Sorry I haven't uploaded in such a long time! Last week, I was camping for the whole week and before that, it was just so hectic and I still have some more work to do on my art project. I was also hoping to update Believing in Hope but I can't find the notebook where it is written at the moment... oopsie! Anyway, sorry for the massive wait and I hope this chapter makes up for it :)

Chapter 10. May's Day

"Come on May. Cheer up! You're getting your results today." Trina chirped as May stomped sulkily down the stairs.

"What's the point in cheering up? My results are going to be crap. I'm not a wonder child like miss smarty pants over there." May said huffily, pointing to Sam.

Sam got up and walked over to her sister. She put her arm around May's shoulder.

"Come on, you need to go and get ready. If you want something to cheer you up, I leave at the end of next week as long as I get good A level results."

"It's alright for you. You can remember everything so easily. I can't! I want to get my results alone. Oh, and don't expect me to come with you to get your results." May stormed up the stairs and slammed her bedroom door.

"I give up nan. I really do." Sam sighed.

"Come here love." Trina said, holding her arms out. Sam walked into them and hugged her back.


May rushed out of the house before anyone could stop her. Peter and Trina made a dash afterwards but Sam stopped them.

"May wants to do this on her own. Just give her some time on her own. She needs this."

"Fine." Trina grimaced then went into the living room to watch the Norwich City v Peterborough match. Trina was obsessed with Norwich City football club, better known as the Canaries.

Peter shook his head and pointed outside. Sam nodded and followed him to one of the large barns.

"I don't know what has gotten into your sister lately but she has become a right little madam." He said.

"I know granddad, I know. I have tried to help her but she just keeps shutting everyone out. She won't let anyone help." Sam replied, sighing.

"She is directing her anger mainly at you though."

"Granddad," Sam sighed. "It's because you and nan expect her to do as well as me and she knows that won't happen so she takes it out on me. She knows arguing with you or nan would result in her getting into trouble but when she argues with me, I just take it then give her a hug. It's what she needs."

"Oh, I see..."


May walked back through the door with half a smile on her face.

"May, how did you do?" Sam asked before Trina and Peter had noticed May was home.

"Come upstairs with me. I'm going to wait till a bit later to tell nan and granddad." May smiled.

This was the first time Sam had seen May smiling since they had been grounded.

"I'll most definitely be allowed my freedom. I knew those extra revision sessions I payed for would help."

"May! Why didn't you ask me to help you?" Sam said, offended.

"Well, if I had asked you then you would have treated me like a baby, going over all the basics and everything. I just wanted some help from someone who didn't know me as well as you do." May stated.

"Ok." Sam said as they sat down on May's bed. "What did you get?"

"Everything was at least a C!" May exclaimed.

"Well done! Can I see?" Sam asked.

"Of course." May said delightedly, pulling the paper from the envelope. She had five A's, three B's, three C's and one A*!

"May! I am so proud of you!" Sam squealed in delight.

"Is that you May?" Trina asked from down the stairs.

"Yes." May replied glumly. "Sam, I want you to act upset with me until I give the envelope to nan and grandad ok?" May whispered.

Sam nodded in agreement.

"Come and give us your results then."

"Fine. If I really have to."

May and Sam plodded down the stairs, looking miserable as they went.

"Oh May! Please tell me you at least got one C." Trina said, disappointed.

"Now May, it doesn't matter what you got. If you didn't get good grades, you can always help me out with the farm." Peter said.

May passed the envelope to Trina and grinned at Sam. As their grandparents started to read the paper, they yelled "Surprise!"

"Well done May!" Everyone chorused and May glowed with pride.

"Thanks." She replied, overwhelmed with happiness.

"What do you want to do to celebrate?" Peter asked.

"Can I get my house arrest lifted?" May asked and everyone laughed.

"Of course you can love! Just be sensible ok."


I really hope you enjoy this chapter :) this is about the tenth version that has been written and I think this is the best one. Please let me know what you think and if you have any ideas, please let me know and I will try and use as many of them as I can :)

Thanks :)

Elizabeth x x