Author's Notes: This is a continuation of chapter 10 also this chapter moves forward in time about six months ahead of the island. If you are wondering. Sorry it took so long to post. Thanks to all the people who have reviewed. Please read and review!
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Waiting by 3sth3r
Chapter 12: Fill in the Gaps
Stacy's POV
Before
When I step through the door ten minutes later I see the house is a mess. I don't bother to call for mom she will not be home until seven and it's only four. The door was kicked in and the TV in the living room was gone. Then I head into the kitchen and see that not only is the microwave in gone but almost all the appliances are also gone. I run though the house, and go upstairs. It seems that things were only stolen form he first floor.
I head down stairs and pull out my cellphone. "Mom," I said after dialing her number, "I think we've been robbed."
Now
The cops came and went. They took photos while mom called the insurance company. The company paid for the damages but there was nothing more the cops could do. When the money came Mom bought replacements of all the things we have lost, newer things. But she still can't over the frames that were damaged, most of the pictures of Emma. She hasn't replaced them but after a few weeks she placed the ones of Emma away in the attic along with the rest of her things.
I stand now at a funeral saying goodbye. Dean didn't have many friends after his mom died but at least someone from his school should be here. After months of debating Jack, Dean's dad decided to finally put up a grave stone and have a proper funeral for him, unlike mom.
The priest begins his prayer, "Eternal rest, grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen." We lift our head, both of us. The priest continues the funeral. I look over to Dean's dad and saw the grief in his eyes. I can tell he is healing but the wounds are still there. The weather is cold now I notice as a chilled wind finds its way through my dress. I shiver. They say it is going to sown tomorrow and I'm not looking forward to shoving. The priest finishes the funeral. I look over to Jack, and raise my hand into a shake. "Thank you for coming." He says, shaking my hand. I nod and turn away.
In my heels I walk back to the house, picking up the mail as I go. I look thought it and see a large envelope from Princeton. Yes, I think to myself. I got in. Well, I hope I got in. I applied early a few months ago in November. Now it's January. Princeton. But should I tell mom. I decided not to tell her, well not until I find out whether or not I got in. I mean Emma was going to go to Princeton that's all Mom talk about.
I slip into to the house unnoticed place the mail on the counter and go up to my bedroom. I throw the envelope on my bed and think of how she will react. I know she will not like it. But I have to try if I got in. I rip open the envelope from Princeton and take out the folder and the letter. I read:
Congratulations you have been accepted to Princeton University.
As soon as I read the first line a run down the stairs waking up my mother on the couch. "I got in. I got in." I say weaving around the acceptance letter in my hand. Dad comes rushing in and take the letter from my hand, read it and smiles.
Mom gets up from the couch and takes the letter from Dad's hand. As soon as she reads it her face falls. What have I done?
To be continued…