Chapter 7

• Chapter 7
• Adrianna's POV
• "Are we there yet?" I heard Hayley ask from behind.
• This was the third time she asked me this.
• "Not yet. When we're there, I'll tell you." I told her.
• "But you've been saying that since. I want to see grandma." Jackson said.
• "We're almost there. Just a few minutes. And you just asked me this five minutes ago."
• "Cut them some slack. They're just eager to see their grandma." Shawn said while smiling.
• "Mom," Hayley called out. " What about grandpa? Will we be seeing him too?" She asked.
• I didn't know the response to give her. Whether to say yes and give her fàlse hope or lie to her and still find out the truth. I was confused at this point.
• "Uhh…y…yes. You will." I struggled.
• I looked outside the window of Shawn's car to see my pack. Mid-East pack. It has been a while. I instantly felt like old times when I saw members of my pack.
• A lot of them were staring at me. I didn't know if they knew I was pregnant before I left or if they just wondered why I left.
• We arrived at our compound. I looked around, but everything remained the same. From the gardens to the wolf-carved statues which signified it was our turf.
• I signed knowing I was back here again. As much as I felt bad for my mom and wanted to see her, I wasn't happy about coming back here.
• "We're here. Told you it would take just a few minutes." I stated.
• "Mom, is this really where you used to live? It's so much bigger than where we are staying now." Jackson commented.
• "Yes, it used to be my house."
• I knew it would be difficult to try to explain anything to them right now. They wouldn't understand. They were still very much young and inquisitive.
• "Okay, guys. Let's get out things." Shawn cut them off.
• He always knew when I needed help in situations like this.
• I went along to help them with the bags. We didn't pack much, I didn't want to stay here long. Nothing more than a week.
• "I thought I heard my sister's voice." I heard someone say behind me. I could recognize his voice anywhere.
• "Steven!" I shouted and ran over to him. I embraced him tightly.
• "Can't breathe." He said while tapping my shoulder to release him a little.
• I finally let go of him. "It's so good to see you. I haven't seen you in a long time." I said happily.
• "Welcome home, sis. I miss you too." He said smiling.
• He looked behind me like he was searching for something. "Twins?" I exclaimed.
• "I thought…" he didn't complete his statement.
• "It has always been twins. I just never mentioned it."
• "Won't you come and give your uncle a hug?" Steven asked and they both looked at me to confirm.
• I nodded and they went for it. I always taught them not to talk to strangers. I wasn't ready to lose them, so I took any precautions to keep them safe. My nodding shows that Steven was safe.
• Shawn and Steven also created but it didn't take the time. They were friends after all and I was pretty sure they talked whenever they had the chance to.
• But what I didn't know was if Steven knew that Shawn was my supposed boyfriend.
• Steven ordered people to take out things. "Where's mom?" I asked Steven.
• "Shed laying in her room." He answered.
• "I'll go see her first," I said.
• I walked to my mother's room with my two children following.
• When I got in front of her door, I sighed.
• I wasn't sure if I was ready to see her but all I knew was that I needed to be there for her now more than ever.
• I opened the door slightly and slowly glanced inside. My dad wasn't there so I felt a little bit relaxed. "Adrianna?" My mom called.
• "Mom," I said going over to her bed.
• "Is that you?" She asked.
• She looked really weak but I knew nothing was going to happen to her. "Yes, Mom," I answered.
• She tried to stand up. " Mom, I don't think you should do that," I said.
• "No. I want to see my beautiful daughter's face." She said and struggled to sit up.
• I helped her until she was finally seated. When her eyes met mine, tears rolled down from her eyes.
• "It is you. I'm sorry Adri." She said crying.
• "I'm sorry I didn't defend you. I'm sorry you had to go through being raped all by yourself." I said and I was shocked.
• "Did Steven tell you?" I asked in surprise.
• I made it clear to Steven that I didn't want anyone to find out.
• "Yes. I know you told him now to say anything. But he didn't like the way you were being treated. He couldn't take it anymore." She explained.
• "I'm sorry, Adrianna. I'm sorry I didn't act like the mom you always wanted. I know it would be much to ask but please forgive me." She pleaded.
• "It's fine Mom. I forgive you."
• No matter how hurt I was, I couldn't look away like she wasn't sick. To me, I felt like she only apologized because she found out. If she didn't, she wouldn't have wanted to see me.
• I stood up from my bed and stood behind my kids. "Mom," she stared at the two kids in front of me. "Jackson and Hayley. Kids, your grandma." I introduced them.
• "You had twins?" My mom asked in surprise.
• I knew everyone would be surprised. Twins weren't common. Plus, they all thought I gave birth to just a child.
• "Yes, Mom. These are your grandkids." I said.
• My mom gradually stood up from the bed she was lying sick. "Mom!!" I shouted.
• She was struggling I could see it. I ran over to her to stop her.
• "I want to see my grandkids. Don't worry, I'm fine." She assured me.
• She went over and gave each of them hugs. "You both have grown so much." She complimented.
• "Are you really out grandma?" Hayley asked.
• Oh my God, Hayley. She always liked asking a lot of questions.
• My mom chuckled. "Yes, I am. You both are so cute. We have a lot to catch up on." My mom sa
• id and I knew it was my cue to leave.
• I wanted to find my father. I wanted to see for myself if he was still the same