Chapter 17

Paige POV

Having a broken family really sucks. At first I thought it would be the 'more the merrier thing' but as I grew up I didn't feel that way. When my parents had their divorce I live with my mom but It didn't go well with my step brothers and sister there so I decided to live with dad. But Living with him feels the same. It feels lonely. So I decided to leave at my grand-parents house here at rosewood alone.I think it is really weird that I a'm alone here but I'm not feeling is really ironic. I wonder what does oldman needs to me, it's been a straight week that he is calling and leaving messages for me to call him or answer back. I guess I get my hardheadedness from him. But this morning I didn't get any calls or message from him. I can feel that he is up to something.

"HEY! Paige where did you just go!? I'm talking here for several minutes and you're not even listening!" Hanna said with exaggeration.

"By the way where are they? Emily should be here she told me that she will just have a quick shower then we will all meet here" I asked Hanna then I looked around.

"I don't know let's just wait for them" Then I just nod

"Sorry Han I'm very busy lately we didn't have enough time to talk about stuffs" Then I saw that she sighs. Then she smiled.

"Okay, Okay you're forgiven but it is you're treat later" Then she give me her biggest smile

"Sure it is also my way to making up to you." Then I hugged her. I know that she is just putting her brave face now after what happen with her and Caleb. When I removed myself from the hug

"HI guys! Sorry I'm late so let's go?" Spencer appears beside me then she gave me her heart warming smile.

"It is okay to breathe Paige" Someone whispered on my other side. I turn then I saw that Alison is smirking at me.

"So where is Em?" Hanna asked them.

"Emily said that her work at the brew got some emergency so she will just update us later if she could make it at the mall."

E POV

I'm about to go to our meeting place when my boss called me that he needs some help at the brew today. I love my job but sometimes it really interferes with my personal life. It's not that I'm complaining. Zach is nothing but a good boss for me.

"Zach I'll just throw this outside." I told Zack then I went outside. Then someone holds my wrist when I'm about to drop the garbage bag. I'm about to scream but the person in front of me covered my mouth.

"Don't scream I won't hurt you." I just nod but I can still feel the fear inside me.

"Just give me a minute and I'll explain everything I really need your help" Then the hand on my mouth slowly loosen up.

Paige POV

I really hate shopping but I want to have some time with my friends especially Hanna and besides Hanna wants to start her makeover plan for the event next week. I can't deny the twinkle that I can see when my best friend is doing something she really likes. Who am 'I to say no to her? If it will cost her a little happiness after the incident. So here I 'am walking at the mall looking for something. Hanna and Alison also agreed to buy something for them to have something to ware for Noel's party tomorrow. So Spencer and I decided to have some detour and let the two of them have all the time they needed.

"So Paige where do you want to eat?" Spencer said then gave me her beaming smile.

"Anywhere" then I returned her smile 'as long as your with me' it's what I wanted to add on my statement. But I stopped myself from saying those words so I won't scare off Spencer

"Okay so let's eat at my favorite place"

"After that can you come with me and buy some grocery?" I asked her

"Sure Paige, is it for Emily and Pam?" Spencer asked me. I wonder why she thought that it is for Emily and her mom but Spencer is right. It is really for them I really love spending dinner at their house so doing this is just a small token for their kindness

"Uhmm yeah Pam is nothing but a good person since I meet her I know where Emily get her kindness" Then I smiled at the thought I can't really imagine how is the angry face of Emily Fields but it's one of the things I don't want to see. I think Emily can't even harm an insect because of her goodness.

Spencer just nods her head then we continued our walk.

"Uhmm Spence how did you know that it is for Pam and Emily?" I really wonder why Spencer suspected that.

"Ohhh When I was about to buy something. I saw you and Emily hugging and saying goodbye to her mom. Then after Pam leaves you said 'thank you for the dinner again' to Emily. "

Spencer and I just eat and talk about anything. The time while we are the restaurant feels like in slow motion. I really want to stay right here at this moment like everything is nothing but perfect. I learned a lot of new things about Spencer on our conversation. According to the stories of Spencer she also have some issue's with her family especially her dad. She said that she started saving money for herself so after highschool she can go to anywhere she wanted without asking for her parents financial help. I really like that about Spencer. She is such a strong woman that gets what she wants if she set her mind to that. She really makes me fall harder. I also knew that she know how to play the guitar and she really loves to sing. She also said that she allowed Hanna to have this little DJ thing during breaks and before and after the the school hours. I really appreciate it. I know that Spencer did it to help Hanna have something to preoccupy her mind. She needs some outlet of what she feels and Spencer helps her with that one. But Spencer told me that I should not tell Hanna that I know that it is her.

"I don't know if it is just me or what but I guess it is pretty obvious that Hanna is the one talking and giving some weird advice and talking about nonsense during breaks" I said then we both laugh.

"Hey I heard that!" Hanna appeared beside me then she slapped me on my shoulder.

"First of all it is not me okay! And I think she is not saying nonsense! She is just expressing herself and helping others!" Hanna said then she sits beside me.

"Okay okay I believe that it is not you." I said then I hear Spencer giggled.

"Okay good now let's order the food you promised for Alison and me"

"Alison and I" Spencer and I said in chorus and it makes us laugh again. Hanna just rolled her eyes

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"Enjoying your little date? Don't go too slow Spence." Alison murmured to Spencer's ear.

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E POV

"Hi so you're Emily?" The guy said then he smiled at at me but his smile is not reaching his eyes. I can see sadness all over his face.

"H-how did you know my name?" I asked him. I can't remember meeting him. Then he points his fingers on the name tag on my tops.

"Ohh. Right I'm still wearing my name tag. Ahmm So sir what do you need?" II asked him.

"I will go straight to the point Emily. I 'am Paige's Father. " He said. Then continued

"I really need to talk to her. But she is not answering any of my calls and messages" Then He looked at the ground. I guess that's one thing Paige get's from him. Then he looked up and stare straight in my eyes.

"I want you to help me I really miss my daughter. I know that I'm not the best father for her this past years but I really want to make up everything with her." He said and I can see all the determination in his voice. I can really see now where did Paige got that determination everytime she wants to do something.

"But sir, I can't tell Paige what she can and can't do." I said then give him an apologetic smile. Paige Mccullers can really so stubborn sometimes.

"I know that Paige can really be stubborn sometimes but please Emily." He insisted

"But." I said Then he grabbed my hands.

"Please Emily just tell her that I want to talk to her. I really want to make everything right between us."

I texted Paige that I needed to see her later after my shift and she agreed to it and said that she also have something to give to me. When I returned home I saw that she is sitting on the porch looking intensely at her watch.

"Fields! Your're 5 minutes late!" She said.

"Sorry, Paige..."but she cuts me off

"What are you doing here?!" She shouted.

"Paige look I need to talk to you." Her father said then slowly starts to walk towards her.

"No! Don't you dare go near me! I don't need you here! Leave me!" Paige said then she turns around.

"Paige! please" Her father said. Then Paige stopped from her tracks then looked at her father.

"I don't need you! Leave me alone!" She said then her father just backed off then starts to walk away.

"Mr. Mccullers wait!" I shouted to stop him. He looks at me then give me his sad smile. I turn to my heels then looked at Paige. I hold her wrist to stop her from leaving

"Paige stop being so selfish!"

"Let go of me! are you on his side or what!? You're cruel! I thought you're on my side" She removes my grip on her wrist.

"I'm saying this because I'm on your side! It's for your sake!" I hold her in the shoulder and shake her just to put all the sense to her

"Do you know who that is? He is your father! He came to get you. You should at least listen to what he has to say!"

"No! That guy is a stalker and a freak! I don't need someone like him!"

"Dont say that!" I screamed at her and shakes my head vehemently. I pushed her so now she is leaning on the door frame. Paige is still fighting back for me to let her go.

"Wai-it Let me go Emily!"

"Didn't you cry after you got abandoned? Be honest with yourself! You actually want to go back don't you?!" Paige is really strong and it is really hard to pin her down just to let her hear me out.

"How can someone like you understand!" She shouted in clench teeth. Then she continued

"I don't need someone like him anymore and I didn't get abandoned! I abandoned him! I abandoned him because he's a piece of trash!"

"Stop acting like a bitch Paige! Did you really treat him like a trash? Tell me, don't you want to be with your father!?" Then I looked straight in to her eyes.

"M-my father will never come back no matter how much I wish for it!" I'm shocked at the words that came out to my mouth. I'm not doing this for Paige I-I'm doing this for

"I-I'm S-Sorry Pai..." I didn't finished what I'm about to say. Paige put her hand on my mouth to stop me from talking.

"It's enough, if you say so. That's why don't put that face on anymore" She removes her hand on my mouth then she pinched my cheek and give me a sad smile.

Then Paige wiped the single tear on my face. But she is looking at her feet.

"This is something isn't it? I'll just pretend that it is something good. I don't know if I can do that but if you say so I'll just pretend" Then she leaves our porch. Then she goes to her father.

[a/n: longest chapter so far XD please leave some review it it really makes my day

getlostcici: I guess I cant put the foam scene sorry XD but the later part on that scene will be present :D]