Chapter 2
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I waited for everyone to leave. I can't believe this. I have to stay here. Why today? I don't even know who he is talking to! At least I don't have to stay here with Jane. Chris turned to me. His eyes met mine. Oh no. This can't be good. I am going to get what I asked for. "I can tell you know a lot about S.T.A.R.S. That is a good thing. It has a lot to do with your past, A lot." Chris said. "Yeah. I have always felt related to what happened there. I want to know more." I said. He smiled. "You are a lot like you mother. I really miss her." Chris smiled as my jaw fell open. "So you do know who my parents are. Chris why didn't you tell me?" I asked. I felt betrayed. "Sarine, do you know what happened to the S.T.A.R.S teams? Well, you won't find the truth. Why you ask? No one believes the truth." Chris said. His eyes seamed to leave the room. What is he talking about? I want to understand. "Chris, what's wrong? I want to know anything and I mean anything." I said. Chris looked at me. "Well, you know there were four survivors right? Good, well I am one of those survivors. Jill is another. Berry Burton is another. The last was your mother. Her name is." Chris was cut off by a noise outside the door. "Damn it Chris. You should clean up more around here." Jill said as she walked through the door. She saw that Chris and I were talking. "Oh I will leave you two alone. Here Chris, you wanted me to bring you this." Jill said as she handed Chris a package. It looked a little old and torn. "Thank you Jill. I need you to do me one more favor. Can you call Berry and tell him to find this." Chris replied and gave her a paper. She nodded and walked off. "As I was saying, you mother was the last survivor. Her name was Rebecca Chambers. I don't know anything about you father. Your mother was my best friend. I loved her like a little sister. She brought you to Jill and I to protect. She wanted you to be safe. I don't know where she is." Chris said. He looked down at the package in his hands. "Here. Your mom wanted you to have this when you turned 18. Oh, don't tell me you forgot that today is your birthday. Well, Happy Birthday." Oh great, I forgot that today was my birthday. I can't believe it. I am so stupid. Chris handed me the package and smiled. I held the package in my hands I couldn't believe it. I have something that belongs to my mom. Chris got up and smiled at me. "I hope that gives you the answers you want." Chris said. I nodded. He got up and kissed me on the cheek. I watched as he walked out of the classroom. I opened the package when Bailey Kennedy walked in. "Do you want me to leave?" she asked. "No. I want someone here. I am kind of afraid of I might find out?" I said. I shook the items of the package onto the desk. A book, a note and a small box fell out. I opened up the small box. It was a necklace, or rather dog-tags. "L.T. Billy Coen. U.S. Marines." I read out loud. "Wow! You dad was in the Marines! That is so cool. You are so lucky!" Bailey said. "Yeah, sure." I said. "Hey Sarine, do you need a ride home?" It was Chris. I nodded and grabbed the book. I put the dog-tags on and got up. "You might want this" Bailey said holding up the note. "Thanks Bailey." I said. I grabbed the note from her and walked up to Chris.

As I sat in the passenger seat I looked out the window. I looked down and saw the note. Should I read it? God, it's not like my mom cares. Or does she? I don't know. I opened the note and started to read it. It read:

Dear Sarine,

By the time you read this you will be 18. I remember the first time I held you in my arms. I loved you since you I laid eyes on you. You are my baby girl. I wanted you to be happy. I hope you forgive me for leaving you with Chris. I have to. I don't want you to see the things that I have seen. Although, I got two great things out of it. You and your father. Honey I love you so much. I want you to know you father. I won't be around to see you grow up. I wish I could. I have to make this world better for you. I left you my diary and something from you father. I will find you again. I promise. Please read my diary and know that I love you. I hope you have a great 18th birthday.

Love mom.

I felt my heartbeat faster. Chris parked the car at a restaurant. "Will you read her Dairy?" Chris asked. I looked at him. "Not like it is any of you business but yes I will read it. I want to know the truth. I think I will get it by reading it." I replied. Chris nodded and got out. I opened my door and got out. "Looks like it is going to rain." Chris said. I agreed. I walked to the door and went in.