Generation 8 - Chapter 26

 The weather had finally turned sunny and warm. Cherish and Fatima had been getting along again. But Wind was still acting odd.

Since the girls gossiped and watched TV together again, and made a point of going out for coffee at least once a week, they were getting along almost like they used to. Cherish figured it would never be exactly like it was before but this was a lot better than not getting along at all. They often discussed the possibility that Wind really did have a secret boyfriend or when Cherish was thinking she'd move out. Fatima especially loved to talk about her reality shows. Cherish figured some things would never change.

Being that it was Fatima's graduation day, Cherish went out of her way to get her a special present and make the whole day all about making Fatima happy. She even admitted that Daric had yet to make a decision about the house and even if he had, Cherish was going to wait until Fatima was off at Uni. She didn't want to miss out on what time she had left with her BFF.

It wouldn't be a Solo Family event without a big party and lots of people.

Fatima graduated at the top of her class and was voted most popular and most likely to become the world leader. Cherish was pretty sure the ENTIRE town was celebrating at their house afterwords.

The house was full and loud! As usual Cherish found a spot off to the side to people watch and dance by herself. Fatima and her friends giggled, hugged, and flitted around. Just like old times.

From her place in the back of the room Cherish noticed GG Wind and Grandpa Ephriam have a very heated discussion. People began to move away and filter outdoors to avoid them because it was becoming so intense. 

She was about to go and see what all the fuss was about when she noticed a familiar and unexpected face. 

"Hey Daric! Over here!"

Cherish forgot all about the fighting family members. She was shocked at how happy she was to see the farmer. A sudden rush of warmth and relief at seeing him.

"Wha- what are you doing here? Did someone you know graduate?"

"Haha. No. Your grandmother invited me. She is the one that remodeled my house for me. Didn't you know?"

"I..well...haha, no I-"

"Cherish! Daric?! What are you two doing??"

Cherish jumped back about 3 feet in shock from Wind's suddenly  loud voice right beside her. She hadn't realized how close she had been standing to Daric. She felt her cheeks heat up intensely with embarrassment. 

Daric stood calming looking at Wind. He open his mouth to respond when a sudden scream from upstairs shook the house. They all went running.

Goodbye Grandma Maya

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Bonus shots

Really Brenton? Now is not the time.

Uh, Death, Where are your cloths??

(Maya's death really had come by surprise. Being a fairy I was planning on her living through a few more plot lines. Hopefully SP doesn't mess with my plans too much more)