Chapter 2

Rafael has graduated from Senior High School after 7 years, and Kaiden has yet to return. Rafael is concentrating on his studies in order to achieve his goals. He even tried to take a scholarship exam to the states.

“Mom, I'm going to leave right now because I might be late for the exam" said Rafael.

“Okay, sweetie, good luck, and remember to pass your exam so you can see Kaiden again” Rafael's mother said.

“Mom, it's been seven years” said Rafael.

“I'm only joking. You'll be late if you don't hurry” Rafael's mother said.

“Goodbye, Mom” Rafael said as he kissed his mother.

Rafael moved out of the house and drove to his location. While looking for the examination room, he ran into an former classmate.

"Heyyyyy, Carlos! Are you here to apply for a scholarship?" said Rafael.

"Oh hello Rafael, yes I'm here for that" said Carlos. 

"Nice, I hope we'll pass together then" said Rafael.

"Yes of course, good luck" said Carlos.

Rafael and Carlos entered their respective examination rooms. Rafael took his seat and began answering questions.

They finished in a few hours. Rafael left the room and immediately search for Carlos.

“Heyy Carlos!!!” Rafael yelled at the top of his lungs.

“Oh hey Rafa, wanna grab launch?” said Carlos.

“Sure” said Rafael.

Rafael and Carlos immediately grab a lauch near the school and have a brief conversation about last summer.

“So, how's your summer going?" said Carlos.

“Oh, everything is fine; I'm just helping my mother and studying; how about you?" said Rafael.

“Oh, it's fine; I'm just taking care of my siblings and studying" said Carlos

“Oh, that's lovely; what are your plans if you pass the exam?" said Rafael.

"Oh, I'm not sure, I hadn't thought about it" said Carlos.

“Okay, maybe if we pass the exam together, we can be there for each other” said Rafael.

“Of course, we're friends, right?” said Carlos.

“Right. I'll go now because my mother is waiting for me” said Rafael.

“Okay, go home safely” said Carlos.

Rafael exited the store and immediately found a Taxi. He arrived safely at home, and her mother greeted him with a kiss and asked him a question.

“So, how are things going?” his mother said.

“Oh, it's great, but the questions are a little difficult” said Rafael.

“Though, let us hope you pass" Rafael's mother stated.

“Yes, they said the results would be visible in a few days, so we'll have to wait” said Rafael.

“Well Sweetie, no matter what happens, I'll be there for you” Rafael's mother said as she hugged him.

“Thank you so much, Mom” Rafael said while hugging his mother.

“Did you eat anything?” his mother said.

“Oh yes, I ran into a friend of mine” said Rafael.

“Okay, go wash your hands now” his mother said.

A few days have passed, and the day has came when Rafael will know the result. Rafael is getting ready when he receives a phone call. He immediately grabs his phone, and it's Carlos he immediately answered it.

“Oh, Carlos, why did you call so sudden?" said Rafael.

"Oh, I was just wondering if I could pick you up?" said Carlos.

“Sure, I'll end this call now i'm getting ready” said Rafael.

"OK bye” said Carlos.

Rafael is still preparing after the call has ended. His mom called him a few minutes later.

“Rafa, your friend has arrived!!!" his mother said.

“Okay, Mom, I'll be there!!!" said Rafael.

Rafael went downstraires as soon as his mother called him.

“Before you leave, eat something” said Rafael's mother.

“Auntie, you don't need to worry about it" said Carlos.

“We're going to be late Mom" said Rafael.

“Okay, bring some sandwiches at least" said Rafael's mother.

“Okay Mom, thank you; by the way this is Carlos" said Rafael.

“Oh Carlos, take care of Rafael please” said Rafael's mother.

“Yes Auntie, and thank you for the sandwich by the way” said Carlos.

"My pleasure, you are such a sweet child; well anyway, go now or you'll be late." said Rafael’s mother.

“Bye, Mom" Rafael said as he kissed his mother.

“Okay good luck, and please keep me updated” said Rafael's mother.

Rafael got into Carlos' car and left the house. Carlo is talking to Rafael while driving to keep him entertained.

"You and your mother appear to be close" said Carlos.

“Yeah, we've been there for each other since then" said Rafael.

“Oh, I see. May I ask you a question?" Carlos stated.

"What is it?" said Rafael.

“Have you ever been in love?” said Carlos.

“Yes, but he's already gone" said Rafael.

"I'm sorry" said Carlos.

"Don’t be, it's fine" said Rafael.

"I have another question" said Carlos.

"Sure, what is it?" said Rafael.

“What is your greatest fear?” said Carlos.

“To lose my mother" said Rafael.

"All right that’s all, I think we're here" said Carlos

"Yeah, I'm a little nervous" Rafael admitted.

"Don't be silly, you're a smart guy, right?" said Carlos.

"Thank you for being there for me, Carlos" said Rafael.

"It's my pleasure" said Carlos.

They got out of the car and immediately looked up their names on the list of passers.

“Hey Rafael, your name is here. Congratulations!" said Carlos

“Are you serious?" Rafael stated.

“Yes, indeed" said Carlos

Rafael took one look at it and immediately became excited to tell his mother that he had passed the exam.

“Carlos, your name is also here" said Rafael.

“Congratulations to us!" said Carlos.

“Then we'll go to states together!" said Rafael.

“Of course! by the way, do you want to grab something to eat?” said Carlos

“Sure” said Rafael.

Rafael received a phone call from his mother while eating and immediately answered it.

“Hello, Mom?" said Rafael.

"Hello, is this Ms.Ceslestiah's son?" the stranger questioned.

“Yes i am, What happened?” said Rafael.

"Sir, your mother is in the hospital right now" the Stranger stated.

“W-what?!” said Rafael.

Rafael was shocked when he heard what the stranger had said. He was terrified and trembling, and he inadvertently dropped his phone.

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