SOUR PATCH

• Chapter Twenty Two (pt.1)

She chuckles shaking her head at the memory. "We were happy. not once he gave away that he's going through difficulties. Until one day he left again. you were three. he was gone for two weeks then when he came back he looks stressed and there are bags under his eye. I ask him if there's a problem and he said nothing he can't handle. he said another excuse about the ranch business and it's nothing to worry about. But for the first time, I got suspicious. There's a gnawing pit in my stomach that is unsettling, until one day he left again. But this time he said It's out of the country. California. he never went there before. but he said it's bout his grandparents." She stops and sighs as if calming herself. A sudden It in my stomach twisted for whatever happened next. I can feel It's bad. Really bad judging from my mother's face. Tears run down her cheeks uncontrollably. She sniffs and continues.

"I told Carol everything. and she said if I want she can ask her cousin who lives there to spy on him. I was reluctant at first. because I don't want to doubt your father, I trusted him. but he stayed there for more than two weeks and he's not back yet. his calls got shorter either and when he did he's always in a hurry. so I agreed with Carol." At this point, my mom chokes on her own tears. my knees weaken so I walk toward her and sit next to her. I can't find my voice. all this new information is too big for me to process.

She loves my father so much. She had risked a lot for him.

"Don't hate your dad. He loves us. so much. and he was against for he did. he was forced." My mom said still crying. It kills me seeing her like this.

"I found out. that he was getting Married. it was arranged and he doesn't have a choice. He was saving his Family Ranch darling. And I forgave him." She mutters silently as if she's embarrassed by it.

"M-mom." I choke on my own tears that I didn't realize have been flowing down my cheeks. I reach for her and hug her so tightly. "But you loved him. why didn't you fight for him?" I ask her while hugging. My heart is breaking for her.

My mom sigh wiping her tears as we pull away. "Sometimes love is not enough. I choose to set him free." She said with a small smile and a hoarse voice.

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I left my house with a heavy heart and befuddled thoughts. After dinner, Clace called me and asks if we are still going to talk. I contemplate whether to or not because I honestly lost the mood. But my mom insisted I should go and distract myself.

All this new information confuses me. I don't know what to do. but I certainly resent my father. but there's a part of me that wants to hear his side. base on my mother's tale he isn't very bad. They're just a victim of harsh fate and bad timing. because my Father certainly did not choose It to happen. I can tell from my mother's story that he loves my mother dearly.

But he's still a coward for me.

He should've fought for them. They have me for Christ's sake. It only means that we aren't important enough or worth fighting for. He chooses to let go. I know that my mom set him free but if he truly loves my mother he'll defy his parent's to wish and be with her.

Okay I know It's not that easy. But I can't help but feel betrayed.

My mother has sacrificed too much because of love. sometimes It scares me how much love can do to a person. The idea scares me shitless.
What if I'll be like my mother? A martyr.

so blinded by love and look past through my Fathers depraved behaviors. He was evil in my eye. how could he? He left my mom numerous times. And the woman kept waiting like an idiot for him to come back. Then out of nowhere, she found out that he's getting married?!

That's sick! I can't even imagine how broken my mom was. but she found It in her heart to forgive him and has the audacity to defend him.

It disgusts me. I don't want to be like her. If Clace ever cheats on me. I will cut him. I swear I'll seriously f*cking rip his throat cut his dick and shove It far up his ass! I fume in my head. I groan realizing I'm being an idiot. Taking a deep breath I try to calm myself. I'm stupid. I'm enraging myself for a stupid reason.

God, did I just think that? Besides, we are even together and here I am thinking about him cheating. but seriously I don't think I can deal. The mere thought got me on the edge already what if it's the real thing? I shake my head. I'm hating him and he's not even doing anything or my boyfriend for that matter.

Calm down Loise. Deep breath. I did. yeah right there. you're doing It. come on. inhale. ex hale.

Okay, I'm calm now. let's face the music. I answer my inner princess who gave me a two thumbs up and an encouraging wink.

I have realized while I walk my legs brought me towards the back door of the mansion. with all my thoughts consuming me I didn't even realize I was walking. I sigh reaching for the knob. I turn It around until I hear the clicking sound and push It open.

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"What's going on?" I ask confused when I saw our group of friends scattered around the huge living room of the Wesley's.

Clace jump instantly upon seeing me. His eye is wide as if I caught him sneaking in the kitchen stealing cookies. He walks-run beside me and takes my hand.

"Loise! I'm sorry. I swear I did not plan this!" He exclaimed in horror. His reaction made me suspicious.

"Loise! You're here perfect timing!" Vicky sang excitedly. Notice Regina and Ian are missing. only Haley, Gabriel, Audrey, Dylan, and well Nick is here too. and of course Ashton who is cuddled up in the love nest with Audrey. Insert gagging sound here.

they seem like they're all waiting for me. I look back at Clace questioningly.

"I swear. I have no idea they're coming! I was preparing for our marathon when they burst inside the house!." He explains. I offer him a small smile shaking my head.

"It's all good," I said waving him off.

"See I told you," Vicky said walking towards me.

"No, you don't understand they're here to-"

"We are here to dress you up!" Vicky said still enthusiastically cutting Clace off who groan frustratedly.

"I swear M, this is not my idea." He said shaking his head vigorously. He looks scared even. but then what Vicky said made me frown.

"What do you mean dress me up?" I ask narrowing my eye at her. My suspicions grew and I instantly feel like I'm not gonna be happy with her plan.

"You two are going to have dinner! My treat! Five-star restaurant! Yay!" She cheers clapping her hand enthusiastically.

My jaw drop. What the hell? A date!

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A/N: TADAAAA!!! Lol thats just the first part of the chapter. i'll upload the part two soon!! Probably next YEAR!! Lol sound too far away..

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