Chapter Two: LILY

I laughed as Emma clapped her hands, proud of her accomplishment of waving goodbye from before. I couldn't help but smile knowing how much she learned at such a young age.

Repositioning the strap of the bag on my shoulder, I looked up, ready to turn, when someone caught my attention. Looking closely, I couldn't make out the car but the person inside of it looked all too familiar to me, that I just couldn't help but stare.

And as I stared more, the deeper the feeling in my stomach grew and I felt myself grow nauseas.

It couldn't be him. . .

Squinting my eyes, I could feel my throat close as the same exact brown eyes I had stared into since freshman year in High school were staring back at me and I just wanted to run away as fast as I can.

Though a part of me, doubted that it could ever be him. I mean, what were the chances of him being in that car right when I got home?

One out of a million. Exactly.

Forcing myself to drop the subject and turn around, I struggled up the stairs, trying hard not to drop anything while keeping my head from spinning. Putting Emma down on her feet, I began shuffling in my bag to find the keys I hadn't used in quite some time-3 years to be exact-when my hand met in contact with the several metal keys.

Pulling them out, I rubbed the pad of my thumb across the material as I felt my neck grow hot. It's been a while since I was home. . . And damn, did I miss it.

Wasting anymore time, I stuck the key into the hole and pushed the door open before grabbing Emma's hand; her fingers curling around my index finger before stepping inside and closing the door behind us.

Feeling like the wind had been knocked out of me, I took a deep breath as I took in the atmosphere I not too long ago stood in. Memories flooding my mind when I remembered telling my mom of the unfortunate news. . .

"I have no other choice ma. Jacob wants nothing to do with the baby. I can't stay here and raise it knowing that the father doesn't want to be apart of his or her life." I pleaded with big eyes as she stood, a stern yet concerned look on her face.

"Lily, I can help take care of the baby. You two will be fine." She reassured me as I shook my head.

"It's not about that mom. I don't care about that, I know you're here for me but I just can't finish school and continue raising this baby having Jacob in the same community as me. It just wouldn't be fair to me or the baby." Taking her hand in mine, I bit my lip as the tears withdrew my vision, turning everything into a big blur. "I love you ma, and that will never change but living with dad in Florida is the best solution I have. At least for now. . ."

Letting out a defeated whimper, she threw her arms in the air as I ran into them. The both of us embracing one another in a big hug.

"I'm going to miss you baby girl." She whispered in my ear as I kept myself from breaking down into her arms.

"I'm going to miss you too, mom." I pulled away as I wiped my eyes clean. "And who knows? Maybe I'll visit. . . Even stay for good." Seeing the spark in her eyes the moment I said that, made me want to rethink this whole thing. But I knew I had made the right decision.

It felt like so long ago when that happened. . . In this very same room. It's weird though, being back and knowing that what you said then actually came true.

Because, here I am, back to my home town like I said I would.

Taking another look around, I continued down to the living room. "Mom?" I called out, waiting for a response as I dropped my bag onto the couch, Emma still by my side.

When I heard no response, I knew she must either be at work or out grocery shopping. Guess this means I got the place to myself, holler!

Pulling my cell phone out as I stuck it between my shoulder and ear, I leaned downwards as I grabbed Emma into my arms before sitting on the couch, seating Emma on my lap when the phone had been picked up.

"Hello?"

"Miles?" I practically gasped in shock as I heard her voice from the other end. Sure, I had called her a few times back in Florida but none of those were compared to this one.

Because this time, I was back home.

AUTHORS NOTE: Not much of a cliffhanger, I know and not that long of a chapter either but I like how it came out and the way I ended it and I hope you guys do too. The reviews you left on the first chapter were amazing, thank you all so much! I'm so happy you guys liked it! :D I know you guys are waiting for the drama to kick in already but its only the second chapter. I don't want to rush things, I hope you understand. :] Feedback is always appreciated.