*FLASHBACK
"Hello, this is Justin, please leave a message" again? questioned Isabella as it's been 2 days she's been trying to reach him. with no clue whatsoever on what to do decides to confide in her best friend.
After little to no contemplation decides to skip afternoon class and heads for Cherry's home with different thoughts running through her head" Calm down Isa, assuming things don't solve the issue ok" With that she walks to the house Cherry stays as it's closer to school than hers and Cherry lives alone.
Cherry, Justin and Isabella have been close friends since high school and are now in their 3rd year in college. Isabella and Cherry have been friends since childhood until they met a lean, blonde and gray-eyed guy named Justin who immediately caught the attention with his gentlemanly act, smile and voice. Things progressed quickly when Justin asked Isa to be his girlfriend after graduating high school which was a dream come true.
Their relationship was the envy of others during their year one in college as they were a sweet and cute couple. During their 2nd year in college, Justin began demanding things Isabella stood against which was sex before official engagement as she wanted to be committed to one person alone which brought a lot of issues, arguments, pain and space between the two of them.
Isabella, thinking back on their past, wanted to make it up to Justin but he had been ignoring her a lot and it wasn't fair on her part and only Cherry could help her.
Let's breathe a good amount of air" ok here goes nothing". Knock knock* no reply "Oh no I forgot to tell her I would stop by" Trying to call Cherry she noticed sounds coming from the inside and noticed the door wasn't locked, out of curiosity she let herself in and the noise became clearer. Ohhh is Cherry having fun? I think I should leave and get back later* she thought to herself.
Before leaving she recognised that wallet in the diner close to the kitchen, she could bet anywhere it belonged to her boyfriend. "Boyfriend?? No, I'm just assuming things I mean Cherry and Justin? Stop it Isa *she took a deep breath, "tiptoeing close to the room wouldn't hurt" she said to herself with the wallet in her hand, little by little she could hear Cherry and someone moaning and laughing. Without much thought, she pushed the door open...
It felt like the world came to a pause around Isabella, staring back at her as her loyal boyfriend or so she thought and her best friend of all human beings on earth. "What are you doing here Isabella?" Questioned Justin showing little to no remorseful act while still in bed with Cherry who looked like she finally conquered Earth.
" Isa Isa it would have been better if you had just stayed put like the docile girlfriend that you were and won't have to experience all these," said Cherry as she laughed and walked up to Isa who hadn't said anything perplexed, lost of words, emotions with her world-shattering right before her very eyes.
"Ju- Justin you- Cherry? You and Cherry? My boyfriend and childhood best friend? WHY HER OF ALL GIRLS AROUND? She yelled letting her emotions get the best of her and her tank of tears refused to close.
"You never deserved him, you couldn't give him what he wanted, Isa, you were never and will never be a good partner to anyone. Why don't you leave here cause you never belonged here, Justin is mine now and forever" said Cherry while laughing out loudly.
" Justin I'll listen to you, just tell me it was a one time stand and we can forget about it just tell me and all this never happened" begged Isabella as her love for Justin knew no bounds.
" I never really loved oh wait I meant I never liked you Isa, you could never give me what I wanted, you can never satisfy a man nor fit being a good partner" Justin replied to Isa. Dumbfounded about the whole incident, utter shame and betrayal overcame Isabella and she rushed out of the room crying, heartbroken and shattered by the two people she held dear in her heart.
Months went by, Isabella wounds still fresh with all emotions out the window, she continues to school while avoiding the people she was ready to sacrifice the world for. "isa isa isaaa" startled Isabella traced the voice and noticed it was her coursemate Mia " God Isa where did you drop your ears? I've been shouting your name for sometime now" said Mia
" I'm sorry Mia, just our final project on my mind so what's up? "
" well if you say so.. oh I almost forgot, The Dean sent for your audience says it's important and you needed after the next period ends" Mia relays the information
" thankiess babe but what could be so important? I feel nervous now" Isa shivers while saying it.
"Ohhh that aside, I'm moving back to New York after my degree and I would love to have you around for my birthday party pretty pleaseeee" Mia tries the puppy dog eyes on Isa and Isa being Isa " ok ok I'll see what I can do now let's head to class and no way I'm sharing my work with you " Isa chuckles.
" Isaaa you know I can't do without your help on this project just a peek Isa just one peek, save me Isa" Mia pleads again and Isa rolls her eyes while looking at her then both starts laughing and head for the next class.
Ever since Isabella devastation and heartbreak, Mia has been someone who helps her forget about her pain temporarily and she is grateful to her for that even though it's not enough to make Isa close to anyone anymore, ever since the betrayal Isabella shut herself up from friends and anyone in general, Mia on the other hand was able to attain a soft spot in her heart with her cute and doggy eyes and childish behavior, it was enough for Isabella.
After the class, Isabella heads off for the Dean's office when she bumps into Cherry which brings the memory fresh in her head without creating a scene she continues to walk "What's wrong Isabella? Can't say hi to your childhood bestie? Still angry I'm a better fit for Justin than you or you are just ashamed you couldn't satisfy him?" Cherry says out loud while laughing with her group of friends.
Isabella was about to retort back when Justin came into view and kissed Cherry in front of her which left her feeling speechless and thoughts of don't you have any conscience? Proceeds to walk away while hearing cherry talking to Justin
" Babe she bumped into me, what did I ever do to her?" cherry whines to Justin while he pets her and all Isabella wished was the ground to open up and swallow her as she couldn't bear it and hopes for convocation to come quick
"Just a few more months and it's goodbye to all this drama and emotions Isa" with that she heads for the Dean's office.
She stops at the door" my results must have been bad since I haven't been paying much attention during these past months.. whatever happens is all my fault, you've got this Isabella" with that word of encouragement to herself she knocks on the office door " Dean it's me Isabella Carpenter, may i come in?" Isa said.
" Come in" was all she heard while she stood outside , she entered the office ready to accept her fate. "Good afternoon Miss Carpenter, you may have your seat" The Dean said with a stoic face.
"You sent for me Ma" Isabella said after a min of silence
"Congratulations Miss Carpenter, you have been chosen to be part of our students going to represent us in one of the biggest and leading company of skin care production in New York" Dean said with so much glee in her eyes
" I don't understand what you mean Ma, the biggest and leading company? F&B Skincare.co ?Me chosen? I don't understand" said Isabella with so much confusion and thoughts swirling in her mind.
"Based on your previous project and focus we noticed your effort and hard work towards the prevention and curbing of expired skin products which causes high risk of dangerous skin diseases and your work has been recognised and the school submitted your work to the company" the Dean replied to her.
"That's a big offer, I'm not sure I take it I'm sorry Ma" Isabella politely declined
"It's not in our power as the company has chosen you after your diplomacy. They will take you as an intern, isn't that what you wanted? To put a stop to chemical mismanagement in skin products" said the Dean trying to make her see the brighter side.
" Yes I do, Thank you so much ma also the school I'm really grateful for this opportunity" Isabella said with an overwhelming sense of joy in her, happy to start afresh in life, focus and get a new beginning.
Months went by in the blink of an eye, Finally the day most students have been waiting for. "Finally time to explore and find myself outside the walls of college" Isa said to herself while getting ready for the ceremony. On her way out she met Mia"omg Isabella carpenter don't you look beautiful now, you look like you ready to steal the spotlight blue does compliment your skin" Mia said in all honesty.
" you don't look bad in your emerald green dress as it compliments your eyes, you look beautiful too" said Isa " You ready to rock our last ceremony in school?" asked Isa
"You bet I am, are you ready milady?" Mia asked, ready to take Isabella's hand.
" Ready as I'll ever be" With that Isabella walked with Mia, a friend she could count on throughout her remaining years in college.
During the ceremony Isabella paid no attention to Cherry or Justin as she had moved on. Maybe it was her mind but she felt Justin watching her and when she turned to look he averted his eyes.
"yayyyyy finally we completed our diplomacy" Mia said after the throwing of cap ceremony. " Isabella I'm leaving for NY next week, I'm going to miss you" Mia whined.
"When are you gonna grow up Mia, it's not like I won't be coming for my internship there" Isa reminded her while laughing. " Let's remain happy from now on"
"Couldn't agree more," smiled Mia while they hugged.