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10 | The Lie

"She didn't, Aurora. My guess would be she was likely threatened." Adira tried to cheer me up.

Y-yh she's right, m-mom would never have done that, no! She would never have. I reasoned with myself even though deep down I still had my doubts. I got up and straightened.

"I haven't gotten an address yet, Aurora or I suppose you expect us to figure the place out ourselves?" She intertwined her arms and lifted up a brow.

I chuckled, "That's not a bad idea, but we've got limited time on our hands, Bret Avenue, the third house down the street."

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I lay on my bed gazing deeply into the ceiling, deep in my thoughts, my heart aching. "I- I just feel so tired, I wish I could just drift away into thin air... the new revelation about my mother, Alora everything! Just made me feel so... outta place. Maybe... I should just give up... I mean, if she really cared about me... t-then why didn't she come find me... she must probably be enjoying her fucking life elsewhere while I'm here going all out in search of her..." I broke down as tears streamed down my cheeks.

My heart ached so bad I felt like ripping it out. "Maybe... I don't matter... After all, I never mattered to anyone... not to Ruby, not to my mom, not to Adira, not to Sebastian... I'm always treated like a fucking piece of shit and I'm tired! I'm tired of all this." I placed .my right arm over my face as I groaned louder.

Everything doesn't seem to make sense anymore. I felt so torn, broken... lonely. A slight thud jerked me from my bed.

I sat up abruptly and looked around, "W- who is that." My heart started thumping heavily against my chest as fear gripped me. Did someone sneak into my room? Was the first thought that came to my mind.

"Hello? Anyone there? I would beat the crap outta you if I end up getting you!" I said as I tiptoed over to the wardrobes and started opening them one by one but found no one. I went back and relaxed on my bed. "Hm... maybe it was all in my imagination." Just then, a knock came on my door which startled me.

It's just a knock, Aurora, don't be a wimp. I took in a deep breath and walked over to the door. "Who?"

"It's Ruby, someone's here to see you."

"..." I gave no response.

"He introduced himself as Sebastian, ever heard of him?"

I gasped as my heart skipped a beat. '
Sebastian...

"Vivian?"

"Uhm yeah, sorry, I mean thank you. I'll be there in the next five minutes."

"Weird.. why's she so flustered." Ruby muttered as she went back downstairs to entertain the guest.

A few minutes later, I came downstairs and saw him seated majestically on the couch across Ruby and Michelle.

"Hmph! He sure knows how to feel himself! He could have at least informed me before coming."

I smiled wryly and sat on the couch beside him. He glanced at me for a split second before averting his gaze back to Ruby.

My heart stung a bit for some unknown reason. He could at least respond with a smile or something. I scoffed within.

As if he read my mind, he turned towards me and smiled. I unconsciously averted my gaze to Ruby whom I found giggling as she winked at me.

My cheeks exploded with shades of red before I regained my composure. Ugh, What is wrong with you! Get yourself together Aurora. He just got a handsome face but a complete douchebag within.

"Nice to meet you, Sebastian, you can call me Michelle and these are my two daughters; Ruby and Vivian." She smiled warmly at him which irritated me.

"Uhm... sorry to interrupt, but... are you by any chance a celebrity?" Ruby said as her eyes sparkled with amusement while gawking stupidly at him.

Celebrity? Seriously Ruby! I bit my lower lips in frustration.

"I'm a cousin to Vivian's friend. She couldn't come herself to deliver the message, so I came on her behalf." He shrugged off her question and faced Michelle.

I couldn't help but snicker at the thought of Sebastian brushing off her existence. Serves her right!

"Alright, so what's this message about?" Michelle asked.

"We'll be going on a trip to Los Angeles in the next two days."

Their eyes broadened in shock. "Los Angeles?!" They both echoed.

"And may I ask why?" Michelle was definitely not comfortable with that idea.

"The friend I spoke about earlier was admitted to a hospital in Los Angeles, she really need Vivian's company during this period."

I couldn't help but be awed by how calm and sincere he had orchestrated this made-up lie and the way and manner he depicted such a well-planned story was all so fascinating to me. His serene face showed no hint of insincerity.

Michelle sighed and looked up at me which got me startled knowing what would come next. Oh boy...

"So... Vivian, any comment on this after all it's your friend we're talking about here." I gulped and took a quick glance at Sebastian. His gaze alone already sent shivers down my spine, 'don't mess this up!' I could hear him say through those piercing molten-brown eyes of his.

"Uhm... yeah... my friend..." I started fidgeting. You can do this Vivian. How hard is it to construct a well-fabricated lie... you know what...? Screw that!

"I never told anyone about her so you've probably never seen her... she's been the only friend that has ever accepted me for me... and seeing her in such a dire state cracks me up... I can't stand being away from her knowing she's in so much pain... please aunt... I promise I won't stay long, I'll never be rude to you, I'll drop the attitude, I'll do whatever you want... but please... don't deny me of this opportunity... of being by her side when she truly needs me the most..." I clenched my chest as I stared at her through moist eyes.

Sebastian was dumbstruck. Even I too was shocked I could pull this off. I smirked inwardly thinking about how I'd rub it on his smartass face after we get this over with.

"Mom, don't tell me you're gonna fall for her lies" Ruby meddled.

"Ruby."

"She clearly made it all up."

"That's. Enough. Go. To. Your. Room." She glared at her, irritated at her statement.

She got up angrily and ran upstairs to her room. A part of me felt delighted and another part of me felt hurt... I know I shouldn't be lying to them... I hate myself for doing that but right now... that was my only option.

I sat anxiously waiting for her response but never did I expect things would turn out this way.

No. This can't be happening.

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