Chapter 1 Part 1 A New Family

• Chapter 1
• “It might not be as bad as you are trying to make it look like,” Kira walked over to the foot of my bed.
• She picked up the gold necklace that was spread on the bed and twirled it around her finger.
• I scoffed. “Yeah… You are not the one moving in with a total stranger.”
• “You realise you will have to stop calling him a stranger once he's married to your mom?” She narrowed her green eyes at me.
• “We will take that step once we get there. But right now, I can call him whatever I want,” I almost snapped, but refrained myself.
• I was becoming too short-tempered these days, and I easily get edgy.
• From the moment my mom walked in, displaying her engagement ring. I knew something was about to change.
• I just could not place my finger on what exactly it was.
• “You have to get away from that window, Lexi, and help me move all these boxes,” Kira whined.
• “Why should I help you move them?” I frowned from where I was seated.
• I always love the view of the garden from up here, it was my little escape paradise.
• “Because I'm not the one moving, so why should I be the one suffering right now?” Kira groaned as she dragged yet another bag
• I placed my hand over my mouth to keep myself from laughing so hard when I saw Kira shove the bag away from her.
• “What is so funny?” She huffed.
• “Oh! Nothing,” I giggled
• “That is , it! She threw her hands up in the air. “I am not lifting a finger anymore.”
• I burst out laughing, the action causing me to move away from the window. I placed my hand on my tummy, not able to stop the laugh.
• “You should have seen your face Kira, you look like a squashed tomato,” I told her, causing Kira to fold her arm over her chest
• “Go tell that squashed tomato to help you with your bags,” she made to walk out, but I grab her arm.
• “Oh! come on,” I laughed. “You know , I was only joking. Why do you like taking my jokes so serious?”
• She pouted and turned away from me, but I knew she was only faking her anger. So, I engulfed her in a warm sisterly hug.
• "You should know by now that you mean a lot to me. You didn't have to act like someone took your candies away." I added that last part on purpose.
• And she glared hard at me, so I smiled at her sheepishly.
• She finally relented. She got on the bed and patted the space beside her, but I had a better idea.
• I pulled her to the window side and sat her down, so she can see the beauty that stares back at me every single day that I lookout.
• "This is beautiful," she cooed.
• I knew she was going to like it.
• "So…" she drawled. "Where is it you are moving to ?"
• "California," I chewed on my tongue. "I wish we didn't have to leave."
• "Come on girl, don't let that weigh you down," Kira pushed away from the window and stared at me.
• Her green orb shone brighter, and without being told, I knew she already has a bad idea brimming around that small head of hers.
• "Let's go clubbing," she squealed. "Like good old friends, let's laugh and do what we want for the last time," she urged.
• "I don't think I can do that; mom might decide to show up any time , and I don't want to be the one to hold her back.”
• Kira pulled out her phone and dialled a number
• “What are you doing?” I stared at her.
• Hello Mrs Cornell… Is it okay if Lexi and I go clubbing tonight? … I just want to spend time with her for the last time…
• Oh okay! Of course… I will make sure we are back home before dawn… Thank you so much.
• She hung up the call and looked at me.
• " Now there is no reason for you to refuse to go with me,” she smirks.
• “Ugh!” I groaned.
• Kira pulled at my hand and tugged me into the bathroom. She giggled when I pouted my lips.
• “Stop sulking like a baby and take off your clothes so we can have our bath,” Kira laughed.
• I finally pulled off my clothes and stepped under the shower with my bestie as we scrub our bodies clean.
• ******
• One hour later
• The two ladies stepped out of the room, looking as ravaging as they could manage.
• “Don't you think this dress is too short ?” I tried to pull at the tip of my gown.
• “There is nothing wrong with-it babe, it is perfect for tonight,” Kira winked. “Remember, tonight we won't hold back and have all the fun we can get.”
• I nod sluggishly. Even though I am not comfortable with it, I decided not to hurt Kira's feelings.
• Her car finally stopped in front of a classy club, and we got down.
• "Are you sure about this?" I asked her.
• "I couldn't be surer," she smiled, but it soon drops, and her expression became serious .
• “We already talked about this, Lexi, even If you wouldn't let any guy have his way with you. Then at least let them buy you a drink and dance with you, okay?”
• “Fine… Fine, I heard you , mom,” I rolled my eyes. “You don't have to nag at me.”
• “We are going in,” she told me, and I have a feeling she was trying to warn me.
• “Let's go,” I tried to appear calm, but my racing heart refuse to calm down.
• She stretched her hand out to me and I took it. With our hand entangled together, we walked into the club.
• "Now this is what I'm talking about," Kira beamed, as we stepped in.
• My eyes took over my face at the sight in front of me, and I swallowed hard
• "I am definitely in trouble."