Chapter 7
Third Person POV – Twenty Years in the Future
There was something about saying goodbye that she always had a hard time with. For the many years that followed their friendship, the one thing that stayed a constant was saying goodbye. At least once a year since their quick wedding, the three friends met up; either overseas or across the States. Deep down, though, she knew that they were always just a phone call away - or planning the next great all girls weekend.
This time would be different, though; picking up the phone will be harder. This was not a phone call that she wanted to make, but one that she knew she had to. The years had drifted them apart, but it had been that one fight that sealed their fate. Why would they come now?
She bit down on her lip and dialed the number again, this time letting it ring. She blew out a breath when the answering machine picked up. A tear had already slid down her face; knowing that, chances were, the person was still screening her calls. After all, she had been doing the same thing.
"Um, hi, it's me," she started, not really knowing what to say after all the long months of silence. "I was just thinking about you. Well, actually, I have just been thinking a lot about us. I'm scared. I'm alone and I…"
A beep sounded as she realized that she had used up all of her time mumbling. Maybe the other side would know what she was trying to say. I need you.
She put the phone back down and walked into the house. She passed by the mantel and picked up a picture, a smile spreading across her lips. She allowed her fingers to graze the images of her two best friends while a new tear in her heart formed. Gently, she placed it back down and then walked to the other photos that lined the mantel. One by one, she picked up each, saying little sweet nothings.
Her mind drifted back to when each of the photos were taken. A few months ago, she could tell you the exact time and date. Now, it was getting harder. She knew that she was coming close to having to say goodbye. She did not want to.
Her eyes lingered on the final family photograph that had been taken this past Christmas. Her children all still so young. She reached up and wiped another tear from her cheek.
"Just a little more time, please," she prayed, the same nightly prayer.
The sound of the phone cut through the silence. She walked over to check the caller ID and her tears began to flow more freely. She picked it up, but was not able to make out the words that she had been wanting to say for so long.
"Hello," her friend's voice sang over the line.
It sounded so beautiful and it made her heart ache even more to think of having their arms wrapped around her, telling her that everything would be okay.
"Hi," a wispy voice cracked out and then, "I need you."
She had barely gotten the words out, but she knew that her friend would know what she meant. The phone slid from her hand as her body seemed to crumble into a mess on the ground. Her head began to spin as more memories of yesteryears came at her in full force. One particular memory sticking out at her, when her friend had called her, saying the same words…
A/N: Thank you all for the wonderful reviews...I know that this chapter seemed confusing, but it goes back to the Prologue. There will be more chapters like this thrown in through out the story, mostly after the girls say any major goodbyes! Please review and let me know what you think! I love you all so much for your patience and reviews that I hope you enjoyed these two chapters!!
