mysteries & secrets | mileven

fourty-three

CHAPTER FOURTY-THREE;
• STRONG OR WEAK •

"okay but what about flying back and forth?" el asks, licking her ice cream and then feeding some to kai.

"we have a plane." he says.

"but what about my family?" she asks, "you'll be fine for like 18 hours."

"but what if i'm not?" she gives him another spoon of ice cream.

"then you call me." he says. "i don't know, kai. don might just not be my thing."

"i'm not pushing you but, you can try for a little bit and then see." he says as she nods, "alright, i have to go to mike's house now."

"fine. do your wounds still hurt?" he asks as she stands up.

"nope. it's been a few days, it's better already." she smiles, wiping his mouth before waving. "love you!"

"love you angel." he blows her a kiss as she smiles wider, "get some rest." she licks her ice cream cone and walks out.

she walks down the stairs of the mansion and grabs her keys before walking to her car.

"boo!" maddie pops out in front of her as she flinches, clutching onto her chest.

"maddie! jesus, you scared me." el sighs as maddie laughs, "you got scared!" she hugs her stuffed teddy bear.

"maddie, you can't scare me like that." el kneels down in front of her, "is this your favourite bear? how are you feeling?"

"happy! but dada no play with me so not happy." maddie pouts. "sorry princess, he's just resting. he'll play with you soon, i promise. i have to go now but i'll visit tomorrow, babe." el smiles, kissing her forehead.

"okay then. we watch movies?"

"yes of course! now get back inside before everyone freaks out." el laughs, "i love you. here, take my ice cream."

maddie's face lights up and grabs it, "i love you!" she drags out the u as she runs back inside.

//

"a daisy for you." el hands mike the daisy as he chuckles, grabbing it and shuts the door.

"thank you, baby." he gives her a kiss as she smiles.

"nancy is joining us for dinner by the way." he informs her as they walk to the kitchen.

"that's okay." she says softly.

"mom, how do i make sure this flower doesn't die?" he asks karen. "put it in a vase, michael."

el giggles, "idiot." she mumbles.

"hey, i heard that!" he fakes a scowl as she smiles teasingly. 

"what food are you making?" she asks karen.

"tacos, do you like those?" karen asks.

her face lights up, "yes! oh my god, chicken or beef? wait don't tell me, i want it to be surprise." she squeals excitingly whilst clapping her hands.