MEANT TO BE PART2

BY FATIMA ALI RAZA.

Disclaimer: I don’t own the Quest Team, and am making no money out of this.

Rating: Universal.

Category: F

Archivers: Go for it.

            “Receiving the gold medal in the Pre-Engineering program of The Harvard Graduating class of 2010 is Mr. Jonathan Quest.”

            There was a huge round of applause for the handsome blonde who had won a gold medal in all of his subjects.

            Jonathan rose from his seat, a striking smile on his very fetching face, and went to the stage to collect his degree and medal. As he took his medal, and degree, he turned toward the audience. He spotted his father, looking very proud. Jonathan waved to him, and his stepmother Elena Stazny Quest. They waved back, still smiling proudly.

            Later, as the three sat together in a restaurant in Boston, Dr. Quest said,

            “I’m so proud of you, son. You know, your mother and I graduated from Harvard.”

            “I know, Dad. I’m glad I got a chance to go to the same school as you and mom.”

            “Angel,” started Elena. “I received a call from Hadji. He wants you to come to Bangalore as soon as possible.”

            “Why on Earth?”

            “You, see, Angel. He is soon going to be a proud papa!”

            “No way!! Hadji’s going to be a DAD?! I’m leaving tomorrow!!”

            The Bangalore Palace was one big party house. All Hadji’s cousins on both his maternal, and paternal sides were there. Everyone was celebrating the announcement that Hadji and Fatima would soon become parents.

            Jonny was also busy celebrating. But he felt as though something was missing.

            Later that night, when everyone had retired to bed, Jonny entered Hadji’s apartments. Hadji sat on the bed, and Fatima in a rocking chair.

            “You seemed distracted tonight, Jonny.” Commented Fatima.

            “Yes, I could not help but notice that you seemed rather reserved.” Said Hadji.

            Fatima gave Hadji a quick look and then turned to Jonny.

            “The princess of Hathipur is rather pretty, don’t you think?”

            Jonny gave her a dangerous look before nodding slowly.

            “Jonny,” started Hadji. “We think you should find the girl and settle down.”

            “But Hadji, I…”

            “Jonny,” interrupted Fatima. “He said you should find the girl and settle down.”

            “Huh.”

            “I meant the girl whom you were thinking of tonight.”

            “Jessie.” Said Hadji with a grin.

            “Huh? Jessie?”

            “Jonny,” said Hadji, his mouth curling into a knowing smile. “We know she’s the only one for you. You don’t have to say anything. I’ve seen this look on your face many times in these past five years. She is the only girl for you.”

            Jonny thought about it. He was a handsome, intelligent, rich young man, but he hadn’t had a single steady girlfriend all through college. He found himself subconsciously comparing each girl to Jessie. Kira wasn’t as beautiful. Lisa wasn’t as smart. Melody wasn’t as exciting. Linda wasn’t as funny. And no other girl could creep behind those layers of self-assurance, and confidence, and get to know the real Jonny Quest as Jessie had.

            She was the only one for him; there was no denying it.

            “I’m going to New York tomorrow,” stated Jonny. “I’ll be there for a week. And after that, I’m going to find Jessie.”

            “That’s fantastic!”

            “Wonderful!”

The end. For now.