When he left I thought I never was going to see him again. He left to find himself. I always thought he would go back to his old roots. But I was wrong. I never thought I would see him like this. See him again this long.
I spend the whole summer trying to find him or reach him somehow. I missed him. I wish I know where Riven was. It was a new year. A new school year. I was just waiting for the girls to get here. I was the one that arrived first today. I then heard the door open. Stella showed up. After the time goes by everyone was showing up. All that was left was Bloom.
"She is the last one. Guess who's turn to buy the pizza." Stella said.
I just laughed at that comment. Then the door opened, and Bloom came running in. She looked around to see if she was the last one. When she realized she was she sighed. We all defiantly laughed at that. I was happy to be back with my girls.
"Am I really the last one?" Bloom asked.
"Yes. I was the first one. Lizzy, Mirta, and Roxy all checked in here first before heading to their room." I told her.
"One day you won't be the last one. Maybe." Stella told her trying to reassure her.
After Bloom went and got unpacked. Lizzy, Mirta, and Roxy came to our room join us. We were all heading out to the beginning speech Ms. Faragonda always gives. But Stella stopped us. I already know what this is all about. She looked at us and said,
"We are role models we have to go in there in style."
She then snapped her fingers and our whole outfits changed. We looked each other over and ourselves. We look good. But when don't we. Stella always has an eye for fashion. Her outfits always work for us and our personality.
"They look amazing. Now we can go." Stella said.
I just shock my head at her. We headed to where everyone else was. When Ms. Faragonda was talking all, I could think about was the Winx Compound. That was the one place I haven't checked for Riven. I know it is a long shot, but I can't think of anywhere else.
"I have a treat for you girls. Alfea, Red Fountain, and Cloud Tower will be traveling to different schools to learn from others. The other schools will be joining us." She told us.
Everyone started to talk. I looked over to the girls. We all had grins on our faces. But I am smiling because I have a second chance to try to find him now with help on the guys. But also, I get to travel with my friends.
"Girls silence please." Ms. Faragonda said. We did as she wishes. She smiled at us and connected to talk. "Thank you. Now I hope you girls didn't unpack much because we leave tomorrow."
Everyone's eyes went big. Of course, we unpacked. Now we must quickly repack again. Then Ms. Faragonda dismissed us. Everyone headed back to our rooms to repack. But I wasn't worried. I can repack in a heartbeat.
"Traveling! This is going to be fun." Roxy said.
"Yes. We get to learn from others and their ways." Tecna said.
We all headed back to our rooms. We started to repack. I stayed quiet. I was to lose in my head. I am surprised my father okayed me to go. We didn't leave things that great before I left to go find Riven. He didn't want me to go. But I did any ways against his word.
"Musa." I heard my name being called. I looked over to see Layla staring at me.
"Yeah." I said told her.
"You okay? You have been quiet for a while now. What's going on?" She asked me.
"Truthfully, I was lost in my mind. Just thinking everything over." I told her.
"Like what? You know if something is bothering you I am here to talk to." She told me.
"I know. It's just I am surprised that my father okayed me to join the school on it's travel. We really didn't leave on good terms last time I saw him." I told her.
"Really? What happened?" She asked me.
"Well, remember I told you I was going to look for Riven during summer because I haven't heard from him for a while now." I started with.
"Yes. Did something happen?" She asked me.
"He didn't want me to go. He didn't understand why I wanted to do it. Why I needed to do it. He told me that if I went he will never forgive me. That I will be leaving him." I told her.
"Maybe him okaying you for this trip is his way saying he was wrong. He is sorry. Have you tried to talk to him?" She asked me.
"Yes. But he never answered. I have always left a message on his phone every night. I know he listens to them because I could leave a new one every day. But he never called me back or answered. So, I don't know Layla. On top of it all I feel like I ruined my relationship with my father for nothing because I couldn't find Riven." I told her.
"No, you didn't do it for nothing. You had to follow your heart. Right now the ball is in your father's court. You just keep on doing what you are doing. Calling him letting him know how you are and that you are fine. One day he will come around. Just give it time. With Riven, you will find him. He can't stay in hiding forever. I don't get why he would want to when he has this beautiful girl looking for him. He is stupid." She told me.
"Thanks Layla. I needed to hear that. I will keep it all up. I just want answers for Riven. That is all I want. Don't I deserve them?" I said.
"You do. You will get them. I will help you get them." She told me.
I looked at her. I gave her a hug. I then said,
"Thanks."
"No problem." She said.
We let go of the hug. We headed out to the living area where the girls were all waiting. We were heading out to get pizza for dinner. The guys were going to meet up with us. But I think I am going to skip it and just head to the one place I have been thinking of since I got here.
