Destined

chapter thirty three

"Cheers,"Mr hunter said as the family gathered around to celebrate their reunion. Looking around everyone seemed to be happy , laughs ,some jokes here and there, smiles that could make your whole world light up and all the worries from two weeks ago when the news broke out that Mr hunter was the father all along.

Everything had to be postponed starting with the siblings birthday ,then George's trip back to California and also the midterm examinations and looking around it seemed like a great idea because mentally speaking no one was ready for anything but things are normal now,I mean Mr and Mrs Garcia decided to visit their long lost friends and it was a lovely time they were having.

"Amber over here,"Mrs Garcia called out to Amber who was chatting away with her friends.

"Hey Mrs Garcia,long time ,no see ,"Amber replied hugging Mrs Garcia back.

"Hi to you too,what did I say about the names,anyway how are ,how are you holding up after the big news honey,"Mrs Garcia asks and Amber signed .

"Honestly after hearing about dad  and Nicholas who is now my brother, I was so overwhelmed,I thought of escaping again you know but... luckily I had a shoulder to cry on and am ok now." She replied looking towards the guy who has always been there for her and smiled at the thought of him telling her that it was also his home.she knew she loved him for sure but what if he goes back to California after graduation,does long distance relationship work nowadays, she didn't think so.

"Ooh,do you like him,he is available you know,take him before someone snatches him."his mom comments making Amber to sign.

"Will he stay or leave after his graduation, that's the only thing that has been bothering me for a couple of weeks."she ask only to see his mom shrug.

"I don't know the answer to that honey,I mean we've seen his results have improved greatly and we are proud of him,we are leaving all the decisions to him including the university of his choice,he has come a long way by the way,and don't worry ,his decision must have a certain someone,"she said wiggling her eyebrows at Amber who just nodded.

"What are we talking about,"George ask as he joined them.

"I was just asking Amber of her university of choice,but I don't know yours,"his mom said and George looked at Amber,she didn't look happy, confused maybe.

"Alabama,"he answered and Amber turned towards him not believing him.

"Really,I thought you choose Virginia,"she asked a little hope building up on her.

"Changed my mind,"he said smiling and Amber smiled back,he knew she had chosen Alabama too and wanted to go with her there.

"Well at least you look happy now,if you can excuse me I have all of last year's gossip I have to tell Bridget right now,by the way good luck on your two remaining exams ."Mrs Garcia said leaving them alone. Hugh came towards them requesting if he could talk to Amber.

"No,"George started at the same time Amber said

"Sure,"making George to frown at both of them and murmured ,' don't  take too long' before leaving them .

"Amber,you know I've liked you for sometime now and I was wondering if you could consider becoming my girlfriend please," Hugh started and Amber tilted her head to take a good look at Hugh's face totally surprised by his confession and he did look serious.

"Uh... Hugh I don't want to disappoint you,you are all good looking,kind and all friendly but I like somebody else sorry." Amber said ready to see a displeased face from Hugh but he only nodded as if he understood,did he!

"I get it,I just thought that I had a chance but good luck on your guy then,"he said departing from her and George came by her side,she smiled how George was always there for her and prayed he'd always be there.