[SUNDAY]

[8AM] Everyone woke up and gotten ready to leave. They grabbed all of their things and brought down their suitcases to the lobby at 8:30am as the time they promised to meet. Annie went to check out of the hotel while the others were waiting for her. Everything was already paid and they were ready to leave. Annie walked everyone outside of the hotel to wait for their valet van parking to come. When the van came, Annie paid the valet guy while everyone helped each other put the suitcases in the van.

Then they were off to the Grand Canyon. It was a 4 hour drive from Vegas so everyone got some rest while driving there. When they got to their destinations, they got out to take pictures and a group picture as well together. They hanged out there for about an hour and were off their way to find a local diner to eat at and fill up gas before heading off home to LA which was a 7 hour drive.

[8PM] They have arrived in LA. Annie drove everyone back to the Tuan's house for a late dinner with the family. Over dinner, they were too tired to head home so they asked Mrs. and Mr. Tuan if they could crash at the house for the night and leave the next morning. They agreed and slept over for the night. Even though Annie's house was close by, she was also too tired from the driving to go home so she stayed with everyone. Everyone stayed in the living room sleeping on the floor with pillows and blankets. It was already [11PM] and everyone had washed up getting ready for bed. Annie were in her pajamas all showered up in her jacket outside sitting on the front porch drinking a cup of tea. She was thinking about how the past week went and it was an amazing vacation with her friends and GOT7. Then Mrs. Tuan came outside to talk to Annie.

Mrs. Tuan (*asks) : how was the trip ?
Annie (*smiles & says) : it was great.
Mrs. Tuan : i see that it went well.
Annie : it did. everything is okay now.
Mrs. Tuan : good.
Annie : after all the years of hiding my feelings, i finally confessed.
Mrs. Tuan : im so proud of you Annie.
Annie : im even more proud of myself.
Mrs. Tuan (*asks) : so what happens now ?
Annie (*takes a sip of her tea & says) : back to reality, i guess.
Mrs. Tuan : im glad that everything went well.
Mrs. Tuan : its almost midnight, you should go to bed.
Mrs. Tuan : you must be tired from driving all day.
Annie : i'll be inside in a sec. goodnight.
Mrs. Tuan : night Annie.

Mrs. Tuan went back into the house leaving Annie there. She finished her cup of tea and went back inside of the house. Annie went into the kitchen quietly and wash the cup. Then she made her way into the living room. She stood there looking at everyone as they were peacefully sleeping. Annie towards each and every one of them and tucked them in. She pulled the blankets to cover them quietly. And she went to her space and slept the night.

For the next week or so, everyone went back to their old lives. Annie took her final exams and passed all of her classes. She said goodbye to her professors and quit her job at the diner telling Liz goodbye as well.

[ANOTHER WEEK WENT BY]

Richard was at a meeting in central LA and Annie was at home packing her things. While Annie was packing, she heard someone knock on her door. Annie figured it was from Jennie since she did call her over earlier to talk. Annie welcomed Jennie inside the house towards the kitchen to talk. They sat at the dining table talking to each other.

Annie (*asks Jennie) : do you want some coffee or tea ?
Jennie : tea is fine.

Annie goes to make a cup of tea for Jennie and comes over putting it in front of Jennie taking a seat in front of her.

Jennie (*asks as holding onto her cup) : what did you want to talk about Annie ?
Annie : i'm leaving soon Jen.
Jennie (*asks) : why are you leaving so soon ?
Annie : because my dad offered me a job in Asia and i decided to take it.
Jennie (*asks) : does Mark know about your decision ?
Annie : yeah. i have already told him.
Jennie (*asks) : and what did he say ?
Annie : he wants me to leave and achieve my dreams.
Jennie (*asks) : when are you leaving ?
Annie : tomorrow.
Jennie (*asks) : so you’re leaving after graduation ?
Annie : yes. the reason i told you to come was to ask you for a favor.
Jennie (*asks) : what is it ?
Annie : i want you to give Mark something and please don't tell him that i'm leaving already.

Annie slides in front of Jennie a nicely gift bag with a present inside of it.

Jennie (*asks) : you want me to give him this ?
Annie : please.
Jennie : Okay.
Annie : tell him to read the letter, it's really important.
Jennie : okay, i’ll tell him.
Annie : thank you Jennie.
Jennie : i hope you have a good time wherever you're leaving.

[FRIDAY]

Annie and Laura graduated together. Richard, Mrs. Tuan, Mr. Tuan, Kevin were there to see the two graduated. Mark was also there in the back without anyone knowing. He wanted to be there for Annie while he still can. After the ceremony was over, Annie, Laura, and Richard went outside to say farewell to everyone who came for them. They took one last group picture together and from there, Mark took a picture while Annie was happily graduated. Then Annie, Laura, and Richard went home to get their suitcases and left to the airport to Asia.

During this time, Mark and his parents had already went home. Jennie came to the house to look for Mark.

Mark (*opens the door & says) : Jennie.
Mark (*asks) : what are you doing here ?
Jennie : i need to talk to you about Annie.
Mark : sure.
Jennie (*asks) : can we meet at the park down the street ?
Mark : yeah.

Jennie walked to the park down the street while Mark was getting his jacket and meeting her there. He sat on the bench as he sees Jennie waiting there.

Mark (*asks) : what did you want to talk about ?
Jennie : i met with Annie yesterday and she told me to give this to you.

Jennie gives Mark the gift bag to him and he accepted. He looked at the bag confused and asked.

Mark (*asks) : what is it ?
Jennie : i don’t know. she just told me to give it to you.
Jennie : she wants you to read the letter inside, it’s really important.
Mark : Okay. (*asks) did she say anything else ?
Jennie : she didn’t want to let you know when she was leaving.
Mark (*asks) : why not ?
Jennie : she didn’t say but it seems like she didn’t want you to worry about her.
Mark : Oh i see.
Jennie : well, that’s all. i just wanted to give you the present.
Jennie : i better get going and leave you to it.
Mark : thanks Jen.
Jennie (*smiles & says) : no problem.

Jennie left Mark alone on the bench. After Jennie left Mark’s sight completely, he opened up the present from Annie. He saw the box with Beats Headphones in it and was surprised. Then he opened up the letter she hand wrote to him. He read it :

Dear Mark,
By the time you are reading this, i’m probably off on the plane to Asia. I’m sorry i had to leave so early and i didn’t tell you when. I really didn’t want to see you get worried for me like you always do. I appreciated the good times we had in Vegas. I had a blast spending time with you Mark. I really meant what i said when i said i had feelings for you. I really love you and i couldn’t love anyone else but you. You have always been there for me and been by my side when we were younger. From Elementary School to Middle School to Half of High School, it was all great times. I wanted to give you a pair of headphones. It’s a reminder to do better in your life in whatever your heart lets you to do. You’ve dreamed of becoming an idol. You always had big hopes in anything. I’m so glad you chose this path. Wherever we are in life, you will always be with me. We will never go apart from each other. And we will get to see each other again, someday. I’m sorry again for leaving. Thank you for always being there for me.

P.S. My love for you will never change and I love you in my heart forever.
“Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations.”
~ I Love You Mark. Annie.

Mark teared up as he read that heart warming letter from Annie. He decided to call Annie on her cell-phone letting her know that he had received her present. Annie was waiting with Laura and Richard at the airport for their flight at 5pm. Annie picked up the phone as she stood up to walk away from the area to talk to Mark.

Annie (*answers the phone) : Hello ?
Mark : Annie.
Annie : Mark.
Mark (*asks) : have you left on the plane yet ?
Annie : no, i’m waiting to board. we don’t board for another hour.
Mark : i got your letter and present. i love it a lot.
Annie (*smiles through the phone & says) : i’m glad.
Mark : you didn’t have to apologize so much Annie. it wasn’t your fault.
Annie : i felt like i needed to apologize to you.
Mark : i’m going to really miss you Annie.

Annie begins to tear up and covers her mouth because she was afraid that Mark would hear her cry.

Mark (*notices Annie crying & says) : don’t cry. you’re going to make me cry now.
Mark : like you said, we will never go apart from each other and you’re always in my heart too.
Annie (*smiles & says) : i love you Mark.
Mark : i love you Annie. Farewell.
Annie : take care of yourself and your family.
Mark : you know i always do.
Annie : good.
Mark : you should get going. i don’t want to keep you from boarding.
Annie : Okay. bye Mark.
Mark : bye Annie.

After a while of calming down, he went back to the house and hang out with everybody. Annie stood there crying a bit while holding on her phone. She spent a few minutes there and went to the restroom to clean up. Then she went back to Richard and Laura.

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