❤️THE SPACE IN BETWEEN❤️
?Age is just a number?
✍️Written By Precious Pinky✍️
?Chapter Twenty-Seven (27)?
?Final Chapter?
Theme: Love knows no distance.
?Malby’s Pov?
Sweat.
It glistened in the moonlight over the dancing bodies. The smell of it, along with alcohol, lingered in the air, as body danced to the music, hips swaying and couples grinding on each other.
Is this really what we call a school party?
A girl and a boy were making out over by the food table while another girl, her friend, I a-ssume, was filming the entire thing and making noises of encouragement.
I ask again, should this really be considered as a school party?
I walked over to Greta and Mona, each of them having a drink in hand, smiling. They both hug-ged me as I got to them and handed me a drink of my own.
I was wearing the black dress Greta had picked for me. It was a strapless black dress, the back was bare open, it has a slit that cut throu-ghto my thigh, I wore a black heel to top the dress. In other words, I look pretty amazing.
“Where is loverboy?” She yelled over the music so I could hear.
“He’s…”
“…speaking of the devil!” Mona wriggled her brows at me, teasingly.
I rolled my eyes, turning around to see Xander making his way towards us. He had a smirk on his face as he took in my appearance. I couldn’t stop myself from smiling as well as I ran my gaze throu-ghhis body.
Mona leaned closer and said in a whisper, “Enjoy yourself.” She winked before dragging Greta along with her away from me.
That girl is crazy!
“Babe.” Xander finally got to where I was, he wrapped his arms around my wa-istand pulled me against his chest, pressing a soft ki-ss on my li-ps.
“What took you so long?” I mumbled under my breath, acting like a child.
“I’m so sorry babe. So how is the party coming up?” He asked, looking around.
I shrugged. “Different from what I’d imagined.”
He turns to look at me again. “You look so amazing.” He winked.
I blus-hed. “Thanks.” I start to adjust his tie and collar. “You don’t look bad yourself either.”
“I had to look this good for my baby, darling.” He ki-ssed me again. Just then my favorite music started playing. Senorita by shawn mendes.
Every couple came out to the dance floor and started dancing to the rhythm of the beat.
“Wanna have this dance with me?” Xander said, extending his hand towards me.
I laugh. “Sure.” I placed my hand over his and he led me to the dance floor,we both started dancing.
“Your favorite music.” He said, smiling down at me.
“Yeah.” I wrapped my arms around his neck while he wrapped his around my waist. He pulled me closer to himself that there was no space left between us.
I rested my head on his shoulder and shut my eyes closed as I slowly follow the lead of my boyfriend.
“I heard.” I said, breaking the silence that had fallen between us.
“You heard what?” He asked, confusion were evident in his manly voice.
“I heard what you said that day about you wishing for me to be your senorita.” I said, taking my head off his shoulder to look at him in the eyes.
“You did?”
“Yeah.” I smiled. “I love it when you call me senorita. I wish i could pretend i didn’t need ya but every touch is whoo la la.” I sang with a smile on my face.
Xander caresses my cheek as I kept singing. He slowly leaned towards me and silent me as he placed his li-ps over mine.
The ki-ss was a gentle one. It was so soft and amazing. I felt so alive and loved.
I ki-ssed him back with all of me. I belong to Xander and he belongs to me. We were two different people merging as one. Our hearts beat as one.
Although our difference in age tried to stop us. My mother tried. Tricky tried. But our love kept getting stronger. We kept getting stronger. Since I was young, I’ve always wanted to have like my parents kind of love. I admired the fact that their love was able to fight for them even when they gave up but my story was different. My love story was different.
Xander and I didn’t give up on our love. We rather fought for our love.
And yeah, we won.
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?Xander’s Pov?
“It’s time.” Mother said as she got into the car.
I let out a sigh as I glance towards the gate to see if she was coming but she wasn’t.
Wasn’t she going to see me off? Was she scared of seeing me off? Did she think I wouldn’t want her to see me off? Why isn’t she coming?
I sluggishly got into the car and put on my seatbelt, still looking out to the gate to see if there will be any trace of my princess but there was none.
I guess she wasn’t coming.
“She will be fine. Maybe she’s only afraid of saying goodbye.” Mother said, as she squee-zed my shoulder gently. She started the car and drove out of the compound.
I leaned my head against the headrest and shut my eyes closed. Honestly, I’m scared. What if this long distance relationship doesn’t work out? What if things doesn’t go according to plan?
It’s been five months since I got my admission letter from Harvard university. Yeah, Harvard university isn’t my dream school but what can I do when the university I’d picked didn’t choose me?
Few minutes later we got to the airport. I got out of the car and went to the booth of the car to get my luggage. Mom helped me as well and we both walked into the airport.
As soon as we walked into the airport, I couldn’t stop the gasp that left my li-ps. And there was my princess lifting up a banner that says, *I’m gonna miss you, baby. I love you.*
Greta, Mom Ruby and Dad Malcolm stood beside her. Mona wasn’t here because she had already located to Texas to stay with her uncle and also school there. Malby had cried throu-ghthe night after she bade Mona goodbye.
I walked towards them, slowly. Mom grabbed the luggage I was holding as i ran over to my princess and engulfed her into a big warm hug.
“I’m going to miss you so much.” She cries.
It hurts to hear her cry. I felt like staying but I know Malby wouldn’t want me to stay. Sh wasn’t the selfish type who would want one to forfeit their dream because of her.
“I won’t be there for too long, princess.” I said.
“I know. But i can’t imagine a day without you by my side.” She said.
“Me too. But we will scale throu-gh. I’m sure of it.” I said.
“Promise to always call me throu-ghSkype.” She pulled away from the hugging, looking up at me.
“I promise, sweetheart.”
“You will never forget me?”
“I will die if I do.” That was a vow. A promise. A covenant. “Promise you will concentrate on your studies and graduate high school with good grades.”
She smiled and nod her head. “I promise.”
“Good.” I leaned over towards her and ki-ssed her. It was a soft ki-ss. A ki-ss to seal the promises we’ve made for each other. A ki-ss that will bind us together during our time apart.
“It’s time, dear or you will miss your flight.” Mom said.
“I need to go now, Mally.” I said, using the nickname i had made for her when we were just best friends.
She chuckles. “Alright, Sandal.” She pulled away, smiling throu-ghher teary eyes.
I pressed a ki-ss on her forehead, smiling as well.
“You need to go now, dear.” Mom Ruby said.
I hug-ged her and Dad Malcolm, I hug-ged Greta as well and mom before ki-ssing Malby one last time.
I picked up my luggage, bade them goodbye and left without turning back. I know if I turn back, I wouldn’t want to go again.
I will miss them. Especially my princess. Malby.
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~Two years later~
?Malby’s Pov?
“I can’t believe today is finally here!” I squealed.
“Me either. Like come on, we are fu-cking high school graduate now!” She yelled at the top of her voice.
“Did I just hear someone swear?” Mom questioned from outside of my room.
“No, mom.” I yelled back. Greta and I started giggling over my lie.
We got dressed. I was wearing a red gown with a black heel while Greta was wearing a white gown with a black shoe. Our gowns were similar, it’s just that mine was armless while hers has only just one hand.
We make ourselves up before walking out of my room and went downstairs. We made sure to call Mona and wish her well for her graduation party. She told us about her boyfriend and how happy she was over there now.
I was happy for her. Because honestly, she deserves that happiness more than anything. She sacrificed her love for Xander for me. I owe her.
Ah, speaking of Xander. He called me early this morning to congratulate me. He also told me that he wasn’t going to be coming for my graduation party due to some school activity he has going on over there.
I was a bit sad but I made sure not to let him know about my sadness. I don’t want him to start feeling guilty over nothing.
It been two years and yeah, I visited Manuel on his birthdays to give him vanilla flavored ice cream while I took strawberry flavored. I talk to him about everything and nothing. And I know for a fact that he could listen to me wherever he was.
“You girls look so lovely.” Mom said, smiling.
“Thanks mom.” We said in unison.
“Come give mom a hug.” She said. I walked into her arms while Greta just stood still at her ground. Her mom won’t be present because of her work. Greta dad was late. He died just last year. “What are you standing there for? i said come give mom a hug.”
“but,” She began but mom cut her off.
“Today I’m your mother. Now get your bu-tt over here.”
Greta smiled before walking into my mom’s arms. We both hug-ged mom, laughing.
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We were all seated at the bleachers, waiting for our name to be called upon so we can go up stage, collect our certificate, say one or two things about our time in school and go back to our seat.
Each student’s name was called upon while I sat there and waited for my name to be called.
Greta name was called out and she went out to collect her certificate. She was very happy just like everyone else seated here.
They handed her a mic to tell us about her school days.
“I…” She laughs. “I don’t even know what to say.” She looks over at me and a smile appeared on both of our faces. “I met new people. I made new friends. Friends who stood by me. Friends who understands me. Friends who strengthens me especially when I’m weak.” Her gaze never left mine. “I’m so happy to have met them. Thanks a lot Mona and Malby. Thank you for making me believe in myself and for being there for me.” She sighed, looking away from me and faces down at the certificate in her hands. “Thanks dad for seeing me throu-ghhigh school. Thanks for everything. May your souls rest in perfect peace.”
My cheek were already we-t with tears as I watched Greta. She looks up at everyone with a smile on her face after mumbling those words to her father. “Thank you.” She said, then walked down the stage.
Everyone started clapping. I clapped as well, smiling at her as she made her way to her seat. She gave me a thumbs up before turning around to stare at the principal who has taken over the stage again to call out for the next student.
Three more students were called before my name was finally called upon.
I got up to my feet and walked down the stage. The principal gave me my certificate before leaving the stage for me.
I scan throu-ghthe crowd. Mom, dad, mom Cherry, Dad Vincent and Darla were seated, watching me.
Honestly I wish Xander was here. I just wish.
“Hello everyone,” I began. “I’m very much happy to be here.” I smiled. “School have been so tough, especially for me. As you all know, I su-ckat school activities.” Everyone laughed. “I’d always to be a musician, just like my dad. My friends supported me. My dad supported me. Everyone did aside from my mother who wanted the best out of the best for me. She wanted me to be something more professional. But being the stupid and crazy girl that i was, I didn’t listen.” My gaze were focus on my mother. “But as everything went on, I lost a friend. A friend you all might be so familiar with….” I shifted my gaze to Tricky. “Manuel.” She shut her eyes close and took in a de-ep breath. I could tell she was trying to calm herself from breaking down. “He also wanted to be a musician. He was like my best friend after Xander, my boyfriend.” I smiled, shifting my gaze back to my families. “After he died, I promise myself to become something better. Someone better. Something professional.” I smiled at my mother. “A therapist.” i sighed, looking down at my certificate. “This certificate is dedicated to the two most important boys in my life….Xander and Manuel. They taught me how to find the real. My new dream and future…. Thank you.”
Everyone started clapping, getting up to their feet. I smiled before leaving the stage.
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“Congratulations to us.” Greta grinned, engulfing me into a big hug.
I laughed. “Yeah.”
“My babies.” Mom joined in the hug and so did Mom Cherry. “I’m so proud of you both.” She said.
“Thank you.” Greta and I said in unison.
“So you are going to be a therapist now?” Mom Cherry questioned, pulling out of the hug alongside Mom.
“Yeah.” I nod.
“That’s…”
“Mind if I cut in?”
Wait, that voice. I turned around and came face to face with my boyfriend, Xander.
“Xander!” I screamed in both surprise and happiness. I ran towards him and jumped on him, wrapping my legs around his waist. He wrapped his arms around me and hug-ged me back.
“I miss you so much.”
“Me too.”
“I thought you weren’t going to come.”
“Well, I wanted to surprise you. I guess I did.”
“Yeah, you did.”
Xander tuck a strand of hair behind my ear, looking into my eyes.
I miss him so much.
We thought the long distance relationship wasn’t going to work out well for us _Well, I thought _ But I was wrong.
Xander and I might be apart but we weren’t really apart. Our love for each other remained connected and it kept growing stronger.
“Congratulations, babe.”
“Thanks.”
He pulled me closer then smashed his li-ps against mine and we both started ki-ssing.
It was a ki-ss of forever.
Fireworks began to spark on the sky, every students jumped and screamed of excitement.
Xander and I pulled apart and look up at the sky, smiling.
“I love you.” Xander said.
I look down at him before saying, “I love you, Xander.” With that said, he smashed his li-ps against mine again.
I know after all this, Xander will go back to school which means we will get separated again but I wasn’t afraid of long distance relationship anymore… Because I came to realize something…. love knows no distance.
#THE END.