Great Lakes City
The great city of Great Lakes, is one of the neighboring cities of Royal Wood and the largest among them all, that city was home to the university that Lori attended, also the home of the frozen drink "strawberry orange" and " "killer grape", but it was also the home of the Casagrande family who had lived in that city for more than 20 years. At those same moments in the Casagrande home the tenants were waking up, that included Ronalda Santiago's family. who now lived in a floor above her grandparents' with her 4 children, although one was already older and had moved in with his girlfriend, Ronnie Anne was already awake at that moment preparing breakfast for her children with her sister-in-law Lori, who had moved with her when she got a job in the city, clearly her 2 daughters would also move with her, it was not a problem because the place was big and she was used to living with a lot of people, Lori also helped with the rent and the care of the apartment, both even now look like sisters taking care of their family despite having some tips in the past
Lori: That idiot Peter asked me out and you know where he invited me, to a McDonald's, I mean who invites a girl to a McDonald's? -Lori looked upset while she took a few sips of her coffee, her date with Peter, a co-worker, was a complete bummer and now she will always have to see him at work-
Ronnie: I told you not to go out with him...the guy literally invited all the girls in the apartment and then went after you, clearly he's just a stupid guy who loves to gloat about how many girls he gets into his bed -Ronnie was telling him that while He laughed a little at Lori's situation, while he also prepared some waffles for his children and Lori's children, it would be the perfect family breakfast.
Lori: I know, I know...it's just that, I thought maybe he would be cute and he's also very handsome -Lori said that, sighing tiredly at first only to then show a smile when she got to the handsome part, it was clear that I agreed to go out with him only because of his physique and not because of what he was like in personality.
While they were talking very animatedly, laughing a little about their bad date and talking about cute boys at their jobs, the boys began to wake up slowly, settling down at the dining room table in front of the kitchen, waiting for their mother to say "good morning" and serve them breakfast
Bobby Jr: good morning mom, good morning aunt... -a boy of about 14 years old was walking out of the hallways that led to the room, while he said good morning to his relatives he put on a red jacket that he always wore Then he approached the table and sat down watching his mother serve them waffles - ...what a delight
Queen: hey idiot...move... -a girl also 14 years old with glasses approached Bobby Jr from behind, hitting him on the head and making him lose his place- ...thank you
These two boys were the children of Ronnie, Reina and Bobby Jr. They were both twins and somewhat similar in personality, but Reina was the most active and prone to getting into trouble, while both started a fight that always happened in the mornings as if they were roosters, a temple-like girl with a light blue and gray sweatshirt on her shoulders emerged silently from the hallway, she did not pay much attention to the fight as she settled down next to the table and then began to prepare a coffee, they always left a cup and the coffee on the table, in case loan wanted to have something
Lori: daughter, you should stop starting your mornings with coffee...they are making you somewhat nervous and hyperactive... -the woman approached Loan, stroking his hair and giving him a kiss on the forehead, Loan, for her part, only said He smiled and continued making coffee, which soon turned into hot chocolate thanks to the pieces of chocolate he put in it- ...for heaven's sake, really? Worms are going to grow from so much sugar you ingest.
Loan: calm down mom... -she took the cup with her left hand while she calmed down a little more, showing that she was fine and without that tremor- ...the hot chocolate really helps me calm down
Lori: if you say so... -she sighed when she noticed that her daughter would not take her warnings seriously, besides what could she do, despite being somewhat childish, she was already 21 years old, she was an adult- ...and your sister Lary, isn't he awake yet?
Loan: Yesterday she had a party, so I think she won't wake up soon... well, not in a few hours - she said that, smiling calmly while she sipped the cup of hot chocolate, seriously the taste of chocolate mixed with coffee made me feel calm-
Lary: It wasn't a party...it was a meeting of friends, do you remember...I told you I was going to see...Derek - a blonde girl with a headache emerged from the hallway holding her head with her right hand while He walked slowly and then sat down at one of the ends of the table, almost in front of his sister Loan.
Loan: taylor, who you were going to see was taylor
Loan told him that, showing an expression that said it was clear that Lary had drunk so much that he didn't even remember who he was going to see.
Lary: And what did I say?
Loan: derek
Lary: Who was I going to see?
Loan: to taylor
Lary: And what did I say?
Loan: that you were going to see Derek -she showed an expression of annoyance at having to repeat something she already said-
Lary: Was I going to see Taylor White or Taylor Black?
Loan: What does that matter?!
Lary: from my point of view, it matters, a lot
While they were arguing someone knocked on the door, Ronnie Anne heard that making her stop leaning on the kitchen counter and decided to answer, but before she could go to see who it was, a 16 year old girl emerged from the hallway running towards the door. entrance shouting "I'm coming", that girl was wearing the same brand and type of jacket that Ronnie Anne used to wear, she was the middle child, Rochelle
She was running towards the entrance, she always enjoyed helping and even more moving with her legs after the operation that her aunt Lisa performed on her, to be able to walk without having to use crutches, when she got to the door she stopped and then slowly opened the door. door revealing who was knocking on said door, it was his grandparents Rita and Lynn Sr.
Rochelle: grandparents! -The girl with dark brown hair shouted that, running towards both of them suddenly, hugging them.
When she shouted that all her grandchildren looked towards the door only to then run or walk quickly towards them hugging them all together, it was something strange to see their grandparents on their father's side and even more so in these weeks that they seemed to be busy trying to sell their house
After Rita and Lynn Sr. arrived at Ronnie Anne's house, a very lively family reunion took place. Lori and Ronnie allowed their children to miss classes, although Loan and Lary were no longer attending school since They were 21 and 23 years old, it was a beautiful family day in which their grandchildren had fun with their grandparents, that is until the time came for the adults to speak.
Bobby Jr: and this is how I managed to do a perfect kickflip with the skateboard after 3 hours – Bobby Jr said that while showing his trick with the skateboard only to then take his skateboard and walk to his place between the sofas –
Rita: wow bobby jr, that was spectacular
Lynn Sr.: Yes, I'm sure you're going to be a professional on the skateboard.
Both grandparents congratulated their grandson while applauding for the skateboard demonstration he had done, only to then smilingly ask their grandchildren to leave because they had to talk to their parents about the move, which for Loan and Lary was strange since Before, when they came to talk about them, they allowed them to be present, they would surely talk about a different topic than the one they said they wanted to talk about.
Lary: well, I'm going to sleep - she said that as she entered the room she shared with Loan. Upon entering, you could clearly see how there was a line in the middle of the huge room, since on one side there was Loan's mess as well. than a computer and some posters, while Lary had everything slightly organized and an office table in front of the window, with a small netbook on said table–
Loan: Don't you think it's strange that they're asking us, we always help them with that issue...what we could clearly help with - Loan nervously entered, approaching her computer, only to then sit down in front of the PC and turn it on by pressing a button. button-
Queen: You know what our grandparents are like... dinosaurs in the digital age, they must be talking about how to use a new cell phone - she said that in a somewhat disrespectful tone, making her twin Bobby Jr. hit her on the shoulder. –
Bobby Jr: They are our grandparents, not dinosaurs... -after hitting Reina who got angry and hit him back, he approached Loan's bed and lay down on it, now all the brothers except Rochelle were in a reunion– ...but she's right, they must be talking about things they think we shouldn't know...like when they thought we didn't know about sex haha
Lary: Yes, it was somewhat embarrassing having to tell my mother that I had already lost my virginity at 15 – she laughed animatedly remembering what the talk she had with her mother had been like and especially how she became somewhat hysterical afterwards, it took a while. month to accept that she lost her virginity at 15–
Everyone started laughing together remembering that day, just like how everyone except his older brother Toby on Ronnie's behalf, had to talk about sex and when they lost their virginity, or in the case of the twins and Rochelle, when it's time to lose it.
Loan: am hey...and rochelle? –She asked that when she realized that the middle daughter and the most normal one among them was missing–
Queen: agh...she went to her room, she must be investigating the whereabouts of "dad"...if that idiot can be called "father" -she openly said that she hated her father for leaving them overnight, he didn't even go to live with his stepbrothers, he just disappeared and that was what bothered him the most, he simply abandoned them–
Lary: poor thing... it affected him a lot that dad left us, I hope one day he understands that dad... alone, he doesn't love us
Lary said that as the eldest while looking down, bowing her head and squeezing her hands, it was difficult to admit that your father didn't love you, but as one of the eldest in the family she had to understand that and make it easier for her parents. younger brothers, all for their own good, quickly upon starting that conversation the aura in the place became somewhat tense and melancholic, her mother had removed all photos or evidence that Lincoln existed, but Rochelle still had a framed photo of her father when everyone went to a carnival.
Meanwhile in the kitchen Rita and Lynn Sr explained the situation to Lori and Ronnie, hoping that they would take it in the best way and prepare for what was coming, they had built a life during these years that Lincoln disappeared and now he was returning to torment everything, risk it and put them on the edge of the abyss
Ronnie: that idiot!... -she was going to shout that, but she just raised her voice and hit the table- ...how dare he come back as if nothing had happened!
Lori: Ronnie, calm down... you heard the whole story just like me... -with a headache, she leaned against the counter trying to cool her mind- ...the Lincoln that came back is not the one we know? TRUE?
Rita: no...it's a second personality, we don't understand much about it but as far as we know, the Lincoln that returned is a personality with a different life than the one Lincoln lived – Rita said that, putting on a sad expression when remembering everything that Lincoln He told them, as he said with pure hatred, everything he had suffered and how it showed that he did not trust his family.
Ronnie: like a different life? –Ronnie, like Lori, didn't understand that part very well, so it was normal that they asked for an explanation–
Rita and Lynn Sr looked at each other, doubting whether to tell that part or whether to keep it a secret, so with a heavy sigh they decided to start explaining everything that the new Lincoln told them about his past life, without noticing that in the hallway Hidden there was a girl in a purple jacket listening to everything, very surprised by the news about her father.
Lori: How horrendous...I can't believe everything we did to that Lincoln in his life. Does he think all that is real? –She asked that while she covered her mouth with her right hand, it was seriously a horrible story–
Lynn Sr: completely, it shows in his look and attitude...I know that Lincoln changed for the worse when he left, but...this Lincoln could be much worse in the hatred he feels for us
Ronnie: Does he plan to fix Lincoln's life and then just leave?... -She asked that part very confused about the second personality, she was a newbie at that, but I have never heard of a second personality that accepts to disappear freely – ...I mean "poof"...as it came suddenly, it will go away suddenly, is that what you say?
Lynn Sr.: As far as I'm clear...he just wants to accomplish his goal and then disappear, when that happens we will get our Lincoln back - he sounded a little excited with the news of getting his prodigal son back -
Lori: say it for yourself...that man is a complete irresponsible piece of shit, to think that I fell in love with him -she said that showing complete hatred towards the news that Lincoln was returning, seriously what he had done when he left was unforgivable-
Rita: I know that what Lincoln did was unforgivable and completely shameless on Lincoln's part, even so we have a second chance to get the Lincoln we love back. Would you really not want to take advantage of this opportunity?
Ronnie and Lori looked at each other, somewhat shocked by Rita's question, they seriously loved the happy and loving Lincoln, the one who helped everyone and loved his family, not the one he became, a complete idiot who blamed everyone. his family of all his failures and mistakes, someone who drank and took drugs as well as treated his children badly, they did not want that Lincoln near his family
Lynn Sr: And what will they do with their children? Will they tell them?
Lori: I think it would be best to keep it a secret until we are sure that Lincoln is a good person for our children –Lori said that, recovering her familiar and protective posture–
Ronnie: You're right, first we will explore the area and then if the monster is gone, I will allow my children to visit the forest - Ronnie spoke in a strange way with analogies of hunting and monsters, Rita and Lynn Sr. did not understand them, but Lori already I had been living with her for a long time, I understood it–
After deciding what they were going to do, they heard someone almost scream out of anger, but when they looked towards the side of the origin they did not notice anyone. Thinking that it was nothing, they continued talking about the future of the Santiago family and Loud.
At night.
Rochelle: I can't believe they seriously forbid me to see and talk to my father...they're crazy.
A girl with dark brown hair was in her room, which was the furthest away, it was 12:28 am and everyone was sleeping, except her because she had a different plan than her mother, while she put her things in a backpack. The older woman spoke very upset at the idea that she would have to wait longer. Having her father so close, she was not going to stay in that place waiting for her mothers to accept that they could go see him.
Rochelle: I'm sorry mom...but as you say "the hunt begins when the hunter decides"
She adjusted the backpack on her back only to then open the window, which overlooked the fire escape. First, she climbed onto the frame, looking back in fear.
Rochelle: ...I'll be back later, mom.
He showed a smile as if he were going to his friends', only to then leave the house and start going down the alley through the fire escapes. When he reached the ground, the stairs didn't go down any further, so he jumped over a container of garbage and then the ground, when she finally touched the cement of the ground she began to move to get to the bus stop on time, completely determined to see her father, all to know why he left them?