I woke up as per usual on a nice Saturday morning. My phone vibrated on my bedside table, only to see three texts from Hanna, two from Mona and of course, a damn essay from Emily.
Hanna: Let's go shopping today.
Hanna: Meet at the Mall
Hanna: 12:00 sharp.
I quickly reply her a text, telling her I'll be there by twelve thirty since it was ten thirty already. I checked Mona's texts before saving the best for last.
Mona:Tell me EVERYTHING about the date!
Mona: Don't worry, I'm going shopping with you and Han! Tell me then. xo
A smile slowly crept upon my face absentmindedly as I clicked on Emily's text.
Emily: Good morning buttercup! How was your sleep ? I hope you're not hurt from ice skating and no bruises show up. I also hope your mother isn't too upset about your late curfew, I'll come over and apologise to her in person probably around eight o'clock ? Sorry sweets, I can't see you today until then since I'm spending the day with my dad! I woke up to the smell of blueberry pancakes to find him sitting at our kitchen counter. My dad surprised us this morning. Maybe you can meet him after he settles down. He'll be staying for three weeks before he deploys again. I hope you have a good day, baby and stay safe. Please. I love you. xo
I was happy to find out that Em's father came back home for three weeks. I was nervous at about meeting him though, maybe that how she felt when my mother interrogated her last night.
Alison: Good morning hun, I had a good sleep. Why should I be hurt when I got a soft landing ? ;) It's you I am worried about. You didn't get a bruise on your ass, I hope ? Why don't you and your family have dinner with us tonight at 8 as an apology? That way I can meet your dad :) I'm happy to hear, I hope you enjoy the day with him. Take care of yourself. I'm going to the mall with Mona and Hanna. I'll call you soon; I love you more, xo.
I hope out of bed and take a quick shower before heading out the door, Jason stops me.
"Where are you heading off too?" He asks as he takes a bite out of his toast.
"The mall with Han and Mona. I say. I don't know wether or not I should bring up Maya. What if Jason was really Aiden's father ? Would he take custody of him ? Then again, Jason didn't know for the past five years or so.
"Can I come ?"
"Why ?" My phone vibrated but I paid no attention. I needed to get Jason out of my hair.
"Hanna, of course." He says as he finishes up his toast and grabs his leather jacket. Which can mean one thing. He's coming.
"Uhh, what do you think you're doing ?" I ask as I cross my arms together.
"Making my way downtown, walking fast faces past and I'm homebound." He sings and I roll my eyes. "What does it look like ? I'm tagging along."
"No." I say sternly. My phone vibrated but I paid no attention. I needed to get Jason out of my hair.
"I don't need your permission little sis." He remarks as he winks at me as he's about get out the door. My phone vibrated again.
"I really,don't think you should come." I say as I begin to get nervous. Does he even know about Aiden ? What would... Hanna say ?
"Why not ?" He asks curiously.
"BECAUSE I SAID SO." I let out a short sigh, regretting that I yelled at him when all he did was nothing really. "I'm sorry." I say in a quieter tone.
"Why don't you want me to come ?"
"How do you know Maya St. Germain ?" I say running out of patience and cutting the shit.
"How do you know Maya st. Germain ?" He asks me instead.
"Because... she's Emily's ex girlfriend." His eyebrows rose as he found the situation rather awkward. Oh, that's not all. "Jason... there's more." My phone vibrated, yet again.
"What do you mean, more ?" He asks rather interested.
"Maya, she has a child. He... he could be yours." I say quietly as I look at the ground. At first, Jason chuckles not buying anything that I'm saying and folds his arms across his chest.
"Alison, are you high ?"
"This isn't a joke Jason! Roughly four or five years ago, you went to rehab and met Maya. Correct ? She wasn't just a friend, now was she ?" His facial expression becomes serious as he listens to me. "You... you had a relationship with her, didn't you ? She cheated on Em and moved to True North with you. You could be Aiden's father."
"Aiden ?" Jason says as he runs his hand through his blonde hair. Before I could say anything, another voice comes from the door.
"Jason... you have a child ?"
Jason and I turn our heads to the door to see a very shocked and worried looking Hanna. Jason was the first to speak.
"Hanna..."
"I think I should go." Hanna dismisses herself as she runs to her car and drives away. A feeling of guilt and regret fills me up as I watch Jason run out the door with desperation. I look down at my phone to see three texts from Han.
Hanna: Ali, you're like half an hour late. Where are you ?
Hanna: I'm going to your place.
Hanna: Hey, I'm outside now.
If only I'd had read her texts, this wouldn't have happened.
Emily's P.O.V
"So dad, what do you want to do today ?" I ask my only hero as we finish up cleaning our dishes together.
"Why don't we watch a movie ? I hear Terminator is out."
"Sure, why not ?" I say as I grab my things getting ready to go as my dad does the same. I receive a text from Alison as my phone beeped and I take a look.
"Emmy ?" I look up from my phone to see my dad waiting for me.
"Oh, sorry. I just got a text from-"
"Your girlfriend ?" He asks with an amused facial expression and I immediately start blushing.
"Yeah, her name's Alison. Alison Dilaurentis."
"Well, by the look on your face, the text seemed to startle you a bit."
"It's... nothing. Well, she sort of wants our families to have dinner tonight." I say as I put my jacket on.
"Well, are you uncomfortable about that ? I'd like to meet the girl that's making you as red as a tomato." He smirks and I playfully roll my eyes.
"I don't know, I don't mind. But, I sort of started a rocky road with her mother." I explain sheepishly.
"What did you do this time ?" He asks me.
"Well, I may have dropped her off like half an hour later than her usual curfew." I mumble.
"Emmy, is Alison hurt ?"
"No."
"Is she safe and sound at home ?"
"Yes."
"Is her mother home today ?"
"Yes."
"Well, if her mother knows she's home safe, sound and unharmed then I don't see what the problem is."I nod as I send Alison a text.
Emily: Dinner sounds good. I hope you have fun today with Han and Mona. I'm going to the movies near the mall, maybe I'll run into you :) My dad already wants to meet you.
As we lock up the house I turn around to see a red motorcycle in the driveway. My jaw drops as I look at it in awe.
"Well, what are you waiting for ?" My dad asks me as he hands me a helmet.
"No. Freaking. Way."
"It's yours when you finish school." He says as we hop on the vehicle. And for the first time in forever, I scream like an excited little girl who's received a pony.
The movie was a great action packed film. My dad and I continued to walk around the mall and grabbed a few bites form different types of restaurants since he hasn't tried any of the food in six months. As we were walking I spot Mona shopping by Forever 21. I walk over to her to greet her and in hopes to see Alison.
"Hey Mona." I say to her as she looks up and notices that I'm not alone.
"Oh, hey Emily. Mr. Fields." Mona greets as she shakes his hand.
"Call me Wayne, Mona. I've known you since you were ten."
"I know, Wayne. But it's just you being in the military, you need a title for that since you're risking your life for everything you have here." Mona compliments. That was true, Mona and I have known each other since we were ten because our mothers were friends. We weren't as close when we were ten, but now we reunited with the rest of the gang.
"I was wondering if Alison is here ? She's probably in the changing rooms isn't she ?" I tease, only to get a confused look in return.
"Alison and Hanna didn't come today. Um, Hanna called me and so did Alison. She seemed upset, you should go to her."
"What happened Mona ?" I asked with concern and my father looked just as concerned as I was.
"You should hear it from her." There was a pause as I nodded slowly. "Well, I'll see you around Em. Goodbye Wayne." Mona said as she left the store.
"Dad can I-"
"Go for it."
"But-"
"Emily Catherine Fields. Go get your girl." He said as he hugged my tightly. Just when I thought my dad was the best, he handed me the keys to the motorcycle.
It was about a five minute drive form the mall to Alison's house which wasn't that long since Rosewood is such a small town, I gathered up my courage and knocked on the door. Surprisingly, the door opened on it's own and I debated if I should enter unannounced.
"Hello ?" I called. There was no response so I stepped into the house. Just as I did so, footsteps were heard from upstairs. I looked up and saw a puffy red eyed Alison with tear stained cheeks looking down at me.
"Alison..." I walked upstairs and hugged her tightly. She rested her head on my shoulder as she sobbed uncontrollably. Whatever happened to her, I wanted to know. I didn't bombard her with questions. I let her sob and let it all out while I rubbed her back and played with her hair soothingly. After a good ten minutes or so, we were in her room on her bed. It was then she decided to speak.
"W-What are you doing here ?" She asked me.
"Mona told me something happened and I came here straight away. Do you want to tell me what happened ?" I asked her.
"He knows." She said in a audible whisper.
"Who, honey ? Who knows ?"
"Jason. He knows about Aiden." My eyes widen in realisation. Jason knows ? "He's not the only one."
"Who else ?" I asked her as she sniffled.
"Hanna."
"Hanna. How ? Is that why you didn't go to the mall as planned ?"
She nodded slowly. "She left and Jason went after her. He came back home an hour later and he and I got into a fight. He yelled at me and he won't talk to me. He left about half an hour ago."
"Where did he go ?" I asked.
"I don't know. I'm all alone."
"Shh... It's okay, you're not alone. I'm here for you." I say as kissed her forehead. "Can I ask you something?" I earned a nod and I proceeded to ask the question. "Why didn't you call me ?"
There was silence for a second until she answered. "I wanted you to be happy and spend the day with your dad." I smiled at my loving girlfriend. She'd put my happiness over her own.
"Alison, no matter what the circumstances I will always be here for you. Sure, the day with my dad didn't go to plan but I'm always going to have time for you and for him." Alison cupped my face as she gave me a tender kiss.
"What did I do to deserve you ?"
"You stole my heart."
Author's Note: BOOM!Emison feels. How have you been ? I'm so sorry for not updating in like... four months or so... But I have a good (personal) reason to and I'm terribly sorry for that. Any ideas or suggestions ? Major question. Is. Jason. The. Father ? What do you think will happen to Hanna and Jason ?
