too" she smiled the Russo's had been great they truly accepted her into their family and she couldn't ask for more. "Well let's get going we can't be late" Theresa said.

Justin was about 5 minutes from his old High School. He had to leave NYU a little early to see his wife graduate and plus he had missed everyone sure he made some new friends like Tori and Steve but it just wasn't the same and he was glad that Alex was coming NYU even though he was hurt that Kai wouldn't be with them but he kept reminding himself that they were doing this for him and there future.

Alex was practically shaking Mr Lartitate would call her and Bailey to the stage any minute now, she looked to the audience and saw her mum holding Kai she looked so proud, net to them was Rocky and Max who were mouthing good luck and then Gabi and Troy who were taking pictures of this memorable day. "And now I'd like to call up to the stage are valedictorians Alex Russo and Bailey Pickett" said Mr Laritate into the microphone, Bailey had to nudge her "Alex its time" she whispered Alex followed her up to the podium she looked like a nervous wreck well she was but she didn't want it to show. Bailey Began "Fellow classmates family and friends we come here today to remember the time's we'll have and the memories we'll keep together… forever" Bailey stopped it was Alex's turn she looked at the audience and took a deep breath… All of a sudden the hall door opened and a few people turned around it was him and as soon as she saw his face the nervousness seemed to melt away, all the fear and anxiety went away. He saw her on the stage he knew she could do it she just had to believe she could she spoke up "We'll learn from accidents which can sometimes be the which can sometimes be the best one's of your lives" she looked at Kai as she said this she wouldn't take it back even if she could. "We aren't just classmates or friends were a family no matter what happens" Bailey continued "It's time to forget about the arguments and fights we've had and come together and celebrate" Alex said "We made it and we should all be proud as Gandhi said the future depends on what we do in the present" they had don't she never fainted, everyone clapped and screamed, it was over no more High School.

"I'm so glad you're here" Alex said while hugging Justin "Well I couldn't miss this it's too important" he said while kissing her. Everyone was outside the High school there was crying and loads of hugging "I can't believe it's over were all going to be separated" said Bailey said and then it suddenly hit all of them Bailey was going Yale with Cody Harper was going Columbia and Maya was going NYU with Alex. Suddenly all four of them started crying and formed into a group hug "Where going to be fine we'll meet every holiday and Skype email and call as much as we can" reassured Harper "You too have got each other" said Bailey to Maya and Alex "Well it still won't be the same without you two" said Maya, Alex nodded it really wouldn't. Gabi walked over to them "Guys it will be fine I never went to school with the girls either and were still super close" said Gabi "Yeah me Justin, Zeke and London still talk it will be fine" reassured Troy "You guys have been friends forever nothing can come between that" said Justin, they were right they were super close nothing could change that.

Everyone was gathered at 'The Russo Hut' Jerry had decided to close the restaurant for the evening to celebrate and have a little gathering something they hadn't done for a while. Justin was holding Kai he couldn't believe how much he had grown since he last saw him it was unbelievable "He's… changed" said Justin in disbelief "Yeah it's crazy" said Alex " I'm really sorry I wasn't around for a while but it's been tiring and I haven't had the time" "It's fine at least you're here now so we can all be together until you know" she didn't like to say it out loud she really didn't want to leave him and she didn't know what was going to happen the day she had to go. Justin nodded he knew it was going to be hard for her. Max came over "Congrats Alex" "Thank you" "Bro how's college" "Hard stressful" "So it's not what people say I really don't want to go college then" said Max in a worried tone he was leaving next year and up until now he was excited. "Justin your worrying him" said Alex "Oh well it's hard for me for you it probably will be completely different for you" Justin said wishing he could take back what he had said "Okay then I'm going to go find Rocky" Max said he was kind of getting mixed messages. "My bad" said Justin Alex just rolled her eyes "Oh that reminds me let me give you your graduation gift" he reached out to his jacket pocket and pulled out a long 'Tiffany's' box he handed it to her "Justin you didn't have to" "Come on your my wife and I'm so proud of you open it" Kai even looked excited as she opened it was a diamond incrusted bracelet that said 'Congratulations I love you' "Its… perfect" she said "Thank you" she said still a little lost for word's "Do you want me to put it on you" he asked "Yeah…that would be nice" she said sweetly he carefully took it out the box and took her hand and put it on. "Perfect" he said she leaned in and kissed him he was amazing her everything its sounds kind of cheesy but it was true. The party was over and everyone was heading home "Mum I think me and Kai are going to go Justin's tonight" "Fine sweetie I'll see you tomorrow" "Yeah" she replied and with that she waved goodbye while her mum, sister and Troy got in their car. She walked over to Justin's car where he was strapping a sleeping Kai in "You ready" he asked "Yes I am" she smiled.

Alex, Justin and Maya were heading off to NYU today. The feeling was unreal to her, 17 years was leading up to this day. Her bags were packed and everything was in the hall ready to go in the car. She was in her room holding Kai close to her she really didn't want to leave him, her eyes watered he didn't understand what was going on "Mama sad" he said that made her crying even more she felt so guilty. Her door knocked lightly and Justin walked in "I don't think I can do this he doesn't know what going on I feel like such a bad….mother". When he left last year he felt guilty too he understood it was hard. He walked over to where they were sitting "We've just got to remember were doing this for him and you're not a bad mother don't ever say that you're doing this because you're a great mum and don't forget ever forget that" that made her feel a little better "We'll come back nearly every weekend and holidays are parents will take great care of him they won't let us down". It was going to be hard for her every morning and every night he was there with her, when she woke up tomorrow she'll be in a dorm room with a roommate she didn't know and an unfamiliar environment.

They were saying goodbye and she couldn't stop crying as she looked at her mum Kai and everyone who was close to her "Sweetie it's going to be fine" Theresa reassured her Kai was looking at Alex he was probably wondering why she was sad like that "Alex we'll take great care of him and we'll set up Skype everyday so you can see him" said Max "Thank you" she said she kissed Kai's head and Justin gave him a hug. Maya got into the car followed by Justin Alex looked at Kai one more time and stepped in the car she looked back and saw him do a little wave, that made her cry even more they drove off "Alex it's going to be ok" said Maya. She really hoped it would Justin lightly touched her hand for comfort. This was a new chapter of her life she just hoped it would be a good one.

"Alex where here" she was sleeping her eyes slowly opened "I'm going to take you guys the admissions office so they can give you your room keys and tell you a few things you're going to have to know" Justin said " Fine with me" said Maya.

There was a chubby women at the desk typing something on the computer "Excuse me where new students and we'd like to know where are rooms are and a schedule" said Maya. "Ok just give me your names and the courses you're taking and I can check" "Alex Russo Fine Arts" "And Maya Bennett Journalism" the women started typing on the computer "Ah yes I found both of you Alex you'll be on Campus 1 room 34 and Maya will be on Campus 3 room 22 and I'll print your schedules for you" she said "Thanks" said Maya.

"So what campus are you in Justin?" asked Maya "Um 7 that's about 25 minutes from campus 1 and 5 from campus 3" "At least you won't be far" stated Alex she was still upset she probably would be for a while but she was dealing with it.

Justin had just dropped Maya off to her campus now they were entering Alex's "Don't worry I'm sure she's really nice" reassured Justin she opened the door and there was a girl sitting on one of the beds texting really fast her face turned up and she stood up "Hi my names Hayley" she said cheerfully "I'm Alex and this is my husband Justin" "Hey" he said quietly Hayley looked surprised can't really blame her Alex was only 17 "So where are you from" she asked "Here in New York" "Oh I'm from LA I'm kind of nervous actually never really been away from home" "I've never been away from my house for long either I'm already homesick" "We'll I guess I'll leave you too to talk Alex I'll call you later" he kissed her and walked out the room "I hope you don't get mad but your husband's cute" "Thanks" Alex smiled. This Hayley didn't seem half bad maybe she didn't have anything to worry about.