Strings ?|COMPLETED|

Chapter 42

I don't know when I fell asleep but the sunlight pouring through my window made it clear that a new day has arrived and I sure as hell wasn't looking forward to it.

I remember everything that happened last night. As hard as I tried to forget it, I couldn't. The truth always is hard to accept.

My phone buzzed on my nightstand and I absentmindedly picked it up, seeing hundreds of texts and calls, mostly from Asher and a few from mom saying that she left early and that there was some meeting.

I couldn't muster the courage to open Asher's texts so I threw my phone on the bed and got up. Trying to concentrate on my morning routine, trying to find anything that can distract me from my thoughts.

It's true that I have had an amazing life without a man trying to ruin it, but for how long can I stay like that? One day or another I have to settle down. Maybe when I have a stable career and a stable life. But what if I have met my The One now? It would not be worth it if I couldn't even keep my one true love in my life.

I skipped through my day with my mind swirling with thoughts. I didn't even realize when my mom came home. She did notice my expression and the absence of Blake.

It is safe to say that one of us has been more understanding about the situation. Chris and Blake have tried to let this work out on its own. I am honestly really happy for him. Chris is perfect for Blake in every possible way. And he has seen how happy they both are together.

"So... Is there something you wanna tell me?" Mom asked.

Well, I couldn't possibly ask her the whole thing but maybe if...

"Actually, mom yes." I said, dropping my fork on my plate.

"Okay. What's on your mind?" She said, following my gesture.

"So. Hypothetically speaking, what if someone kept a really big secrets from their best friend that they know would change everyone's lives, but they actually did it because they wanted to keep them safe and they knew how the said best friend would react. Let's say the secret is out and the best friend reacted the same way the person thought and instead of listening to the explanation they made the person choose between the two very most important people in their life? What do you suggest a person should do?" Well, it doesn't feel 'hypothetical' now, does it?

Mom just nodded her head in understanding before replying.

"I think that they should think about what is more meaningful to them. Who out of the two is more important?"

"See, that's the point. Both are equally important. If they leave one of them behind to choose the other, then something bad might happen to them." I tried to explain.

"Well honey, in that case you need to know where your heart leads you. It's practically impossible to choose who you love the most so you need to deal with it the way you feel is right. You see, in your life there will be millions of decisions like this and not every time there will be someone to help you. Most of the time, you will have to find your own way." She said, reassuring me by placing her hand on mine, over the dining table. "Amber and Wren are very important to you and I know that, but this other choice, you have to figure out if that option is worth every relationship you have in your life. And trust me on this, you would not want to end up in a toxic relationship."

"Who said anything about Amber and Wren?" I asked, playing coy.

"I am your mother, Ava. Most of the time I know who and what you're talking about." She said. I doubt that mom.

"So, tell me then. Who is the other choice I'm talking about?" I asked, trying to challenge her to maybe distract my thoughts.

She just laughed to this and stood up, collecting our plates. "I will, but first you have to figure out if he is worth it or not." Saying this she walked into the kitchen and started doing the dishes, leaving me with my thoughts again.

Is he really worth it? Is he worth losing my friends over?

Having this thought in mind I lay awake the whole night. When the crack of the dawn started showing, I realized my answer.

Picking up my phone I typed in a text and sent it.

It's now or never.

***

Hiya readers!!!

Happy New Year. I know, I know. It's been 2 months since new year and now it's valentine's but honestly, I was kinda preoccupied with the hell I call school. Ugh! Hate it there. Anyways, Happy Valentine's Day to everyone. And don't worry if you are single this year, because so am I! But you know what we do? Me and my BBF (Best Bitch Forever) give each other chocolates and celebrate. So you're not alone! Enjoy the day with the person you're closest to cause that's all the day is about, celebrating with the person you love the most. They can be your bf/gf, your best friend or even your mom! Let's be honest, no one lives you more than your mom.

So I hope you enjoyed this chapter. I had a really nice time writing it and for the first time I had everything planned out on how this will go. You don't know how proud I was of it. Also, this one little piece of information that there are only 7 to 8 chapters left and I have another story which will be published a few days after Strings ends.

Thank you guys so much for reading.

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Love,

T. Rose.❤️