Chapter 25!
I just want to take a moment before you read the final chapter of Life is Never Boring to say thank you. I've really enjoyed wrtiting this story, reading all your reviews, and pulling out note cards in the middle of class to write down an idea. I am truly thankful for all your reviews and support. I am sad to see this story come to an end. I hate when i watch a show or read a book, and i feel like a know the characters on a personal level. While writing this, i felt that way. I hope you did as well. It was so fun writing and trying to make it funny, or sad, or surprising. Thanks once again for all the support. I hope you love this last chapter, and want the story to keep going. Maybe sometime in the future i will post a follow up chapter to this story just for fun. =) *wink wink*
The name of my next story is Where is My Love? I hope you enjoy it!
I hope you enjoy one last time!
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*Nina's POV*
Days went by. It had never been calmer in Anubis house. It was like old times. Jerome and Alfie acting stupid, Amber and Mick being the lovebirds, Patricia being, well, Patricia, and Fabian and I loving life.
My arm healed quickly, and they were able to take the stitches out. I have this really cool looking scar. I tell everyone I got bit by a shark.
I few weeks later, the house got a new roommate. Her name was Julie. We never really became good friends. I already had all my friends in the house. Julie is a lot like Mara, though. Very quiet and intelligent. She's on the swim team, but that's all I really know about her.
We went through the rest of our sophomore year normally, and then junior year. Senior year started to fly by. First semester ended, and second semester went just as fast. We all walked to graduation together. The girls crying and the guys trying to act like they weren't sad we were all leaving soon.
Fabian was named valedictorian. He gave a great speech about Anubis house, all his friends, how life flew by at the school, and how he cherished every moment. I cried knowing that I would soon have to leave.
After Fabian's speech, Mr. Sweet said he had an announce.
"As of two days ago, the school will now be offering college classes. All seniors will have the opportunity to stay in their houses if that's what they so choose. Congratulations to the class of 2013."
Everyone took off their caps and threw them in the air. I grabbed Fabian who had a special white robe on and kissed him.
Everyone in the house stayed, of course. Those next four years flew by as well.
Amber and Mick stayed together. Patricia and Jerome had a rocky four years, but then decided to get married when the time came. Alfie and Julie had been going out for several months, and were happier then ever. As of Fabian and I, we are happily engaged. He proposed in the foyer under the tears of glass. The ring was gorgeous! A double bound diamond encrusted ring with a huge diamond set in gold. Of course, I said yes!
When we had but two days left of classes at our home in England, a now very old Mr. Sweet came to speak to Fabian and I. He had a cane, but was still wearing a bow tie.
"Mr. Rutter, Ms. Martin. On behalf of the school administrators and teachers, we would like to give you Anubis house and all that is inside. That includes the furniture, appliances, and bedding." Mr. Sweet handed us the deed to the house.
"Wow, Thank you, Mr. Sweet. This is amazing." Fabian shook his hand, and I gave him a light hug.
The school closed after we graduated college. The school buildings and boarding houses were being converted into offices and condos.
After classes were officially over, Fabian and I went back to our homes to retrieve the last of our personal belonging to bring them to Anubis house. We left the common room, dining room, and kitchen as they were. We also decided to leave Victor's study as it was. We didn't want to go through all his things. We were sure there would be things we didn't want to see. As for the bedroom, we let our friends stay as long as they needed to. One by one, people started to find there own places. Patricia and Jerome found a cute little townhouse. Mick and Amber built a ranch, and Alfie and Julie moved into a villa.
Mara had written me a letter telling me how sincerely sorry she was. She said she never wanted to be involved, but Joy bribed her with things that never came. I haven't and won't talk to her again.
As our last friends left, the house became quieter then ever. We looked at each other and smiled.
"This is home." I kissed Fabian and ran away signaling a session of tag. We were home. It had always been home. Even when things got bad, it was our place of security. It wasn't just a house, it was our home.
5 Years Later…
*Fabian's POV*
I had just gotten home early from work. I was a lawyer. Nina and I were having all our friends over from Anubis house for a small get together. When I came through the door, Nina came downstairs from our bedroom carrying our latest arrival. Sarah Rutter. She had dark hair like mine, and had her mom's eyes.
"Look who's awake." Nina bounced our daughter up and down making funny faces.
Just then, Amber, our three year old daughter ran towards us from the kitchen. She looked very similar to her six month old sister.
"Hey doodle bug. How's my girl?" I scooped her up and threw her in the air.
Amber was wearing Nina's locket around her neck. "Daddy, when are all your friends coming?"
"They should be here any minute, sweetie."
I put her down, and she ran to the common room.
"How are you, mom?" I looked at Nina.
"Doing pretty good, dad." She laughed and we kissed.
Just then, we heard a knock on the door.
"They're here! They're here! They're here!" Amber opened the door to Amber and Mick.
"Nines! How are you?" Nina and Amber hugged from around Amber's baby bump.
Mick walked in carrying their four year old son Brandon. "Hey, Mate. How's life?"
"Awesome. Everything is great!" We did a "man hug", and waited for everyone else to arrive.
Amber had designed a fashion line, but then became a stay at home mom so Mick could pursue his sports career.
Next came Patricia and Jerome. They both carried a twin. Adam and Macie.
"Hey everyone! How is everything at Anubis house?" Jerome made his entrance, and went towards the common room.
"Hi everyone!" Patricia came in after him, and gave us a warmer greeting.
Patricia became a police interrogator while Jerome owned his own law firm.
Finally, Alfie made his entrance with his wife Julie and there three kids: two year old Cody, four year old Claire, and one year old Vinnie.
"Hey my peeps! Seen any aliens recently?" Alfie tried to say this without laughing, but we couldn't take him seriously.
Alfie had gotten a career writing gag books and Julie was a nurse.
"Good to see you mate." I patted him on the back, and we all walked to the common room.
It was nice to see everyone again. I still couldn't believe how fast life was going. Everyone had kids and was doing well. We sat and talked about the house, all the great memories, and Trudy. All the meals and nights in the attic. Then I remembered the music videos we made as sophomores. I pulled my laptop out, and we watched our younger selves making complete fools of ourselves.
Amber was acting like a princess, and Nina had a huge bandage on her arm. Mick and Patricia were having a great time. Jerome and Alfie were being, well, Jerome and Alfie. I watched myself watching Nina. God did I love her.
"Wow. That was great fun! It's so nice to be back." Mick looked around the room, and kissed Amber on the forehead.
"We are so happy you all could make it!" Nina pulled Amber onto her lap, and told her to give me a kiss.
Everyone awed, and we went back to our conversation. Our family was back in the house that we all once shared. It was so natural, like it was meant to be. If only we could stay like this forever, laughing and enjoying the company of each other. Like they say, your family is the people that at some points you want to kill, but know that they'll have a shoulder to cry on if needed.
As the afternoon turned to evening, our guests soon had to return home. Everyone had jobs and families to tend to.
"Oh! Bye, Nina! Call me!" Amber gave us all hugs.
"Hey mate, we'll have to do this again some time." Mick and I shared a hand shake, and they left carrying their son.
Alfie and Julie left next with their two older kids all running around the front lawn. "Thanks again for having us. Call if you see any aliens!"
"Bye Alfie! Thanks for coming!"
Julie smiled at us carrying their youngest with her.
Last to leave was Patricia and Jerome. Each had a twin. "We had such a great time! It brought back so many memories! Sibuna!" Patricia covered her right eye, and we did the same just for old times sake.
Jerome saluted, and we shared one last hug.
As we closed the door on our friends, we were sad to see them go, but knew we would never lose our friendship. Amber would be having their next child soon, and that would bring us together once more. No matter what, we would find an excuse to keep in touch.
Nina put the girls in bed while I cleaned the kitchen. When she came back down, we nestled into each other on the couch. I put my arm around her, and she put her head on my chest. No words were needed. The silence said it all. We sat and enjoyed all that we had with each other. I had married my true love, and I'm sure I speak the same for her when I say she did as well.
"I love you." She looked up and giving me her beautiful smile.
"I love you more." I returned the smile.
Ending the evening with a good night kiss, we settled into our perfect forever.
The End.
There you have it! I hope you enjoyed it!
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Elena xoxo
