Chapter 82 - #74

Chapter 74: Alice's Life

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"Well, actually it is shocking."

Kellen and I have just returned to the hotel and will soon be finishing our work today. I'm talking to Alice now because she's here in my cabin. She is also done with the paper works so the time for her is free now.

"Who wouldn't be surprised, right?" she added. "I just didn't expect you to hide it this far."

"I'm sorry. I was just scared, you know. I just can't seem to tell anyone about it," I said as I arranged the papers on my desk before putting them in the cabinet.

"So, how did you accept it?" she immediately asked.

"It just felt like I did. I don't know how," I replied to Alice.

"How about Summer, is it okay with her?"

"Yeah. She's very happy when we were at the mall last week," I said.

"Aren't you scared?"

I did not ask about what I should be afraid of. I knew immediately what she was referring to. I couldn't answer because I also didn't know if I was scared or happy because Summer had already met her real family.

"Whatever happens, I'll respect Summer's decision, of course. It's on her," I briefly explained.

She then went home and Kellen and I went straight to the hospital where they did a DNA test last week. Now that the result is available and it is necessary that I am also there according to Kellen. Summer was picked up by her mom and dad while we went there at the same time. We found them sitting on the sofa, outside the doctor's office. Summer looked nervous but excited when I saw her. As we sat down, I gave Summer a thumbs-up and raised an eyebrow to ask if she was okay. She smiled at me so I was relieved. Before Kellen and I could sit down, the doctor came out holding a brown envelope. I think that was the result. Summer and Kellen's parents also stood up as a sign of respect.

"I now have the results, Mr. and Mrs. Parker," the doctor said. "Please, have a sit." He made us all sit down while he sat on the single sofa in front of us all. He pulled out the paper and looked at us. "Mr. Simon Parker and Mrs. Lucy Parker are the biological parents of Ms. Summer Gomez. I'm happy to say and conclude that the results are positive, folks. "

I saw a big smile on Mrs.'s face. Parker. They immediately hugged Summer and Kellen and I looked at each other. It was like he's guessing if I'm okay with the results. I gave him a small smile to say that I'm also very happy that it turned out positive. He knows has her sister back. I'm glad that Kellen can now cope to her and also, he can now leave peacefully without the guilt that was hunting him for thirteen years.

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We ate at a restaurant and I was just quiet. I don't know how to react but I know I'm happy for them. It seems like their family became closer since they met Summer.

"Are you okay?" Kellen asked me while we're having our dinner.

"Yeah. I'm okay," I told him.

"You can sleep on our home tonight, Lacey. If that's what you want," Mr. Parker said to Summer. I'm still not used to them calling Summer as Lacey. But it's also fine to me. I have nothing against that.

"Actually, I think I..." Summer didn't finish what she was saying and looked at me. She seems to be waiting for my answer if it's okay for her to sleep at their house first. Parker. I just smiled at her to say it was okay with me. She also knew that the decision on the matter was always up to her.

"Oh, is it okay, Liv? Just for one night," Mr. Parker asked me. I felt a bit of pressure because I know I couldn't say no.

"Of course, Mr. Parker. If Summer wants it, it's okay with me," I honestly told them.

"Would you like to sleep at our house for tonight?" Mrs. Parker asked her.

"Uhm..." She was still undecided for a second. "Of course, I'd love to."

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"Hey, are you there?"

I heard Alice knocking. It was almost midnight and fortunately I was in the kitchen. I was making myself some milk because I can't sleep.

"Yeah, come inside," I told her so she can enter the apartment by herself. I heard the door open so I knew she had entered. She brought midnight snacks like French fries and chips. "What makes you come here?" I asked before we sat down.

"You just told me a secret. Now, I can't sleep thinking about my secret. I think I need to tell you about it also because you're my best friend." She took the food he was carrying out of the paper bag. Thankfully, she doesn't have beer. I can't drink today because it's too late and we're both going to work tomorrow.

"What's your secret about?" I asked before he took the glass. I even had juice mixed earlier so we have something to drink now other than water.

"It's about my family," she said. "I've been saving a lot. My mom and I made it all out. We're fine now because we've already talked on the phone," she said and I smiled because I knew she had been arguing with her mom for a long time.

"Wow, that's great to know. When did you talk?" I asked.

"It was two weeks ago," she told me. "But ... she wants me back in Florida."

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I couldn't sleep thinking about Alice saying she was going home to Florida. Ever since mom and dad, apart from Summer, she was the only one I considered like my family really. Now, she's leaving. What if I need someone to talk to when Summer isn't around? I'm just sad that Alice is now decided to leave Brooklyn. Plus, it's unexpected. She only has three weeks to pack her things. But I can't be selfish with that. I can't tell her not to leave. Despite all the stress she went through, she also needed to be happy. Now that her mom and her are okay, I'm very happy for her. I wish that she'll have a happy life back in Florida.

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I woke up early and I cooked breakfast. I almost cooked two eggs because I thought Summer was here. I ate alone and when I finished, I went upstairs to take a shower. After I took a bath, I got dressed and brushed my teeth so that I could go to work. When I got down, I heard a knock. I told Kellen not to pick me up today. Sometimes, I just want to take a cab so sometimes I text him not to go here anymore. Who could knock it?

I opened the door and saw Summer with her mom and dad. I thought she would be going home later? I thought she would come home to our apartment after school.

"Good morning Mr. Simon—I mean Simon and Lucy," I said, correcting myself. I remember that they said that's what I would call them but I was still not comfortable communicating with them like that.

"Good morning, Liv," Mr. Parker greeted me back. Summer's mom just smiled at me and seemed even more compelled. Is she in a bad mood right now?

"I thought Summer would come home later," I shyly said to them. I looked at Summer and I saw her purse her lips. "I think it's too early."

"Actually, we also want Summer to stay with us for a little longer. But your sister said she wants to go home so that you can talk for a while," Mr. Parker replied to me.

Oh no, this is embarrassing. I guess I'm the reason why Summer came home right away. Maybe she thought I was sulking or angry with her so she forced them to just send her back here.

"Oh," I said, not knowing what to say.

"We'll go ahead, Liv. I still have work and my wife has a walk with her friends," he told me and I nodded with a smile.

"Summer, promise me first that we'll go shopping again tomorrow since it's Saturday," her mom said.

Summer looked at me as if I was the one making the decision. She should know that I will only give her the decision so I just smiled. "Okay," she replied shortly.

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