It was a Friday night and I had just got home from working out. I saw Nick's car in the driveway and I found myself smiling. Just by seeing his car I began thinking whether or not I was starting to fall in love with him. I walked inside, put my gym bag by the stairs and went into the kitchen. Nick and Keith were sitting at the table quiet.
" Hey guys, what's up?" Nick stood up and gave me a hug then a kiss.
" Keith and I were just talking about a few things." I went to fridge and took out a bottled water.
" What about?" I asked taking a swig and sitting across from them.
" Stace, obviously you know I'm not doing too well. I'd like to say that I'm getting stronger, but I'm not. " I nodded my head slowly, " I asked Nick over to see if he could do something for me. I think it would be best if I left for a while. To regroup and find myself again. This is something that I really need to do." He paused and looked at me.
" Keith, the way you've been I don't think you should be by yourself."
" I'm not though Sam will always be by my side"
" Keith-"
"Anastasia, please I need your support on this." He cut me off.
"Alright." I sighed. " So what does Nick have to do with this?"
" I want you to go live with him." I looked over to Nick and he just nodded his head with a huge smile on his face.
" Well, when are you leaving?" There was a long silence.
" ....Tonight...."
"WHAT?! You can't just leave me like this! Keith look I know you're hurting, I know the kind of pain you're feeling. I went through it before too you know. You're not the only one alone, and I loved Sam too. She was my mother, sister and best friend when there was no one else." I stood up yelling.
" Look Stacey. I know this is hard for you. Trust me though, this is the right thing to do. Have I ever doubted you before?" I thought for a moment.
" No." I whispered with my eyes on the ground.
" Then don't doubt me now. I need you the most right now." He put his hand on my shoulder and with his right hand lifted my chin.
" If you need me why are you leaving me?" I couldn't hold the tears back, the slipped down my cheeks.
" I'm not. Think of this as a mini vacation for myself. You'll be with Nick and he has a surprise for you." He said bringing me into a hug. "I love you too much to leave you. You're my little sister."
Chapter Eighteen
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