A/N: Chapter 3 is a little bit frustrating to write since the last couple of days were full of school stress and physical exhaustion and I couldn't get myself to write. But anyways I still managed to get this chapter out since a lot of you are waiting. We'll feel free to favorite, follow, and review. I think you already know this, I don't Pokemon Nintendo does so don't sue me. We'll here is chapter 3 of Wasted Chance Enjoy!
Chapter 3: Family Talks
"What are you kidding me?!" Serena exclaimed unbelievably. What her mother said was completely unexpected; she doesn't buy it. "No you're lying; you're only saying this so I wouldn't get mad at you." Serena continued.
"If I was lying then why am I wasting my time and serious about this situation right now? Huh?" Grace argued her expression darkening instantly making Serena scared. "Can't you see I'm doing this for you?! "I couldn't care less about Ash but since you clearly care about him I decided to talk to you!" Grace explained, her expression now softening to show compassion for her daughter.
Serena feeling defeated said "I'm sorry Mom, I-I didn't know please forgive me."
"It's okay Serena this kind of thing happens all the time, I'm the one who should be apologizing" Grace said softly. "We'll now let's continue were we left off shall we?" Serena nodded and resumed eating.
"When I was 16 like you I had a friend who is really close to me, we traveled, ate, hang out with each other all the time" Grace started then stopped trying to remember the rest of the details. "We seemed inseparable, as you can see my friend was your father" Grace said grinning while Serena gasped.
"Then one day he told me he was leaving, I was miserable I cried in his arms before saying my last goodbye" Grace said in a depressing tone. "He told me he was going back" "I never did tell him that I liked him more than as a friend" "I was very mad at myself for messing up my courage as a human being and I never had anybody to comfort me not even my mom; she only seems to care about Rhyhorn racing" Grace said while tears started to form into her eyes. Serena looked at her with worry in her eyes.
Grace wiped her tears with her wrist and told Serena reassuringly "It's okay Serena, I usually get teary whenever I think of my past" "I was starting to ask myself questions like "can I live life without happiness?"
I never knew how much my mom went through her early days, I should feel lucky to have mom like her and never had to experience life like she did. Serena wondered to herself.
"Life always just seems to get slower and more painful everyday just thinking of your father's departure, I always thought that I will never see him again." "Remembering the good times is what always gets me through each day of misery; but every day that passes by without him the more I feel helpless and decided to give up." Grace said standing up and looked out the window.
"Just then on another typical day of misery and grief but today was different; I heard a knock on my door and when I opened it I felt my heart jumped and skipped a beat, it was your Father" Grace said smiling. "I never could believe it; he came back for me just as he promised I never could've been happier." Grace looked at Serena who just looked back with a blank face.
"I decided now was the time to confess my feelings, just when I'm about to start he cut me off and said "Shh, you don't have to say anything because I have to tell you something-''
"Let me guess he likes you back" Serena interrupted as she ate the last of her breakfast.
"Yes, but don't interrupt me like that again" Grace said seriously; Serena put both of her hands in the air in innocence. Grace laughed and said "I'm just kidding honey"
Serena sighed in relief and said "Now cut to the chase and please continue the story."
Grace took a deep breathe and said "My heart swelled with happiness as it told me "There is a reason to live after all" shortly after I pulled him in for a kiss after we parted he asked me out on a date to which I instantly said yes" "Years later we got married and I gave birth to you end of story." Grace said and sighed in relief for finally finishing her long story time.
"That makes me wonder where dad is right now. You never told me" Serena said curiously.
"Oh he's at a work trip at Sinnoh and will be back in a few weeks." Grace said answering her question. "We'll that concludes the story, I bet Ash will come back just for you Serena just like your dad came back for me" Grace said in a teasing manner making Serena blush and embarrassed. "At least I hope he will" Serena responded shyly.
"Oh don't feel down Serena, I'm sure he'll come back for you but I'm going to ask you one question." Grace said
"What is it mom?" Serena asked.
"Did he promise you he will come back?" Grace asked. Serena stayed silent for a few seconds then she blushes Grace saw this and said, "I'm guessing that's a yes." Serena nodded.
"We'll congratulations Serena all you have to do now is wait." Grace said happy for her daughter but then Serena frowned.
"What is it now that's bothering you?" Grace asked curiously.
"I-It's just that I had this nightmare when I was asleep when Ash's flight crashed" "And I still don't know if he is safe" Serena confessed.
"Oh, why don't you go check and I'll wash the dishes" Grace said wanting her daughter to have some time on her own.
"Thanks, mom I appreciate it" Serena said while running up the stairs to her room. Serena grabbed her phone and went to the Kalos Airlines website to check Ash's flight.
It still not has arrived yet; it still at least 45 minutes left. Serena decided to wait for it by watching TV. She also chose not to call Ash (even though he also left some missed calls) because she didn't want to disturb Ash and he may think she likes him if he notices that she kept calling him.
"I'll guess I have to wait" Serena thought as she went back downstairs. Her mom called out to her. "Did it arrive yet?"
Serena shook her head sadly and answered "No, not until 45 minutes." Serena continued to the sofa and sat down meanwhile Fennekin walked downstairs and jumped to Serena's lap.
Serena grabbed the TV remote and turned on the TV and switched to a TV series. Fennekin sat peacefully at Serena's lap as she stroked its head.
60 minutes later…..
Just as the episode ended Serena quickly grabbed her phone and revisited the Kalos Airlines website and looked up Ash's flight. It has arrived 15 minutes earlier.
"I guess I kind of got hooked to the TV" Serena thought to herself as she shut off the TV. "Mom!" Serena called out.
"What is it honey?" Grace answered on the background.
"Ash's flight just arrived 15 minutes earlier" she said excitedly.
"Okay good and oh Serena I'll be leaving to get some food for lunch okay?" Grace said asking for confirmation
"Okay mom, bye" Serena answered and Grace walked out of the door. But just then Serena realized something, "This is my chance to call him, the coast is clear mom would have no idea." Fennekin stared at her with a confused look.
"Fennekin I will call Ash don't tell mom okay?" Serena said looking down at her partner. Fennekin nodded agreeing
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Serena opened her phone and went to her contact list and tried to find Ash's name. She found Ash's number and dialed it.
"I can't wait to talk to him again" Serena thought a small blush appeared on her face while her phone made several ringing noise.
Back to Ash…..
"Ash let me ask you a question" Delia said
"Uh-what is it mom?" Ash replied nervously.
"Do you like this Serena?" Delia asked with curiosity in her eyes. "It's okay Ash don't be afraid to tell me I promise I won't tease or embarrass you" Delia said suddenly getting serious.
Ash looked at his mom; he couldn't lie to her, she already knew. "Fine, I do like her" Ash said with a small blush crept across his cheeks.
"How did you like Serena by the way?" Delia asked while focusing her eyes on the road.
Ash took a moment to remember and said "We'll she is always so nice and compassionate and obviously cares for others, she always prepares delicious meals for our group" Ash said trying his best to keep a serious face.
"Finally, she has a flawless face, sometimes I find myself staring into her deep ocean blue eyes without her noticing of course" Ash was now blushing intensely but Delia took no account and ignored it.
"She also dresses cutely, a lot of times in her Poke-vision clips-'' Ash was interrupted by his phone ringing.
Ash quickly grabbed his phone from his pocket, "Shit!" "This is probably Serena; I can't talk to her in front of mom she will know how nervously I talk to Serena" Ash thought worriedly. Suddenly a surge of confidence broke through him "I'll show her." Ash thought grinning.
Ash looked at his phone; he was right it was Serena. He pressed answer and put his phone by his ear.
"Hi Serena!" "What's up?" Ash said confidently starting the conversation between the two of them.
"Oh-ummm-hi Ash I was just wondering how was your flight?" Serena asked nervously. Delia grinned at her question without Ash noticing.
"The flight was overall boring and time consuming, I hated it anyways thanks for asking" Ash replied to Serena's question. "How about you Serena, how are you doing today?" Ash asked.
"Me?" "Uh I'm doing fine I just need to get used to living back in my home again after our yearlong adventure with Clemont and Bonnie" Serena chuckled nervously to her surprise Ash chuckled with her.
"We'll I'm glad you're doing fine, say hi to Clemont and Bonnie for me if you have the chance thanks" Ash said asking a favor.
"Of course Ash, where are you now?" Serena asked.
"I'm in my mom's car on our way home, why?" Ash replied with a question.
"Nothing, just wondering" Serena replied.
"We'll thanks for calling, bye Serena." Ash said as he was about to end the call.
"Ash wait!" Serena said her voice rising, "Don't hang up yet!" Luckily Ash heard her and stopped his finger from ending the call. Delia smiled to herself, "I think I know where this is going."
"Is there something wrong Serena?" Ash asked worriedly.
"No Ash there's nothing wrong, I was just going to ask you-'' Serena stopped "We'll I can't let this opportunity I-'' Serena thoughts was interrupted by Ash.
"Ask me what?" he said curiously.
"Ask you about when you are going to come back" Serena said finally. "I guess I'm wrong but close enough" Delia said as she exited the highway.
"Oh don't worry about it Serena, I promise I'll come back to visit you maybe in a few months just hang on tight okay?" Ash replied making Serena smile.
"Thanks for letting me know Ash, bye!" Serena said happily.
"Bye Serena" Ash said as he ended the call.
Serena at her house was now squealing happily as she jumped all over the place making Fennekin sweat drop.
"I can't wait" Serena thought to herself with a smile.
Ash at his mom's car was sitting quietly when suddenly his mom spoke up. "Ash, you really sure are dense aren't you?" Delia said.
"What is it now mom?" Ash said grumpily having no patience from his mom's antics. Pikachu looked at its trainer.
"Ash, from the way she talks to you it's very obvious that she likes you" Delia said grinning.
"Say what now" Ash was taken aback from her mother's words
To Be Continued
A/N: Here I am ending with another cliffhanger (I'm evil hehe) we'll this concludes the chapter. Feel free to favorite, follow, or review. PM me for any questions you may have and I'll do my best to get back to you. Expect the next chapter to be out this week. This is TeTrixTermasTer signing off see you on the next chapter. Peace!