AUTHOR'S NOTE
Hello guys! I am officially back and am going to continue on with my story! Enjoy!
EMILY'S P. O. V
"I am off to visit Aria!" I told my mom as I finished up my breakfast.
As soon as Aria was put into the hospital, all I did in the morning was visit her for
more than an hour and go out with Paige. It was horrible seeing Aria in this
condition, it made me feel closer to her since then. As I stood up from the
kitchen chair, my mom pushed down on my shoulder, back onto my seat.
"Em, I need to talk to you before you leave." said my mom with a pale look.
She sat down across from me while I was thinking: We haven't talked much since
Maya was sent to rehab.
"What now?" I asked her with a raised eyebrow.
"Em-" she started while patting my hands which were on top of each other.
"I know how you feel right now."
"No you don't!" I said.
"Did you ever feel like needing to get your mind off of things like having two of
your best friends murdered and having your own mother to be part of something
to do with sending your own girlfriend off to rehab?"
"Actually it's similar." said my mom.
"I have to deal with your father being home for 2 weeks and then going to a
dangerous country for 3-6 months. When I was your age, I had a boyfriend before
your father named Kyle. He was amazing, sweet and handsome. We dated for
more than a year. But when my mother and father; your grandparents found out
about us together, they didn't let me see him again. But I disobeyed them and still
continued to see him; but not as often as before. One night, he sneaked into my
bedroom through the window while I was asleep. He woke me up though and we
stayed quiet. My father walked into my bedroom suddenly and found us together.
He called the police and I've never seen Kyle again."
"T-that's true?" I stammered feeling upset.
"Sadly it is, I loved him. I cried every night for atleast a month after. Kyle escaped
just seconds before the police arrived. I didn't know if he was okay or not." my
mom explained.
"So I understand the troubles that you are currently going through. That's why I
felt out of place when I told you about Maya's parents' decision."
"Mom, thanks for telling me about Kyle. It actually helped." I admitted.
My mom nodded with a tight smile; then she stood up with a sigh and walked
upstairs.
-20 minutes later-
"Good morning Aria, what's up?" I asked as I entered Aria's hospital room.
Spencer was already there; reading one of her Percy Jackson & The Olympians
books. Her hair was up in a ponytail and she had a floral blouse on paired up with
black jeans. She took off her black high heeled boots and her leather Coach purse
was sitting next to her on the armchair.
"Oh hey Em, I am doing okay." said Aria who looked sicker than ever.
"Sup Em?" asked Spencer who closed her book after inserting her bookmark.
"I'm better. Trying to get over the fact of Maya being sent away." I answered.
I took a seat on the couch beside the armchair which was occupied by Spencer.
Then I sighed deeply and pulled out my Harry Potter: Goblet of Fire. I am
re-reading the series; and I am in the middle of the 4th book. Suddenly, I
remembered Zoey. The girl that I fell in love with at the cruise; her eyes where the
first things that came up into my mind. I might as well visit her, I am going to try
to find her at the Brookhaven Mall. The mall itself wasn't big; so it won't be hard.
"What are you guys planning for today?" asked Aria with a loud sniff.
"I was actually thinking of going to the movies with Paige-" I paused after I
noticed Spencer and Aria widen their eyes.
"Not as a date; hopefully."
"What do you mean 'hopefully'?" asked Spencer.
"You're in love with Maya!"
"I know that! I just think that Paige is kind of cool." I told them.
"Em, A was actually right. You are a player!" cried Aria.
"No I am not! She's just a friend. I will not be with her." I explained.
"Anyways, I was just thinking to meet up with Zoey; the girl that I met at the
cruise. I really like her and I know that she works at the mall."
"Didn't you say by any chance that she didn't want to see you?" asked Spencer.
"Not really, I hope not but I want to talk to her again." I admitted.
"Well, I am going to hang with Toby again. After that I might study Alison's
journal. I want to read all of her entries." said Spencer.
"Spence! I don't think you should go through her diary." I protested.
"Emily, Alison is not alive at the moment. I don't think she'll mind." said Spencer.
"Aria Montgomery!" cried Nurse Jenna as she stormed into the room.
"It's time for your daily needle; and girls it's time for Aria to rest. You can come
back in 2 hours."
"Alright Aria, we will be heading off. See you tomorrow!" said Spencer as she put
her boots on and slipped her book inside her purse.
As Spencer left, I smiled at Aria and winked at her to find her smiling back. Then I
walked out of the hospital and scrambled back home.
As I opened up the front door to my house, my mom was dusting a portrait of my
father in the foyer. She smiled once she saw me.
"Hi Em." she said; fixing her slipper.
"Hey mom, you need help cleaning up?" I asked as I took off my sneakers.
"Oh no, I cleaned the house 2 days ago. I am just dusting the portrait." she said.
"Do you by any chance heard from dad?" I asked while following my mom into
the living room.
"Actually yes I have. He emailed me this morning when you left to Aria. He said
that he is probably going to be back next week and that he misses you a lot."
my mom replied.
"How come when I came back from the disaster, he came back then he had to
leave as soon as Maya and I told you about us?" I asked.
"That's how his life goes honey. He will stop serving Afghanistan in a couple years.
That's some good news isn't it?" my mom asked.
"I guess so." I said.
I gave my mom a deep sigh and I walked upstairs to my room and I fell on my bed.
Then I stood up and changed into more decent clothes and called Paige.
"Hello?" answered a soft voice.
"Paige? It's me Emily. I was wondering if you want to come to the movies with me
in an hour." I told her.
"Really Em? I would love to!" she replied back with excitement.
"Great, meet me at the movie theatres in an hour." I said.
"Alright, see you there." said Paige.
I hung up and rushed downstairs and took a bus to Brookhaven.
-25 minutes later-
Once I arrived beside the Brookhaven Mall, I searched each and every store for
Zoey; pushing people and kids aside as I rushed by. Then as I almost past by
Forever 21, I noticed Zoey walking around fixing shirts that hung on hooks.
"Thank you for helping me young girl, I found a perfect present for my
granddaughter." said an old woman to Zoey.
"Anytime miss." answered Zoey with a smile.
She looked exactly the same as I remembered her, her hazel eyes shining.
I started to enter the store; pretending to look for something. I was facing their
jeans as a voice asked behind me,
"Do you need any help?"
I turned around to find Zoey looking right at me, once she saw me, her smile
turned into a stern expression.
"I've been meaning to talk to you." I said.
"Oh yeah? About what?" she asked.
"Maya's gone and I want you back." I said.
"Not that we were ever together but I need someone beside me."
"It's your fault she was sent away." said Zoey with a raised eyebrow.
"I know it was but, I wasn't meaning to hurt her." I explained.
"I loved her. I love you too; a lot."
"Emily, I can't. Maya won't forgive me after this." said Zoey.
"She won't find out; ever. I promise." I said.
"Just give me a second chance."
"I'll call you tomorrow or in a couple days. Alright? I need to think." said Zoey.
"Plus, I am in the middle of my job."
"You're right. Call me." I said and walked out of the store.
Once I made it out of the mall, I took a taxi to the theatres.
-30 minutes later-
"You sure this is a good movie?" I asked Paige as we were taking our seats at the
new movie, ParaNorman.
"It's for kids; it's rated PG actually, but the trailer looked fun." said Paige.
Halfway through the movie, I felt Paige's hand on mine; it was smooth and warm.
I looked at her eyes; they were round and brown which I find so baby cute.
Then I gulped and I heard her gulp too; then I leaned in for a kiss and she didn't
pull away. Paige is gay too? I couldn't believe it! We didn't stop for atleast a
minute. Paige and Maya kiss very alike.
"Em-" Paige whispered quietly.
"I like you too." I whispered and kissed her once again; but this time rougher.
-1 hour later-
Once I got home after the movie and the kiss with Paige, I was taking off my
sweater when I heard a new text on my phone. I reached for it and clicked READ.
'I knew everything would change. You know what the funny thing is? It didn't take
a year; but it took 2 days. Good job Em! –A.'