 Shipper Queen Hippie Quad
Chapter 25
When we walked back into my house, two sets of eyes focused on us. Jacoby and Aleksander were both sitting on the couch looking at us, confused expressions on their faces.
“What’s she doing back?” I heard Aleksander say, but I ignored him. I was watching Loanna’s face, as it slowly turned from fearful, to panic.
“I’m sorry Elliot. So sorry. I shouldn’t have…I should have gone home by myself. I…I…” Tears filled her emerald orbs and her hands were trembling.
“Loanna don’t be sorry. You did nothing wrong.” I said, trying to calm her. She didn’t seem to hear me, turning away so nobody could see her.
I heard footsteps, then my father walked in. His expression resembled his sons on the couch as he asked, “What happened?”
“Where’s mum?” Aleksander asked.
I tried my best to ignore them, as I focused on Loanna. She was sniffing and rubbing frantically at her eyes. I set my hand on her shoulder, showing that I was there for her, when the front door opened again. Everybody’s eyes turned to look at my mother, except for Loanna’s.
“Samantha?” My father said hesitantly.
“I can’t believe that woman. She is absolutely ridiculous!” she was saying to herself.
“What happened?” My father asked.
She was about to answer him, when Loanna sniffed again. Her attention was captured by my best friend, and she walked over to her. She slowly turned Loanna around. “Don’t cry dear. It’s over.” My mother said gently, and pulled her into a hug.
“I’m sorry Mrs. Edwards. I don’t mean to be such a bother.” Loanna cried into her chest.
“You could never be a bother. How that woman treats you is not right. I would never have left you with her the first time if I knew she was that terrible to you.” My mother said calmly, running her hand soothingly through Loanna’s hair.
“Did she get yell at you? I’m sorry.” Loanna began to cry harder.
“Shh. Don’t worry about it. Everything is ok.” My mother said hugging her tighter. “You don’t have to worry about going to that awful woman anymore. You are going to be staying with us from now on.”
My eyes grew wide, and I felt my mouth drop slightly. Was she serious? Was Loanna really going to be living with us? She never had to go home to her crazy mother again?
“Really?” Aleksander asked, looking as surprised as I felt.
“Yes. Is that ok Milo?” she said, turning to my father. He gave her a calculating look, before running his hand through his hair. Then he smiled lightly.
“Of course it’s ok with me.” He said sincerely.
“See? You have nothing to worry about anymore. Now, how about I heat up some waffles for you?” My mother smiled down at Loanna.
“I ate them all!” Otto yelled from the kitchen. My mother rolled her eyes but let out a chuckle.
“I’ll make more.” She said simply.
Loanna gave her a shaky smile, wiping a tear from her cheek. “Thank you Mrs. Edwards.”
“Call me Samantha. And call him Milo. He doesn’t like to be called Mr. Edwards.” My mother said, throwing a sly look toward my father. My father shook his head with amusement.
“That’s cause it’s not my last name, Mrs. Edwards.” He replied.
“That’s not what it says on our marriage license.” My mother giggled. My father grabbed her around the waist and kissed her gently on the lips. My mother let out a gleeful chuckle.
“Gross! Can you please not do that while I’m in the room?” Aleksander said, his face looking disgusted.
“Well then, why don’t you leave the room?” my mother laughed.
“I’m out!” Aleksander said, retreating to his room.
“Me too. That is not right.” Jacoby followed after him.
“Come on, I know Otto didn’t eat all the waffles. He can barely eat two.” I said, directing Loanna toward the kitchen and away from my parent’s public display of affection. Loanna chuckled lightly, following me into the kitchen.
A smile began to spread on my lips. It seemed like my Little Greek Story was finally over. Now I could truly be happy.
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