High School Story Book 2

Chapter 9: Secrets, Lies, and Spaghetti Files

After the basketball game....

Emma: Let me tell you what's been going on. You deserve to know.

Emma wipes a few tears on her sleeve and takes a deep breath.

Emma: So, my mom's work is in trouble. Everyone took a pay cut, so she had to get a second job to help us pay the bills. I had to help somehow, which led me to a job at Admiral Burger. I applied to the one across town so my mom could easily drop me off. That's where I've been going.

Sammie: Aw, Emma, I understand. That's okay. People don't exactly bring up money a whole lot.

Emma: Yeah, I was also ashamed....everybody jokes that people who fail at life flip burgers.

Sammie: I don't think you're failing at all. Your mom is lucky to have a daughter like you.

Emma: Thanks for understanding, Sammie. You're the best.

Sammie: Of course, I'm here for you anytime.

Emma: Well, I guess everything's been so stressful with Principal Isa and stuff. I didn't want to make things worse with my problems.

Sammie: You wouldn't make it worse, Emma! It seems like you worry about that a lot.

Emma: Just be patient with me. I'm scared of losing friends.

Sammie: I'm not going anywhere. Believe me. We all want what's best for you.

Emma: Sometimes I need reminding. I'm glad I can count on you, Sammie. But I...I'm not sure I'm ready to tell anyone else the family stuff yet. Is that okay?

Sammie: I won't say anything until you're ready. But I do think everyone would only want to help.

Emma: Ahh, I feel like the hundred-pound weight I've been carrying is finally gone.

Sammie: That's what I'm here for. So no more secrets?

Emma: No more secrets.

Sammie hug Emma tightly.

Sammie: I know you've been around, but I feel like this is the first time I've really seen you in weeks.

Emma: Me too. Hiding is exhausting.

Emma presses a light kiss to Sammie's lips. She grin from ear to ear.

Sammie: Oh! I've missed that, too. You know what this calls for?

Emma: What?

Sammie: A trip to The Golden Griddle. Let's celebrate over milkshakes.

Emma: I have so much to tell you. There's this guy who taught me the true secret to perfect French Fries....

Sammie: All right, you have to teach me immediately.

Emma: Only if you tell me what's been going on with you!

Sammie: Well, brace yourself, because a lot has happened.

The ladies head to The Golden Griddle, laughing and talking into the night.

Later that night at the golden griddle....

Sammie and Emma are seen sharing a milkshake.

Emma: Careful. You remember the last time we shared a milkshake, we finished it in seconds.

Sammie: Yeah....but we made it work though....

Emma sighs.

Emma: Sammie, I-I'm really sorry about everything that's happened. Seeing as how what you just told me about what happened during the game, I'm kinda glad I missed it....I mean, I would've loved to come see you play and support you. It's just--