Lindsay wiped her tears away with her school cardigan before opening her bedside drawer. Inside was a purple diary with 'LINDSAY' in rainbow stickers, which Lindsay has had since she was about 10. Lindsay considers it as her memory book, filled with precious, awful, happy and sad moments. She flicked through the pages covered in writing, stickers and pictures until she reached a black and white photo with some writing in gold gel pen.
'I never met you,
But I would have loved you,
My little angel,
I will never, ever forget,
Goodnight my little Scarlett Megan James.'
Lindsay poured her heart out at those words. Scarlett would have been her baby-with Paul as the dad. She was literally nervous and scared when she found out, but wouldn't have known how to tell her mum but then again, it was exciting having something to care and looked after her. When Lindsay stayed at Rachel's, she spent quite a while on the toilet and then realised she had lost little Scarlett. It was traumatic and nerve wracking and ever since then, Lindsay hasn't been the same.
Lindsay placed the book back in the drawer as she heard footsteps. The door opened and there was her mum.
''Come downstairs Lindsay.'' Mrs James told her
''Aunt Michelle doesn't want me.'' Lindsay pointed out ''And to be honest, I don't want to associate myself with them.''
''Ignore them.'' Mrs James began ''I think Melissa and Joshua want to see their big sister.''
''They have Shannon and Em. They don't need me.'' Lindsay tutted
Mrs James was about to say something, but knew there was no point. Recently, it was like a battle between her and Lindsay, so she decided to back off and go downstairs. As soon as Mrs James left, Lindsay burst into more tears.
Downstairs, the whole family seemed to be having a good time and wanting to see Melissa and Josh. Then, there was a ring at the doorbell.
''I'll get it.'' John insisted
John opened the door to reveal a very pretty girl. She had long, blonde hair with gorgeous blue eyes. Her cheeks were rosy red with pink, plump lips. She wore white skinny jeans with a top and silver ballet pumps. She probably lived in a posh area as she looked as she was from a wealthy family.
''Yes?'' John wondered
''Is Kyle there, please?'' The girl asked ''It's Shannon.''
''Hang on.'' Smiled John
John disappeared to fetch Kyle. Shannon was one of Kyle's exes and Lilly's mum. She went to Holly Lodge Girl's school and indeed, was from a rich background. Her dad was an accountant and worked away a lot whilst her mother was a business woman. Shannon was an only child and was always the perfect child with top grades. The media stuck their nose in when news of Shannon's pregnancy was out and she was home schooled for about a year. Shannon enjoyed the attention in a way as she never got much from her parents as they were tied down with work. Suddenly, Kyle opened the door and his jaw dropped in shock and he shut the door.
''What are you doing here?'' Demanded Kyle
''One word-Lilly.'' Shannon told him ''She need's you.''
''No she doesn't.'' Kyle insisted
''It's either now or never.'' Shannon began ''I haven't told dad about you, but surely we shouldn't let that affect Lilly. We can go out as mates and let our parents get use to us or you will be out of Lilly's life forever.''
''Shannon.'' Kyle complained
''I'll give you 2 weeks.'' Shannon said ''Call me when you've made your mind up.''
''Dad said he'd kick me out if I had another kid.'' Kyle told her
''Yeah, but after you're mum dying and that plus now having a step mum, I'd reckon he'd take pity on you.'' Shannon explained
''How did-'' Kyle was baffled about how Shannon knew about his mum
''2 weeks Kyle.'' Shannon told him
Shannon walked off down the street. Kyle was now beginning to look like a little boy rather than the confident and cool guy people thought he was. Kyle headed inside and ran upstairs.
''Kyle?'' John called
Hours passed and relatives began to leave. Mrs James was glad to have a bit of peace and quiet.
''Kids! Dinner's ready!'' Mrs James called
Poppy, Hannah and Emily rushed downstairs into the kitchen whilst Lindsay and Kyle were still in their rooms.
''Lindsay! Kyle!'' John said upstairs ''What is it with those 2 today? Kyle wouldn't tell me ought.''
''I'll try with him later.'' Mrs James smiled, serving the lasagne ''And why don't you go out tonight with you brother-Jack is it?''
''I can't leave you to it.'' John said
''I'll be fine.'' Mrs James reassured ''Anyway, he goes back to Spain tomorrow.''
''OK love.'' John gave in
Lindsay came down 5 minutes later whilst Kyle ate in his room. Poppy then went to do her homework whilst Hannah went round to her friends for a sleepover and Emily decided to watch some TV as the twins slept. John headed out and Mrs James went to see what was wrong with Kyle.
''Hey.'' Mrs James smiled ''Can I come in?''
''If you want.'' Kyle shrugged
''Kyle, what's wrong?'' Mrs James asked ''When that girl went, you seemed upset.''
''It was nothing.'' Kyle lied
''Kyle.'' Mrs James said, with authority in her voice
Kyle decided to trust his (sort of) step mother ''You know Logan and Karla? Dad said I'd be on my own if I did it again.''
''Yes.'' Mrs James nodded
''Well Shannon was me ex-girlfriend and one night, we sort of…'' Kyle was getting embarrassed ''I have a daughter called Lilly with her.''
Kyle broke down and Mrs James hugged and tried to sooth him ''It's OK.''
''I'm sorry.'' Kyle apologised ''But what do I do? She say's I have 2 weeks or I'm out of Lilly's life?''