Change Can Be Good, But Painful

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Sophie

It's been almost seven years since I left Lakeview. I never thought I'd go back. But terrible news pulled me back to that old town.

A few months after Logan had found me in Los Angeles, four years ago, I received a phone call from dad. Mom had gotten sick again. But this time, they didn't catch it in time. She hid it from everyone, including dad. No one, not even I was ready for what was to come.

Mom died just a year after I went to see her. She was so happy to finally spend more than a few days' worths of time with Nathan. All we did was talk about him when we are on the phone. She simply adores him. But it was so hard to see her in pain. The cancer had come back to her bones that time, I could still hear her crying from the pain, saying her body felt as if it was on fire. I don't understand how life could be so cruel.

She was my best friend, my biggest support, and my shoulder to cry on. She finally passed away a few days before mother's day. She knew it was her time, she died peacefully saying there was no more pain.

She begged me to stay positive. To accomplish my dreams and never give up in life. She wanted me to make up with Logan, though I knew that would never happen. It was long over between us, and it will never happen again. He's in the past.

He will always hold a special place in my heart for every good memory he left. For being my first true love and the man I thought I'd be together forever. But reality pulled us apart. He belonged with someone else, and that someone is not me.

We wanted a small ceremony for mom because we were too torn to give out the news, but the word spread out rapidly on its own, just hours after her passing.

Almost the whole town went to pay their respect to mom. I was shaken up to see everyone there- including Logan and his family.

It was hard seeing him there. Especially since he kept his distance from me. He kept his word of staying away from me for good. I longed for a hug from him, to feel his warm embrace and feel protected in his arms.

When I finally came back to L.A. I decided I had enough. Mom was right, I was holding myself back from living a successful life because of my ego.

I hadn't used any of the money mom and dad had placed in my old account since a year after I left.

They had sent money for tuition, classes, books, living expenses, and more. I rarely had close to eight hundred thousand dollars.

I transferred that money to a savings account for the future. Nathan and I would surely need it. I got to work overtime.

I took classes when I could, worked my regular shift, filled in when needed, and still took time to spend with Nate.
I am graduating from USC with a creative writing diploma and photography.

I love what I do. I just started writing a book and already got a ton of offers from online platforms to add my book with nonexclusive contracts.

Lexie found out about my book and got me an awesome deal with a publishing company she started working with soon after she graduated from Stanford.

I was bound to keep my promise to mom. I'd go on with my life and make the best out of it, for me, and Nate.

"So, what do you want to do today? I have the day off. We can spend the day watching movies, go to the beach, to the aquarium. What do you think?" I asked Nate as I sat next to him. He was engulfed playing video games on his new console.

"I don't know. What do you want? I really don't mind. But, can you make some lasagna today? I'm craving lasagna tonight.

I smiled, nodding my head. I grabbed his face and kissed his cheek. "Anything for my baby." I got off the couch and made my way towards my kitchen.

My apartment was fairly small, but I was happy. Nathan and I have lived here for many years, and it's convenient since college is so close by.

"I love you. "

"I love you too baby."
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Logan

"I know. I get it. But I already made up my mind. I want to thank you so much for all of your help sir. You gave me an awesome opportunity to intern with your firm while I was still studying, but Lakeview is calling to me. I want to go back to my town." And it was true. I miss my mom and my sister Ashley.

Life in New York has been good to me, but I miss my town. My house has been left abandoned since I left for college.

While everyone else goes off to party during vacations, I spend most of my days roaming through the empty halls. The halls that I once thought would be filled with laughter and joy next to Sophie.

I could imagine a life with her, having kids, and growing old together. I fucking hate being in that house. But I can't find myself selling it either.

I am currently remodeling mom's house, so she is staying in that house for now. Ashley is in her third year of college and will probably be home this summer as well.

She promised to come to see us before heading to Chicago to see dad.

Dad broke up with Cynthia long ago. He's been dating a girl he met at a dinner in Lakeview as well. I haven't completely forgiven him for what he did for mom, but I do talk to him now.

I realized that he acted out of his own insanity trying to gain mom back. He comes by to see me often, gives me tips, and helps me with my cases.

I only do probono for now, but Derreck, Aiden, and two other lawyers are leaving the firm we work for to start our own firm in Lakeview. When Mr. Jacobs pitched the idea to expand, Derreck told him it would be a better idea to expand nationwide since he already owned various firms around New York. He loved the idea, and I loved it more when he said he'd help open an office in our town.

I'm not sure how things will go, but I do know that a lot of people back home need lawyers out there. There are only two law firms in our town, and the town is growing fast.

I'm eager to go back, especially since there is a big wedding happening soon.

My boy Troy is finally getting married.

I'm happy for that bastard. He has a lucky guy after all. He took off for nearly a year traveling around the world, and now that he's back, it definitely lifted my spirits. Carter and I patched things up as well.

He works for Knights Enterprise here in New York as well, as the VP of finances.

It seems that everyone around me is finally starting to settle down and have kids.

As for me, I've had my share of women. But no one has compared to my girl. Sophie will always be the love of my life. It hurt like a bitch to let go of her. I still can't open up my social media without wanting to look at all of our old pictures.

"Very well then Logan. I'm sure you will be successful out there. You are leaving with a great group out there after all."

"Well, we are going out there representing you sir, but we want to thank you for this opportunity."

"No, Logan. I have you guys to thank. You and the rest will be out there not only representing this firm but also opening new doors to a better future. Good luck out there son." Mr. Jacobs said shaking my hand firmly.

"Thank you, sir. We won't let you down."

"I know you won't son. Now get out of here, we wouldn't want you to miss your flight." He added waving me off and smiling.

I took off and made my way to the airport. It wasn't long before my plane landed in Tennessee. Boy, I missed the smell of country meets modern. It defined our town. Unique, tourist worthy, homey.

"Hey asshole, can't you hurry up and grab your bag? I'm dying here." Troy called out to me making me chuckle.

I pulled him into a headlock, making him chuckle.

"Good to see you too, jerk."

"Hey, watch the hair man," he said as I messed his hair up.

"Welcome home Spencer. Now let's get you home."

Home. . . I'm definitely home. Only one thing could make this return perfect. Seeing that brown-haired beauty I fell for back when we were in fifth grade.








TO BE CONTINUED..........

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