Naashia_Bailey

When Ahliyah's mother gets sick, she's forced to move back to Florida to make something of her self.  Moving back causes more problems for her then she would like, bringing back memories she would like to forget.  

Carter wants to be able to feel at home. Even though he has an apartment and a friend who would do anything for him.  He shuts himself out from the world because of his PTSD, fearing someone is going to treat him like his step mother did.

When Ahliyah and Carter cross paths, they both learn the understanding of true friendship and love, while moving through their trauma together.

The Purpose of Us

We were all back together again and it felt good. Mercedes ran through the house grabbing extra sodas and snacks for herself.  Lorenzo talked about all the new things he was doing with Carter. He started going to rehab to remind himself that there was a tomorrow and he should be alive to see it.


Elias spent his time with Mercedes and everything was perfect. At least it was perfect for us. All of us. Carter and Ahliyah sat beside each other watching the fire daydreaming of what was next for them. Neither of them said anything but they loved their new beginning. 


The stars were shining bright for them and they couldn't wait to see what else the world had left to off, good or bad. As they watched everyone laugh and celebrate together as a family. It made Ahliyah smile and hopeful of life. 


Mercedes grabbed Ahliyah and they sat on the hill in the backyard and looked up at the sky. Mercedes told Ahliyah about how she was learning how to love herself and that her relationship with Elias was amazing. She had another art show but it was in California not Texas.  


It made Ahliyah sad to see her go but she knew it was for the best. She had to explore on her own even if they were best friends. They promised they would call each other and talk about everything once she got settled in California.


As the night settled, they sat around the fire eating s'mores and drinking hot chocolate. Everyone shared something great that was going on in their lives and  as everyone shared they appreciated this moment so much more. They also shared something that bothered them because they walked in this together and they were going to heal together. 


Elias finally talked to Ahliyah about how much he loved her and how he still loves her despite everything that happened. They hugged and worked on the friendship they had before.  


The night was coming to an end and Mercedes ran in the house grabbing fireworks. They shot them off into the sky and they all seen something new for themselves. Mercedes and Elias laid on the couch talking about what was next for them. 


Lorenzo slept in the guest room thinking about if he wanted to go back to New York, or if he wanted to stay with his friends.


Carter and Ahliyah did as always they did laid together binge watching their favorite movies and tv shows and talked the night away. They finally realized that it took a lot to be happy and it's okay to always be happy when you didn't feel like it.


They survived and they grew. Ahliyah's mother knew that she would figure things out on her own and would see the good in life once she looked past the bad. 


The next morning, everyone ate breakfast together. Mercedes and Elias Hughes everyone goodbye because they had to finish packing for their move.  Once they left, Lorenzo looked at the door slumping his shoulders. He didn't know what he was going to do and he was running out of money. 


But, as he walked to the door carter grabbed his shoulder. He told Lorenzo that he could stay if he wanted and they would figure everything out.


Some scars faded away and disappeared forever while most of them stayed until you forgot about them.


Carter and Lorenzo sat on the couch forgiving and forgetting about all they'd gone through together because it was what they needed. They needed to heal those scars that were not fading away as fast as they thought.


It warmed Carter's heart knowing he had his best friend back. They figured it life out and knew that it wasn't always going to be perfect, but they new something else was out there for them.


Chapter 46: New Beginning