My Life, My Forever (Sequel)

Chapter 35♡

(Ariel's P.O.V)

I was putting my shoes on when I heard my baby brother. "But, I don't wanna go!" I then heard a slam. Heading into the kitchen, Dad was sipping some coffee. "Is your brother okay?" I said no. "Are you ready for our painting session?" I said yes. Getting my bag, Paige said bye. 'See ya sis.' She said bye to Dad too. As we got in the car, he asked me if I wanted to choose the song. "Really?" I smiled. "Just pick anything." I went through my spotify and picked a song by 5 seconds of Summer.

"I wish that I could wake up with amnesia. Forget about these stupid little things." I opened the window as Dad kept driving..

"So, for our little father/daughter bonding trip, I've decided that we'll go to a bed and breakfast upstate." Claire did say that it would be good for me and Dad to bond. "That sounds cool." I think I felt a bit anxious about us spending time together because what if something happened and I exploded again?

Hearing my phone, Dad parked up. I got a text from Jason.

Me and Blake have a new baby sister!!!

I typed back..

Aw!!! That's so cute!! Congrats to you all. I can't wait to meet her!🌻x

As I got out, I got my bag. "Are Jason and Blake okay?" Dad got his keys and phone out.

"Yep. Both of them are great. He was just telling me that their baby sister has arrived now." Dad said that was great news. As we went inside, it was so peaceful..

"Hi. How can I help you today?" A lady with blonde hair smiled at us. "Hi. We are here for an Emotions Painting session." She asked what our names were. "Elliot and Ariel." The woman then told us to go through to the end room.

"Thanks." We then saw another lady and some pens, pencils with some colored and plain pieces of paper.

"Hi. I'm Alice. It's nice to meet you both." Dad then shook her hand. "It's nice to meet you too." As we sat down, I took a deep breath. Dad asked if I was okay.

"Yeah.. I'm fine." Alice then sat down too. "So, in today's session, we are going to reflect on our emotions by painting in different colours." We both nodded. Heading over to separate chairs, we saw tins of crayons, pastel colours and two easels..

"I'd like you to paint regarding how you feel right now. Like in the moment.."

As me and Dad looked at one another, we started the task. I picked up the paintbrush and used the light blue pastel colours.. I felt calm. Like, everything felt good at the moment. School was okay. I had my meetings with Anna on a regular basis, therapy with Clare on a Wednesday and Monday.

"Could I see what you've done so far Ari?" Dad's voice pulled me out of my trance. "Yes of course." I turned my easel around. "The blue represents the fact that I feel calm right now." Dad said that it looked great. "I love this." Dad then showed me his. 'I chose yellow because I feel happy that we are finally getting back to a good place.' 

(Caleb's P.O.V)

Sitting in the room with Dr Lindstrom, he had a pack of cards in front of him. "I'd like to try something with you Caleb." It was my second session with him and it felt like being in a fire.. I wanted to get out. "Each card has a different emotion written on it. When you pick one, I'd like you to try and talk about why you feel that way." I nodded.

Taking one randomly, I turned it over.

Nervous.

"Why do you feel nervous?" I sat up. "I feel nervous because I have no idea if me opening up will be a good thing." Dr Lindstrom looked at me. "Opening up takes time. How do you feel about school?" I said that school was okay at first. "It felt easy. Like, I was with my sisters and my friends. It was fun. My tutors were alright too." He then asked what changed. "I began to not like Maths. I just dislike it. Then, I started getting bullied. Two boys locked me in a toilet. Then they hit me." My heart started racing..

"Caleb.. look at me. Just breathe." I felt awful. "Where's.. my dad? My.. mom?" I said that his mom was outside. "I'll go and get her." I felt hot..

"Caleb.. sweetheart. It's me." Mom took my hand. "We were doing a new exersice and he got a bit nervous.' Mom smiled at Dr Lindstrom. "Mom.. I just feel.." I then ran out of the room to the toilet.

Vomiting, I just wiped my lips. I heard Mom's voice outside the toilets.. "Baby.. i'm here." Crying, I just took a deep breath. I wanted to go home. Cleaning myself up, I washed my hands and face. Heading outside, I hugged Mom. "Aw.. my baby boy." She comforted me...

"We can schedule another appointment for next week and then talk about school. I have to see your tutor." I slowly nodded my head. On the way home, my phone bleeped. It was Rio.

Hey! How are you mate?

....

Replying, Mom asked if I wanted a burger. "Yes please!" She ruffled my hair. "My baby." I giggled. "Am I your favorite child Mom?"

I looked at him.. "I'm not answering that!" Going to the drive thru, she ordered the food.

Once we had got that, we made our way home. "I really don't wanna go to school tomorrow Mom." Looking at the view outside, I heard her phone. As she parked up, I went inside with the food. "Hey Caleb!" Paige hugged me. "Hey Paige. What are you watching?' Sitting next to my sister, she told me. "Never Have I Ever. It's pretty good. Cece invited me to a party next week." I raised my eyebrows.. "Dad will never let me go though." I grinned. "Yes he will. Ask him." As she texted him, I ate more fries. "How was your appointment?'

I was honest. "It was a nightmare. I was sick." She patted my shoulder. "Aw bro." She asked me if I felt better. 'I feel okay.' 

I told her more. "Mom said that she'd like me to continue going. I just don't like the idea of it.' Paige advised me. "Just take your time. Mom and Dad wanna help." She stole a fry. "Thanks." She then watched more of her show.

"Hey you two." Mom came back inside. "Hey Mom. How was your day?' She said it was good. "Aw lovely." She hugged me. "Right you. Get to bed." Heading upstairs, I got the shower gel, a towel and got some shorts and a t shirt out.

Would it be okay if I kept my feelings in? I saw how it destroyed my older sister.. As I turned the shower on, I felt the water..

"Just do the homework! It's not that hard! Oh.. you can't do it! Loser!'

The bottle slipped out of my hands.. "Bro? Are you okay?" I heard Paige's voice. "Yeah sis.. I'm fine." As she left, I wrapped the towel around myself. Drying my hair, I then went into my bedroom. Getting dressed, I put my music on..

Every time that I look in the mirror..
All those lines on my face are getting clearer..

I then heard Paige on the phone. "Yep. I just have to ask my Dad! Eeeek! What are you wearing?' Hearing the front door, I heard Dad's voice.

"Hey you!" He must be talking to Mom. After getting dressed, I heard my phone. It was Rio.

Do you wanna head to a party next week. My mate Joe is hosting it!

I said that I'd ask.

Heading downstairs, Mom was cooking. "Hey Dad. Sis." Dad hugged me. "Hey buddy. You okay?" I nodded. "Did you wanna talk?" I nodded. We went outside into the garden area..

"I know that you've been struggling lately son." I caved in.. crying, he hugged me.

"Shh... shhh.. me and your mom will find out who's taunting you." Asking him if he enjoyed his afternoon with Ari, he said that he did. "How about when I arrive home from work in a few weeks, we along with your uncles and your godfather will go suit shopping for the wedding." I said that sounded really good. Heading indoors, Mom had made tacos with salsa.

"So everyone, what's been going on?" Paige spoke first. "I've been at cheer practice. It's been super cool. And classes have been good at school. Sis, we need to talk about you know who!" Ariel's eyes went wide. "Who?" Me and Dad piped up..

"Just someone!" Paige giggled as she ate more of her tacos. "Okay.. as long as I don't have to do my overprotective routine."

I was going to be okay.

(Ariel's painting from the class!)

(Elliot's painting from the class!)