Chapter 3

-DL-

7:30am

I rushed myself around the kitchen, packing up Ash's lunch into the box. I knew for sure, that if I went any slower he would most definitely be late for school. Good things I taught him how to prepare himself for school while he was growing up.

Kassie called in sick this morning and I had to call up Aaliyah,my best friend, and called in a quick favor. She was more than happy to help.

Over the years Aaliyah's parent's business grew and they became famous. But unlike her parents, Aaliyah refused move out of their old house, which was right next door. She insisted on staying back mainly because she didn't want to be separated from me. She was there for me through thick and thin, but sometimes I couldn't help but feel like I was holding her back.

Ash came running down the stairs all dressed up and ready for school.

"Be careful". I said but it was too late

He was already in the kitchen giggling like a child, well he was one.

"Good morning Vee" He said in-between his giggles and all I could do was smile down at him.

I crouched down to his level and lifted him up placing him on the kitchen island.

"Good morning my sunshine". I said placing soft kisses all over his cute little face making him giggle even more loudly

"Stop... it tickles". He laughed out and pushes my head away , grabbing his breakfast bowl and settling it down before digging in.

"It's not my fault you're so cute." I said while running my fingers into his silky smooth jet black hair.

As I was about to turn back to the stove, I saw my mom's silhouette descend from the stairs. My heart skipped and I instantly ran over to help her.

"Mom!! what are you doing down?? you should be up in your room resting, I was just about to bring breakfast up for you."

"Oh my Davika, you worry too much, I have enough strength to at least come downstairs and save you the stress, I know you're already as late as it is." she said placing her cold fingers on my cheek

"I just don't want you to overworking yourself okay" I said looking down at her pale face that had gradually lost its color over the years and her angelic blue eyes that had once been filled with joy and happiness.

I would do anything to bring back the Joy and happiness that life stripped her of. I loved my mom so much I could go to hell and back just to make sure she had everything she ever wanted.

Deep down I know her sadness was mainly because of my father's betrayal. She loved him so much, it hurt her when he left without looking back.

"Isn't Kassie here yet??". Mom asked snapping me out of my daze

"Naaahhh!!... she said she wasn't feeling too good this morning and decided to call in sick". I explained "But don't worry I already called Aaliyah and she's on her way".

Mom mouthed an 'oh'. Immediately the door bell rang.

"She's here!!" I said to mom as I walked towards the front door. I could hear Ash ranting about something to mom as she pretended to be interested. I chuckled shaking my head as I reached for the door handle.

I opened the door only to be shocked by who I was seeing. I had opened the door with the intention of welcoming Aaliyah. But instead I was seeing Larisa standing there in all her glory.

"SURPRISE !!!". She yelled as she jumped onto my body with all her weight, not minding that she was taller than I was. "Did you miss me big sis??."

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"Oh my God Larisa, what are you doing back from school so early ??." I questioned her suspiciously as I helped her with her bags and shut the door.

"Big sis aren't you happy to see me back??." she said flashing me a toothy grin

"Larisa Ivorianna Levine!!!, ANSWER MY QUESTION!!" I said with anger seeping through my voice. I couldn't help but get a bad feeling about it

"It's dad." She finally said as her countenance changed

"What about him ??". I asked as I was finding it hard to connect the dots.

Just then mom peeked her head out of the kitchen door

"Aaliyah is that...... LARISA!!."mom said obviously stunned.

We both knew better than to continue our conversation about dad because we we're certain it would definitely lead to her passing out or worse,I cringed at the thought.

"Mommy.... I missed you" She said walking over to her and wrapping her in her embrace.

"I missed you too sweetheart.... why are you back home??....Did something happen ??" she asked with worry lacing her tone

"No no!!.... everything is fine, I just missed you guys so much and decided to come home, or didn't you miss me ?" she lied right through her teeth.

"Oh okay, you're right, I did miss you too" mom said smiling brightly and I was glad she bought it.

"Lala !!! you're back". Ash ran as fast as his tiny legs could take him towards Larisa and I couldn't help but chuckle

At this point we had to put our conversation on hold, but the thought of something really bad happening to dad still troubled me.

Not like I cared about him, but I was scared of what mom's reaction might be when she finds out, I was scared of loosing my mom.

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