Beautiful Boy

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He nodded, "Of course."

We put our luggage in the trunk and Nic sat in the front while I called Leah.

"Hey, Amara, oh my god. Are you okay? Do you need anything?" She asked.

"I'm fine, Leah," I chuckled, "But we need to talk, like in person for at least an hour talk."

"Of course, I'll meet you at Starbucks later?" She offered.

"Yeah, like four?" I agreed.

"Sounds good, and hey, I'm glad you're okay," she said.

"Love you," I muttered.

"Love you," she made a kiss sound and hung up.

We pulled up to my house not long after, I took a deep breath.

"Do you want me to-"

"Yes," I said.

Nic laughed, "We'll be back, Dad."

David nodded.

We both climbed out of the car and I took a deep breath.

"You'll be fine," Nic took my hand and let me guide him to the door.

I knocked, unsure if I should just walk in.

The door opened and Kinsley's face lit up, she jumped into my arms and I hugged her tightly.

"I'm sorry," I murmured into her hair.

"You have nothing to be sorry about," she replied.

I pulled back and Valeria did grabby hands up at me.

I leaned down and picked her up, holding her, she laid her head on my shoulder.

"I missed you," she muttered.

"I missed you too, Vally," I kissed her temple.

Mum came out of the kitchen as I put Valeria down.

"Girls? Who is- Amara!" She sped her walk up and went to hug me.

I crossed my arms and stepped back, holding a hand out to block her.

Her mood fell a bit but she composed herself, "Nicolas! My god, it's been too long. You've grown up so much."

He gave an awkward smile, "Yeah, two years is a lot of time, Mrs Haven."

"Kinsley, Valeria, do you remember Nic?" I said, reintroducing them.

Kinsley nodded and Valeria shrugged.

"Nic, you remember my sisters," I said.

He nodded, "Of course I do."

"I'm so glad you're home, sweetie," Mum said.

"We aren't staying long," I stated.

"What?" She asked.

"I'm going to stay with the Sheffs for a while," I replied, Nic nodded.

"Mum, could you go to your room or something?" Kinsley asked.

Lillian nodded, "I suppose so, yes."

"You guys can come in," she said, clearing the doorway.

"I'm just gonna go grab a few things," I whispered to Nic.

"You're leaving me here?" He asked.

"You'll be fine," I assured, running off up the stairs.

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I ran a hand through my hair and stood awkwardly.

"Let's catch up a bit," Kinsley suggested, her and Valeria sitting down on one of the couches.