Dad, Penelope rushed down the stairs and jumped on her father, I missed you so much, she squealed.
Wow, how long has it been since we all had dinner like this, Laura exclaimed. I must say, the thing I miss dearly apart from my loved ones at work, is your cooking, Matthew beamed, his mouth filled with lasagna. Estella nudged her husband with a little pout, unable to argue because she knew her cooking was no match for Laura's, eat slowly there's enough for everyone, Laura laughed.
Dad, when are you going back, Matthew suddenly halted, his face turned serious. I didn't want to break the news so soon, but I guess it's best to do it now we're all here, he put down his cutlery and drank a glass of water. Everyone gave their attention, except for Estella, who suddenly looked uneasy. Penelope and Estella will be coming with me to Australia, oh, you want to take them for a little trip, Laura smiled. No, they'll be moving with me permanently, the room suddenly seemed like there was a thick fog of depression over it, the smiles wiped clean from their faces, Patrick looking like he just saw a ghost.
Why dad, Penelope finally whispered, still in shock, because you're not safe here anymore, he turned to her and said as calmly as he could. No, I won't go, I know this is about what happened with Steven, but we already have a restraining order, I can't leave my friends, Jackson, and even aunty Laura, and Patty because of him, because I'm scared?, she questioned, close to tears. I won't go, she sprung up and stormed out, heading to her house.
Patrick, yes, he jolted back to reality as Matthew called out to him, please talk to her, you're the only one she listens to, okay sir, he nodded, his head in a daze, contemplating if he should encourage or convince her.
Ms Estella handed in her resignation letter today, did something happen, Mr Wayne leaned over and whispered in Laura's ear, causing her to shriek and fly off her chair. What was that, he looked taken aback as Laura tried to calm her heart down, you scared the living daylight out of me, she let out still a bit out of breath. Let's talk in your office, she suggested and led the way, after noticing everyone in the office had their eyes on them.
Firstly, please don't ever do that again sir, sorry, I didn't know you were so jumpy, he smirked. About Estella, actually her daughter has been going through some trouble because of a boy in her class, he even went as far as kidnapping her, Mr Wayne's eyes widened with the mention of kidnap. Her dad decided it wasn't safe for them here, so they're relocating with him to the continent he works. Oh, I see, that's for the best, that classmate of hers must have a screw loose, probably, Laura replied nodding along. Say, these days why do you never sit when you're in my office, he took two steps forward, Laura noticing where this was going decided not to budge. Her boss had a mischievous smirk on his face, upon noticing this shy employee of his was trying to stand her ground today.
Wow, I see you're not trying to run away today, Laura gulped hard as he walked further and further until they were just inches apart. You should watch out for stray hairs, so they don't get in your eyes, he pulled out one hand from his pocket and pushed Laura's hair behind her ear, her eyes were like tennis balls at this point, going every which way. Your skin is softer than it looks, he caressed her cheek with the back of his fingers and said seductively, Laura could feel her heart pounding as if it was going to rip through her chest, her cheeks bright red, her breath hitched as she struggled to breathe steadily. I wonder how your lips would feel on mine, he traced his finger to her lips, rubbing it, he slowly tilted her chin upward and opened her mouth with his finger. As he leaned forward and closed his eyes, Laura could feel her bosses hot breath on her face, her heart was beating in her throat and ears, she was burning hot sure he could feel it too, it had been so long she didn't even remember how to kiss. Oh my gosh, she squealed, brushing Mr Wayne's hand off, running out of the office so fast you'd think she disappeared. I thought my heart was about to burst, she breathed heavily in the toilet, wait until Estella hears this, she beamed.
What are you doing in school, weren't you supposed to be pulled out today, Patrick asked as Penelope strolled in and layed on one of the beds. Please, she scoffed, I'm not going anywhere, I can't even see him from the seat I was moved to, and by the next year, we'll have like two classes together, if I can totally ignore him. Why would I run away, why would I leave, my friends, Jackson, you, aunty, and my hometown, she sat up, do you really think that's fair Patty. Off course not, he closed his laptop and sighed taking off his glasses, it hurts me to say this Penny, but I think your dad is right. So you want me to leave to, she cut it, causing Patrick to smile, I think it'll be good if you change scenery, it's not like you'll never see us again, you can come back anytime.
Don't cry, Patrick strolled towards her as she began sobbing, don't forget me Patty, she pulled him in and hugged him tightly. If I don't come to visit, promise you will, she looked at up him with tears in her eyes. Patrick stared at her intently, although she was crying she looked so beautiful with that cute pout on her face, he stared at her, all the wrong things going through his mind. Leave or you'll be late for class, he snapped as soon as the bell rang.
I can't believe you guys are actually leaving, Laura wailed as she hugged Estella and Penelope. Who's going to encourage me to get into relationships, she smiled at her friend, and who's going to complain to me about everything little thing Patrick does, she held Penny's face. Don't worry aunty, I'll come back as soon as possible, and I'll make sure to make a list of complaints about Patty for you, she smiled.
Patrick shook his head with a solemn smile on his face, those two always had a habit of gossiping about him. Jackson, sorry I'm late, he breathed heavily as Penny hugged him, that's fine, she pouted. I got you this, he put a silver bracelet on her hand and showed his. These are our couple bracelets, promise me you'll wait for me, Penelope hugged him tightly again, oh Jackson I'll wait for you, but you'll have to wait for me too, she smiled.
Patrick couldn't help but roll his eyes over how dramatic they were being, he knew Jackson was a good person, but he couldn't stand the idea of them being in a serious relationship. Patty, I'll miss you the most, her lips quivered as she whimpered, he patted her hair as she clung onto him and cried, he decided to take in her lavender scent one last time, as he didn't know when next they'll see each other again.