Reese's POV~

Today we are moving near Ezra's place. I'm nervous yet excited just because it reminds of our old days. It was all good until she came. I never ever did anything against Ezra but she spread those rumors which left us both heartbroken. We were just little kids but we all knew what an adulthood is like. For us, those rumors were like a world spread.

Yes, those rumors were worse and it was more worse to know that a kid spread that kind of rumors which we all didn't knew the whole meaning of those things. I didn't knew what's the meaning of that. But one thing I knew back then that it wasn't something good. Now I know the real meaning of those things.

And I feel ashamed to know that those kind of rumors were spread as I was doing all those. But no, I had never imagined that I would be in such a situation. And Ezra, I know he knew something that he was hiding from me but I really don't know.

I remembered the day my mama had told me that when Ezra and I were just I month old we were staying together as my mama and Ezra's mother were admitted in the same hospital and also gave birth on the same day. For like 2 years we were both by each other side but then again Ezra's father got transferred to another city and when they came back we were almost 7-8 years old. I don't know if Ezra know about this but mama had told me.

Novalee: Ree.
What got you in the dream world?
Reese: Just thinking to draw before we leave.
Novalee: That's a good idea.
Reese: But I'm confused what to sketch.
Novalee: I know you will do it well.
Reese: But-
Novalee: No buts and all. I'm leaving as Micah and I have to shop some things so that there wouldn't be any problem while traveling.
Reese: Okay, stay safe.
Novalee: Don't worry. We'll see in 2 hours.
Reese: That's enough time to sketch something.
Novalee: Yeah, go ahead girl.
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Novalee: Micah?
Micah: I'm also thinking same.
Novalee: Will she be okay there?
Micah: I really don't know what will happen there.
Novalee: She's really worried.
Micah: I know and knowing Ezra, it will not be a blossom flower.
Novalee: Ugh! all this is so frustrating.
Why the hell she suddenly want to stay near him?
Micah: She might had thought something otherwise she won't be taking any major decision.
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Novalee knew something was off. And Micah and Reese knew everything about the promise Reese made. But she also knew that it's related to Ezra. Might be thag Reese and Ezra made some promise to each other. That's fine with her cause she not only see Reese as her boss but also her sister which is beyond's word.

She had seen everything. The angry, sad, broken Reese, everything. But she had never seen the happy Reese. Yes, once in a while she did caught her smiling but not a single one was genuine. She did hide some grudge within her and Novalee is really worried for that.
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Reese: Ugh!! This is so frustrating. Why the hell am not able to sketch something.
Vesna (Reese's mom): Maybe it's time to choose something happy.
Reese: But mama I had always been keeping darkness as a theme.
Vesna (Reese's mom): Why don't choose a different path?
Reese: But how mama?
Vesna (Reese's mom): Remember whenever I'm sad what you always say.
Reese: That whatever is happening is everything for a good outcome.
Vesna (Reese's mom): So why not choose to sketch something which will show the ray of sunlight, in that way you could remember all the happy moments of our life.
Reese: Can I really do that?
Vesna (Reese's mom): Why not? Afterall it's your choice what you want to convey through your art.
Reese: Thank you mama.
Vesna (Reese's mom): Don't just thank me I really want to see my daughter in a different ray of hope for everyone's life.
Reese: Now I know mama what I should sketch.
Vesna (Reese's mom): Carry on, I'll do the rest packing.
Reese: Okay mama.
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I feel so relieved talking to mama. I know that I was losing interest in some part, but now I'll try to make it as a highlight of a new beginning.

I wanted to keep Ezra as my inspiration but not anymore. Ezra and I had some happy memories but with mama I have plenty of cheerful memories. Yes, at some point of time there were some dejected memories but eventually they are also part of our life.

If someone says that being in your own world is not good for health then they don't know that in that small space all those people are looking after you who genuinely cares for you, love you in some way or another. Now I really want to make a memorable piece for everyone to remember the true meaning of joyous.

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Meet you all soon in the next chapter of Half Strangers 💕


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