Something More
Than Friends
*Chapter Eighteen*
What happened next, I didn’t expect at all. Josh has always respected his parents for who they were and for the decisions they made, but not this time. In anger, Josh threw the bag of Swedish fish back at his father and walked out of the room, slamming the door behind him. “Oh, no, Stan, I knew this wasn’t the right time to tell him,” Mrs. Brady whispered to her husband, burying her face in her hands. “Don’t worry Mr. and Mrs. Brady; I’ll go find him,” I reassured them, trying to keep it together. But once I closed the room behind me, I fell to my knees and burst into tears. How could they? Why would they decide to move just as Josh and I finally start making progress together? I’d never felt more weak than I did at that moment; Lying in my own puddle of tears, feeling so confused, so devastated. I forced myself to get up and pull myself together so I could go find Josh, like I said I would. Thank God I hadn’t worn mascara, because I’m pretty sure I would’ve looked like a raccoon right about now. Having absolutely no idea where to look for Josh first, I decided to check the main lobby. I didn’t see him there, so I walked over to the food court. Not there, either. After about a half hour of searching the entire hospital, with still no sight of Josh, I thought about giving up. I checked practically everywhere. But there was one place I didn’t check; outside.
Pushing past the sliding glass doors and searching the outskirts of the bulding, I still couldn’t find him. I thought it might be a good idea to check the other side of the building, but as I turned the corner, I bumped into Josh. “Josh!” I cried. We held onto each other tight, then he said to me, “Brielle, I can’t move. Not now, anyways.” “I know, Josh, but your parents already made up their mind. Both of us sat down, our backs leaning against the brick wall. “Listen Josh, I know this is unexpected and the both of us absolutely hate the fact that you’re moving, but I don’t think we can change it,” I admitted, sniffling. I turned to face him and looked into his eyes. “If these are our last moments together, lets at least make them count,” I insisted. Agreeing, Josh nodded his head and stood up. I could see his eyes were threatening to tear up, but Josh contained himself. The clouds began to roll back in, hiding the sun once again. I stood up next to Josh, as a few raindrops began to fall. “I’m gonna miss you so much, though,” he said, hugging me close. “I hate my parents.” “No you don’t, Josh; you just hate the decision they’re making. But I promise Josh, we can talk every single day while you’re away. I just don’t know how I’ll go on without you here,” I vented, crying in his shirt. “Please be strong, Brielle. And I’ll try to be strong, too.” He reached for my hand, then we walked back to his hospital room, trying to hold ourselves together.
When we reached the room, his parents were still seated on the chairs, ready to speak again. We settled ourselves back on the couch, still upset over the entire thing. Nothing but silence came between the four of us in the room, until Josh finally spoke up. “So, have long have I got? A week? Two maybe?” Josh asked, annoyed.” While you’ve been away from home, staying at the hospitals, we’ve packed up almost everything in the house. Most of your room, as well. Flight is scheduled for tomorrow morning at ten,” His dad informed us. “Tomorrow?!” Josh yelled, furious. “Are you crazy? Why would you wait until now to tell me?” I almost choked. Seriously, why would they wait until tonight, the day before he leaves, to tell him? “Yes Josh, tonight will be your last night here. Tomorrow morning, you’ll be on a plane on your way to the beautiful state of Nebraska, in the same town as your grandparents. “Nebraska!?” The words flew out of my mouth before I could stop them. “But that’s so far from here in New Jersey! And when will he get to say goodbye to Nick and Hanna?” I exchanged looks with Josh, and I could tell he was just as annoyed and frustrated as I was, if not more. “I’m sorry Josh, but you just don’t have the time to see anyone before we leave,” his mother apologized. “Although, Brielle is more than welcome to come to the house tomorrow around nine before Uncle Jimmy drives us to the airport. Now Josh, I think it’s time we get going. There’s still much more to pack.” Everyone stood up from their seats, including me, ready to leave the hospital for good.
Once we all reached the lobby, about to walk out, I could clearly see the painful expression on Josh’s face. “We will be out in the car. See you tomorrow Brielle,” his parents waved goodbye, then walked out. “I’ll walk you to your car,” he mumbled, trying not to sound so upset, even though it was clear how devastated he was. I lead him to my shiny new car, and his eyes widened. “Wow, it’s amazing,” he said, astonished. I forced myself to smile at his compliment. Soon enough, though, his excitement quickly faded back to sadness. “Bri, are you coming to the house tomorrow before I leave? I just can’t believe all this is happening,” he confessed, wiping his eyes with his sleeve. “Of course,” I promised him. “It’ll be okay Josh,” I said, but not very convincing, as I gave him one last hug for the night. “Goodbye, Brielle,” he whispered, quickly kissing me on the cheek, then he walked off into the darkness, towards his parents car.
“Goodbye Josh.”
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