Sorry for the long wait, guys, I was busy and stressed (don't ask, please) most of the past week. So, for you guys, I'm putting up this next chapter. God bless you!

Chapter 14

Departure

As soon as Elizabeth got into bed, she remembered the trip and wished the vacation with Anna hadn't ended so fast. She wished that Anna could stay longer, but seeing that this was the last night with Anna, this felt like a goodbye for nearly all of eternity. Elizabeth heard the door open and close, and Anna stood before her.

"I can't believe this is ending so soon," Anna flopped onto her bed and looked at Elizabeth.

"I know I really loved having you here. You're amazing, Anna, especially your bravery," Elizabeth complimented, holding back tears.

"No, you're the brave one between the two of us," Anna also held back tears, being honest in every aspect. Elizabeth tried to read Anna's emotions and thoughts based on the body movements, and all confirmed truth.

"Really? Do you think that, I of all people am brave?" Elizabeth felt a true friendship spark and flame at that moment.

"I wouldn't have gone on half of the rides we went on without your help," Anna replied, being honest. Elizabeth saw her actual sister in Anna, before the incident. Elizabeth could no longer hide her tears any longer, for it was her true sister's presence that brought back painful memories. Her tears erupted from her eyes, an eruption that couldn't be stopped.

"Are you ok, Elizabeth? What's wrong?" Anna nearly panicked, but realized that something was troubling Elizabeth.

"I-I wish we c-could stay together m-much longer, that's a-all," Elizabeth sobbed, trying to pull herself together, but to no avail. Anna started comforting Elizabeth like an elder sister would for the younger. Elizabeth eventually cried herself to sleep, and Anna felt closer to Elizabeth than before. Anna turned off the lights and went to sleep as well.

"Hurry up, Anna, or we'll be late!" Anna's grandma called to Anna, waiting for her to finish talking with Elizabeth.

"Alright, Nanna, I'll finish!" Anna yelled back, "As I was saying, I'll miss you," Anna calmly continued the conversation.

"Me too, but my mom knows your number, so we can call each other-"

"-and visit each other, by the looks of things," Anna looked over to see her grandma and Elizabeth's parents talking to each other.

"See you soon, Anna," Elizabeth hugged Anna, feeling that this trip wasn't in vain in the end.

"See you," Anna hugged back, shedding only one tear as the two split apart from their hug goodbye.

"Let's go, or we'll miss the plane," Anna's grandma called once more. Anna ran to her grandma, waving goodbye as she got in. Elizabeth waved back, still feeling that this was the end of their relationship for good.

"Come on, sweetums, we've go to get ready for the next park," Mr. Jones coaxed Elizabeth inside the hotel room.

"It will be different without her here, though," Elizabeth looked down gloomily putting on sunscreen on her legs.

"I know it will be, but I have a feeling that the two of you have a bright future ahead of you," Mr. Jones cheered Elizabeth up.

"You know what, you're right, thanks d-I mean, Mr. Jones," Elizabeth nearly said 'dad' and ran into her room.

You were right, Mrs. Laneman, things are looking up for Elizabeth, Mr. Jones thought in the deepest corner of his mind, feeling things change for the better for Elizabeth, and Anna alike.