After school was over, Jack and Crystal were waiting inside the car at the bus stop for Aana and Kian. Justin and Veronica were also with them but in Justin's car.
Inside Jack's Car.
Crystal was sitting in the front seat with Jack and she said," I think Aana is trying to make new friends,".
Jack said," Maybe, and if she is willing to make new friends we will support her, it's very difficult for her to open up with others,".
Crystal said," I'm happy that finally, she is trying to communicate with others. I think it's time for us to break that wall that she has built near her for years,".
Jack looked at her and said," It's not easy,".
Crystal said," I know but it's not impossible, we have to start from the bottom,".
Jack said," You mean from Aunt Daina,".
Crystal nodded and looked outside the window with a calm.
Jack scoffed and said," Do you think she will understand her even a bit,".
Crystal said," She is not a devil Jack, she is her mother and she loves Aana but there is a big misunderstanding between them,".
Jack said in an angry tone," She loves her. I don't agree with you and how can you even think about that after what she has been doing with Aana for years, just because of her Aana is like this now, she is a devil for me,".
Crystal again said in a calm tone," You know how much aunt has struggled in the past just to provide the best thing to Aana,".
Jack said," I know but what about the pain Aana is suffering from a very young age,".
Crystal said," That's what I'm saying we should help them to clear their misunderstanding,".
Jack said," Fine but I'm not going to forgive her,".
Crystal said," Ok, but for Aana, we can talk to her,".
Jack looked out from the window and said in a harsh tone," Yeah, whatever,".
Crystal didn't say anything after that and looked out from the window. They both were thinking about Aana.
They were friends when they were just 3 years old, they both still remember how Aana was a naughty child before and how loving, caring, and bubbly she used to be, and how she changed into a rude, introverted and heartless person just because of her mother.
They still remember how Aana cried and was broken from inside when she came to know the harsh truth from the past and then many things happened with her and she changed into a heartless Aana that she never used to be.
Only they both and their family members know how depressed Aana was when she was just 13 years old. Aana was struggling with herself for 4 years.
Jack hated Mrs. Diana for a long time and he didn't even visit her for 4 years. He always visits Aana from the back door but Crystal always understands her situation and why did she hurt Aana this badly.
Crystal knew about Aana's Acrophobia for a long time but she didn't tell Jack about this and even Aana didn't know about this that's the reason she was more shocked when she saw bungee jumping photos of Aana before, she was sure that Aana is trying to change herself for good, so she thought of helping her.
Inside Justin's Car.
Justin looked at Veronica who was looking at the photos Noah sent them. He was feeling very bad for her because she was his best friend and she always liked Kian.
He said," Don't think much about the photos V, Aana is just a stranger for him,".
Veronica said," I'm jealous of Aana Justin, and now I'm not gonna chase him in the future, he was always clear with his feelings towards me, and I can bond between them,".
Justin said," Don't think too much, they just met today,".
Veronica said," I know but I can see his attraction towards her, and I always wanted to see him happy so if his happiness is with her then that's fine,".
Justin said," Ok, As your wish,".
Veronica looked at him and said," Btw, Is he going back with us or with Jack?".
Justin said," I don't know, Noah is coming with us because he didn't bring his car today,".
Veronica said," Ok, btw do you like Aana,".
Justin laughed and said," No, I just tease her and you know I like someone else,".
Veronica smiled and said," Oh yeah I forgot about her but she is younger than you,".
Justin said," So what,".
Veronica said," I think I should tell Kian that you like his sister,".
Justine looked at her and said," Don't you dare, you know how protective he is for Grace,".
Veronica laughed and nodded, she loves to tease him.
Justin looked outside and thought about Grace, he started liking her when he was 14 and she was 12 but he didn't tell that Kian and Grace only Veronica knew about this.
He was very angry when he came to know what happened with her when she was at the library but Aana already sorted out that matter. He had decided to propose to her when she was in high school. And only 1 year was left for her high school because Grace and Hannah didn't join kindergarten earlier and they both were studying in 10th standard
He turned around and looked at Veronica and said," You know Crystal likes Jack,".
Veronica was surprised and said," Really? "
Justin nodded and said," Yeah, and you know what she was jealous of you and she didn't even tell Jack about her feelings,".
Veronica laughed and said," She is cute and you both became good friends in a short time,".
Justin said," Yeah, she is a nice girl,".
While they were talking they saw Sam with a man walking on another side of the street, Sam also looked at them and became excited.
He stopped and ran towards their car, the man also followed him with a frown.
Veronica and Justin came out of the car and Sam jumped on Justin's arm while saying," Hii Justin, Hii Veronica".
Veronica and Justin smiled and said," Hello,".
Sam looked at Man who was also standing there looking at them with a frown so he said," Daddy, they are my new friends that I was telling you about, but my Aana girlfriend is not here,"
Sam's father smiled and said," Oh so you are the one who gave lunch to him today, thank you very,".
Veronica said with a smile," We didn't give him anything, he is our new friend and he gives 2 kisses to everyone in return,".
Sam's father smiled and said," He told me that he had a girlfriend now, who is she ?."
Sam also said," Yes, where is Aana,".
Justin said,'' She is our friend and she is not with us at this moment. You can meet her tomorrow,".
Sam's father said," Ok, let's go Sam we are getting late,".
Sam jumped from Justin's arms and said," Ok let's go daddy, bye-bye,"
Veronica and Justin said," Bye-bye".
After Sam was gone, they both saw a bus coming towards the bus stop. They were sure that Aana, Kian, and Noah were back so they both walked towards Jack's Car.
When they were both near the car they saw Jack and Crystal coming out of the car while looking at the bus.
Justin said," Are they here? ".
Jack said," Yeah, Noah just called me,".
Veronica said," So, Is Kian going back with you?".
Jack said," I have no idea about that, we can just ask him,".
Veronica nodded and they all walked towards the bus.
Inside the Bus.
When the bus stopped Kian and Noah stood up with their bags and then looked at Aana who was sleeping soundly. She was looking like a baby while sleeping.
Kian said," Let me wake her up,".
But stopped him and said," No need, I already called Jack he is coming to pick her up,".
Kian said," We can just wake her up, and then she can go,".
Noah said," I know but Jack told me not to wake her up because she loves her sleep and doesn't like anyone disturbing her or else she will kill that person,".
Kian said with a frown," Weird, so how is he going to pick her,".
Before Noah could reply Jack walked inside the bus and said," I will carry her on my back like a sugar bag,".
Kian said," What, she is not a child,".
Jack said, " I know, but I have done this before so it's normal for us,".
After that, he walked towards Aana who was sleeping with her head back on the seat. Firstly he picked up her bag and passed it to Kian and said," Carry this for me,".
Kian took the bag from him and looked at them with a frown.
Noah noticed this and smiled to himself and thought to himself," I know it's just a day but I can see the attention you are giving to her and at this time you are not like Jack carrying her, but I think it's good,".
Jack held Aana's hand and then said in a soft tone," Dumpling stand up a bit so I can give you a piggy ride,".
As if Aana was listening to his words she smiled in her sleep and stood a bit for him to give her a piggy ride, Jack smiled and carried her on his back very easily and she adjusted herself in a comfortable position. She put her head on his shoulder and wrapped her hand around his neck.
She whispered," Pumpkin I want piggy ri..". Before she could complete it she fell asleep on his shoulder.
Kian and Noah were shocked by this bonding between them, they thought that Jack would struggle to carry her but just some words from Jack and even in a sleep Aana listened to him.
From outside the window, Justin and Veronica also saw that they both looked at each other with a speechless expression because even their thoughts were the same as Noah and Kian but they didn't expect this so they both looked at Crystal.
Crystal also saw this but this was normal for her, when she saw how shocked everyone was she laughed and said," Guys don't be shocked it's normal for us, we have had this bonding for ages,".
Veronica said," But how can she possibly recognize Jack when she was in a deep sleep,".
Justin also said," What if someone tries to use this trick to harm her,".
Crystal said," Slow down guys, first of all, she recognized Jack because of his perfume and she has keen senses when she is sleep so it's impossible to trick her and if you don't, believe me, you can try any time when she is asleep but I can't tell the outcome of that because she beat you very badly,".
Justin said," I'm not an idiot to mess with her and I believe you,".
Veronica said," That's impressive but what if Jack changes his perfume,".
Crystal said," We tried this before but she still recognizes us from our body, and she uses some tricks to recognize us,".
Veronica said," I think I have many things to learn from her,".
Justin said," Me too,".
Crystal laughed and looked at Jack and Aana with a smile. She feels very proud when someone praises her friends or the bond they share.
Noah and Kian also heard everything from the window; they both looked at each other but didn't say anything.
Kian knew about the tricks Aana uses when she was asleep because he was also trained in that he was shocked because those tricks are not easy to learn but Aana still knows them.
They all came out of the Bus and walked towards Jack's car. Aana was sleeping like a pig, she was even very comfortable in that position and looked cute.
Crystal opened the back door of the car and Kian put Aana's bag inside then Jack put her on the back seat and then closed the door.
He looked at all of them with a smile and said," We should leave then, it's getting late,".
Justin said," Ok, we will meet tomorrow morning at the cafeteria, btw Kian are you coming with us?".
Kian looked at Jack and said, " No I'm also heading back with them, he will drop me,".
Noah said with a meaningful look," Yeah yeah, you can go back with them,".
Everyone looked at him with a warning look and he smiled at them and shut his mouth immediately.
Justin said," Fine, meet me in the evening at our regular spot,".
Kian nodded and sat inside the car at the back seat with Aana.
Jack and Crystal also bid their farewell to Noah, Veronica and Justin and sat inside the car and Jack started his car and they left the bus stop.
Justin, Veronica and Noah also walked towards Justin's car and left the bus stop.