The unforseen fate

Johanna's pov

Excitement is an understatement for how I am feeling right now. Today is the day my boyfriend and I finally move in together. I couldn't even sleep last night, my best friend Gina had to literally force me to sleep. Let me give you a little info about my life. My name is Johanna Payne, 22 year old unemployed graduate living with my best friend Gina Matthew. My mum died while giving birth to me and my dad died when I was 14 and ever since my elder brother William has been my guardian angel. Now to my loving boyfriend, Luke and I have been dating for more than 3 years and he was my first everything. Earlier this week, he got a place of his own and asked me to move in with him, I was so thrilled coz I know that would further strengthen our relationship. My brother is not happy with that development but after much pleading, he gave his consent.

On to the present day, my bags were packed since last night. I woke up this morning at exactly 4am, didn't sleep much due to my excitement but that is not a problem. I went to bathroom to get my morning business done, then put on a blue slit off shoulder gown that Luke bought for me on my last birthday. While dressing up, I perceived a sweet aroma and I knew Gina was up to... I went out of my room to meet her. Gina was in the kitchen preparing pancakes and scrambled egg.

"Goodmorning Gee", I greeted Gina with a hug. "Morning Jo, someone seems overly excited this morning", she replied with a smirk plastered on her face. I gave her a tongue out reply and then joined her in setting the table so we can have our breakfast.

"Damn girl, I am gonna miss your delicious pancakes every morning" I said with a mouthful of food. "Ewwww, at least swallow your food before you talk", she replied in mock annoyance. "Anyways I am gonna miss you so much, this house is gonna be so boring without you", she was getting a little emotional while talking and I saw a glimmer of tears in her eyes. I walked up to her and we hugged each other. "I am not moving out of the city or very far away. We will still get to see each other regularly ", I said trying to console her. While we were in our emotional state, there was a knock on the door. "That must be Luke", I said while going to open the door. My boyfriend stood there looking as devishly handsome as ever. We have been dating for years now but I still get starstruck whenever I see him. "Hey babe", Luke said, bringing me out of my starstruck moment. I smiled at him while hugging me, we had a light kiss before stepping inside. Gina wasn't there when we went inside. Luke followed me to my room and was helping me pack my stuff. Gina came outside when we were almost done. Her eyes were red and bloodshot and I knew she had been crying. I had tears in my eyes when I took in her appearance. "Baby girl, you are making me feel bad for leaving, I will miss all our moments together but I promise we would still be seeing each other regularly", We hugged each other like it was our last moments on earth. Gina and I have been friends for over 6 years and she is like the sister I never had. It was so emotional saying goodbye to her. I finally went to the car to meet my boyfriend.

"Why are you both acting like someone is dying", he said with a hint of annoyance. For unknown reasons he and Gina never liked each other. I gave him a stink eye, "You would never under the emotions of saying goodbye to my bestie". He scoffed and said "more like see you later". I didn't say anything more. The drive was not long and we stopped in front of a beautiful apartment. The surroundings was really lovely. We stepped into the house and there hung a banner saying 'welcome home babe'. I turned back and I saw luke smiling while stretching his hand and giving me a rose, don't even know when he got that. I jumped on him while kissing him. He smiled and kissed me back. "I love you babe", I said in between kisses. "I love you more and I am so glad that you agreed to move in with me. Wait until you see our room. You are gonna be so thrilled". At this moment I felt so happy and satisfied.. I was living the dream life and nothing could ruin that.