Maya's Next Step

Part 45

Maya POV

3 days later

"We need to tell her Maya," Carina said for the fifth time that morning.

Like the previous four times, I ignored her and continued folding the pile of clothes.

"Maya!" She said, grabbing hold of my arms and forcing me to stop and look at her.

"What?!" I said exasperated.

"We have to tell her," she sighed.

"I can't, I just don't know how," I breathed out.

"We'll do it together," she said, squeezing my hands.

"But not now, we promised her a day at the beach. She's hardly spoken in days and I want her to enjoy herself. Please Carina, I promise we'll tell her tonight," I pleaded with her.

"Alright bellina, tonight," she agreed.

"Now go get that swimsuit of yours and let me get Elva ready," I said, leaning up to kiss her.

"As long as you go get yours," she winked.

I rolled my eyes, finished folding the washing and headed into Elva's room.

"Elvie, why aren't you dressed yet?" I chuckled, seeing her still in her pyjamas.

She looked up at me and shrugged.

"Don't you wanna go to the beach bub?" I asked, walking over to her wardrobe.

She nodded slightly.

I was so worried about her. She's hardly said two sentences in days.

"What's your favourite thing about the beach?" I asked, trying to get her to talk to me.

I rummaged through her clothes for a suitable outfit for her.

"I don't know," she said quietly.

"Is It the sea? Building sandcastles? Ice-cream?"

"Ive not been," she whispered.

I flipped my head around to look at her.

"You've never been to the beach?" I asked clarifying.

"Never," she shrugged as though it were nothing.

I tried to hide the shock on my face, I didn't want her to feel bad about it but I couldn't believe it.

"Then your mama and I are going to make sure you have the best day," I smiled.

She weakly smiled back.

I took hold of her hands.

"Elvie look at Maya, look at mommy," I said gently.

Her big eyes met mine.

"Talk to me," I said softly.

"I'm alright mommy," she replied.

I didn't push her.

"Want me to help you get ready?" I asked.

She nodded.

"Come on then bubba," I smiled.

I helped her to get ready for the beach and quickly ran back to my room to get myself changed.

I messaged Andy and Vic to let them know what we were up to and they said they'd come down and join us.

"Carina!" I shouted through the apartment.

She popped her head around the bedroom door as I was pulling on my shorts.