Chapter17

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Melissa

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That feeling, were you know something is going to go down you just aren't sure when, have you ever had it?

Cause I have had it this past week, like a ball of anxiety in the pit of my stomach.

Everywhere I went, eyes followed. As if I were a one woman circus.

It was awfully familiar to me, so I rolled with it. I mean, it not like they knew anything about me to judge me with.

But I swear the unicorn poop is going to hit the rainbow soon.

I of course didn't tell Train or Tristan about any of this. Not even about the lady in the park.

They have enough to deal with themselves.

So I've been going with the flow.

Currently that flow has brought me to mums house for lunch.

It's been... Pleasant.

Mostly awkward.

Although I have gotten to know my step dad, whose name I cannot remember.

(A/N I really did forget his name, I think it was Derrick tho??? Oops)

He was sweet, telling me all about his parents and childhood.

He made me feel welcome.

And my mom, though kind of silent which was odd, was being very welcoming.

"Do you want some more cake?" She asked me with a smile after I basically breathed in the last slice.

I nod my head enthusiastically and her smoke widens "some things don't change" she murmured to herself.

I didn't comment knowing I wasn't supposed to hear it.

I wanted to disagree strongly. Having gone through a time where I couldn't seem to even stomach cake.

"Derrick" I call out to get his attention away from my brothers who also turned to look at me questioningly.

"You've lived here your whole life so you should know, does this town have any kind of get together? Like town meetings?" I ask innocently.

Derrick looked at me confused. "Kay I ask why you want to know?"

"I want to go to one, maybe meet some of the towns people" I reply, the lie rolling of my tongue easily.

Derrick looked skeptical "I-I don't know if that's a good idea" he stutters.

"Please" I beg, using puppy eyes.

Derrick's eyes widen in surprise, his face looking nervous as his hit with my vest persuasion attack.

"No, no, no, not puppy eyes!" He exclaims closing his eyes to avoid the look I'm giving him "HONEY! SAVE ME FROM OUR DAUGHTER!" He cried out to mom.

I froze in my seat my face falling into a stoic expression.

He called me his daughter

He does consider your brothers his sons.

We meet again inner voice.

Be serious!

I am serious, he doesn't even know me how can he consider me a daughter?

Train and Tristan don't know you either.

Of course they know me! I exclaimed back to the voice getting upset.

Sometimes fools come along in life who actually care. Suck it up and be grateful.

Wow! Is a wattpad characters sub conscious being helpful?! I asked in amazement

Be grateful the voice scolded

I rolled my eyes at the voice in my head.

Derrick must have realized what he said because he paled "I-i-" he started to stutter, mom walking into the room everyone tense at what my reaction. Would be.

A soft smile made its way to my face "it's alright, you can call me your daughter" I said, Derrick and mum's face brightening but I went on "but I hope you understand that I can't call you my father"

His face fell a little but he smiled none the less "I understand, thank you" he said patting my head.

I felt bad, so I decided to do something I only did with family "no thank you Der"

I gave him a nickname.

He must of understood it was my way of acknowledging him because his face lit up once more, his chest puffing out proudly.

"But please do answer my question" I said seriously.

He looked unsurely at my mother who looked at me with curiosity.

"They have a town meeting every month, this month's one was called early its happening tomorrow" her mother answered instead of Der.

I hummed, I had a feeling I wanted to be at this town meeting tomorrow.

I think I'll bring Baker with too.

"Will you be attending?" Jake asked curiously and I smiled.

"Oh I wouldn't miss it for the world" I said overly sweet.

"I'm going with you" Jason said, as if he had understood the situation and perhaps he did.

"Me too" Jake and Joe shouted and I smiled.

"We will go as well" mom said gesturing between her and Der.

"Thank you" I said genuinely grateful.

I have a feeling I'll need them there.

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