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THE PROMISE
Chapter 3: Gift of a friend
And when your hope crashes down
Shattering to the ground you, you feel all alone
When you don't know which way to go
And there's no signs leading you home, you're not alone
The world comes to life and everything's bright
From beginning to end when you have a friend by your side
That helps you to find the beauty you are
When you open your heart and believe in
When you believe in, when believe in the gift of a friend
MARCH 2006
MILEY'S POV
Nick and I were riding our bikes to the grocery store to buy some things his mom told him to buy.
We parked our bikes and walked inside the supermarket.
"I'll get the eggs. You get the bread, cheese, and bacon."
"You'll only get eggs and I'll get the rest?"
"Yeah! You know how clumsy my hands are. I gotta keep the tray of eggs safe."
He sighed and muttered "fine" as he made his way to get the items. I grabbed the tray of one dozen eggs from the shelf in the dairy products section and walked back to find Nick.
Out of the corner of my eye, I saw a brunette kissing Nick in the middle of aisle six. God, why does Selena have to be here! I rolled my eyes and walked towards them. I think they haven't noticed me since they didn't stop smooching; they are really grossing me out. I stood in front of them with my arms crossed in front of my chest and cleared my throat. They pulled away eventually and Nick gave me a sheepish smile, I turned to Selena and she gave me a weak.
"Oh, hey Miley."
I smirked and watched them say bye to each other, and then Selena left.
"You two are gross."
Nick placed his arm around my waist as we walked towards the cashier.
"You'll understand once you get a boyfriend."
I shrugged and we paid for the grocery items.
Nick and Selena have been dating for a week now. She'd been crushing on him since we were twelve, and the damn girl didn't give up so now they're together. He'd been trying to balance his time with family, Selena, friends, and of course, Me.
We went to our bikes and Nick placed the paper bag on his bike basket.
"Come on, we need to get there before four pm."
We rode our bike and I got faster before him.
"Race you to the house!"
"You're on!"
He was leading on our race. I had an idea in the back of my mind and it made me smile evilly. I pulled on the hand break bent a bit on my side to touch my leg, and acted like my leg is having cramps.
"Awww, Nick! My leg is hurting!"
He stopped and turned around towards my direction. Just when he got beside me to check my leg, I pedaled and laughed at him.
"Just kidding!"
"Oh, you are so going to get it, Mi!"
I started pedaling double time. I glanced at my side mirror and saw him 6 feet away from me.
"You are unbelievable!"
I laughed and went on faster.
"I'm sure you would fall for that in an instant! I'm good, aren't I?"
Few minutes later, I'm in front of the Grey's house and of course, I won. We had a nice dinner at the Grey's that night.
I was on my way home from school. Nick had left 2 hours ago with Selena. He told me he has a date with her and besides, I have a tutorial in math with one of the freshmen in our school. I'm a volunteer in this school. I join organizations and I'm active at events. Anyway, it's dark already even though it's only six in the evening. I got on my bike and rode to our house. I had to stop at the drugstore first to buy myself some girly products. I parked my bike and went in the store. When I got out, I noticed some weird looking guys near the bike rack. I ignored them and did my best to act cool but fast. I felt a hand tap my shoulder and my heart started to beat faster.
"Hello, sexy."
The youngest guy grabbed my bag.
"We won't hurt you. Just let us have your wallet and gadgets then we will leave."
I nodded my head.
"You can have them; just don't get my school stuff please."
The guy returned my bag after getting what he wanted.
"Hey, that's an expensive bracelet you got there."
Oh God, not my bracelet. I instantly pulled my hand back.
"No, not this. It's my mom's. She died when I was seven."
"Screw that, give it to me."
I shook my head, no. He grabbed my arm harshly.
"Your bracelet or your body?"
I flinched when I felt him squeeze my butt. My knees started to shake, I had no choice. I took off the bracelet and gave it to him.
"Good girl."
He stepped back and flashed an evil smile.
I rode my bike to our house with tears streaming down my face. I opened the door and ran to my father's arms and explained to him what happened. I'd been tossing and turning in my bed for a while now, thinking about mom's bracelet. Now that I lost it, I feel like I can't live anymore. It's my only remembrance that mom's always with me. I never took off that bracelet even though I'm going to take a bath. But then again, it's better to lose that than be somewhere else with those disgusting guys. Dad had taken me to the police station this evening to report the incident, and then I went straight up here in my room. I heard the door creak open and I closed my eyes.
"Dad, I don't want to talk. Please just leave me alone for a while."
"Mi…"
I heard the voice and my heart stared beating faster. I didn't realize till now that it's him that I wanted to talk to. I sat up and smiled weakly when I saw him. His eyes were full of concern and he seemed unease by the look of his posture.
"Your dad called and told me what happened."
He walked up to me and sat beside me on the bed.
"Are you okay? Did they hurt you?"
I shook my head. He sighed and pulled me in his arms comfortingly.
"They took my mom's bracelet. You know I can't live without it. Do you remember one time when I left it here and we were riding our bikes to school already, I panicked and went back just to get it."
"Yeah, and I went back with you, even though I know we wouldn't make it to first class afterwards."
I nodded my head and he caressed my hair.
"I'm sorry about your bracelet. I'm actually blaming myself for not riding with you on your way home."
"Hey, it's alright. You had a date and I understand that perfectly, it isn't your fault."
"It's the way that's supposed to be."
"But that is the only thing I bring with me every day to remind myself that mom's always here, that she's not gone, that she didn't leave me. That's the only thing I have of her."
"Mi, remember what I told you on that night we became best friends? I told you that your mom will always be with you. She's in here."
He placed my hand on top of my chest, over my heart.
"She wouldn't leave you. She will always be there for you to take care of you and guide you. You don't need a bracelet to be reminded that she's here, you just gotta believe."
A tear fell from my eye and he wiped it. I pulled my head up to meet his eyes. He kissed my forehead and caressed the side of my face.
"Thank you"
I don't know if those two words are enough to make him realize how thankful I am for having him in my life. But nothing would stop me from saying it, I don't mind if I have to say it a billion times.
"I'll always be here for you."
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