I have waited too too long to update this. I'm a really lazy writer and it sucks, I swear. I get really busy with school and forget about wattpad. I sure don't forget you all my apple pies 😘.

I came up with a better plan to help this.. I update every tuesdays and thursdays compulsorily. So Wren will always be available to you these days. Thanks so much for understanding, please do not give up on Wren yet 😭
My apologies... Thank you ❤

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This may seem weird, but yes, Wren is a real weirdo and was conscious of something as trivial as her freckles. So many people love and admire freckles but she wasn't one of these many people.

She always considered herself lucky not to have freckles spread on her face just like some people did.. Like Trevor.. He had his at the bridge of his nose, spreading to his skin under his both eyes. That was what differentiated him from Travis.

"How did you know about it. Is that how much you've stalked me? "

"You wish" he said, rolling his eyes. "Let's just say... I notice the little things about you " he winked

"Aww.. Ain't you such a sweetheart "she mocked and rolled her eyes.

" You're welcome " he replied.

They were interrupted by Wren's phone. "Hello mom "

"Wren you have to come here as soon as possible " her voice shook, she sounded very worried.

"Hey mom, what happened " Wren copied the worry.

" Your dad... Your dad... " Her voice was still shaky, amidst tears.

"What happened to dad? Is he alright? Mom, please talk to me " Wren cried and the line went dead.

"Nerd? What's wrong" Tristan asked, concerned. His thick brows joined together as he looked at her.

"My da.. da.. da.. " She stammered, then sealed her lips. And Tristan held her shoulders and she looked at him. "Calm down, hold your breath. Now talk to me.. What did your mom say? "

"My dad" she insusurrated. "Your dad what? I don't quite understand " he inquired, confused.

"I don't really know.. You know, mom didn't quite say anything. I just hope he's alright. I'm gonna go meet her. At the hospital "

"Can I be of any help? " he really wanted to be useful to her.. Other than being a pain in her ass. One thing he quite enjoyed anyways.

"I think you've done enough, Tristan. I have to go on my own. " she said and meant it. Tristan could meet her mother in that way, and she couldn't risk Tristan knowing about everything. Her social life in the school would be over. She shook her head to the thought of what might be the result of all of it.

She walked past him "Goodnight, Tristan". She walked very fast, hoping to get a cab that would take her immediately to the hospital. She just hoped dad wasn't at a critical situation. She wanted everything to be alright already, in that way she wouldn't have to hide anything from Travis. This secret was a huge one and didn't know how he would take it when everything would be out. When he would realized his own family has been lying to him all the while.

Dad, please be well. She silently prayed.

"Too bad, Nerd. I'm coming with you" Tristan came after her and dragged her into his vehicle. "You're my responsibility now. You know its very dangerous for girls to walk alone at night. And especially a hot chick like you. Come on, haven't you been watching the news lately? I know I'm a sucker for news yet, I'm more informed than you are" he said proudly.

"Plus, you do whatever I say. I'm your lifesaver " he winked.

"Seriously, Tristan? " was all she could say. She didn't have the energy for arguments, since it seemed like all they do is argue.

His car was very comfortable. She relaxed her back and let the music sink into her soul.

Sia's Footprints

Two footprints,
Your footprint in the sand..

Wait a minute, this was the first time she had been in Tristan's car. Not like she always dreamed of being here but, damn.. It was really cool. And different, had a special feeling it gave her. Tristan was also a fast driver. She was sure he was just showing off his driving skills, but he was good not to deny. Not like she was ever gonna admit that.

They finally reached the hospital. She tried to open the door but Tristan stopped her.

"I'm a gentleman, nerdy" he said and she felt like scrapping off his signature smirk. However, she opened the door immediately and got out of the car. She wasn't in some fancy date with Tristan, her father was dying and this was no time to joke around with some spoilt kid.

"Thanks for the ride, Tristan" she said and rushed off. She knew is she stayed one more minute, he would find something else to say. Tristan was always the talker.

"Mom, mom, what's wrong? Where's dad? Is he going to be alright? What did the doctor say? " she asked all at once and then calmed down having seen her mother's expression. It was really bad.

"You dad is in ICU. His condition is critical. And he's in a coma. And... And they said his chances of survival is slim"

"Oh my God" Wren muttered. Her countenance changed and she broke down. "What exactly is wrong with him? "

"Its cancer" she announced slowly.

The news was like bomb and Wren wasn't sure she could take it.

"C..ca..ca..can..cancccccc... Cancer?! "She stammered. Her hands shook and she was sweaty and a cold effect ran down her spine. She felt so cold yet her body was sweaty her head started throbbing.

"Was it just discovered? " she asked her mother, hoping that would be true because she hadn't seen any sign of weakness around her dad. He was always had a strong defence, and protected his family well.

"No, he always had it. But he has been managing it. We visited the hospital very often and he was always on drugs. "

Wren was angry now "And you kept it away from us?! " she shouted.

"It was his idea. He didn't want you guys to feel pity for him. He wa... "

"Hell, no! "

"Wren! Language! I'm not going to tolerate that... "

"Who cares about that now, mom. Dad is dying and you had the conscience to keep it all from us? It doesn't matter what he wants. He's our father too, not just your husband! He's our responsibility as much as he is yours! Keeping this from us just showed how little you thought of us. Of course dad is gonna say that, but he needs our love, our support, our care too. How must he have felt carrying all of that burden alone, and pretending to be strong! I'm going to tell Travis, anyway. I can't keep him in the dark! " Wren shouted and ran away from the hospital. Everyone was looking at Lisa now. She too, was in tears, she called after Wren but Wren was too fast.

Wren kept crying. This all made sense now...

Flashback

"How do you love my new haircut? " Mr Kingston said.. Looking at the mirror and then facing Wren.

"You look great dad! But I preferred you with so much hair"

"Aww, baby. Your father wants to be young again. And cutting hair makes me look younger" he joked.

"Yeah, I know. You also shaved your beard? I thought you loved you hair so much. I bet I have once heard you and mom arguing about it! "

"Things change, baby."

"Wow, dad you look awesome! " Travis had added. Then he turned to Wren "See, its really cool to have a low cut. I really wanna cut mine too. Wanna cut yours, Wren? " he asked.

"Sounds like a plan but no, thanks. I love my hair " Wren said, dabbing her hair with her palm. Just then, her mom came in with a short hair.

And she was like, ughhh! Her family had gone crazy.

Flashback ends

Dad was suffering from hair loss at that point. The memory of that made her cry even more. She wished she knew. She would've shaved her whole hair off, regardless how personal she took her hair.

And, Trevor. Did he get cancer from dad? was cancer like in the gene

But Trevor suffered from something more. Wren was scared now. The news of Trevor's death was shocking but that of her father? It was definitely going to devastate her psychologically.

Trevor had few days to live, said the doctor, then. When the news was shared, everyone in the family cried. Travis most especially. Everyday was spent specially, he was given whatever he wanted and was treated with care. They showered a lot of love on him and never let him cry.

Every morning, Wren went to his room, because she was scared that if she didn't, he would die..

Flashback

"Good morning best brother.. " she would come and open the window, to allow the rays of the sun to come in.

"Wren" he would call her and sit up. "So did you get the milkshakes like you promised? " she asked, excitedly. His frontal gap teeth revealing.

"Of course! How can I fail you! " she replied as she gave it to him. "And I brought a little something"

"And what would that be? "

"A scrunchy! " she shouted excitedly.
"Uhm.. But I'm a boy, boys don't need scrunchies " he said, pouting.

"I always wanted a baby sister. So today, I'm going to just give u a makeover! "

"Not today, Wren" he rolled his eyes

"Time isn't always on our side baby boo"

"Its not like I'm dying today " he said and Wren didn't know when she let a streak of tear to escape her eyes.. Followed by a lot more. She and Trevor spent that day crying. Next, their parents joined in the crusade of criers.

That was the 13th day till the day of his death as predicted by the doctors. Meanwhile, he died two days later.

Flashback ends

"Hey, nerd! " Tristan came running towards where she was squatted. He enveloped her with his arms.

"I looked for you everywhere! " he wanted to make another joke but saw that she was in no mood for that.

"What's wrong, Wren? " he added, seriously. This was the first time he called her by her real name. "How's he doing? Is he gonna be alright? "

He asked, but she cried more. That was when he saw that her eyes were red shot and her face swollen.

"Please take me home, please? "
She pleaded and he nodded.

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