NO GOODBYES. (CHAPTER 31)

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She watched as Brian walked up to her and gently held her hands while Alex and Daniel brought her things out of the car and took them in...

 Ariana's mom (Mrs Tells) could not believe her eyes. She watched in awe as Brian helped Ariana walk gently with her left arm on Brian's shoulders and Brian's right hands around her waist in aid. Even Aunt Isabel could not help but notice the chemistry that was between the her nephew and the young lady. She could only wait for the show to be over so she can get the full story from her Brian. 

Mrs Tells stood up to go see her child and hugged her as Brian left her in the arms of her mother,  in good and wild love. He stood close though as he watched her mother (Ariana's mother), showering love and kisses on her last child (Ariana) passionately. She asked Ariana why she wasn't informed about what had happened to her and why she went through all she did alone. She went further... "I know I've raised you well, independently and all, but that doesn't mean you can't reach out whenever you're in trouble. Ariana! I was  worried".

"See, that's the reason I didn't want to tell you mother, because you worry too much and you know you have BP issues. I wanted to handle it on my own and no, I'm not alone. I have these wonderful people around me, helping me all the way (pointing at her friends in the crowd). They've really been here for me mother", she concluded.  Her mother was impressed as Ariana told Brian to come closer and she introduced him to her as her friend. Mrs Tells gave him a warm embrace and thanked him profusely for everything he had been to her daughter. 

Ariana declared the party open as she saw the placards being displayed on both sides. She saw from one side thanking her friends for what they did and from the other side, she saw a banner carrying touching words of love from each of her friends with her pictures on it.

She got confused and decided to pay more attention to what was going on, then she noticed the differences... She called Beatrice and explained to her what she observed. Beatrice told her she also noticed the same thing when she arrived there. And it could only mean one thing, her friends had her in mind always.

Ariana was overwhelmed with love. She was making plans for them, at the same time, they were doing same for her… How sweet!  It was an emotional moment for Ariana and as such, she could not control the tears that trickled down from her eyes, she let them flow...

The party was lit, everyone was having fun, drinking and eating. There was enough food and drinks to go round. Even the music added some colours to the event. It was a cynosure for passers-by as the gates were left wide open since the time Ariana walked in. 

Everyone came one after the other to congratulate Ariana for escaping death. She welcomed them warmly with her beautiful smile and thanked them greatly afterwards.

Some stayed back till it was twelve midnight as they screamed “MERRY CHRISTMAS!!…”

They were grateful to God that the year is wrapping up  and God has been faithful.

After the pleasantries, it seemed the party had come to a close. Aunt Isabel walked up to Brian and told him she was leaving. She knew Brian wasn't about leaving there soon and she wasn't about to ask him otherwise. 

After she told him she was leaving, he told her he wants her to meet his friend Ariana,  "the lady that's been in the hospital right?" Aunt Isabel asked Brian, "Yes ma'am!" Brian answered her…

So, Brian introduced his aunt to Ariana and immediately, for whatever reason, Aunt Isabel liked her...