Where It All Started (sequel to The Challenge)

Chapter 5

"Y-you what?"

"We found your mom." Aunt Becky said again.

A million thoughts and questions went into my head. I didn't even know where to start.

"Where??"

Aunt Becky shifted a little in her chair, as if she was hiding something. "She wants you back..."

I blinked. "That didn't answer my question..."

Aunt Becky put a comforting hand on me. "Don't you want to see her??"

I didn't answer. I didn't really know if I actually wanted to see my real mother. I really didn't.

I flopped backwards onto my bed, just staring at the ceiling.

What was I gonna do?? I finally had a chance to see my mom...

I suddenly remembered the Riley and Lucas incident from earlier.

I grabbed on my boots and jacket and went down the stairs.

"I'm going on a walk to think..." I said.

Aunt Becky usually would scold at me but not today. "Be back soon."

I went into the cold air and walked, kicking at some rocks on the sidewalk.

I finally reached where I needed to be and looked up at it.

I took a deep breath and climbed up the steps.

Once I finally reached the top, I dangled my feet over the edge, just enjoying the view of the woods.

It was the spot Lucas took me on the last day of our challenge. I guess I am kinda attached to it now.

I leaned against the wood of the treehouse.

Suddenly, I heard noises coming up the stairs.

"So I guess this is your hide out too now." The voice said.

I chuckled. "Hey Lucas."

He made his way up the stairs and sat by me. "what are you thinking??"

I shrugged, playing with my fingers.

"Oh yeah??"

I looked at Lucas curiously.

"You have that look on your face when you are deep in thought..." He chuckled but kept talking. "But it is adorable."

I felt my cheeks flush, which means I was blushing. I looked down.

"I don't really want to talk about it... I mean it's not important."

"Why??"

"It's just not..."

"Maya please tell me." Lucas said, not budging.

I started to get a little annoyed, standing up. "Lucas I said it's not important now leave me alone!!"

"But what is it about???"

"My dad! My dad okay! He died 10 years ago. Happy?" I started to walk away.

"My dad passed away too."

His words took me by surprise. I turned around. "What??"

He stood up beside me, looking down. "My dad passed away last year."

No wonder I had only seen his mom and not his dad....

"I guess that's why I became a bitch of the school." He said.

I didn't say anything but I gave him a sympathic look.

"Until I met you." He said quietly, but gave me a small smile.

I sat back down and leaned my head on Lucas's shoulder.

"I understand how you feel." I said.