Hey, sadly this is it.
Before that, it's the final review responses!
JOHNHAMMOND1993- I thought it wasn't right not to bring back, he is what makes Charlie and the chocolate so great! Anyway, I hope you enjoy this last update.
Softkitty55- I'm glad you liked the fact Fernando became the heir, and it was emotional for me to write when the other ticket winners were saying goodbye. I hope you enjoy this last update.
Dragonserpent18- Aw sorry it hurt you, it hurt me too. Thank you for the compliment and I hope you enjoy this final update.
MattTheWriter072-Hmm, maybe Christina would have been made into something more useful, not sure what I'll leave that to your imagination. Anyway, I hope you enjoy this chapter :)
So without further ado, here it is!
After that very day of the tour, none of the ticket winners saw their future in the same light. But how have they got on since we ask ourselves?
Well …
Mandy Perkins managed to transform her ways of getting what she wanted for much more fulfilling purposes. Having made a vow that whatever career she chose to take up would be one that ensured the health and safety of others, which lead her to become a home carer to help the elderly who wished to live at home. Then in within the spare time she had, Mandy volunteered herself as a charity fundraiser in order to do more for society. Both jobs had made her realize that helping others in achieving what they deserved gave her such a boost of satisfaction, which demanding things had never provided for her.
Like Mandy, Steven was also able to use his past experiences as a benefit to help others who were dealing with similar situations. After spending many hours talking to a counselor about the issues he faced during his childhood he found that talking to someone did help him not only to overcome his difficulties and make the right choices but also inspired him to become a counselor himself. Sure it took a lot of dedication and hard work but in the end, he got the job he fought strongly for, and to most of the clients, he worked with thought he did a pretty good job too.
Eleanor Mai kept on with her passion for science, which after many long tiresome hours of deep relentless training she eventually went on to become one of Scotland's best-recommended science teachers. During most of the evenings when another day of teaching had come to an end she often thought of the others and what they were doing, in particular, Fernando and Samantha more than anyone. Amongst many of those days, she also thought about the possibility of ever meeting the other four ticket winners she was honored to share the tour with outside the gates of the chocolate factory for a reunion. Although it seemed almost impossible, her inner instincts told her that wish would come true. All she could do was wait for that very moment to arrive at her doorstep.
Samantha and Violet were indeed very different in some aspects. For it example when it came to how they dressed, Violet wore casual sporty outfits despite the occasional painful memories it sometimes brought, although she was usually able to shake them off, while Samantha preferred the gothic style. But if there was one thing they both had in common was they wished to do what in their heart was right for them, which in their case was a career in helping others to feel good about themselves. So what they did was set up an exercise program for women by the name of Rep n step, which to their surprise attracted a lot more members than they originally thought. However, not only was it the numbers that made it pleasurable, it was also the fact there were many triumphant grins of accomplishment at the end of each session that triggered the same feelings within themselves. And like Eleanor, Samantha herself did wonder if she would indeed be fortunate to see the people who helped her change for the better.
As for Fernando, well he was the heir who was quick to learn the required skills needed to run the factory the day Charlie no longer could. To begin with, things weren't easy, what with the changes in living accommodation which consisted of a house made from never melting ice cream, the sudden pressure to be the heir Charlie expected, as well as Christina's attempts to undermine the public into believing Fernando was a bad choice for the heir. Nevertheless, having decided to just grin and bear it Christina was eventually caught out for her ridiculous behavior out of jealousy and desire for revenge, who ever since hadn't bothered to make a comeback. The bond between Fernando and his father became stronger as each year passed as he often helped him through whatever was going on at the time, whether it was business or personal. Despite the support from Charlie and his father, he missed the others and it was only a matter of time until he took things into his own hands.
And as Eleanor had hoped, the invitation of a ten year anniversary get together had indeed arrived at her doorstep. She could barely believe her eyes when seeing how much of a positive impact the tour had on the others. The kindness within Mandy's eyes, Stevens calmer and much friendlier attitude and Samantha's generally easy going personality. But the most significant change had to go to Fernando who wore a heartwarming confident smile as he went to greet the others, with a just as strong handshake.
But despite their individual changes, the one thing they all had in common was that they had helped each other to get where they were now.
Which was a victory in itself.
Well, as Charlie said in the last chapter, this is it.
In the review section, I was asked if I was to write anything else in the CATCF such as a sequel to this story or anything else related, and sadly it's a no as I wish to move onto other fandoms and write stories for Merlin, Supernatural cross overs with various movies and Now you see me. I do hope you understand.
I just want to thank Sonny April, Dragonserpent, Softkitty, MattTheWriter, JOHNHAMMOND1993 and other various reviewers for all the support they have given me, it means a lot!
Fun fact: It took me a whole year to plan this entire story out as I wanted to be certain of what I was writing for each and every chapter to write the best to my ability.
Another thing, I have posted what the ticket winner look like on my Tumblr account Theindividualist posts if anyone is interested in having a look.
So just to finish off thanks again for everyone who has favorited, followed and reviewed and I would be interested to answer any questions you lot may have about my story or share your favorite moment of this story. Whether it's a favorite chapter, a moment that made you smile, made you cry, anything!
I would particularly like to hear those who have favorited/ followed and have been silent in regards to reviews, though please do not feel as if I'm forcing you as I don't want it to come across that way.
So before I go I will confirm that I'll be sticking around this fandom to read stories that you lot post so I can return the feedback you have so kindly done for me, thank you and goodbye for now!
