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Chapter 14

So there we sat. My dad, Vicky, and Myself awkwardly on the coach back at the house. My Dad told everyone else to go on and that we will meet them there.

The little girl that came with her hit it off with my Grandma Sue so Vicky thought it was fine to leave her with her. The little girl looked just like her too. The Vicky of my memories didn't really look like this woman.

She was beautiful, aged but happy looking. There was light in her eyes along with the lines in her face. The greys in her hair accented the previously bright red and oranges that were now auburn and blondish.

As I recalled her face she was always disconnected looking, she may have been on drugs if I think about it. Flighty, she never had a rhyme or reason for what she said or did with me. Her facial features may not have changed but she sure has.

"Masen you, you look so grown up. I didn't recognize you." Yea, I noticed that so I just nodded in response. I couldn't blame her I guess, me and Anthony did look a lot alike. The biggest difference for someone who hasn't seen me in years would be that my eyes are a stark emerald green and his are brown like Moms.

But if you didn't know any better I could see how one could confuse us. Not the person that birthed me but whatever…

"Ha, why are you here?" My Dad wasn't happy that this was happening and his patience was wearing thin.

"I figured this might be my last chance to get to know him, ya know, before he leaves. I wanted to see how you did Edward. You did so good! He's perfect! Look at him. Tall and strong, I'm sure he's smart too. Aren't you? Are you smart?" she asked me.

I just watched her in odd fascination. My memories aren't serving me well. We've texted or talked at least yearly. Usually around my birthday or Christmas but the conversations never really amounted to much.

Being this close to her made me uncomfortable.

When I didn't answer she turned back to my Dad.

"You are aging very gracefully Edward, what are we 40 this year? Having kids young served you well. I am on the other hand with this…"

"What the fuck Victoria? I don't want to play this game with you. The last time we spoke was almost ten fucking years ago." He interrupted her aggressively running his hands threw his hair.

"Dad, we've spoke. Her and I. I talked to her, she didn't tell me I had a sister. That's who she is right that little girl? She's my sister?" My Dad sat back in shock as she nodded. "Yeah, umm, we've spoke every couple months I guess she was checking to make sure you didn't kill me or something but she would text my phone or call."

"What the hell Mase? You are just like your fucking mother why do you guys keep keeping things from me?" I knew who he was talking and but I saw Vicky wince at him mentioning my Mom.

"Well look at you. You're about to freak out… relax. She's here and probably not for long." She winced again, I wish I felt bad. "then we can move on with our lives." As I spoke I left them in the living room and walked back out to my truck.

I took all of two minutes to get myself together and went to the restaurant. Luckily it wasn't that far away and I already had Angela order for me. I felt bad but there was no point in making an already shitty situation into a bad situation when it could be good we just have to wait and see.

When I walked in to the restaurant my Mom almost shit a brick. She rushed me before I could get past the hostess stand.

"Are you alright? Where is your Dad? Is he alright?" she was in a panic. I didn't think that coming back alone would cause all of that.

"Mom, clam down. It's all fine. They are on their way, I guess. Let's go celebrate! You did it! We did it! Yay!" I did the same little asshole dance she did when she was trying to explain to me that it was time to buck up. She smiled slightly but looked back at the door.

The seating arrangements were very funny to say the least. We had a long table that sat our large party. At the heads were spots for our Dad's, I'm sure our Mothers did that to make them feel important.

After that on 'my end' of the table was my mom, next to her was Grandpa Charlie and Grandma Sue then my Aunts Leah and Alice. Across from them were Grandpa Carisle and Grandma Esme, then oddly enough Uncle Jasper was next to Uncle Em and Aunt Rose. I'm sure that's a thing but I'll ask about it later.

Next to them were Carlie, Janice, Renee, Anthony and JJ. Across from Carlie was the little girl, Aunt Alice was helping her butter her bread. There were two empty seats next her then sat Angela.

Angela had a large family as well. Unfortunately, or fortunately for me, many of them couldn't make it up here. I just wasn't in a good place to be challenged by more men thinking they were doing good by her by threatening me.

Mrs. Marks mother and Angela 's Aduela, Ms. Kaure, (whom I was in love with by the way) sat to Angela's left. Her Uncle and Aunt, also her mother's brother and his wife sat next to them. Her Dad sat menacing at the end of the table and then her mom and Step dad on the other side.

I laughed as I went to sit down at that out of the 26 people at the table only 7 were there for her. I have to find a way to tell all of my do good family members to back off as well. When Vicky gets here this whole celebration could go left.

I sat down and took Angela's hand in mine. She looked like she had so many questions that I couldn't answer at the moment. I smiled at her and turned to the little girl with the similar flaming hair as my own. The biggest difference was that mine was still more coppery from my Dad, I carried the bright red as highlights that only got brighter in the sunlight.

"Hello." I said as friendly as I could. I don't know why I was so nervous. She couldn't've been older than 6.

"Hi."

"My name is Masen. What's your name?"

Her little brows furrowed "I thought he was my brother Masen." She pointed to a panicked looking Anthony. I laughed and shook my head.

"No, your mommy thought he was me because we look alike"

"oh"

"Yeah, so what's your name?"

"But you're a grown up…" she had a confused face.

"He thinks he's a grown up but he's not." Thanks Mom. I rolled my eyes at my mother and at the rest of the table who thought her comment was funny.

"I not a grown up, per say just kind of getting there. You know?"

"No." Of course she doesn't know what the hell I'm talking about.

"So, what's your name?"

"Oh! My name is McKenzie." She smiled brightly, and she looked just like Vicky when she smiled. I smiled back at her." It's nice to meet you." She put her little hand out for me to shake.

I took it and give a shake" it's nice to meet you as well. You are very pretty McKenzie; you look like our mother."

"Thank you, you do too." I shrugged because sometimes I saw features in my face that I didn't places with my Dad, they must be hers. It was really just facial expressions more than anything.

We made more small talk as we waited for our food.

"Masen, was everything alright when you left your Dad?" My Grandma Esme was right to ask because it had been a minute I guess.

"Yeah, I'll call and check on them." I peeked over at my Mom who was barley keeping it together as she picked at her appetizer.

The phone rang twice then he answered. "We're parking now."

"OK, are you alright? I'm sorry I lef.."

"Yeah, its fine. We'll talk later." He sounded sad but we hung up and not three minutes later they came walking in.

They took their spots Dad at the head and Vicky next to me. It was awkward… I turned and began to talk to Kaure.

"I'm so happy you guys made it up to support Angela."

"Yes, yes Gustavo loved Angela so. He would've been so happy to see this day." Gustavo was Angela's dead grandfather. He never left Columbia so to see him their family use to travel to him. Her Mom had photos of him all over their house, she was a Daddy's girl.

"Masen?" Vicky spoke directly to me. It was wired. I turned to her in acknowledgment. "So, are you going to school in the fall?"

"Ahh, yeah I'm going to Dartmouth." I said a little nervously. I don't know why I was specious of her questioning.

"Wow!" She turned to my Dad and mouthed 'good job' at him. In reply he grabbed my Mom's hand and kissed the back of it as he looked Vicky in the eyes. Ha! I'm sure that means something.

She looked chagrined as she turned back to us. "What about you, Angela right? What school are going to in the fall?" She said while making a face.

"Oh, I'm going to Columbia." She beamed proudly. I was proud as well, we both were going to top schools. I was so happy they were as close as they were to each other. It couldn't've worked out better.

Actually, our whole graduating class has been acknowledged and there was a story on the news about us. We have the highest GPA of any graduating class in the school history. Poor Carlie, Ha!

The conversation went on like that, kind of pleasant. After dinner everyone went their separate ways. Angela, Carlie and I had plans to go to a party tonight so were going home to change our clothes.

I hung behind to talk to Vicky more. After she put McKenzie in the car with an IPod. She turned to me with sadness in her eyes.

"Thank you." I nodded because I didn't really think she would come when I sent her the invite via text message a month ago. Lucky we had unlimited seating.

"Well, I'm proud of you. I'd like to think that you wouldn't be so perfect if I'd stuck around. Your Mom and Dad have done very well by you."

My brow furrowed at her words. "How would you know? Although my memories are few and far between, I remember you. It wasn't all bad."

"I couldn't fight your father. Especially when I knew he was right. I would forget or simply put other things ahead of you. You remember the good but there was bad as well, a lot more bad." I guess I couldn't argue with that.

What she didn't realize was that she still had an impact. I was shit at relationships and I couldn't blame my parents for that. They were the model that all married people should look up to. I, for some reason, can't seem to get it right.

McKenzie's laugh carried out of the car and we both turned toward the sound. "Why didn't you tell me about her? Like, we've talked a couple times over the year's way didn't you tell me." I was kind of pissed about it.

I know I told my therapist I didn't care about Vicky or her family but I did care about McKenzie. She and I shared a womb and felt like I should've gotten a chance to know her. Now I'm bout to move across the fucking country and I really don't have a chance.

"I'm so sorry. I didn't know how to tell you. 'Oh yeah I had another kid but I choose to keep her.' I felt just horrible everyday thinking about it."

"Vicky, you could've told me and you could've came back into my life. Dad wouldn't have stopped that." At least I hopped he wouldn't've.

"Masen, I am sorry, all I make is bad choices when it comes to you. Edward wasn't happy I was here today. I'm not sure if he would've been as forgiving as you think he would've."

"But it's not about him and he would support the choice I made. He knows he raised me well and that I'll make the right choice." I was confident in that.

She shook her head I'm not sure if it was disagreement or not.

"I came here today, just to say I was sorry for what I didn't do. I wanted to let you know that I am here now. In whatever capacity you'll have me, and that I am so sorry…" she started to cry. "and that I love you. "On instinct I pulled her into my chest.

I didn't want to see her cry.

"Mommy?" McKenzie's face popped up out of the window.

"Yeah, I'm fine honey. Tell your brother Bye bye." She sniffled, I released her and went closer to the window.

"Bye bye McKenzie. I hope I get to see you before you leave." I gave her a little pat and the head. She made a face and ran her fingers through it to fix whatever she thought I messed up. I laughed at her. I turned to Vicky "So, how long are you in town? You're still living in LA, right."

"Yes, we're still in LA. Our flight leaves in the morning around 10:00."

"OK, I'll come by the hotel before you leave and go to the airport with you guys." I just wanted to spend a little time with McKenzie. "See you later" I waved at them as I walked to my truck.

During the short drive home. I could finally think. Today I graduated, that is a big deal! It's the first real step toward adulthood. Then my, Vicky, shows up and brings my little sister. Like I need another little sister. I laughed to myself.

She was perfect and very smart. I had to find a way to get to know her and have her know me.

I fleetingly wondered if Angela was still mad over me and Makenna's hug. I hoped not, it was really a 'Thanks and goodbye' type of thing.

When I got home Carlie had already left. I texted Angela to let her know I was home and that I'd text her when I was leaving my house.

I walked into the house and found my Dad at his bar holding an empty glass.

"Hey, big guy." I treaded lightly. "How's it going?"

"Masen, man. Today was crazy." He still had on his slacks and shirt but was bare foot and tie-less.

"I know. I'm sorry didn't tell you. I didn't think she'd show." I really didn't.

"Did you want her to come?" I shrugged. Again in hindsight I guess I did but I didn't want to hope.

"I'm sorry if I kept her away when you wanted or needed her. I thought I was doing the right thing." I was token back.

"No Dad! Don't apologize she was the one who messed up. You were protecting me and I am thankful to you. You did it all by yourself during the hardest years. Then randomly started popping more babies out. You and Mom did your best and your best was perfect, man. "I was getting emotional. I didn't want him to feel bad.

"If you wanted her Mase, you could've told me, I would've supported you." He said somberly.

"I know. I just didn't know what I wanted to do really. I got her number out of your phone and just sent her a text one day. That was the extinct of it over the years Christmas and Birthdays really.

He nodded but I knew he was going through it. "What was that hand kiss eye contact thing about at the restaurant."

He laughed out loud and it was good to hear it." Boy, I'll tell you, she is a single parent in California." He looked at me out the side of his eye. "She, I guess, wondered if I was happy with Bella. I had to unfortunately, not every politely let her know I was very much in love with my wife."

I found that very funny.

"You old hound dog!" I joked at him. "Old man still has it huh?" He shook his head at me and got up to go upstairs.

"I love you son. I am proud of you but try to keep Vicky away from the house." He smirked and left the room.

I'd hope he really understood how much I appreciated all he'd done for me.

I changed my clothes and went in to tell them I was about to leave back out. when as I got close to their room I heard the worst noise a child would want to hear from his parent's room. "Yeah Baby ride it!" Eww, I gagged as I run out of the house.

Once I picked up Angela went drove over to Randall's house for the party. I was surprised when he told me that his parents were letting this happen, at their him at that. Their only request was that he made sure the police didn't have to get called on us. We can only hope.

Angela was quite in the car and for a while at the party. She had 'red cup' full of jungle juice in her hands almost as soon as we got there.

"Please be easy on that stuff Ang. I don't want to have to try to explain to your Dad why I'm carrying you in to the house later." She nodded but held tightly onto her cup. I didn't drink. I never really have. Don't get me wrong I tasted it but it didn't live up to hype for me.

Angela on the other hand enjoyed it, often actually. She'd been shitfaced a couple times in time of dating. I was always able to sneak her into her house, but I was sure that was a no go with scary Dad in town.

About half way through the evening, I was feeling a bit overwhelmed. I was looking out for Carlie and Kebi, who spent the evening also drinking and arguing. MaKenna and Peter whom I'd seen being unnecessarily aggressive toward her and making sure no one tore Randall's house up.

All while having Angela all over me, in a very public space. I would say she was marking her territory which would've been fine any other night. I was not in the mood to play games tonight.

She was holding me from behind as I was standing up next were we'd set up a dance area. She was rocking to the beat against me and I laugh at her because she was off beat in her alcohol induced haze.

When I heard, a scream come from the kitchen. I pulled her hands off me and turned towards the kitchen "Stay here please." She nodded.

I walked in and Peter was towering over Makenna holding her arm rather tightly. "Bitch, I said let's go"

"Hey Pete, you better let her the fuck go." I said louder then I should've. Apparently, no one else had heard her scream, even people in the room, but everyone heard me tell him to stop.

"Fuck yo.." but before he could get his statement out my fist was in his mouth.