Chapter 2
When Emma woke up the next day she was greeted by the smell of chocolate chip pancakes and bacon. Emma quickly got dressed. She pulled on a grey t-shirt and some jeans. When she entered the kitchen Mr. and Mrs. Mercer were already at the kitchen table eating. Laurel and Sutton were still sleeping. Mr. Mercer was reading the newspaper and drinking his coffee and eating a chocolate chip muffin. Mrs. Mercer was reading a book. She was eating a blueberry muffin and drinking her coffee.
"Good morning early bird." said. "Did you sleep well?"
"Good morning." She said. "I slept great."
"Good. Help yourself." Mrs. Mercer said. "After you're done eating we can go shopping."
"Kay. I'll make it quick." She said.
"Well I'll see you girls later." he said. "Bye."
"Bye." Mrs. Mercer said giving Ted a kiss.
"See ya." Emma said. Ted gave Emma a hug.
After Mrs. Mercer grabbed her keys and headed toward the garage. Mrs. Mercer got into a black SUV. Mrs. Mercer took her to the nearest furniture shop. They were mostly shopping for chairs and pillows and rugs. Mrs. Mercer would point at things she thought were nice and Emma would sometimes agree and sometimes disagree. After they had everything they needed they bought it and went home. Emma hung up some pictures she got and put down the rugs and Mrs. Mercer helped her place the chairs and pillows.
"Thanks." Emma said.
"No problem." Kirsten said. She headed toward the door.
"Kirsten," Emma said.
"Yes." said.
"Can I talk to you?" She asked.
"Sure." she said.
"Sorry for coming on such short notice. And thanks for everything. No ones ever done anything like this for me." she said.
"Really?" she said. "Didn't your foster mom ever do anything nice for you?"
"Nope. My mom left me at a friend's house and my foster moms just shoved me into a room." She said.
"Oh that's horrible." Kirsten said giving Emma a hug. "Well I'll get the girls up and we can all go out for a girls day."
After everyone was ready they got into the SUV and went to the spa. Kirsten ordered the greatest pamper package. First they would get manicures and pedicures, then get a massage, and a mud bath, then they would get their hair and make up done. In the mud bath it was one big hot tub full of mud. The lights were dim and jungle music was playing in the background. They took off their robes and got into the mud with their swimsuits on.
"I think we should throw a party for Emma." Sutton said.
"Yeah!" Laurel said excitedly.
"I suppose we could." Kirsten said.
"A pool party?" Sutton said. "Since it's the end of summer."
"Please mom. Pretty please with a cherry on top." Laurel begged.
"I'll have to ask your father but I see no problem." Kirsten said.
"Thank you. Thank you." Sutton and Laurel said.
"What do you think Emma?" Sutton asked.
"You would really do that for me?" Emma asked.
"Of course." They all said.
After their pamper session. They went to the club to get some lunch. Sutton and Laurel got fresh green garden salads. Mrs. Mercer got some soup. And Emma got a turkey club sandwich. After they ate they played tennis. Emma was exceptionally good at it. Sutton and Laurel insisted that she join the tennis team. Emma reluctantly agreed. She was more of the running type. They went home and Mrs. Mercer went to her study. And the girls were in the living room.
"Why don't we invite Char and Mads over to swim?" Laurel asked.
"Fine with me." Emma said.
"Fine." Sutton said. Sutton sent them a text. Sutton, Emma, and Laurel rushed to their rooms to get into their swimsuits. They got interrupted by a knock on the door.
"I'm getting dressed can someone get that?" Laurel said.
"I can't!" Sutton said.
"I will!" Emma said. Emma went to the door in her Bikini. When she opened the door no one was there but a small box. Emma picked it up. it had the words Sutton on it.
"Sutton!" Emma said walking into Sutton's room.
"What?" She said a little irritated.
"This is for you." Emma said. "It was left on the porch.
Sutton quickly grabbed it from Emma. "Did you open it?"
"No." Emma said leaving.
Sutton opened the box in it was a black bracelet with a heart lock and a letter.
Dear Sutton,
You hold the key to my heart. Forever and always.
Love,
T
Emma and Laurel were out in the pool tanning. When Char, Garrett, Mads, and Thayer came in. Garrett noticed her bracelet. Sutton lied and told him she bought it at some shop on her way to get Emma. Mads brought Thayer unexpectedly.
"I see you got my present." Thayer whispered into Sutton's ear. "Sorry to come without any notice."
"It's fine." She said. Everyone made their way toward the back.
"Emma!" Char exclaimed. "How are you?"
"Char!" Emma said. "Great. How about you?"
"Good." Char said. Mads looked at them both bewildered.
"Oh, Mads this is Emma, my sister." Sutton said.
"Hey Emma!" Mads said.
"Hey." She said.
Garret picked up Sutton and jumped into the pool. After they came back up he kissed Sutton. Thayer told them he had to leave. Sutton got out of the pool and lead him to the door. Sutton grabbed his hand before he could get out the door. She made sure no one was looking and gave Thayer a kiss. And told him she loved him. He said he loved her too. When he was about to leave he gave Sutton a kiss.