Chapter 21 who is she?

Ali's pov

When I woke up the next morning I realised that it was already 11. When I lay back down I looked over at my girlfriend and I realised she was still asleep. Not wanting to wake her I decided to go down stars and find my mom. She was in the kitchen making breakfast and I smiled when I smelt the pancakes she was cooking. I had missed being away from my mother while at Emily's, probably more then I thought I would and I was glad to be back. I suddenly realised that yesterday as I was leaving the court I had asked veronica to come by at 9am. Mum where is veronica? I questioned her and she smiled, "She said she had to cancel something came up." I rolled my eyes. Mum do you know who the brunette girl and the other guy are that were in the court room? She sighed, "I'm not going to lie Alison I do, but it's not my place to tell you." why not? I say slightly raising my voice. "Because it isn't sweetie and beside Veronica said she would come by tomorrow so one more day won't kill you." fine I say not wanting to start an argument. 10 minutes later and I was setting the table for breakfast when I heard Emily walk in.

I smiled, morning Em how did you sleep? "Good" she says while flashing a warm smile at me as I walked over placing a kiss on her check. As much as I would have rather kissed her on the lips I still didn't want to freak my mum out. The three of us sat down to breakfast and my mother politely tried to get to know Emily "So Emily, what do you like to do for fun?" "Um I'm on the swim team at school so I guess swimming is fun" my mother smiled "that's nice dear, I got to speak to your mum last night she seams like a lovely person." Em nodded and I spoke. Yeah she is I say and I can feel Em relax a little. "How long has you father been In the army for?" "Since I was five, it's different not seeing him often but it makes it even more special when he comes to visit. He's actually coming down in about two weeks, it's just for the

Weekend but I'm excited." "You must miss him," my mum says and Emily nodes. "Yeah I do, it's been almost a year." "Well I'm happy for you Emily, you seem like a very nice girl." Em blushes and I couldn't help but laugh when she did. "So what do you two have planed for the rest of the day?" Actually our friends kind of invited us over for a movie night. Is it okay if I go mum? "Who Hanna?" She questioned me, yeah and Emily's friends Aria I say with a smile. "What ever happen to Mona?" I sighed when she mentioned her name and I noticed Emily flinch. So I grabbed her hand under the table. Mum I'd really rather not talk about her, you will be happy to know I no longer have anything to do with her though. My mother nodded, while clearing our plates. "Well I'm glad, I never really liked her. I suppose you can go but be sure to be home first thing tomorrow." I stood up walking over to my mum and hugged her, thanks mum I say as I let go to grab Emily's hand and dragging her down the hallway into my room.

When I closed the door I pulled her closer to me immediately kissing her on the lips. Pulling away short of breath I saw a smirk on Emily's face. "What was that for?" No reason I just wanted to kiss you is that ok? Em laughed, "That's more then okay with me" she says before kissing me again and then walking over to her bag to get dressed. I sat down on my bed and as much as I didn't want to, my brain kept thinking about that girl, Emily must have noticed. When she was done she walked over to me and straddled my waist. "what are you thinking about babe?" she questioned but I just said it's nothing. when her hands found mine I sighed. okay fine it's not nothing. Emily got off of me to lie down next to me and waited for me to say something. Yesterday when we were in the court room, I couldn't help but notice this girl our age and some man sitting in there. She seamed to have a weird gaze when looking at my father, like she new him. When I saw her though, she looked away. I asked Veronica if she new her and she said she did, she agreed to come over this morning and explain who she was but she cancelled and now I have to wait until tomorrow. I know I shouldn't let it bother me but I can't help it. I keep thinking about her, I'm pretty sure only family and close friends were allowed in yet it's the first I have seen her. When I finished talking Em looked so confused, I sighed you have know idea who I'm talking about do you? I questioned and she shook her head. "Babe I may not know which one she was but I'm sure that if she was aloud in then it will be okay, try not to think about it." I rolled my eyes,I can't, even my mum knows who she is and she said Veronica needs to be the one to tell me. "Well then as hard as it is your just going to have to wait." How about we get out of here for a bit just you and me? Then we can go over to Aria's and the four of us can just hang out?" I smiled that's sound great Em.

Emily's pov

I took Ali on a drive out to a place me and my mum use to go to, and the two of us had lunch together. It was nice to be able to spend the last couple of days of the holidays with my girlfriend and I only hoped that it would help take her mind off thing. When we left we headed over to Aria's house and arrived around 5pm. Hanna and Aria were in the lounge room and they must not have heard us come in, because they were still kissing when we did. I looked at Ali and she started to laugh causing them to pull away in shock. "Guys you were lucky it was just us and not Aria's parents" Ali says and I nodded in agreement. Yeah what if it was them? Hanna laughed "don't worry there not going to be home any time soon, right babe" Hanna says with a grin. "Yeah, they took Mike to a football game, the house is all ours till late. Aria says while fixing her hair and trying not to blush.

So what have you guys been up to today? Nothing much, what about you two? Hanna says trying desperately to get the conversation off them. "Well Em had breakfast with me and my mum and then she took me out for lunch," Ali says with a huge grin on her face. The four of us then started to watch movie together only pausing to go to the toilet or order dinner. When we had decided to order dinner from the brew I offered to go and pick it up and Ali tagged along. Walking inside I was almost at the counter when Ali stop me. I frowned not sure what was wrong before looking in the direction she was pointing. "Em that's the girl" she says in a whisper and I'm still not sure what she means. She must realise that because she's soon to say that it's the one from the court room. "I'm going to go talk to her myself, I have to know who she is." Ali says and I try to stop her. babe I don't think that's a…. it was too late, she didn't even give me a chance to protest and all I could do was follow her.

We walked over to a table that the brunette girl was sitting at with a younger boy. They looked as though they were on a date, and Alison spoke. "Hi sorry to interrupt but can I speak to you?" The brunettes eyebrows creased obviously confused as to who she was but decided to speak. "Umm do I know you?" She questioned Ali and she just shook her head. "I hope so, considering it was ok for you to be in the court room yesterday." The brunette relaxed a little realising who she was. "Oh right well you must be Alison, I'm Spencer," she says with a smile and holding out her hand. "Great well maybe you can tell me what the hell you were doing there" Ali said in a huff and I could tell she was loosing patients. "Umm why don't we step outside then?" she say while standing up. The guy next to her looked at us and then back at her. "Are you sure you want to do this Spence?" she nodded. "Yeah I'll be fine, just give us a sec." Spencer began to walk outside and Ali followed her. When I didn't move Ali turned around practically begging me to come with her. When we were outside Ali asked again. "So why were you in there?" I watched as Spencer started to look slightly uncomfortable before specking. "I really think this should be something Veronica tells you, not Me." she says and I can tell that just makes Ali angrier. "Cut the crap, why does everyone seem to think that she should tell me? How do you even know her?" It was silent for a bit and I new whatever was about to happen next wasn't going to be good. "She's my mother" Spencer says her voice slightly softer and shaky. My eyes immediately widen and so did Ali's. "What does that have to do with you being in the court room?" Ali demanded to know.

I watched as Spencer sat down on the edge of the bench seat. "My parents came home a week ago telling me they wanted to talk. When I asked what was wrong they told me that my father was not actually my biological father." It was silent and when Alison didn't say anything, Spencer continued. "When I asked who he was they said that they were not sure that they wanted me to know, but I made them tell me." They told me that my real father was going to court for child abuse and I was extremely confused. They said that I was old enough to make my own decisions and that if I wanted to meet him, then this might be my only chance. I thought about it all week I swear I just wanted to know what he looked like." I saw Alison shed a tear and I wanted so badly to comfort her but I new now wasn't the time. When I looked at Spencer she was also crying.

"Alison I swear I didn't know who you were okay, my parents didn't tell me. When I found out the chargers were against him for assaulting his daughter I felt worse the I already did. I couldn't help but wonder what if that had been me. I was so anger when they didn't tell me who you were, I swear I wouldn't have gone if I had known that we were, are"… Alison finally spoke cutting her off. "Don't say it, you can think it but don't say it. We are not related okay, and as fare as I'm concerned if you came from him then I don't want to know you." I decided to stepped in not wanting Ali to say anything else I new she might regret. Ali please don't do this ok, just listen to her. "No you know what Em, I'm done. I can't believe know one told me, tell the girls I'm sorry but I had to go I will see you later." And just like that she was gone. I Contemplated wether or not to go after her, but I decided right now she probably just wanted to be by herself.

I turned around taking a set next to Spencer unsure of what to say. Sorry she snapped at you like that, I mumble and Spence half smiles, "its fine, I was expected it." I shook my head well don't take it to personally she was probably just scared I don't think she meant what she said. "Well thanks but I think she made it pretty clear" she says, and I kind of feel bad for her so I force myself to ask the next question. What about you are you okay? I mean it must have been hard finding out your family is not who you thought they were. Spencer nodded, "I'm alright It was hard at first but I understand why they never told me about him until I was older. Besides knowing what I know now, I'm kind of lucky he was never there for me. I'd much rather the dad that I have now anyway." I nodded realising what she meant. "You should probably go find your friend, she might need you." I smiled from what I've seen Spencer seams like a nice girl and I only hope that Ali will give her a chance. Your right I should go I say standing up. Before I left I heard Spencer speaking, while handing me a peace of paper with a number on it. "Could you maybe just tell her that I'd like to get to know her, and that if she ever changes her mind that this is how she can contact me?" sure I can do that, it was nice meeting you. "yeah you toI Emily." As I walked inside the brew I grabbed our order and headed in the direction of Aria's house. I had no idea what to do, should I look for Ali? or should I give her space? Pulling out my phone I tried calling her but she didn't answer so I decided to text her

Hey babe,

I know that was a lot to take in and your probably confused as hell right now. If you just want to be alone that's fine, just please let me know that your okay. I'll be back at Arias with the girls I love you xo -em

I was almost back at Aria's when my phone vibrated and I crossed my fingers hoping it was Ali. When I realised it was I allowed myself to relax a little before reading it.

Hey,

I'm sorry I didn't answer your call, and for snapping at you and Spencer. I know I shouldn't have just left but I had to clear my head. I'm fine so please doing stress, I'll be back at Aria's soon. I just went for a walk I love you too em – love Ali

Thank god! is all I thought as I walked up the steps to Arias door. Shit what am I meant to say when they ask where Ali is? I question myself and before I can thing of an excuse the door opens and they drag me inside. "Where's Ali?" Hanna questions and it's then that I know I can't just lie to them. Umm I'm not sure exactly I say walking into the lounge and they follow. "What do you mean you're not sure?" Aria questions me and I sigh. Look it's not really my place to say this, but when we were in the brew Ali saw someone from yesterday. This girl around our age was in the court room and she wanted to know who she was. Apparently Veronica and her mum new and wouldn't tell her. I tried to stop her from confronting her but I couldn't. "So what happen?" Well they kind of got into an argument. Apparently veronica is "spencers" this girls mother and the reason she was in there is because Ali's dad is also spencers dad. "What are you serious?" Hanna says and she can not believe what she just heard. Yeah and Spencer only found out last week, that her dad is not her real dad. Veronica didn't tell her that the chargers on her dad were because of Ali, so she didn't know Ali was related to her until the judge said it. "Wow that's so messed up" Aria say looking just as confused as I am. I know and then Ali kind snapped at her saying they were not related and she didn't want to know her, before waking away.

"Did you try and find her?" I called her but she didn't answer, so I text her that I was coming back here and she said not to stress. She is ok she just went for a walk to clear her head and will be back soon. It was quiet for a bit until we started eating. "So what's she like?" Hanna questioned me. Who Spencer? "Yeah" umm she seams nice I guess I mean she does want to get to know Ali, so she gave me her number and told me that if Ali changes her mid to call her. 1 hour later and we were starting to get worried that Ali had changed her mind about coming back here when we heard the door. Aria let me go and get it and when I opened it I was so happy to see Alison standing there. I pulled her into a tight hug and I felt wet tears hitting my chest. "Em is that her? Please tell me that's her?" I hear Hanna yell from the lounge room. Yeah it is, she's fine, just give me a sec. I looked back at Ali and placed a kiss on the top of her head before grabbing her hand and sitting down with her on the steps.

"Do they know why I was gone?" She mumbled and I nodded, I couldn't lie sorry if you didn't want them to know. Ali squeezed my hand. "Its fine Em you don't have to be sorry I do, I shouldn't have just left you there with her. I realised that when I was walking I was kind of harsh to the poor girl, I mean I barley know her and it's not exactly her fault that my lame dad is her dad too." I nodded letting Ali speak, "I really should have thought about it more before confronting her." Hey, its okay I get why you did, you just wanted to know besides you left because you are hurt and confused and you have every right to be. Just try and remember that that's probably exactly how she is feeling. I mean this whole thing is new to her too. Ali smiled "your right Em, man I mad such a mess of this, she probably thinks I'm a total bitch. Babe that's not true, "how do you know that?" Because she gave me her number when you left and said to tell you if you change your mind about getting to know her, to let her know. I sighed "I don't know what I want Em." That's fine Ali you don't have to decide right now, it's late why don't you just sleep on it and we can talk more tomorrow? I stood up grabbing her hand and walking back into the lounge room to join Hanna and Aria.

Ali's pov

When I finished talking to Em I felt a lot better, I was relieved that I hadn't blown all chances with Spencer and glad I had Em there to support me. When I entered the lounge Hanna and Aria both tackled me in a hug glad to know I was ok, before we headed up stairs for bed. Lying down on the mattress with Em I realised just how tired I was. I placed a kiss on her lips before rolling over to face the door and bringing her arm with me into a hug. In the past two hours so much had happen to me I didn't even know where to start, But as I closed my eyes I felt myself smile realising that the brunette girl was no longer a strange but in fact my sister.