Luan
I sat on my bed and just listened. I listened to the creaking of the floor. I listened to the voices downstairs and in the hallway. I listened to the
furniture in each room as they moved and opened. I listened to the toys and devices that beeped. But most importantly, I listened to the arguments
and fights that were happening all around me. The ones in the house as siblings fought over objects and the fights of the people trying to figure out
why and how everything came to what it is now. If you haven't got what I'm trying to say yet, I was listening to the fights about Lynn. I heard what
everybody had to say and I wish I could stop it. As you know, I had just talked to Lincoln and just found out that he was the father of the baby. I
also saw the soft spot that he had for my little sister. I never knew he had that inside of him believe it or not. I saw firsthand the love he shared
with her and I wanted to tell everyone that they were wrong because of that, but I couldn't because I had promised him that I would not tell. How
they were all so wrong. Don't get me wrong, I'm still confused about this too, but I now see the picture a little bigger. Everyone is thinking that this
is all about Lust and sex since they live in the same house and how it's just convenient for them, but that is not the reality of the situation. This
relationship was truly just about pure and genuine love. Well, somewhat pure. I spoke to Lincoln for about an hour before we parted ways. He didn't
tell me the whole story but he explained the general idea of what happened between them and how long they knew about the pregnancy. I hope I
can talk to Lynn soon. I would love to hear her side of the story. I want to know more.
"…Luna…"
"…yea…"
"Do you want to forget about all of this for a moment and go to Wal-Mart or something with me?"
"….sure. I can use some more snacks" she answered softly as she got up from the floor and got her shoes. I did the same getting up from my bed
and getting mine. As I got my wallet and headed out of my room, I saw Lincoln enter Lucy and Lynn's room. I needed to know more! But later.
I love Wal-Mart. The variety of things inside, the size of the store, the people inside. It's fun to think about what is going on in their lives as you see
them grab bread or apples. Like for instance, let's say you saw me at Wal-Mart. I could be getting some chips or cereal and you will not know what
was going on with my life and the drama I was dealing with. All you would know is that I'm at Wal-Mart, getting food. It really is extraordinary.
Anyway, Luna and I blasted old music from our childhood in the car and sang and danced like nothing else in the world but us and the car existed.
Here at the store, we walk through each aisle looking for snacks to have a Sisthomeover. We used to have them all the time as kids! If you were to
break it down into words, it would be "Sister, home, sleepover." It's when we would keep the door closed, make forts, get comfy, watch movies on
our laptop, and basically have a sleepover between sisters, at home! We haven't had one in forever, so what better time to have one? I sat inside
the cart as Luna pushed me faster and faster through the empty aisle.
"OH MY GOSH LUNA! IM GOING TO FLIP!" I said smiling as she drifted the cart and came to an instant stop. We both laughed. Man, I loved
moments like these.
Luna
Luan and I got some chips, cookies, and brownies along with other little Debbie treats. When we got home, we tried not to soak in any of the
negativity and went to the kitchen to get a drink as quickly as possible and then into the room. I locked the door and started taking out the snacks
from the bags. Luan got busy and started making the fort. She was the best at making the biggest and coziest forts! We then changed into our
pajamas and got inside with her laptop and picked a movie. Luan found one that she liked that I have not seen yet but it sounded good so I agreed
to that One. It is an action movie about how a psychotic man wanted to take over France starting with Paris. He recruited other people and with
them, they wanted to bring down the Eiffel Tower and also bring eternal darkness! It is called "A Noir Night." I definitely love it so far! Now Hush! I
don't want to miss any important parts!
Lynn
I woke up to the sound of Lincoln and Lucy talking. It wasn't loud, but it was there. I shuffled in bed until I was now facing their direction looking at
them.
"Hey Lynn, how'd you sleep?" Lincoln asked.
"Okay..."
"Did we wake you? Are you still tired?" Lucy asked me concerned.
"No no. I'm fine. Don't worry you didn't wake me." I said back. I know she is only trying to bond once again so I try my best to be kind and not too
harsh, but the hormones don't help. She smiled as an answer and looked back at Lincoln who was sitting on the floor, leaning his back on my bed
near me.
"Would it be too much to ask for water?" I asked him. Without a second thought, he got up and said 'of course not' and went downstairs to get it for
me. I then tried to slowly sit down and look at Lucy who was sitting on her bed. "Are they all talking about it?" I asked her with sympathetic eyes.
She just looked down sadly. I figured.
I soon made it into Lincoln's room and sat on his bed. I felt like Crap. I was so tired from my lack of sleep at night and the under eye bags were
starting to show it, my back felt sore, and my feet were extremely swollen. What a life. I didn't even want to think about what the others were
saying in other rooms. Usually, I wasn't one to care about what anyone had to say about me, but this time was different. It involved two other
people. Lincoln and the baby. And I hate to say it but due to the baby hormones, I have been getting kinda sensitive lately.
"So how you feeling?" Lincoln asked me.
"Meh…. I've been better. What is it that you wanted to talk about?"
"Well, you know… about stuff." this made me laugh a bit.
"Ok what stuff?"
"Well what about the interview? How did it go?" He asked me. Earlier that day, I had a job interview for a grocery store that was about 5 minutes
away.
"Oh yea…. That. Um well I was nervous at first, but I kinda relaxed a little towards the end of it. I'm not exactly sure if I got the job but I sure hope
that I do! We really need the money."
"Yea, we definitely do. If we want to move soon, and have enough money for the baby, we better start saving now." He said with a look of concern in
his face.
"Ya. I just hope we could do it…." I said looking down at my stomach and rubbing it. Lincoln then put his hand on my arm causing me to look up
slightly.
"I have no doubt that we won't be able to." He said with a smile. I was still a bit on ease though.
"….Yea…. hopefully." I said under my breath.
Ronnie Anne
I sat in my room thinking about what I was going to do. My mom and my brother where at it again yelling about the current situation which was
about my mother's green card. She was falsely accused of fraud but when trying to explain to court, she lost the case. Bobby was trying to do
everything in his power to prove her innocent, but nothing was working. We were afraid that they might send her back to Tamaulipas Mexico and if
she went, I would have to go too. We already built a life in Michigan so to go back to Mexico would be a big disappointment. Meanwhile, I was trying
to finish school on a good note, and trying not to get in trouble or get bad grades as to not worry my mom anymore the she already was. At school I
tried to stay more reserved and to myself as to not get in to much drama, unlike how I was back in fifth grade. Although I was pretty quiet in class,
there was one bit of drama that I couldn't stay away from and that is…. You guessed it, Lynn and Lincoln dating. It's kind of hard to ignore the news
about your Ex and his sister dating. Ok that sounds weird. I didn't get what he saw in her, or why he'd even consider getting together with his sister,
but it's just weird. Well supposedly, they broke up, but I'm not so sure that I belief that. I bet it was all just a show they did at school, just to stop
people from talking about them. I just don't know anymore. Ok let's be honest now. I'm only talking about this to get my mind off of things. In
reality, I'm terrified. Mexico is so different from the U.S. and I'm scared that we will have to go there. I am so scared.
Bobby
Walking away from my mother's bedroom, I sat on our couch and held my head with my hands. What are we going to do? The court was no longer
listening to us, and there was a 95% chance that my sister and mom would have to go back to Mexico. My sister. She has been so…. Quiet lately.
She never really talks to me anymore I've realized, and she never leaves her room anymore except to go to school. I should probably check on her.
I got up from the couch and walked to her closed door. I then knocked on her door.
"Ronnie? ~" No response, so I nocked again. "Ronnie can I come in?" still no response so I slowly opened the door. There, I saw her laying on her
bed with her eyes closed, and earbuds in her ears. Upon me entering the room, she opened her eyes, and sat up a bit.
"Oh. Hey Bobby." She said removing one earbud.
"Hey! Are you ok?" I asked her sitting on her bed. She just looked down.
"Yea. I'm fine." She said putting on the earbud again and trying to lie down again but I stopped her by genially touching her arm.
"Hey, don't lie to me. Tell me what's up."
"Oh come on Bobby. *sigh* isn't it obvious?"
"No Ronnie. Talk to me."
"Fine! You want to talk?! Then here it is! I am getting deported with mom to Mexico and will have to leave the life that we made here in Michigan
while you can continue to live happily with your girlfriend since your freaking old enough! There! Happy….." she said in a yell at first but then got
silent. She then started to curl up by putting her knees to her chest and put her head in between. That's when I realized that she started shaking. I
put my arms around her and rested my head on hers in attempt to comfort her.
"Ronnie, please don't cry. Everything will be alright! I promise!"
"NO IT WON'T! There is nothing that you can do about it! I know you are trying, but at the end of the day, it's the court's choice if they want to
listen or not and you can't change that."
"Maybe not but I'm doing everything in my power to make the court listen! Mom is innocent so she shouldn't have to go back for nothing!"
"Ya but you know how it is here. They are going to find any reason to send her back whether it's this, or something else. I am at least 99.9% sure
that we will have to go back." I could hear the disappointment in her voice by now. She wasn't necessarily disappointed in me, but more
disappointed in the court and the system here. I know she is right though. The court and government will try to do anything to get mom and her
back to Mexico. I'm trying to come up with memos, and find proof that mom is innocent, but I honestly don't know if it will work. "I just wish dad
was still here….." she said.
….
…..
….
"Me too."
We didn't really talk about our father a lot, but that was mostly because of how traumatizing it was to lose him.
~Flash back~
It was 2006, Tampico Tamaulipas, Mexico. Maria Santiago was washing the dishes in the kitchen as her 11 year old son and her 5 year old
daughter, Roberto and Ronalda was playing in the living room. They chased each other around the coffee table trying to tag each other being careful
not to break anything. While running around the table for the 5th time to get away from her brother, Ronalda saw her father walking home from a
distance through the window. She immediately stopped running and squealed.
"Papi!" she yelled as she began to run to the door and out.
"Ronalda no corras afuera! ¡Quédate aquí!" her mother yelled at her but she just ignored her. Roberto began to run after her.
"¡Vuelve aquí! Ronnie!" he called out. Ronalda was already outside running towards her father who was now shewing her back inside. It was not safe
to be outside as a 5 year old girl alone, especially in their case where some people had been looking for her father, but she didn't care. All of the
sudden, two men with bandanas wrapped around their face to cover their nose and mouth came from the sides of some buildings. They held guns in
their hands and that's when everything went in slow motion. Ronnie froze, her dad ran towards her, her brother ran towards her, and now Maria
was exiting her home to try to protect her kids. Roberto got in front of his sister, their mother tried to grab them before the gun went off, but it was
too late, fore their father had already reached them and had his arms held out in front of his family to take the bullet instead. The men hid again,
somewhere behind other buildings and alleys as their dad fell to his knees.
"Papi?" she said as her father fell to the floor. Her mother gasped and covered her mouth as she began to cry. She fell to her knees as she
continued to scream for her husband. Roberto didn't know how to react. He was speechless and his mind was at a blank. Tears began to run down
both of the children's faces. "Pa! Levántate!" she screamed at him as she shook him vigorously. Roberto then grabbed her to stop her from shaking
him. After 2 years of saving, the family was able to move to the states. They lived in New Orleans, Louisiana for about a year, then they went to
Michigan and have been living there ever since. They all learned English and were doing well.
~End of Flashback~
"You know, I still remember when you were younger and you and dad would sing and dance to Selena in the living room." I said trying to lighten up
the mood.
"Ha. Ya. I was obsessed with her. I still am!" she said back laughing a bit. I laughed with her. Man I really hope I can do this. And If I fail, I will go
with them. No exceptions. I must protect and provide for them. I must.
A/N: Hello everyone! thanks for reading chapter 7 of this story. I hope you are all enjoying the story so far. Yea I know that this chapter came out a
little sad and depressing but it will get better so don't worry. But Yea a few things. first, sorry this took so long to come out. I haven't really had a lot
of time lately to sit and write or haven't really been i8n the mood to write but today I did want to write so that is why this chapter is up. Second,
since I am now on summer break, I am going to be updating a lot more frequently so look forward to that. other than that, I don't think I have
anything else to say soooooo yea. As always, feel free to PM me or leave a review if you have any comments, questions, or suggestions. see you
guys soon! (Also please don't tell me about the spacing if it is weird. I'm working on it!)