Chapter 2:
"So I was thinking that we could have our little band play at the party on Saturday", said Harmony to Ruthie.
They were now sitting in Harmony's garage. Sam had gone into the house to get them something to drink. For the past week they had started this band called Oasis Mourning. It was Sam's idea.
"In front of everyone?" asked Ruthie looking nervous.
"Yeah I mean it would be like our first gig, we would only play a couple of songs", said Harmony putting away her guitar.
"Martin's going to be there", said Ruthie.
"Then it's perfect, no one could resist a woman singing about love", said Harmony.
"I don't know", said Ruthie still not completely sure this was a great idea.
"We could play songs that you love not any of our stuff, singing is something you were born to do Ruthie, you are excellent at it", said Harmony pulling her into her hug.
"Sweetie he will realize he is in love with you, how can he not be, you are the best friend me and my sister have, you are beautiful and kind and trust me from what I saw at dinner at your house last night, he knows those facts too", said Harmony.
"I wish I could believe that, but he still has to deal with that Sandy girl that seems to hate me", said Ruthie.
"I'll kick her ass, don't worry", said Harmony smiling.
Ruthie laughed at that.
"SO you'll play?" asked Harmony.
"Yeah I need to vent out some emotions", said Ruthie.
"Great", said Harmony smiling.
"Dinner at your house was an event", said Harmony smiling.
"Yeah it is", said Ruthie.
"I'm not used to so many people in one house at one time", said Harmony.
"What are we talking about?" asked Sam walking into the garage bring them their drinks on a tray.
"Dinner last night", said Ruthie.
Flashback……………………….
"Hey come on in", said Ruthie opening the door for Harmony and Sam.
She took their coats and made them go into the living room. Simon, Rose, Matt, Sarah, the twins, Lucy, Kevin, and even happy the dog was there. Harmony gave a shy wave.
"HI", said Harmony.
Everyone looked up and smiled.
"Everyone this is Harmony and Sam", said Ruthie introducing them.
When she smiled Simon had to catch himself from staring too much. Sam and Harmony took a seat.
"So Ruthie told us a little bit about yourself, why don't you us tell something", said Kevin trying to ease the nervousness that he felt from the girls.
Ruthie shot Kevin a grateful look.
"Oh, my name is Harmony, this is my sister Sam. We lived her all our lives, umm I go to college here actually, next year will be my last year, hopefully I will get into medical school the following year after that", said Harmony wringing her hands nervously.
She wasn't used to a lot of people.
"I saw you at the pharmacy", said Lucy.
"Yeah I work there as a pharmacy tech, needed the money to pay for the house and stuff", said Harmony.
They looked confused.
"My mother died last year so I maintain the house with my sister, I'm her guardian now", explained Harmony.
She wondered why Ruthie never told them this. But she knew Ruthie she wouldn't say anything that she didn't believe wasn't someone's business.
"What medical school do you want to go to?" asked Sarah smiling.
Harmony smiled at her back.
"I wanted to go to Columbia in New York, but my sister has two more years of high school I don't want to uproot her so I'm applying for more schools in California instead", answered Harmony.
Harmony smiled at her sister that held her hands.
"Thank you", whispered Sam before putting her head on her shoulders.
"Also I can't move we just found Ruthie, can't leave her behind", said Harmony smiling.
Ruthie smiled back at her.
"So how long have you known Ruthie", asked Rose trying not to glare at the girl.
"About two months now, right?" asked Harmony.
"Yeah that's how long I have volunteering for", said Ruthie nodding her head in agreement.
"Sam come see my room, I have the CD you wanted to hear", said Ruthie.
Sam looked at her old sister asking her would she be alright.
"Yeah go on, I know how you wanted to listen to that CD", said Harmony before letting go of her sister's hands.
"You guys are really close", observed Lucy.
"Yeah we kind of had to be, with mom not doing so good, and with Sam not doing so good either, we had to form this tight group to survive you know", said Harmony.
Matt nodded his head. He liked this girl. He had met Rose and too an instant dislike to her. He never judged people right away but there was something about that girl that didn't sit right with him. He also observed how Simon tried not staring at her. This may cause problems.
"Dinner's ready", yelled out Annie.
She had wanted to have this big affair since everyone seemed to be home this week. Harmony got up adjusting her skirt.
"Let me get Ruthie and your sister", said Simon passing her.
Harmony smiled and nodded her head. She could feel someone staring at her and she turned around to see Rose glaring at her. She looked at the girl in confusion. Kevin also noticed as well as Lucy the look that Rose gave Harmony.
"Come on Harmony follow us", said Matt taking her arm.
"Sure", said Harmony.
"So what type of medicine do you want to go in?" asked Matt.
"Oh I want to be a neonatologist, I want to work with premature babies, or maybe be an oncologist to help cancer patients", answered Harmony.
"That's great, if you need any help with the application process, just get my number from Ruthie, Sarah and I would love to help", said Matt.
Harmony smiled at Matt.
"Thank you so much you have no idea what this means to me", said Harmony. They all sat down in the dining room Ruthie sat in the middle between Harmony and Sam.
They were giggling. There was a knock at the door.
"Come in Martin", said Annie.
Ruthie tensed up but no one noticed except for Sam and Harmony. They each grabbed a hand under the table in a sign of support.
"Hey Mrs. Camden", said Martin.
"Hey everyone", said Martin.
They all greeted him warmly. Martin was like family to them.
"Oh this is Harmony and Sam, there are friends of Ruthie's", said Eric pointing to the two girls.
The both smiled shaking his hand.
"Am I too late?", asked Martin.
"No you just in time", said Eric.
Martin took a seat next to Simon. They shook hands. The dinner went smoothly but Ruthie avoided any eye contact with Martin. Both Sam and Harmony helped her do this so no one would notice.
"This was great Annie", said Eric getting up to collect the dishes.
Annie smiled at her husband. The others followed suit. "No go on we will take care of this", said Annie.
"Are you sure mom?", asked Matt.
The twins had already run upstairs.
" Yes I'm sure go have fun", said Annie.
"You don't have to tell me twice", said Ruthie grabbing Harmony and Sam arms pulling them up to her room.
Both girls just giggled at Ruthie's antics. Martin's eyes traveled to where Ruthie ran off to. He sighed once more. She couldn't even look at him.
"We need to talk", said Rose in her usual no nonsense voice.
Martin rolled his eyes at her.
"What about?", asked Martin.
"Sandy, she has been worried, look Martin why are you making her take a paternity test anyway", asked Rosie.
Martin actually gaped at the girl.
"you got to be kidding me right, you yourself told me that she slept around, of course I'm going to get a paternity test how do I know that the child is mine", asked Martin getting angry.
Simon sat down on the stairs of his home looking at the two of them arguing. He already had this discussion with Rose. He told her that it wasn't her business but for some reason if Sandy cries Rose goes on the war path.
"I mean she is pregnant she shouldn't have to deal with this stress", said Rose.
"Well it wouldn't be stressful for her if she knew for a fact that I'm the father right, but I have a feeling that she is not too sure that's why it's stressful, you know what Rose, I'm not Simon, I don't take crap form you or that girl, stay out of my business", said Martin walking out of the Camden yard.
"Rose I told you to stay out of this", sighed Simon.
"I can't Sandy is hurting because of him", said Rose.
"It's not our business", said Simon once more.
He sighed when she went into one of her long lectures again. He closed his eyes and wondered once more why he was with her. He sighed once more.
"SO that was Martin, pretty cute, you got great taste", said Sam.
Ruthie sighed.
"I know he is amazing, its just this mistake of his is destroying my heart you know", said Ruthie.
Harmony nodded her head.
"I know Ruthie, but until the results are in don't let your hope die", said Harmony.
Ruthie sighed once more and both her friends hugged her.
"He doesn't like me, he likes me like a sister", said Ruthie.
"I don't think so sweetie give him time", said Harmony.
"You know what, tomorrow let's practice our music. We could write angry chick music it will help you feel better", said Harmony.
Ruthie giggled and laughed. She was happy that she met these two.
End Flashback……………….
"Your family is so big, I'm just used the two of us now", said Sam sadly.
Ruthie looked at her friend and sighed. Tomorrow was the party she hoped it would cheer her up. She had invited a couple pf people from school, Simon he was bringing Rose unfortunately, Lucy, and Kevin said he would help out but he and Lucy weren't going to stay long because they had to take care of Savanna, and Martin, Ruthie was nervous about that one. Ruthie was going to get dressed at their house and then sleep over. Her parents already gave her permission. Harmony was supposed to take Sam out for dinner and then come to the surprise party. Ruthie had introduced Sam to most of the people that would be at the party already. Ruthie was going to set up everything.
