All I want for this day is...

Ella made the decision to visit Thomas's house after school. She intends to assist Thomas in his dilemma, and she also wishes to get to know the boy she likes better (even though she likes to be withdrawn when she meets Thomas). While she waited till lunchtime, she resumed her studies online. She then asked Alex through chat.

Ella: Alex.

Alex: What?

Ella: When guys are unhappy, what questions should they ask themselves?

Alex: Don't say you want to go to Thomas' house, El.

Ella: Hmm…

Alex: El, I told you to let Thomas handle his own problems. He will become enraged if you meddle with his problems.

Ella: Lex… It's something I have to keep doing.

Alex: Don't do it, El!

Ella walked straight to Thomas's house.

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Mother opened the door and saw Ella walking in.

"Greetings, Ella. How are you? It's been a while since you've been home."

"I'm fine, Auntie. Thomas, is he in his room?"

"Ella, that's a shame! Thomas seemed to have departed."

It's unclear where he goes. I'm going to search him. - Ella.

"It's only that Auntie, I didn't see him come in via the front door. Is it possible for him to have escaped unnoticed?"

"He's outside his room's back window."

"I see," says Ella.

"What's the matter, Ella?"

"Look, auntie... I want to talk to aunt about Thomas," Ella said, her voice trembling.

Ella was invited into the house by Mother.

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"So, Auntie is going to be on duty for Christmas and New Year?" Ella said, astonished.

Mother lowered her gaze "El, it's all for Aunt's employment. Aunt genuinely attempted to decline the offer. Auntie, on the other hand, cannot decline the offer since my career would be jeopardized."

Ella comprehended what Thomas' mother was saying "Auntie, I understand. However, I understand what it's like to be abandoned around the holidays. Auntie wants to spend Christmas and New Year's with him, and he will be living alone."

"Where is Maya, auntie?" Ella knows Maya is nowhere to be found.

"She'll be staying at her girlfriend's place."

"What a pity..."

"Yes, that's the way it is," she said.

Thomas was not going to spend Christmas and New Year's alone, Ella believed.

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Meanwhile, back at Forrest's.

In Forrest's room, Forrest and Thomas are playing a gaming console.

Forrest questioned Thomas, "Bro, why are you here?"

"Why? Is there an issue? ", Thomas was irritated.

"Only you appeared out of nowhere from my window. Your shoes are still on the top of my house, which serves as proof. Is this a new issue for you?"

"Typical, to be sure. My year-end get-togethers were usually a disaster."

"Wait, how come?"

"Maya left to her girlfriend's place, and Mother planned to work in Oreming till the new year."

"It's a shame."

"How's your boyfriend?" Thomas inquired.

"Arlo? We've split up."

"Huh? Did you end your relationship with him? When?"

Ella's buddy and Forrest's hidden boyfriend, Arlo, was a close friend. Like Piper and Katrina, for example.

"Just before you arrived."

Clapping his hands as if begging, Thomas said "I'm very sorry!"

"I'm not dead, you know," he said.

"When people die, do you have to apologize for them?"

"It's a no-brainer."

"So, what happened?" says Thomas.

"I'm dating a female, but she hasn't told me yet."

"What exactly do you mean? Do you genuinely like her, or are you just getting to know her?"

"Tom, I really like that girl. I'm counting on your help, okay?"

"Okay."

Perhaps she has feelings for Alex. - Thomas.

They continued to play video games on their consoles.

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Forrest's phone rang a few minutes later.

"Forrest, uh, Your phone is ringing", Thomas said to Forrest.

"Oh, yeah? Thank you very much."

Forrest noticed that there was a call from someone, which made him happy.

"Who?"

With a shake of his head, Forrest expressed his dissatisfaction with the situation "No one. Only social media ad alerts."

"Oh."

Forrest said with sad expression, "Uh, I'm sorry."

"What?"

"It is my sincere hope that you will recognize that your mother is making the right choice."

As Thomas stood still, it was clear that he was said.

"What about your mother's hard work as a politician in order to provide for her child?"

"That's exactly what I meant to say."

"You must be aware of this as well, right? But, even if you've lost your father, what am I trying to convey to you here? To be fair, Tom, your mother is still there to care for her children."

I need to apologize to Mom at home. - Thomas.

Forrest smiled as Thomas stood up and set down the gaming controller.

"Thank you, Forrest."

"Thank you very much, Tom."

Thomas exited Forrest's house via Forrest's window.

"Give my regards to your mother, okay?" Forrest said to Thomas.

Thomas gave Forrest a thumbs up after looking at him.

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Thomas hopes that his mother would forgive him when he returns home. He made his way carefully to the front door.

"Mom, I'm back home," I said.

Thomas's homecoming is known to his mother, who hugs him.

"It is my sincere regret that I made the error I did this afternoon, Mom."

"Tom, I agree. Yes, I know that you do care about your family. Our concern for you is minimal."

"Mom can go to Oreming, because your job needs you."

Mother fixed her gaze on Thomas "Are you sure? Is it a good idea for you to remain at your friend's place, and if so, what is his name? Forrest, I'm sorry."

Thomas turned down the offer "It's all right, Mom. Mom just works on duty, so I can take care of the house. Take it easy on yourself."

Mother is uncertain at first, but eventually agrees with Thomas' choice.

"By the way, there seem to be a few more visitors, huh?"

"There's Ella," says mother.

Ella? - Thomas.

"Where has she gone?"

"She's in your room."

Thomas dashed upstairs to his bedroom. Ella was already sitting in her room, reading a book, when she realized the owner of the room had returned home.

"Hello, Tom."

"What are you doing here, El?"

"I'm simply passing by. You don't like it?"

"El, why did you betray your own promise? You requested that you keep your distance from me, and I have obeyed."

"I realize I made a mistake, Tom."

"If that's the case, why are you still in this room? Leave my room now!", Ella was ejected from Thomas's chamber.

Thomas... - Ella

After looking at Thomas for the hundredth time, Ella turned to go.

Thomas said, "Why are you staring at me like that?"

"I just wanted to wish you a Merry Christmas, Thomas, because it's Christmas next week," Ella said, tears running down her cheeks.

Thomas regretted that he had hurt his childhood friend's sentiments by breaking her heart. Ella was strolling in the wind, with leaves covering her.

What have I done? What have I done? My entire day's worth of goals was shattered in an instant. - Thomas.

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To Be Continued.