Unfinished
Chapter 1
Serena took a breath. Looking around the house she had spent so many years of her life moments and memories tied to each part. A marriage that grew and thrived only to end. But Her and Dan stayed friends and have successfully raised their incredible daughter.
Who is living life in LA as an aspiring actress. Both of us told her our thoughts and concerns. In the end leaving the decision to her. And so far, she's loving it all. And we support her completely. Dan has been remarried for a couple of years now to Blair.
The two of them are extremely happy and I'm nothing but pleased for them. With all the changes going on in life for myself and my family lately.
I've made the decision to sell this house. And move into something smaller.
I have no need for all of this space. And reminder of what was.
Quinn has been staying with me for a few days now.
Wanting to savor the memories of being in this house and me and her being here together.
I more than welcomed her suggestion to stay for a while. It will be a good thing to move on and figure out this next chapter of my life.
Hearing footsteps coming from the stairs as I looked up.
To see Quinn smiling as she looked back at me.
"I'm sure you're missing LA."
"The winters here in Boston can be rough."
Serena said. Smiling back at her.
"Actually It makes me nostalgic."
"Me, you and dad." "Used to really enjoy snow days together."
Quinn says. Looking back at her mother.
"Yea we did." Serena said softly. Thoughts of their past begin to wash over her. Slowly as if she was going page by page. Causing her heart to ache.
Deciding in that moment to change the subject. "Did you get all the stuff you wanted out of your old bedroom. That you didn't take when you moved out.?" Serena asked her daughter curiously.
"Yea I got everything." "It feels weird sleeping in there now."
"Knowing it will be some other kid's room and they will have their own memories there and live a life in a sacred space that I considered mine."
Quinn said. Looking back to her mother.
"I know exactly what you mean." "I felt the same way when my parents sold our house." "But you know that there is a spare for you."
"Anytime you need it." Serena said. Smiling at her warmly.
"I know and I appreciate that mommy."
"But you and dad have done all you can time to let me make my way in this world." "You can just focus on yourself now."
Quinn said to her.
"I will always have you on my mind and want to make sure you're doing well and are happy worrying never ends even when you're as old as I am."
"You will always be my little girl."
Serena said. Hugging her.
"And you're my mom I want you happy too."
Quinn said. Hugging her back.
As they apart Serena began to speak.
"I am very happy Quinn." Serena said.
"I hope so." Quinn said softly.
"So I'm going to go get dinner with uncle Chuck."
"Since he's in town."
"Are you sure you don't want to come with me.?"
Quinn asked hopeful.
"No you have fun with your uncle."
"I'll see before he leaves town."
"Bye."
"I love you."
"Be safe."
Serena said. Watching as she started to open the door.
"See you later." "I love you too." Quinn said.
Looking back one more time. Closing the door behind herself.
Going into her car. Stepping inside. Shutting the door.
Then taking out the envelope. She had hidden in her purse.
Excited she tore it open. Unfolding it. While she started to read.
Dear Quinn.
Thank you for reaching out to me. I haven't your mother in a long time.
And I would be delighted to tell you about our past. Your mom was the most beautiful, alive person. I had ever known. I was completely taken off track when we met. Being only high school schoolers." "It felt like she was from a different time entirely and had a clearer understanding of herself and others. Then any of us had at that age. I first witnessed her heart and kindness. When I saw her with your uncle Eric. I realized in that moment. How wrong I had been.
Serena van der Woodsen. Was so much more than a name people whispered and wrote about.
Continuing to read until it was over.
There were sides to her mom she had no idea about.
Her dad had told her about Eric. But the minute Quinn tried to bring it up.
Serena shut down. One thing she did notice was that just the mention of his name. Made her face change and her eyes fill with tears. Reflecting back at her. An expression she saw in rare moments. Which was pain.
Quinn took a breath. And put back the letter into the envelope.
Shoving it into her purse.
Quickly starting the car and driving off to dinner.
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