Chapter 9: That Epilogue

As I said before, I went back to school the next day, as expected getting boomed with "I'm sorrys" and "Condolences"

I got over it quickly.

Me and Newt went "public" so to speak a few days later and about three days after that, I was legally allowed to become part of Ms. Samuels's family.

She actually only had a bulldog and a boyfriend, but that's all I needed.

I also legally became Rebel Cassandra Samuels.

I changed my middle name from Marie to Cassandra in my mom's honor when I got my new last name when I was fifteen.

And as of now, as I sit here on the steps of Washington Prep, talking to Cory, Meena, and Jason, who yes, are all my best friends and have been since that year, about that tragic year, it seems like so long ago.

It's now our senior year, we're just sitting here reminiscing on our Junior High days.

As I look over at Newt, who's hand is in mine, it's insane to believe we've been together ever since.

Well, of course we've had our minor "break ups" but we always ended up together.

I guess when they say "It's right there under your nose" They aren't lying,

Yeah, I still miss my mom a lot sometimes, but I don't dwell on it, because I know she's happy with who I've become.

She's happy I've let God's plan fall out.

I'm just happy with myself.