***THREE YEARS LATER!!!***

The sun symbolically shines through the window as I twist the last bolt into place for my new cloning machine. As much as I wanted to live my life differently, I found myself still drawn to science (specifically cloning) in my new life.

In three years I've accomplished a lot. I started working at NASA as a rocket scientist. I live in a gorgeous mansion that has given me all the space I've needed to discover myself. I also made more friends than I can count. Real-life friends, not clones. The only thing I haven't quite conquered is love.

It's not that I haven't wanted to, it's just hard to date when I can't stop thinking about a certain sassy blonde with large blue eyes. Yes, lucky me hasn't been able to forget about Wishes. I know, I know, I'm pathetic. I guess some things take more time to move on from.

I think about Lylyhn too, but I realized I wasn't in love with her. I was in love with the affection she showed me. It's like I'm cursed to have unrequited love.

Not having any plans for the day, I step outside to bask in the sunlight. I seriously need to stop thinking about everyone I've made forget me. It's detrimental to my self-growth journey.

When I open the door, squinting through the sunlight, I'm meant with bright blue eyes.

Words don't come easily, instead I stare. I'm convinced I'm in a lucid dream.

Wishes smirks up at me. "Did you miss me Dilly?"

Confusion overpowers my shock. "You remember me?"

She chuckles. "Wishes could never forget Dilly." Her eyes dart shyly to her feet. "I missed you or something."

No, this can't be happening. There's no way. "Don't lie to Dilly." Anger coats my words.

"I knew your plans with that blonde bimbo. Wishes was kind enough to let you go through with it, but now it's been three years and you's done hiding."

I cross my arms. "No, I'm not done hiding."

She sighs. "Wishey never thought you could stand up to her the way you did when you left. You've grown Dilly. All I wanted was for you to know your worth. I wanted you to demand better and now that you have, ye shall receive."

"Why are you doing this Dilly?" I plead.

Wishes hands me a flyer. "I want you to be my date to Granthies's wedding. He's marrying that airhead who tried to steal you from me."

Grant and Lylyhn getting married is difficult to process. I'm happy for them though, they deserve it after all they've been through.

She lightly touches my arm. "I need you."

"Fine." Is all I say before heading back inside to get packed. I couldn't pass up the chance to see everyone again, or to have Wishes beg me to be her date. Seeing Wishes plead with me was satisfying in a way you can't imagine.

I throw on my best attire, my black Louis Vuitton suit with gold embroidered strategically throughout. I gel my hair to perfection and spray my cologne that I know is Wishes's favorite. She is going to regret letting me go. She may be back now, but she's going to have to work for my attention this time.

I step outside to see my love wearing a black silk dress that flatters her in the most distracting way. I take a deep breath and walk to my car, pretending not to notice.
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During the ride, Wishes updates me on all the clone drama. Apparently, Darius and Onya have moved in together and are disgustingly happy. Elijah has dated like twenty girls and claimed he's in love with all of them. Dorothy cloned her ex Norman (I'll have to deal with that later). Overall, they're all incredibly happy.

I'm glad that they're thriving, but it also sort of stings to know they're doing better without me.

I get deja vu pulling into the Grant's driveway.

Reading my mind Wishes tugs on my hand and says, "I'm miserable without you."

I try to hide the fact that her simple statement brings a tear to my eyes. I really have missed her. "Thanks baby, let's go."

I head directly to the groom, who's laughing with some friends.

He tap his shoulder and watch him try to figure out who I am. When Wishes comes up behind me, he smirks. "Oh, you must be Wishes's date. Nice to meet the man who's finally gotten her to leave me alone."

It's amusing to hear that Wishes has finally started leaving him alone after I left. It makes me wonder if she was only all over him because she likes when im jealous.

I shake his hand. "The pleasure is all mine. Congratulations."

"Thanks." He beams, clearing excited to be getting married.

We take our seats.

The ceremony is beautiful. Lylyhn looks like an absolute angel and I love seeing her so giddy.

My eyes don't stay on her long though. I can't keep my eyes off of Wishes. I can picture her walking down the isle, making her way to me.