A Secret…

Aden had walked slowly home and was at his front porch when the door swung open. Aden was scared because he thought he would have to face his father but felt better when he saw his mother.

'Mum?' he asked worriedly when he saw his mother's bloodshot eyes and dried tears on her face.

'Come on. I've packed some of you're clothes, we're going to stay with your uncle Tommy and aunt Kim,' she said quickly.

'Are you OK mum?' the boy asked the blonde girl.

'Aden please let's go before you're father gets back,' she said not answering his question. Before Aden could ask another question his mother walked his way causing him to walk towards the car. The former ranger and the boy got in the car and started making their way to Tommy's house.

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The drive home was long and silent for both Kira and Aden. None of them wanted or were comfortable with saying anything. They finally got to Tommy's house and parked in front of the house.

'Hey guys,' Kimberley said as she came out of the house to hug her two guests.

'Hi aunt Kim,' Aden said.

'Hey Kim,' Kira said after her son. Kim looked at Kira and nodded at her. The three walked into the house and were greeted by soft and soothing music.

'Where's Ryan and uncle Tommy?' Aden asked.

'They went out a couple of hours ago. They should be back in a few minutes so just go put you're stuff in Ryan's room then come wait for Ryan OK?' Kim said and watched as the young adult walked upstairs. Kim waited till she was sure Aden couldn't here a word she said and moved to the living room to talk to Kira. 'So tell me what's going on.'

'Trent has been abusing Aden!' Kira said simply then soon began sobbing. Kim gasped in horror and hugged her friend. 'He's been doing it for years and I was too stupid to know. My son hates me and I don't really blame him,' Kira said while sobbing.

'He doesn't hate you. That boy up there loves you so much and would do anything for you. I have never seen a mother and son that close in my life. Even Ryan and me aren't that close and you should be happy and never doubt that,' Kim said.

'She's right mum,' Aden said as he walked into the living room causing both women to turn around. 'I would never hate you. I only said that because I was angry and it was stupid. I love you mom and ever since dad became a jerk it's been me and you – the best friends forever and I'm sorry for being an idiot earlier,' Aden told his mother truthfully and both Kira and Kim looked at the boy in an awe silence. Kim got up, kissed Aden's forehead and then excused herself from the room. Aden smiled at his aunt before going to sit next to his mum on the couch. 'I'm sorry mum. Forgive?' he said sweetly and Kira hugged him tight to herself.

'What do I need to forgive you for sweetie?' she asked her son.

'Oh come on mum I've been a complete idiot,' he said.

'Tell you what I'll forgive you if you forgive me!' she said and Aden nodded. The two hugged once more then did a handshake they had made. Kim watched the two at the corridor and couldn't help but smile.

'Aden what's up dude?' Ryan said as he and Tommy came into the living room.

'Nothing man just talking to my mum. Hey uncle Tommy!' Aden said quite cheerfully. He loved being in this house because it was like he actually had a family and all the people around him loved him.

'Hey Aden, Kira,' Tommy said as he went to hug the former yellow ranger and then to hug his wife.

'Dude have you checked out my new video games yet?' Ryan asked Aden.

'No man!' Aden said.

'Well come on and check it out!!' Ryan exclaimed and the two teens ran up the stairs. Kim went to get some tea for all of them and then they all sat together to talk about what had happened. Kira explained what happened from start to finish and couldn't stop the tears that fell as she told them the story. Both Kim and Tommy were shocked and tried their hardest to comfort Kira as she told the story.

'Well I'll drive the boys to school tomorrow and make sure Trent doesn't go near Aden and just tell Aden to steer clear of Trent and the principal's office,' Tommy said.

'Kira you know Aden and getting in trouble you're going to have to tell him to behave himself,' Kim told her friend and Kira nodded. She would speak to Aden in the morning before work and she would speak to Trent on the weekend. The sooner, the better, Kira thought. This was going to be a long night.

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Aden was in his last period of school and felt himself get excited suddenly. He felt happy that he got to see Connor again but also couldn't wait to leave school and not see his dad. He had avoided his father all day today and wasn't planning on seeing him now. Aden was miles away when a teacher slammed a book on his table.

'Aden Mercer what do you think you're dong?' Ms Smith asked.

'Nothing Ms and it's Aden Ford,' Aden answered his teacher.

You were sleeping in my class and now you're answering back!' she said and Aden rolled his eyes. 'I've had enough of you young man get to the principal's office now!' she screamed and Aden began to loose his temper. He was not going to go to the principal's office no matter what. Aden got up from his chair and ran out of the classroom. He walked towards the gate and heard his teacher shouting his name to come back. He began to run and heard his father's hard voice shout at him. Aden blocked out everything and ran as fast as his legs could possibly take him. He ran to the one place he felt safe and happy. He went to the park.

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Kira had finished work and was now at the Cyber-Space talking to Ethan and Hailey.

'I can't believe Trent. I always thought he was a good guy and wouldn't be a jerk like his father,' Hailey said as she drank some of her juice.

'It just shows how you can miss–judge people you know?!' Ethan said and both women on the table nodded.

'Well guys I have to go. I'm meeting Jason at a new restaurant in town,' Hailey said and both Ethan and Kira nudged each other.

'So you two are getting serious huh?' Ethan asked.

'We're just going out OK! I'll see you guys later,' Hailey said as she quickly walked out of the room.

'Yeah Sure…'

'Bye!' Ethan and Kira told their old friend.

The two best friends sat on the table chatting to each other when Kira asked something she hadn't asked in a long time.

'How is he?'

'He's fine. He resigned a few weeks ago and he was thinking about coming home but he isn't sure,' Ethan answered knowing who she was talking about. 'I miss him man!' he said after a while.

'Yeah I miss him too,' Kira said feeling some tears coming from her eyes. She hadn't talked to Connor properly in 13 years and he had stopped talking to her 9 years ago when she had married Trent. She didn't know why he didn't talk to her and she missed him everyday. She loved Connor but never got the chance to tell him. As they sat in silence a horrifying thought came to Ethan's mind.

'Kira you don't think Trent was abusing Aden because he knows do you?' he asked worried.

'No, that cannot be possible. He can't know. Can he?' Kira asked beginning to get worried. There was no way Trent knew Aden was Connor's son.


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