Malia's Pov

Today is graduation.

Today is supposed to be filled with excitement and pure joy.

But...it's not. Not anymore.

While we're all graduating and zombies and werewolves are all getting accepted into Mountain College, it's just not going to be the same without Addison.

She was supposed to graduate with us. She was supposed to go to college with us.

But, after discovering that she's an alien and that she's the map, she had to leave in order for the aliens to find their new home.

Graduation won't be the same without her.

College won't be the same without her.

That's not the only thing that's bugging me.

Wyatt and I had everything planned after graduation.

After the party we'd ditch the others and head to our secret spot and spend our alone time there.

But, now that we're broken up, that's not going to happen.

And while I'm still angry at him for what he did, I won't lie when I say that I'm missing him.

I groaned and shook my head. I have to worry about that another time. 

Right now, I just have to focus on getting ready. The graduation ceremony is going to start soon.

I'm currently getting ready in my room. Emily is sitting on my bed, playing games on my phone.

When I was done, I sighed and stood up, I walked towards my mirror and smiled when I saw myself.

Wow. I look amazing.

I really have to thank the girls for dragging me out of bed that day to take me shopping to get this dress.

"Emily, princess, how does mommy look?" I asked.

Emily looked up and her eyes widened, sparkling in delight when she saw me.

"Wow. Mommy is pretty" Emily smiled brightly.

"Aw, thank you princess" I smiled.

I heard a knock at the door. I told whoever it was to enter and they did.

I smiled when I saw Missy and Bree entering my room.

Bree was already in her gown and Missy was all dressed up too. They both looked beautiful.

"Oh my god. Malia, you look beautiful" Missy complimented, smiling brightly.

"Agreed. You're rocking that dress" Bree smirked, winking at me.

I laughed and shook my head, brushing some hair away from my face.

"Thanks, guys. You both look beautiful too" I smiled.

I sighed before turning to Emily. I took my phone from her, causing her to look up at me.

"Emily, princess, go with auntie Bree so she can help you get ready. We need to leave soon" I said.

"Ok, mommy" Emily nodded.

She hopped off my bed before running towards Bree. Bree giggled before picking her up, setting her on her hip.

"Don't worry. I'll get her dressed and ready before we leave" Bree smiled.

"Thanks, Bree. You're the best" I smiled.

"Of course. Anything for you" Bree nodded.

With that the two of them left my room so Emily could get ready.

When they were gone I sighed and turned towards Missy, who was still smiling at me.

We walked towards each other and met in the middle as we embraced each other in a hug.

"Oh, sweetie, I'm so proud of you" Missy softly whispered.

"Thank you, Missy" I softly whispered back.

We pulled away from the hug but Missy held onto my hands, scanning me up and down, a smile on her face.

"Look at you. You're so beautiful" Missy complimented.

"Aw, thank you. I really like the dress" I smiled, blushing slightly.

"Me too. It's beautiful, just like you" Missy complimented, once more.

I giggled and shook my head, amusement shown in my eyes.

But the happiness I was feeling slowly died down. A sad look washed over my eyes and I bowed my head a little.

"I wish Addy was here. She should be graduating too" I sighed.

A frown appeared on Missy's face as she sighed and nodded.

"I wish she was here too. You two should be graduating together, not just you alone. I know how excited you two were for this day" Missy softly said.

"We were super excited. Especially when we got into Mountain College. So that we wouldn't worry about being separated" I sighed.

Addy and I had so many plans together.

Not just for graduation, but for college and our future after that.

But...she's gone. Meaning that those plans our out the door.

Times like this, I really wish my parents, my sister and grammy were here to comfort me.

They were always there for me whenever I was sad, angry or under the weather. They comforted me whenever and I always felt safe around them.

I miss that, I miss them. So, so much.

"Aw, Malia" Missy softly sighed.

She wrapped her arms around me and I hugged her back, resting my head on her shoulder.

"Don't be sad, sweetie. Addison would be extremely proud of you. She would be proud of all of you" Missy whispered.

"I know. I know" I whispered back.

And we would be proud of her. For finally finding out where she belongs and for choosing to go with her people to help them survive and take them to their new home.

I won't cry.

Addison wouldn't want me crying.

I know that she would be scolding me for crying. She would scold me and remind me that today is supposed to be a happy day and that's what I should be, happy.

She would remind me that after everything that I went through, I deserved to be where I am right now.

I just wish she were right here by my side, where she should've been.

Missy and I pulled away from the hug. She gave me a kiss on the forehead, causing me to smile slightly.

"Oh, I almost forgot" Missy said.

I furrowed my eyebrows in confusion when she reached into her pocket and pulled something out.

It was a black box with a red ribbon on it.

"I forgot to give this to you. I found it in the mailbox this morning" Missy said.

She handed me the box and I gently took it from her, scanning it up and down.

"For me? But, who sent it?" I asked, confused.

"I don't know. I just know it's for you because Dale and I didn't order anything and this practically screams your name" Missy teasingly smiled.

I snorted at that and shook my head, clearly amused.

Missy giggled, happy she got me to laugh, before rubbing my shoulder.

She turned around and walked out of my room, closing the door behind her.

I sighed before looking down at the box. I shrugged before opening it.

As soon as it was open, a small gasp escaped my lips at what I was seeing.

Holy shit...

This ring is beautiful. Absolutely beautiful.

I gently took it out from the box, tossing the box on my bed, before carefully examining it.

Not to mention I've wanted a ring with the first letter of my name for a while. I just never had the time to buy one.

So, then who...

I stopped when I spotted a folded piece of paper on the back of the box.

How did Missy and I not notice that before?

I removed the paper from the box. I placed the ring and the box on my bedside table before unfolding the paper.

Once it was fully unfolded, I began reading it.

Dear Malia,
If you're reading this, it means that you have received my gift. I know how much you've been wanting a ring with the first letter of your name, but you never had time to buy one. So, I took matters into my own hands and bought you one myself. I won't lie, the ring was pretty expensive, but as long as you're happy and a smile is brought onto your face, that's all I honestly care about.

Malia, I know that we're not on good terms. We're no longer together, we're not on speaking terms and you can hardly be in the same room with me without feeling angry and betrayed. I can tell and, honestly, I don't blame you. I deserve the silent treatment after how badly I treated you. I kick myself everyday for not trusting you, for not believing you. I honestly don't blame you if you never want me in your life again. After all, I deserve it.

But, Malia, if there's one thing you know about me is that I don't give up easily. I know how badly I hurt you, and you don't know how badly I regret it. Which is why I'm gonna do everything I can to make it up to you. I'm going to do whatever I can to show you how much I want you back. You're the girl for me, Malia. You mean the world to me, not just you, but Emily too. You both are my girls and I don't want to lose either of you. So, rest assured that I will get you back. I don't plan on losing you forever. That's a promise.

- Love, Wyatt

I...I...I don't know what to say...

Reading the entire letter from the beginning to the end made my heart flutter.

But at the same time, it also broke my heart into pieces.

Tears streamed down my cheeks and I slowly felt my cheeks become puffy.

I sat down at the edge of my bed, slowly releasing my hold on the letter, letting it fall to the ground.

I buried my face into my hands, not caring that I'd ruin my makeup, and began softly crying.

Why did he do this?

Why did he do something so sweet as this? Why?

I should be angry at him. I should be screaming in anger while throwing the ring away, acting like it means nothing to me.

But...in reality, it means everything to me.

I had a feeling that Wyatt bought me this. He was the only person that knew how much I wanted this type of ring.

Wyatt bought it for me and still decided to send it to me even after we broke up.

He...he still loves me. I just know it.

He admitted it in the damn letter. Of course I would know.

But what hurts even more is that I don't know if I want to give him a second chance after he hurt me.

I don't even know if I want to be with him...

Do I still love him? Am I denying it because of what happened?

Do I want to give him a second chance and start again? But, what happens if he hurts me again?

Not to mention Elena.

She comes into the picture and all of a sudden my heart flutters when she's around, my cheeks turn red whenever she calls me 'cutie' or shows any type of affection towards me.

I grabbed my pillow, stuffed my face into it, and let out a muffled scream.

Just what the hell am I going to do?