Emelia's POV
The days after Alexis had left were too quiet and lonely. After having gotten used to her loud and vibrant personality brightening my days, now it just felt so cold and gray without her.
I missed my best friend so much.
Luckily, she found the time to call me, so I had both her new number and new address.
"I'll call you once I'm finally settled." Alexis had said to me earlier today. Her voice felt more round and sure, and full of hope.
I smiled bittersweetly, hating that she was going through this alone. "Are you sure there isn't anything I can do to help?"
"You're doing enough by picking up my calls and answering my texts. I think I'll be okay."
"Well... You know I'm a phone call away. No matter what you need, whenever you need me."
"You're the best, Em."
I could feel her smile through the phone as I smiled back, hoping she would feel mine, too. "I know."
Days of routine turned into weeks, and I somewhat learned to navigate through my sadness and grief on my own. After all
