We Promised.... But What Happened?

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OMINSCENT POV

*A month later at the airport*

We stood in the airport at the boarding gate hugging and crying for what seemed like an eternity. Jacky and Tam didn't come with us because it was too much for them to see me leave. Although our moms tried to convince them to see us off, but they wouldn't budge. It was understandable, and I promised them that I would call them at least three times a week before school starts and I would write letters and send pictures.

"I'm going to miss you so much Do." Karen said.

"So will I." Do responded with tears in her eyes

"You remember the pact?" Karen asked.

"Of course, I do. Plus, I'm wearing this." Do said showing Karen the "best friends forever" heart necklace they gave each other.

Both Karen and Dorinda's moms approached the girls.

"Hey girls, it's time for Karen & I to board our flight." Karen's mom Valerie said while hugging Doe's shoulders

"Valerie and I promise that the two of you will stay in contact as much as possible. How's that sound?" Doe's mom Cheryl asked.

"That sounds good." Karen and Doe said.

"Okay, I think we should get going. C'mon Karen" Valerie said

Karen and Doe hugged each other one last time
"I'll miss you." They both said. Karen then hugged Cheryl, while Valerie hugged Doe

Karen and her mom make their way on the plane.

"Remember the pact!" Doe yelled

Karen turned around smiling holding up her necklace.

"I'll never forget!" She yelled back just before the doors closed.

Dorinda begin to cry.

"Awe honey, everything will be okay. Cheryl said hugging her daughter.

"Why don't we head home, and we can cook your favorite. Jacky and Tam can stay and y'all could have a sleepover. How's that sound?

"Yeah, that's sounds good. I definitely need the company." Do said sadly

"Okay, let's go baby." Cheryl said as she grabbed Doe's hand

Doe and her mom begin walking away as the doors to the airplane closed. She realized that her best-friend was finally gone. She just hopes that Karen will never forget her

*ON AIRPLANE*

After boarding their private jet, Val and Karen placed their bags in the bedrooms and sat in their seats. Karen had finally stopped crying, so Val decided to sit next her and see if she'll talk

"Karebear, I know I can't apologize anymore, and I know that you hate me for taking you away from your friends, and you don't want to talk to me, I understand. But regardless, I love you with everything in me and I promise that I will always be there with you and for." She said as she kissed her forehead before heading back to her seat

"Mom, I don't hate you. I never did. I admit what I said the night you told me we were moving was out of pure anger and emotions. But I could never hate you. You're my mom and I know it's your job to protect me. I know exactly why you chose to take the job." Karen spoke

"How do you know? Did your auntie YoYo tell you? Val asked

"No, she didn't. Tam and I had a private conversation after we got back from having dinner at SavannahBlue, and she told me what she overheard you and Goddy Cheryl talking about. Then at Thanksgiving when that whole fiasco happened, and how Mrs. Dawns started missing work I started connecting the dots. I just didn't say anything, because as a child, it's not my place to be in grown folk's business. But please don't be mad with Tam, be mad at me. She wasn't going to tell, I forced it out of her." Karen explained