Hello and again Happy Monday! Here is the next chapter so I hope you enjoy it!
The next morning Kim called in sick to the hospital and told Grace not to tell Jack. Grace agreed and knew that Kim just needed some time alone. Grace and Kim wished each other good luck and went off on their day.
In the morning Grace avoided Jack but when lunch came around Jack and Grace sensed that each other knew what happened and played it off. They surprisingly had a nice lunch and before Grace went back to work Jack pulled her aside and said, "Grace, I know you know and I'm sorry about everything. Please take care of Kim and tell her I said hello".
Grace nodded in understanding as she knew 'hello' was more of "I miss you' and said, "Don't worry Jack, I will and just a heads up this is our last week so you probably won't see her anyways", Grace said with a small smile.
"Yeah, I know. Thanks and have a good day Grace", Jack said walking away. Grace nodded and went back to work.
The day went by slow without Kim by Grace's side but she couldn't wait to get home to tell Kim about her day and then get ready for her date.
Grace got home in record time as she couldn't hold in her excitement. As soon as Grace entered the house she pounced on Kim giving her a big hug. "Hey Grace, good to see you too. How was volunteering today?" Kim asked.
"Oh, it was the same but boring without you. And I talked to a certain someone who said 'hello'", Grace said turning to walk down the hall.
Kim was confused as she followed Grace. "Who was this someone?" Kim asked.
"Oh, just someone who told me to look out for you," Grace said like it was no big deal. Kim smiled knowing one person who would care that much. Grace smiled as she saw Kim smiling knowing that those two really do like each other, but she couldn't think about that right now as she had to get ready for her date.
"Alright, enough about your sad love story. You have to help me get ready," Grace cried running into her closet.
Kim just chuckled and told Grace to go shower as she would pick out some outfits. After one hour and some minutes Grace was glammed up in a black dress that was semi-fancy but casual at the same time with simple black heels, hair softly curled and light make up.
She had only minutes to spare as she was starting to freak out. "Please calm down. It's just dinner. You have gone on dates with Jerry before so just breathe. You look fabulous", Kim said as the doorbell rang.
The night went great for both girls. Grace and Jerry had a great time and Jerry even got the guts to ask Grace out officially, which they knew would make everyone extremely happy. And Kim finally found peace in her messed up life. She was okay with what was going on and was happy that she and Brody were going to talk even though she had no idea about the outcome.
At this stage of their lives they deserved to be happy and experience love. They definitely weren't getting any younger and now with everything happening it was like a sign that everything happens for a reason.
Kim was starting to fall asleep waiting for Grace to return home. She was obviously having a great time and Kim fell asleep for a little bit, dreaming of a simpler life without all this drama.
Kim was shaken awake by a smiling Grace. "Hey Grace, how did it go?" Kim asked with a smile.
"It was fantastic and we are now official," Grace said blushing.
Kim jumped up with excitement and embraced Grace in the biggest hug. "I'm so happy for you. Jerry is a great guy," Kim said honestly.
"Thanks Kimmy. I'm just sad I won't see him after tomorrow," Grace added sadly.
"Aw, Gracie. I know you are sad but when you see each other the next time, it will be even better", Kim replied with a reassuring smile.
"Yeah I guess. And I just realized Kaylie isn't in my class anymore," Grace said now crying.
Kim shook her head and lightly chuckled at her best friend. "I know Grace. But Jerry will still come to pick her up and you two have each other now. Just be happy he finally got the guts to ask you out", Kim said in a regular voice.
Grace laughed and replied, "Yeah, that's true. And for your love life being so horrible you still give great advice".
"What?" Kim asked fake hurt.
Both girls just laughed. ."So what are you going to do?" Grace asked seriously after they calmed down.
"Honestly, I don't know. I feel like our love has slowly disappeared. I still love him but I'm not in love with him. Does that make any sense?" Kim asked stressed out.
"Yeah it does. Just don't think about it too much and listen to your heart ", Grace said hugging Kim.
Kim just nodded as they both headed to the rooms. Before Grace was fully in her room Kim said,
"Thanks Grace, for everything".
"It's no problem Kimmy. We are best friends. No matter what, we got each other's back", Grace said winking.
"Haha, that's for sure", Kim replied laughing.
They said their good nights and enjoined a peaceful sleep, ready to take on the new beginnings of their lives.
And done! Please R&R and let me know what you think.
Sorry if this was a little boring or filler-ish but I promise it all goes together.
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Thanks and until next time,
Missy xx