Recommend songs for this story to listen while reading: Dreams Tonite by Alvvays ; Flow On by My Q ; Saw You in a Dream by The Japanese House

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" The way they
leave
tells you
everything"

- answers (Rupi Kaur)
 

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I, Yuna, an average collge girl living her life as simple as possible in a city called Greenville City, contrary to the "Green-ess" of the name the place is full of tall apartments, condominiums, commercials, and such other modern buildings fills the area leaving a narrow paths to walk in but enough space for the cars to drive by and also loud chatters fills the area. Basically, the name was just created becaue of the mayor's name. Great job mayor so smart psh. But as much as the majority of the population of the state who prefer to live in this city, I would rather be on the other side of the state called Rosean city. Old European style buildings, thankfully trees are still green and alive in there not like in here, cafes, bookstores, and everything just feels cozy. *sigh* When will fate bring me there huh.

Anyway, I may be the average simple living girl everyone is categorizing into but that doesn't mean I'll just shy away from parties set up by my big shot colleagues but I don't drink a lot trust me, I hate going home drunk. Now here I am, chatting with my long time bff Kyla, who kinda forced me to come, while holding a red cup of the party punch and loud music fills the room. "Shocking, you came to the party. I thought you'll be sleeping all day in your apartment. Again."  her bff said.  "Says the one who keeps on messaging me 'hey wake up' 'get up' 'party's starting' 'you're coming' and then seconds later ringing my doorbell and escorting me out. You just want a ride. More shockingly my grumpy neighbor opened the door for you."  I said. "Hah! True no one can resist this charms ya know. Anyways you gotta live your life. Life should be fun! Besides it's semestral break duh."  "Yuuhh suure" , seconds later we got alerted when my other bff Marga and her boyfriend comes toward us who is now mad shouting at him. "No! You liar! I saw you and that f***ing b***!"  Marga shouted. "Listen, let me explain-"  "Explain what you freaking jerk! Huh?! Don't even try! I've had enough of your bs!"  Kyla and I looked at each other sending eye signals to stop the commotion but non of us moved, "Marga please!"  "Just go!"  At this moment I stepped in and hold Marga's arms who is now hugging  while crying in my shoulder while Kyla is sending the jerk away from us. "Why is he always like that", Marga cried, "Sshh It's fine you're fine sshh" I said her hair. "Girl, it's about time"  Kyla who just got back from sending the guy away said, "Just end things with him already. We've been telling you this a lot of times already", I eyed her to keep her mum and she mouthed what?! Marga who was crying in my shoulder pulled away and said, "I can't"  there's still a hint of pinkish red and tears in her eyes,  "I tried but I can't. No matter how I try I just come running back to him. I love him so much like that"  I facepalmed at what she said. I saw Kyla crossed her arms and shakes her head in disapproval.  "Listen Marga"  I sighed grabbing both of her hands "You can't just keep this going. I know it's hard. Damn I know it will hurt but if this continue you'll just keep hurting yourself . I know you know that. It's time  for you to choose for what will make you happy and for what is right."  "That's right"  Kyla said  "You keep on saying you love him but we think it's just your mouth saying that. You know well deep inside that things needs to stop with him. He keeps on hurting you. Marga sweetie, I only had one relationship all my life but for sure I know that's not love."  she hugged her. 

Then my phone starts ringing. "Hey, gotta take this call it's granpa."  they both nodded and I patted Marga on her back before I exited the scene. I went to the part of the place where there is not much noise and people which for now is the kitchen. I sit on the bar like type part of the kitchen facing the other way and answered the call "Hey granpa! Ohmygahd I missed you so much!"  I excitedly said. Grandpa for me is the most amazing and the one I treasure the most. Since I was a little girl my parents would always make me come to their home and we will play all day long until my parents comes back from work and eventually I'll beg and just stay with grandpa. Until when I'm in my teenage years grandpa will always be the one to gladly and openly hears me out about my day, my problems, and my crushes and he won't judge me, he will even give me advices and tells me stories of him related to it. God knows how much I love him and if I were to choose between this party and him, heck I'll be in my grandparents house instantly even if it's a 5 hours ride from my apartment to my parents and grandparents home but yep I still ended up here for some reasons I can't explain. Grandpa laughed on the other line "Aaww dear I missed you too. I really do hope we spend our time together again"  I smiled but kinda got sad because we both know I'm far away from them also college life is prettily messing me up and fun is in the last of my to-do list.  "By the way, what's the reason for the sudden call grandpa? I mean not to complain just curious."  "Well, nothing really. I just really missed my dorky granddaughter"  I smiled and heard him coughed like at least 3 times and my smile disappered  "Grandpa. Are you okay?"  I worriedly asked  but he just laughed it off  "oh haha no I'm fine this is just normal to those who are getting older you know"  he coughed again which made me more worried  "Yuna my dearest and loveliest granddaughter ever"  granpa said  "Always remember that you are a precious human being and you deserve all the happiness in the world. Okay?"  "Hmm"  I replied. I don't know why but I can't bring myself to smile at what he said instead worry and tears are dominating my feelings right now.  "And I know it will not be an easy and smooth road throughout your life. You'll have your ups and downs but always remember that I will be there beside you and in your heart. Even if we are miles away I'll be there."  suddenly tears started filling my eyes and I covered my mouth preventing him from hearing my sobs  "Also, remember that it is just not me who will be there for you. There are a lot us here. Your grandma, your parents, your older sister and brother and also there will be a time, you will not exactly know when, but there will be a man out there for you. The right one. The one who will unexpectedly make you happy and feel contented and treasured then all your worries and sadness will effortlessly be replaced with a smile and love because of him. You'll just know it. Alright?"  I gathered my strength to reply decently and wiped my tears,  "Yes. I understand. But why are you saying all of these now grandpa?"  I asked and once again he laughed that laugh I would always want to hear and see  "I just want to make you feel your worth sweetie. You deserve it even if you don't know it. Well, I have to go now"  I heard another couple of coughs from him and I kinda heard a bit of commotion on the other line  "Are you sure you're okay granpa?"  "Hmm yes sweetie. Ever than I'll ever be. I'm just really thankful I hear my precious granddaughter's voice today"  I can't help it already and cried. I miss him so much I want to run to him right at this moment but I can't  "I love you so much granpa. I miss you badly"  I cried to him and heard him laugh sweetly  "I miss you so much too sweetie"  "I'll come home tomorrow. I'll see you again okay granpa?"  There's a minute of silence from him and finally he replied  "Hmm. We'll definitely see each other again. I love you my precious granddaughter. Take good care of yourself okay? Do what is right and what makes you happy, always."  I smiled and tears are still filling my eyes  "You bet I will grandpa! haha. Take care always too okay? I'll see you soon. Love you."   "Hmm. I'll end this call first okay. It's time for me to rest."  "Oh yes sure grandpa. Don't forget your milk!"  I laughed. It's just our thing to always say that before we sleep. I heard him laugh  "Of course haha. Goodbye Yuna"  "Bye grandpa."  The other line beeped signaling that our call has ended and yet I still can't bring to take my phone away from my ear and I started to cry. It hurts. Like everything really hurts and I don't know why. I feel like a crying mess in this kitchen right now.

Suddenly I heard a footstep walked in the kitchen. I didn't look up. Like duh who would even. I look like a mess watery eyed bloated lady in here.  "Now where's is that wine"  I heard the guy said  "Oh there it is!"  he struggled getting his bottle of wine assuming it is on the top shelf. He was about to leave when I heard his footstep stopped and his shadow is now towering me and all I could hear in my head right now is oh god. please just go. you have your wine. sheezsheezsheez. "Hey, uhm, are you okay?"  the guy said. I quickly covered my face with my left hand and signed an okay sign with the other and waved at him signaling him to go. "Oh. Okay. I'll leave now."  Fortunately I heard the footsteps of the guy leaving and I was supposed to look at him when once again it stopped and I quickly turned away. "Hey. Umm. Don't cry. I don't know what that is about but it'll be alright."  then he finally left the kitchen. I took a huge breathe and fixed whatever the heck I look like right now hoping I still look decent. I started walking when I noticed a small white elegant looking bunny stuffed toy in the counter beside the container of what everyone was saying 'The crate of souvenirs' for anyone who wants to take one home and basically because this big shot lady colleague of mine just wants to throw away her not so used stuffs. I look at it "Oh wow this is really adorable"  thinking it's one of those souvenirs, I took it with me.

My phone ring again. A text message from my mom. 'Yuna, can you go back home right now? There's just something I want to tell you and I don't it to be on the phone. Call me when you're near. Drive safe.'  Confussion started to fill my feelings. I walked back to Kyla and Marga who are now sitting on the sofa where we still last had a commotion and I heard them talking about a guy who I don't know and I didn't bother to look at because that text of my mom is intriguing me and I'm glad Marga is all okay now. I assume. I sat beside Kyla. "Who? that guy? oh damn he's cute and looks manly somehow"  Kyla said  "He is right? But I actually prefer the other guy beside him. The formal hunk type"  Marga contradicted  "Hey Yuna how about you who's your type among them?" Still not looking at the guys they were talking about, Kyla, quickly said before I could even speak "Yuna will actually look good with the cute guy I was talking about. No comments and debate needed. I'm perfectly sure about this."  "Yeah sure thanks for choosing for me mom"  I said and sighed  "Actually, I have to go now. Mom texted me asking if I can go home as in right now. Don't know why but I can't say no so yup"  I stood up  "I'll leave first"  "Okay sure. Thanks Yuna by the way about a while ago"  Marga waved and smiled at me while Kyla is poutingly looking at me. I laughed  "You parasite. Go with Marga. She brought her car. Right Marga?"  "Yep. But this girl is going home by walking. I'm not in the mood to invite someone over"  she jokingly said and Kyla playfully crying and pulling her arm  "please please please I'll be a behave puppy with you I swear"  "Swear my you're never behave"  "Shut up. I am....sometimes.. But Come on! I know you love me so you won't just let me go by myself right? right?"  Marga laughs and looked at me while waving at me signaling me to take my leave  "Take care Yuna. Drive safely"  she smiled and now Kyla looked at me beaming with her smile  "Take care~ We'll see you again the week before the next term alright alright? We'll miss youuu! Miss us too you bish muwah!"  Marga and I laughed and I bid my farewell to them.

After 5 hours of driving, thankfully there's not much of a traffic since it's already like 1 am, I got home quickly as I expected. I clicked the doorbell and my mom welcomed me with a hug. Surprisingly my older sister and my older brother is also home. My brother grab my stuffs and took it inside. My mom pulled away, expecting her with her sweet smile, but instead a sad smile welcomed me. We walked inside the house and sat on the sofa "Mom. Is there something wrong?"  My mom can't even look at me and instead hold both of my hands. My sister brought us two hot coffee and a small plate of biscuits. She sat at the sofa across us. I looked at her and she had this same smile mom had a while ago. Worry is filling me up again. Finally my mom looked at me still holding both of my hands. She take a breathe. Tears started falling in her eyes now. I confusingly looked at her. The next words that my mom speaked out feels vague to me. I feel numb. I feel scared. I feel sad, lonely. I was already crying hard. My sister who was sitting across us started wiping her eyes now too. My brother came behind me and I instantly hugged him and he hugged me back while my hair. My mom covered her face with both of her hands crying. I have never felt so hepless and weak as like this before. My energy is slowly draining from crying so hard.

The next thing I knew,

I'm in an unfamiliar room and view.

"Where the heck am I?"

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That's it for the first chapter! Wooh! haha.

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