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The Weekend Part 2
Angela pulled the car up to a tiny two-story house. I asked her to stop by Embry's. When we were at the beach, Embry and I had a long conversation with each other and I happened to ask him where he lived and this is where he told me. I didn't ask him to be stalkerish, but he refered to me as one and we sat there laughing after I jokingly went along with it. Without a word, I got out of the car and right up to the door, Angela staying back by the car. I knocked a few times. No answer. A few more knocks. Nothing.
"Maybe no one is home." Angela stated, but I didn't give up. I knocked a few more times. Finally, someone answered. Except...It wasn't Embry.
A woman, about the size of me, stood in the doorway.
"Hello, can I help you?" The woman smiled. Although my face fell a little, I was polite and smiled back.
"Yeah, does a boy named Embry Call live here? I met him down at the beach and I kind of lost this." I said, my fingers reaching for my locket, "He brought it back and I just wanted to thank him in person."
The woman's smile softened. "Yes, that's my son. Such a sweet-heart." She said the last part to herself.
"But I'm sorry to say he isn't home at the moment."
"Oh," My face fell considerably, "Well, when he comes back do you mind telling him that Nikita was looking for him?"
Her expression turned to recognition.
"Nikita Ashwood?"
I looked at her bewildered.
"Er - yeah. That's me." I said with confusion. "How'd you know?" I asked her with complete shock. Rethinking the situation, I remembered that I told Embry. Maybe he told his mother about meeting me and she probably wanted to know a name, like all parents do.
"I would know that name anywhere. Now that I think about, you look like the little girl I use to know." she said softly with a kind smile at the memories that might be passing her mind. I don't remember her at all.
"You knew me?"
"Yes, honey. Don't you remember me? Em and I use to come over all the time, but ever since your parents..." she paused for a moment with a sad expression on her face. "Well, let's just say we lost connection and never got a chance to get back with you."
Embry's mother looked really broken up about it, as if she were good friends with my parents.
"Would you like to come inside? I know it's getting pretty late, but I would really love to catch back up with you. Maybe you could even see Embry when he gets back." she asked kindly.
I looked over to Ang to see if she was alright with it. She nodded her head and I smiled. I really wanted some answers.
"I'm just going to wait out here, you guys go ahead and catch up." Angela smiled understandably and sat in her car.
I looked back at Embry's mother as she opened the door all the way and let me in. She led me to the kitchen, where she asked if I needed anything and I replied with a kind rejection. We sat across each other at a small table with a beautiful cloth overtop the surface, my hands folded on my lap. The house has a very welcoming feel to it. Almost as if I have been here many times before, which may be true considering this woman knows me and that they have been at my house many times as well.
"How'd you know my parents?" I asked curiously. She had that look of 'ah, the memories' on her face and I am suspecting they knew each other a long time, a really long time.
"We were best friends since high school." she smiled fondly.
"How were my parents? What were they like?" I questioned further, really wanting to know more about my parents.
"Both of your parents were a part of the Student Council, your father was forced into it. The teachers all agreed he needed something else to do besides get in trouble. Your mother, Tamika, was very popular and had many friends. School friends, to be technical. She had a few outside of school friends as well, including your father and I. She got very good grades, never below her A+ average. Your father, Cheveyo, wasn't as popular as your mother was. He was a little trouble-maker back then." she chuckled. I smiled at the thought.
"I guess I get the good grades from my mother." I chuckled.
"I do know you get the goofy side from your father. He was a very serious man, despite his acting out as a teenager. But with your mother he was more relaxed and more of a jokester." she pointed out. "You were quite the child yourself." she laughed. I do remember.
"So, how'd you and my parents meet?" I questioned further. She laughed and looked at me with pure joy on her face as she recalled the memories.
"We all met at the same time, actually. It was in the 8th grade. The three of us happened to get in to trouble, although your mother had nothing to do with it, she was just there at the wrong place and wrong time. If you are wondering, it was a prank on one of the teachers. The halls were clear and I caught your father in the act. He wanted to get back at a teacher. He knew where said teacher was going and planned out what was going to happen. I was rebellious at the time, so I joined in. Then, your mother happened to walk by and she was about to set the trap off, so we dragged her in the janitor's closet with us. Many complaints were made by her and she scolded us like a mother. We watched from the closet as the teacher walked by and he set it off. He got red paint all over him. It was going well and we were sure we weren't going to get caught. But, we did. Tamika was quite mad at us for getting her in trouble, which she was let off the hook for not contributing. After a while, we all ended up becoming friends. Best friends."
"This is starting to sound like a movie." I joked.
"It's real, Nikita. Very real. And I wouldn't be surprised if you didn't believe that." she laughed. I smiled at that. I really enjoy hearing laughter. It means someone is happy.
"So," I continued. "When or how did my parents get together?" I was looking forward to this. I've always wondered how they got together.
"Tamika had a huge crush on your father since sophmore year. Little did your mother know that he liked her the same way. They didn't start dating until their senior year. With the help of my encouragement, your mother was the one to step it up and ask him to prom. Which, of course, resulted in them dating. They were the cutest couple. One year later, they got married. They were so happy with each other and loved each other very much. They were always talking about how they wanted a little girl. Unfortunately, your mother was incapable of having a child. She was devestated at the news. But, one day, she found out she was pregnant. They were both so happy to know that you were a healthy baby girl. They loved you so much, Nikita. They always did everything for you. You were their little miracle."
I felt tears threaten to come out, and I let them. It feels nice to just let it out. Embry's mother came over to comfort me. She wrapped her arms around me.
"I miss them so much." I said dolefully.
"Oh, I know, sweet-heart. I miss them too." she said as she stroked my hair. Taking advantage of the situation, I hugged her tight and cried on her shoulder. It has been a while since I had the comfort of a motherly figure.
After a minute of my constant crying, we seperated.
"Thank you, Mrs. Call." I wiped the tears away.
"It's Miss, Nikita. I'm not married. You can call me Tiffany if you want. Or Tiffy. You would call me that all the time." she laughed.
"Thank you, Tiffy." I smiled and gave her a hug. I was slightly starting to remember some things now. The only thing still bothering me was what exactly happened that night of the incident.
After I had calmed down, we were going to continue talking. But before we could even speak, someone screamed. I jolted out of my seat, the only thing on my mind was Ang. What if she was in trouble? Or worse. I ran out the door, Tiffany right behind.
"Angela?!" I called for her. Images of bloody bodies and the sound of screaming echoing in my head. Things I wish I could forget, but also remember what exactly happened that unfaithful night.
"Ang, are you alright?" I asked frantically.
But my answer came when I saw what exactly happened. Three boys, one of them I came here for, were standing there, laughing. Angela looked relieved and angry at the same time.
"Yeah, I'm fine." she said unenthusiastically. The boys apologised when their laughter died down.
"Embry." Tiffany called out to him. "There is someone here to see you."
With that, Embry turned and set his eyes on me. I also saw Jacob there, along with another boy that I don't know. I waved shyly and gave a small smile. Embry had a huge smile on his face and approached me.
"Hey, sorry we scared your friend." he said genuinely. "We just saw an opportunity for a laugh."
"I'm pretty sure you scared me too. I nearly had a heart-attack when I heard her scream. I was about ready to karate chop someone." I half joked. It really felt like I was going to have a heart-attack, too.
Embry chuckled and ran his hand through his hair, "Sorry about that, too."
"It's okay. Just glad she's safe." I said truthfully. I couldn't imagine what might have happened to her.
"Were you crying?" he asked worried.
"Er - no." I lied.
Embry gave me a look and said, "Sure you weren't."
I giggled, "Honestly, I'm fine."
"What are you doing here, exactly? Stalking me, I suppose?" Embry joked. I gave him a pointed look and smiled.
"No, I am not stalking you. I am actually here to thank you."
Embry furrowed his brows. "For what?"
"Thank you, Embry. For bringing back a very important possession of mine. It was really sweet of you." A sense of recollection was written on his face and he said, "Oh, that."
"How did you know it was mine?" I asked curiously.
"I saw you wearing it. When you were leaving, I found it. I was going to give it back at the beach but you were already gone before I could even say anything." Embry looked cute when he was sheepish and shy that I literally almost fainted.
"I talked with your mom. She's a great mother." I complimented her.
"She is a pretty awesome mom." Embry looked at her and smiled. Tiffany smiled back at him and thanked him for his compliment.
Now that I kind of remember him and his mother, I am starting to feel a little more closer to them. His mother makes me happy. He makes me happy.
"I remember you. I am the Nikita that you knew. I have had a huge memory loss since my accident, but I still remember some. Today, your mother brought more out. We use to go over each other's house and play." I smiled at him. He looked overjoyed at the confession and it was very infectious.
"I knew it." he stated.
I looked over at Angela and she looked like she was enjoying a nice conversation with Jacob and the other guy.
"Who is that?" I asked Embry. He followed my gaze.
"Quil Ateara. He's a best friend of mine." he said honestly. "He's a really cool dude, so you don't have to worry about him."
"I wasn't worried. Just curious."
"Like you were curious about where I lived? You have stalker written all over you." he quipped.
I smacked his arm playfully and said, "Will you quit it with the stalker thing already?"
"Never." he said in a serious tone that was obviously fake.
"Okay now, it's getting late and I don't want these girls out here when it gets dark." Tiffany said from the front door. The sun was about to set and Ang and I still have to put the tent up.
"Yes, Miss Call. We want to make sure these ladies are safe and sound." Quil said.
"Yeah, will do." Jacob agreed.
"Thank you, boys. Have a nice evening, ladies. See you again." Tiffany said.
Everyone said their goodbyes. Tiffany headed in the house, while Embry, Jacob and Quil waited for Ang and I to drive off before heading in their own direction.
I felt very happy and giddy. I was very grateful for Embry's mother. She really helped sooth my aches. I was also very flustered and giddy from talking to Embry. I finally remember more about my life. There are still some questions to be answered, but I guess they just have to wait. I am just glad to have some answers that have been nagging at me for quite some time now.
Once Ang and I made it to our destination, we set up camp and ate marshmellows. The rest of the night was talking about school to talking about movies.
I slept peacefully and happy that night.
