Chapter 16 ~Returned~

Ephram stood in shock as his ex- girlfriend sat in the chair in front of the main desk, looking down towards the floor. She looked scared and upset. Ephram couldn't believe his eyes. What is she doing here? he thought to himself. He just sighed and called out

"Sarah!!"

"Ephram!!"

Sarah Moore stood up and ran to Ephram's arms. She stroked his hair and cuddled him just like they were a couple again. Ephram closed his eyes and wished himself back to New York….

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:::*Flashback*:::

Sarah Moore and Ephram Brown both had fathers who were surgeons. Ephram was 14 at the time, and so was Sarah. Christmas Eve was here, and Doctor Brown and Doctor Moore were both working…again. Julia Brown made dinner for the kids, and let them have cookies afterwards. Ephram didn't want any. Sarah and her mother had made cookies at their own home and then sat down. Julia Brown then called them and asked them if they wanted to spend Christmas Eve at their house. Mrs. Moore immediately took the offer up. It wasn't even snowing in New York….had snowed 2 weeks before. As soon as Sarah and Mrs. Moore had arrived, the snow began to fall. It was beautiful. So Sarah and her mother walked over to the windows and just sat there, mesmerized by the snow. Julia and Delia began to sit and watch too. Ephram was in his room, being the individual he had become after his father missed so much. He even missed his 10th birthday. Delia was only 6...she doesn't remember anything. All of a sudden there was a loud crash from downstairs. Ephram heard it and ran down as fast as his legs would carry him. There was a picture of him, his mother, Delia, and his father, smashed to pieces, on the hard tile floor. Sarah sat on the floor crying and repeatedly saying sorry, sorry, sorry. Her mother kept stroking her hair. Delia sat there just staring at the broken picture. Ephram approached Sarah, and sat next to her on the floor. Delia walked away and went into the kitchen. Sarah's mother and Julia went into the kitchen following Delia. Ephram and Sarah both sat together on the floor. Sarah's eyes were all red, and Ephram just then put his arms around Sarah. Sarah just looked at him and smiled. Ephram had always liked her for a long time. Sarah immediately hugged back. Then Ephram looked into Sarah's eyes and said that everything would be alright. He knew it was an accident even though it was the only picture of the whole family. He knew his mother was upset, but accidents happen. Ephram then leaned in and kissed her, Sarah kissed back. They kissed for 5 minutes about, and then Ephram asked Sarah if she'd go out with him tomorrow night for a Christmas dinner. Sarah accepted.

2 weeks later, Ephram had his recital. He invited Sarah. She came and they both had a good time. Ephram's mother never showed though. Later on that night, he found out his mother had gotten killed in a car accident. Then 3 weeks later, his father announced they were moving. Sarah then broke up with him the same day because she didn't want to be in a long distance relationship. Also she had started going out with Ephram's best friend….Ephram's life was now ruined.

:::*End Flashback*:::

"Ephram…" "EPHRAM WAKE UP!!!" Sarah said.

"Huh?"

"You have been in a daze for like, 10 minutes!"

"Oh sorry, something was on my mind." Ephram said.

"It's alright." "But anyway, I missed you so much!" Sarah said.

"I missed you too Sarah."

"I need to tell you something… the day you left, I called you. I don't know if your dad told you, but I did, I called to say sorry, and how much I loved you, and that I couldn't let you leave." "I'm so sorry I broke up with you Ephram." Sarah said.

"Sarah…I missed you too. Ephram said.

"But?" Sarah said.

"There's no but Sarah."

"I love you Ephram."

Sarah pulled him into a deep kiss. Ephram tried pulling back, but Sarah wouldn't let him. I'm pulling an Amy stunt here. Ephram thought. He let go of Sarah and told her to call him at his new house. He gave her the number and walked away.

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Amy sat with Laynie and Paige as Amy calmed down. Amy needed full attention because she was worried who those people were that kidnapped her. Laynie was sure it was someone they knew. Paige said it was probably a stunt but Amy disagreed. She knew someone was trying to kill or hurt her.

"Aims, lets go back to your place, tell your parents your safe and sound now." Paige said.

"No, I cant go home, I just cant." "What if Bright did have something to do with this?"

"AMY!" "He's your BROTHER!" "He wouldn't hurt you!" Laynie said.

"Yeah, but he doesn't like Ephram at all." "He doesn't understand that I love Ephram." "I could even see myself being with him for the rest of my life."

"Wow…that's so sweet Amy!" Paige said.

Laynie just glared at her. Paige glanced over at Laynie seeing her in this jealous rage. She knew that something was going to break out. Probably hell. Laynie walked slowly around Amy and Amy was suspicious of this act. Normally Laynie is always cool with talks about Ephram. Not this time.

"Laynie what the hell is wrong with you?" Paige said.

"Amy is my problem." "I don't understand why your being such a bitch lately." "You knew I liked Ephram, but no you had to go ruin that!" "Go back to Colin, Jesus Amy!" "You had someone, then you left just because he was in a damn coma!?" "Get a hold of yourself Amy, I'm outta here." "I'm sick of listening to your bullshit Amy."

Amy sat in silence. Paige was going to run after Laynie but she didn't. She knew Amy would get pissed. Amy just looked at Paige with those "Is it really true?" eyes. Paige just came over and hugged Amy while Amy fell to the ground and sobbed.

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Ephram walked into the door just as the phone rang. Delia was no where to be found and Doctor Brown was still at work. Ephram ran for the phone to see that it was Amy. Amy started crying and Ephram told her to come over so they could talk about it. Amy agreed and said she would be over within 5 minutes. During those 5 minutes, Sarah called. She wanted to talk to Ephram and Ephram said it was a bad time. Sarah agreed to call back tomorrow afternoon.

*Ding Dong*

Amy was at the door when Ephram was hesitant and looked at her and hugged her. He needed to tell her about Sarah.

"Amy….there's something I need to tell you…"

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