Chapter 18
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"As long as you are doing it for the benefit of that person and not just to pacify yourself, it is not being selfish. Just continue what you're doing. So here's the song..."
When it's you and me
We don't need no one to tell us who to be
We'll keep turning up the radio
What if you and I
Just put up a middle finger to the sky
Let 'em know that we're still rock 'n roll
Rock 'n roll
Hey hey hey
Rock 'n roll
Hey hey hey
A black A4 Audi stop in the parking lot and someone get off to that vehicle.
"Is that Paige?" Spencer asked to a panting Hanna. Then she continued.
"Did you pull this thing Hanna? You should know better from what happened!" Spencer said. You can hear the anger in her voice but it comes more as a sad statement based from what she witnessed in the past.
"Whats what? what did I do?" Hanna asked she is still catching her breathe. Then Spencer point at the scene in front of them
"That!"
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Paige POV
"Bye Dad! I'll just send you a message later" I said to my dad then he tried to kiss me in the forehead but things can't change overnight. So it is still awkward for me to have this interaction with my father. Yes, my father and I really clicked in many things but the gap and the strains in our relationship is to deep to fix just in one night.
"Sorry Paige I know that things may seem to be little fast but I really want to make things right." Then he squeezed my shoulder. I just give him a strained smile.
"If you want you could ask that girl you we're talking about last year, I really want to know her." His statement makes me blush. I can't believe that he still remembers it I just told him that thing once. And it's been a freaking year. Then I hear him laugh softly.
"You haven't still start to make a move? It is not in the McCullers blood, Paigey. A picture can never like you back."
"Dad!" I whined at him. Then he hugged me.
"I really miss you Paige I hope you can forgive me" He said then he pats my back. I can't believe that this would happen. I tried to push the thought that I could have my family back. I don't know how to thank Emily for this. I still have my doubts because things are going really fast but I think I'll just enjoy every single seconds while I can. Then I hugged him back a little bit tighter.
"I miss you too dad I hope this will not end like the last time."
E POV
I'm walking alone to go to school. I really don't know what to say to Paige I know that I should not cross that line it is too personal for me to interfere. I don't know if I do it because of my situation or I just don't want Paige to have some regrets along the way. I know how hard it is to not have your father. Ever since, I didn't have the father figure in my life. Mom is nothing but perfect but I still feel that there is some void in myself that I cannot fill. When I'm almost at the school premises I saw Paige and her father. I can't see Paige's face so I can't see her facial expression but from my distance I can say that she ducked her head. She always does that when she is embarrassed or shy. Then I saw that her father giggled. After that Mr. McCullers hugged Paige. Then he saw me. I give him my smile. Then he mouthed the words Thank you. I just smiled at him. Then give him a nod.
I walked towards the wooden door of the school but I saw Spencer and Hanna standing there looking at the emotional scene I just witness. I saw that Spencer is pointing at Paige and her father so I go to them.
"Hey guys what's up?" I greeted them. Spencer is still glaring at that direction. While Hanna looks at me then give me her beaming smile
"Good morning Em!" She said then she nudges Spencer the side.
"G-good morning too Han" I said then I looked at my feet. I can't still help but blush whenever Hanna is talking to me I guess I just get used to that thing.
"Aw! What the Hell Hanna!" Spencer said then I looked at her. Then I can see that she is shocked that I'm there.
"Ow! Em I didn't notice that you're already here" Then She hugged me.
"We missed you yesterday! You owe us one" She said then she glanced again to what she is looking earlier. But Paige's father was already out of sight.
The next thing I saw is Paige running to our direction I can she's that she is smiling from ear to ear.
"Paige what was that?" Hanna said in a serious tone. I'm not used to that side of her so I'm stunned by it.
Then the next thing I know is that I 'am wrapped in a crushing hug from Paige.
"Thank you Em" She whispered in my ear. Then she let go of me
"What was what?" Paige asked and she is still smiling. Then she looked at Hanna. I can say that she is really happy today.
"You're in hugging stage now?" I hear someone beside me. I looked at my side and I saw Alison smirking there. Then she leaned closer again.
"Make up your mind Em." She said but now in a more serious tone.
Paige POV
"Don't play dumb Paige I know what I saw!" Hanna snapped at me. I don't want to ruin my mood this early. I put both of my hand on Hanna's shoulders.
"Han I know that you cared for me. A lot, but... " She put up her hands to stop me from talking.
"Okay but I still don't trust him. Please Paige don't let him get to you that easily." Hanna said then I can see the concern in her eyes.
"Yeah she is right Paige. " I hear Spencer say then I looked at her. I can see the sadness in her voice. I don't know if dad now Spencer personally or if they have some interaction before but to what I'm seeing I know that Spencer knew what happen to me and my father last year. I just give him a shy smile
"Why are you all against Mr. McCullers?" I hear Emily said
"Do you know something about this Em?" Hanna said
"U-uhm he kind of talked to me yesterday" Emily answered then she looked at her feet
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When Emily said that Spencer flinched, then Alison just shakes her head.
"I'm out of here, so you later" Alison said then she leaves.
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Emily POV
"Do you believe him Em?" Spencer said and I can see the concern in her face.
"Yes, her father is trying to rebuild their relationship" said calmly.
"Wake up Em! don't believe him! He is just using you to get what he wants." Spencer said then she holds my shoulder.
"I don't need some waking up Spence! As a friend shouldn't you be happy for her?" Then I removed the hands of Spencer on my shoulder.
"Happy! Are you even listening to yourself Em?" Hanna said bluntly
"I can't just stand to see my best friend get hurt!" Hanna continued but still in a calm tone
But it really hit my nerves.
"What is it with you guys! Don't start making decisions while you have no idea what's going on! Paige's father is a good man! He places her before anything!" I say angrily we are really getting loud by this time. Hanna just shakes her head. Then she looks at Paige
"How can you say that, after you meeting him, didn't you examine his carefully when you meet him?! Didn't you look him in the eyes to see if he is telling the truth?!" Spencer said louder this time
"Hey! Stop it guys! " Then Paige looked at Hanna.
"Just so you know Paigey I'm always here for you" Hanna said the she leaves
Spencer and I are still having our glaring contest.
"Hey Em, Spence" Paige said then she grabbed each of our hands. Paige tried to bump it for us to have some handshake or whatever but i just take away my hand before it touches Spencer's hand. Then I leaved them standing there.
Paige POV
Emily and Spencer are still not in speaking terms. But Hanna is just like being Hanna when she say what she feels and let go of the things she keep to herself she move on. So she is balancing the tension growing during our break. I already leave our usual table because I can't stand the tension in there. I know that Emily just wanted what's good for me, so as Spencer. But there is something that really bothers me. Why Spencer did say that to Emily? Does she know him in person or did they talk personally before? All I remember is that I mentioned Spencer to my dad last year. Dad and I we're like bestfriends but he has other priorities.
"Emily, Spence I got to go, see you later" I said then I wait for them to look at me. Then they both look at me then give me a smile
"Okay bye" When I'm about to turn around.
"Wait!" I hear Spencer call out. So I look at her again.
"Do you need a ride later to go to Noel's party?" She asked.
"Uhmm yeah I guess so my car is still in the repair shop. How about you Em?" I asked her but Spencer answered immediately.
"You are welcome to join too Alison and Hanna will also tag along." Spencer said then I can see that she is a bit nervous. I know that they will have their talk now so I walk to go to the vending machine at the end of the corridor.
"Don't fall on your own game" I hear someone say but I can't see anyone. Then something moved at the space between the wall and the vending machine.
"What the! You scared the shit out of me!" I said when I saw that it was just Alison. But she didn't move from her position she is still looking at the drink in her hands
"Hey are you..." When I'm about to reach out to touch her in the shoulder, she looked up at me. Ice blue orbs are staring directly at my dark brown eyes.
"Don't, I don't want to join the mess you're already in." She said. I raised my brow. Because I don't get what she is saying.
"U-hmm okay I'll just leave you with your thoughts. I also prefer it sometimes." I said then. I turn to my heels. I can see that Alison had a smirk in her lips.
"As long as there's at least one person who understands me, I'll be okay." She said but I didn't turn around to look at her. I don't know why but there is something telling me that I shouldn't look at her. That I shouldn't see her, when she lets her walls down and let me know her true feeling during that moment. I smile creep in to my face.
Emily POV
"Spence" "Em" Spencer and I said the same time.
"Sorry" We said in chorus again. This time it makes Spencer and I smiled and it lessens the tension between the both of us.
"Em, I- I just want you to be sure with this thing. To be sure to what you are engaging yourself into." Spencer said but this time It didn't sound demanding to me it seems like she is pleading for me to think again and make sure of everything. I wonder why did Spencer is doing this. Is this just because of some based to self experience or what?
"Is this because..." I started but she quickly cut me off
"No it is not. This thing doesn't have anything to do about me and my problems." She said then she looks straight in to me.
"And why do you feel so sure about your stand about her father? Do you know him personally?" I asked calmly
"U-hmm he, he kind of ask me the same thing last year Em." She said then I can see the sadness in her face.
"I just wanted to make sure that you won't make the same mistake." She said now she is looking at me with determination.
I reached and hold her hand.
"Spence we cannot stop him from seeing his daughter and we cannot judge him just because of what he did last time. We all do have some mental lapses. To what I saw yesterday he really want a chance with Paige. Let just give him a chance and let Paige have her father. I think it will be better if we are just happy for her." Then I smiled to Spencer.
"But..." She tried to argue.
"No buts, Let Paige decide" Then I squeezed her hands. Spencer just nod at me.
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"I can't just stand there and see her break like the last time." That's what I wanted to say to Emily but I just nod at her and hope that this time he really change for the better.
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[a/n: I cut this chapter because I think it is getting too long. Any clarification or anything are welcome just pop some questions or reviews thank you. :D]