Chapter3 Finding my way to you

Lauren woke up today with one goal in mind starting her quest of tracking down Imogen Moreno.

Lauren knew it would not be not be an easy task to track down a woman she had only seen in pictures but she was going to find her if that was the last thing she ever did.

Lauren took a quick shower and just threw on a denim jean skirt a pink shirt and her black and pink running sneakers.

When she went to the kitchen she noticed her mother scrolling through some reports for work.

Fiona heard the foot steps and acknowledged her daughter.

"Good morning Lauren." Fiona said hoping she would get an answer from her daughter after the way Lauren gave her the silent treatment last night.

Lauren pulled out an instant oatmeal and sat at the table while she was eating she could feel Fiona just mentally going crazy wanting an answer so she decided to give her what she wanted.

"Good morning Fiona" Lauren said emphasizing her mothers first name to make sure she got the point across about being mad.

"Lauren Celestine Coyne I'm your mother show me some respect." Fiona said shocked that her daughter called her by her first name.

"Respect funny you should mention that because people who respect and love each other don't keep secrets". Lauren said with a look of anger in her eyes.

"What are you talking about Lauren I haven't kept a single secret from you." Fiona said trying to figure out the source of her daughters anger.

"Really so how do you explain the small photo album in the closet and the picture in your room, you know the one that has the reason I smile written on the back."

Fiona was shocked at what she was hearing.

"How do you know about those?"

"The other day before we went out I saw your chest open and found the picture, and yesterday while you were at work I found the small photo album with pictures of me and a letter written by my mama your ex wife Imogen Moreno."

"I swear I was going to tell you L I would never keep that secret from you."

"When Fiona when I'm 18?"

"Honestly yes but only because I was trying to protect you."

"I don't need protecting, that's why I went to Katie and Bianca's and Katie told me about the locket mama left me and I'm going to find her with Alyssa's help".

"Lauren why do you want to find your mama so bad?"

"I want to find her so we can be a family again and you can smile for real like the day I was born that's why and you cant stop me". Lauren yelled as she grabbed her keys jacket and phone to leave.

Meanwhile at Bianca and Katie's Alyssa was getting her hair braided by Bianca since Katie was at the gym.

"Mama I have something to tell you?"

"What is it AJ?" Bianca said using Alyssa's nickname since her name was Alyssa Jasmine.

"I had a dream again last night."

"What dream was it this time AJ?"

"The one about me at the river with Lauren."

"Oh that dream so how far did it go this time?"

"I almost kissed her mama."

"Oh so that far huh." Bianca stated as she finished her daughters last braid.

"So what do I do about it mama Lauren has no idea about my crush and I'm scared if I tell her she'll think I'm a weirdo or something."

"AJ she wont think you're a weirdo shes your best friend she'll understand."

"Are you sure mama?"

"Honey you and Lauren are best friends and sometimes best friends make awesome couples."

"Thanks mama you always know what to say." Alyssa said as she hugged Bianca.

Just as Alyssa was about to leave to her room she heard a knock at the door.

"I wounder who that could be this early Bianca asked curiously.

When she opened the door Bianca was stunned to see Lauren standing there angry.

"L how nice to see you" Bianca greeted.

"Hey Bianca." Lauren said as she hugged Bianca.

"Is Alyssa home?"

"Yes she is L shes in the living room go ahead I'll be in the kitchen if you need me".

Lauren walked in to find Alyssa staring into space.

"Hey Alyssa" Lauren greeted.

Alyssa was stunned by the presence of her secret crush.

"Hey L why do you look mad?" Alyssa asked.

"Its nothing Alyssa just stuff going on at home that's all."

"That's a load of crap L and you know it so stop trying to freeze me out and lets talk up in my room."

They both went up to Alyssa's room and shut the door.

"Now are you going to tell whats wrong Angelita?" Alyssa asked not aware that she let Lauren's pet name slip.

"Okay Ill tell but first you have to tell me why you called me angel in Spanish."

"You caught that?" Alyssa said feeling like her secret was about to be exposed.

"Yeah now spill it Matlin-DeSousa." Lauren said as she looked into Alyssa's ocean blue eyes.

"Okay I called you that because you remind me a lot of an angel sweet and caring." Alyssa said trying to cover up her lie hoping Lauren would take it and drop the subject.

"Okay I guess" Lauren said not pressing the issue anymore.

"Now tell me why you look like you're about to snap?"

"Its just I found out yesterday I have a mama too and my mom kept it from me all these years."

"Oh" Alyssa said as she felt her heart jump.

"You said oh like you're hiding something from me AJ, if you are spill it now or I swear I will never speak to you again". Lauren said starting to feel angry again.

"Okay L but if I tell you what I know you cant tell my parents I know this."

"I promise AJ just tell me." Lauren pleaded.

"I was cleaning out the spare room when I found an old box with a letter inside."

Lauren pulled out the letter from her bedside draw.

"What does that letter say Alyssa I need to know". Lauren pleaded.

Alyssa began to read the letter.

Dear Alyssa,

I know this may be hard for you to understand now but I'm asking you to do me a big favor and watch over Lauren for me. Something tells me you she is going to need you more then she will ever know someday soon, and when the time comes I know you will do the right thing and help make her whole again.

Stay strong and Always remember sometimes the best things in life are right beside you...

Love your god mama Imogen N. Moreno

Lauren and Alyssa both wiped tears from their eyes as Alyssa put away the letter.

"AJ how long have you had the letter?" Lauren asked.

"It was dated from three years ago when we were in eighth grade but I just found it a few weeks ago but didn't know what to do please understand."

"Relax I understand but what I don't get is what she meant by sometimes in life the best things in life are right beside you?"

"I don't know L I guess finding your mama will help us bring your family back together and find out what she was trying to say in the letter." Alyssa said trying to hide the fact that she knew what Imogen meant she just had to keep her secret a little bit longer.

Alyssa pulled Lauren into a hug as she thought to herself "Lauren Coyne little by little I'm finding my way to you..."

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