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Chapter 4, here we come! It's one of my favourite chapters, just cause of the ending. I love it. LOVE IT. And yeah, READ READ READ! :D

Chapter 4

In a clever attempt to talk to Hayley, Josh decided to sacrifice his lamp. He had offered it to her, saying that he could easily choose another lamp for himself. She smiled softly and politely refused it. But he insisted, and she finally accepted it. She thanked him sincerely, before walking toward the cashier to pay for it. He asked for her name, but did not give his own yet.

“It’s Hayley, Hayley Williams, and you are?” She introduced herself with a smile. She was attracted to a guy that she’d just met. A man who had just thoughtfully given her the lamp that he had intended to buy… She studied him; perfect face, somewhat muscular body, irresistible voice and a gentleman for letting her buy the lamp.

“It’s Josh” He answered with an adorable, lopsided smile. He watched her reaction, as he proceeded to say his last name.

“Josh Farro”

Moments passed before Hayley’s eyes widened in realisation, while Josh continued to study her, knowing that it was indeed his Hayley. His long lost Hayley. Within seconds, her arms were around his waist in a tight embrace. She sobbed quietly into his chest, leaving wet patches on his shirt. He stroked her hair in a comforting gesture as she continued to embrace him.

An hour and four packets of tissues later, Josh and Hayley were seated in the nearest Starbucks, sipping slowly on their hot piping coffees. They talked about absolutely anything under the sun. Butterflies flew around wildly in Josh’s stomach; he had that feeling every time he heard her voice. The feeling of being around Hayley again was indescribable. Hayley was feeling the exact same thing.

Nine years of news, happenings and experiences were spilled into many hours of conversation. They talked about past relationships, their lifestyles, what they did in school, even down to what they ate daily. But one thing was not revealed, and it was burning into Josh.

“Hayles, if you don’t mind me asking, why didn’t your family come back to Franklin?”

The huge grin that she wore faded into a thin, straight line, and her expression darkened noticeably. She then told him her story.

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“Momma…? Are you alright?” Hayley asked tenderly, her voice overflowing with worry. She had found her mother, Sarah Williams, sobbing quietly on their hotel bed, while her father no where to be seen. She sat down next on the bed, and stroked her mother’s cheek affectionately, brushing away the shed tears. Sarah Williams kissed Hayley’s hand, and steadied herself. She took in a shaky breath before speaking.

“Hayley, honey, mummy has some… bad news”

Hayley simply nodded, her face expressionless and waited patiently for her mother to continue. Just then, Hayley’s father, Terry, walked through the door, causing Sarah to burst into another round of fresh tears.

Terry rushed to his wife’s side, and hugged her tightly. He was always able to calm her down. Hayley learnt that from the many times he had saved her from a harsh scolding. Hayley grabbed Mr Ducky and sat down on the bed.

Knowing Sarah was in no condition to speak, Terry spoke for her.

“Hayles, we’re not going back to Franklin…”

Hayley felt tears well up in her eyes while the lump in her throat threatened to choke her. She wrapped her arms around Mr Ducky and buried her face into it. She mumbled a barely audible “Why?” as she wept softly.

Terry wrapped around his two favourite women and rocked them both back and forth in his lap. He couldn’t tell her, he didn’t have the heart to tell his little girl that he had cancer.

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