CHAPTER 29

(Poppy's POV)

I was woken up by Jonny who was doing my obs again... He scared me to death and because of my past experiences I would have probably flattened him if I hadn't forgotten about the whole kidney operation thing... I cried out in pain and fell back again my pillow holding my abdomen. Lara came closer to me.

"Hey take it easy" She said softly

I hadn't even noticed that Rachel was gone... I didn't sleep much after that and between the pain and the lack of sleep I was in a terrible mood. I definitely didn't want to speak to Sharon today. When Rachel came in to pick up Adam I just pretended to be asleep... I didn't want to bite her head off and I knew I'd end up doing that if I spoke to her.

"How's she doing?" Rachel asked Lara

Lara knew I was awake but she didn't say anything.

"She's okay" she replied simply

"Can you give her these? And tell her I'll be back once I've got Adam settled. So glad I got her phone insured..." Rachel said

When the coast was clear I opened my eyes and Lara handed me my post. My new phone.

(Rachel's POV)

Once I got Adam settled and made sure he had everything so he wouldn't have to move I grabbed my bag and went outside to my car. I opened the door and was about to get in when something stopped me.

"Excuse me!" A boy yelled running towards me, he stopped just in front of me panting heavily

"Can I help you?" I asked

"I'm looking for Poppy... Poppy Mills. She lives here doesn't she?" He asked

"She does yes. Why? Who are you?" I asked suspiciously

"I'm Jack... Jack Thornton. Poppy's my sister. My twin sister..."

I stood there silent for a minute, taking it all in. Poppy had never mentioned a brother let alone a twin. He had honey blonde hair that was gelled up in the middle with the sides shaved. His eyes were a piercing blue and he wore black skinny jeans, vans and a hoodie. As much as I tried to deny it, he was a spitting image of Poppy.

"I know it must be a shock but I just want to meet her... I got taken into care as a baby, I was adopted by the Thornton's and they're great they really are. But finding out I have a sister... It means everything, she's the only real family I have left. Please just let me see her?" He asked, he seemed genuine

"She's not here" I told him

"When will she be back?" Jack asked

"She's in hospital, she's not very well"

"Is she okay? What's wrong with her?"

"She's recovering from surgery... A kidney transplant. Actually I'm on my way to see her I need to get going-" I said

"Take me with you?" He pleaded "Please. I need to see her"

I sighed for a minute. "She's been through a lot. You upset her... And you're gone"

Jack nodded and climbed in the passenger side quickly. Poppy was going to flip... Especially after Em.

"I didn't catch your name?" Jack asked as I drove

"Rachel Mason" I replied

Waterloo road Rachel Mason?" He asked

"Yep"

"I've got a meeting with you next week... We just moved to Rochdale, I'm enrolling at Waterloo road"

(Poppy's POV)

Rachel finally got back after I'd got my phone all set up and added all my contacts, it'd helped keep me distracted for a bit. Rachel was acting weird, she came closer.

"Listen Poppy there's someone here to see you... I want you stay calm okay? Hear him out?" She said

What on earth was she talking about? I looked at Lara who's face mirrored my look of confusion. Rachel turned towards the door.

"You can come in" She said

A boy came in about my age... Blonde, good sense of style, blue eyes...

"Hiya Poppy" He said

"Hi..." I replied, politely unsure who he was and why he was here.

He looked at Rachel who nodded softly.

"I'm Jack, I'm your twin brother" He said

I didn't say anything for a minute not sure if he was serious... He must have been joking.

"Very good!" I said, I turned to Lara "Are you in on this?" I asked her "Who put you up to this? Dad?"

"Poppy its not a joke..." Rachel said

"Stop pissing about... Who are you?" I asked

"I'm your brother" Jack said

"I don't have a brother. Nevermind a twin" I told him

He pulled the dark blue backpack off his back and took out a pile of papers.

"I was born on the 7th of June 1998 at 10:38am, my birth mother is called Angela Jane Mills. My birth dad is called Adam Benjamin Fleet. I was born Jack Diesel Mills, because our mother thought designer brands made us sound posh... You were born Poppy Hollister Mills"

How could he know that? He gave me a pile of papers, his birth certificate and several photos of the two of us supposedly as babies...

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