Alexis
I went to my room, had a bath, did my skincare routine and came out wearing sweats and a T-shirt. I'm glad I came out dressed. Those morons are sitting on my floor watching a movie with Renee's laptop.

"Oh good. You're out", she says.

"How did you guys get in here?"

"Through the door?"

I facepalm, "I mean without me hearing you."

"Maybe because you were sjnging", Max answers.

They heard me singing?

"You've got a nice voice Alexis. You should record a song sometime", Khaled says.

"And you rap good, Sport."

Thank you, Kuso.

"Actually, I have a few songs I've written-"

"Bring them", Sam cuts me off. He seems too excited. I shrug and give him my song book. There should be like 15 songs in there.

"I stopped writing because I didn't have any inspiration after high school", I explain.

Wait for it...

"Alexi, these songs are feeler with hate and Sadness! Why? What happened?"

I expected it, but not with this much concern. I bite the insides of my mouth. Should I? Maybe yes. Besides, I've got nothing to lose anymore. I'm tired of carrying this burden on my own.

I sigh, take a deep breath and tell them everything. From my horrible father to my loving Mom who I honestly pity for having to live with that man for over 25 years, to my wonderful siblings. I tell them why I never smiled. By the time I'm done, everyone is around me in a big hug. Renee is crying. I'm beginning to think that's her favorite past time.

"It's OK Alex. You have us now," Sam tells me.

"And we won't ever let you go", Max says.

It feels good to have friends by my side. Apart from my family, Amara is the only person who knows about this and she stuck to me like glue when some would've abandoned me. Soon after, we sleep off.
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The month went by quickly. It pains me that today us my last day. I went to James to say goodbye and the guy cried.

"It's been nice knowing you Alexis," he said, "Grand Arts wants to employ you so that every hol you can come here and work if you want."

"I'd love to", I said, smiling.

Hw pulled me in for a hug. "I'll miss you kid. You've been like a little sister to me."

"The feeling is mutual James. I hope this isn't the last time we meet."

"Me too. I have something for you." Then he hands me a painting. It has all of us (Amara included). It's lovely.

I grin, "it's beautiful. Thank you."

"Till next time Alexis."

"Till next time James."

Right now, I'm in Amara's car, on my way to the airport. All my friends came to say goodbye.

"We'll miss you Alexis", Sam says. He looks like he could cry.

"Hey, it's not the end of the world", I say, "I'll be back."

"You better", Renee says.

"So I'm going to Michigan to see my sister before I get to Canada. I'll call asap."

"OK. Bye."

We share a group hug.

On the plane, I say a small prayer, "thank you Lord for giving me friends."

A/N
Hey people. What do you think of chapter? Please don't be a silent reader. Even an emoji will put a smile on my face. Love y'all.
Diane.