Tales of The Heart

It is time for you to be happy.

I woke to the sun shining down on my face. I looked at the glare of the sun reflecting off the window. I took a quick look around and I was in Hudson's bed. I do not remember coming back in here. The last thing I remember is walking to the shore of the ocean. 

I had a small headache and the more I tried to remember how I got here the more the headache appeared. I smelled the scent of freshly cooked bacon. My heart began to race. Who could be here? Maybe it was Lacey, Hudson probably told her I was here.

I got up and made my way to the bathroom. When I opened the hardwood door I was in complete shock. You could fit the whole school in here. Elegant and charming. I finished doing what I needed to do and went back into the bedroom. I heard a noise in the closet. 

My heart was racing as I slowly approached the closet doors. Suddenly the door swung open and I threw a punch as hard as I could. I felt the connection to someone and heard them groaning. When I finally looked down I saw the person I hit.

"Oh my Hudson, I am so sorry." I bent down to help him up. I cannot believe I just punched Hudson. "It is okay Meysa. My nose is not broken, just a bit bloody." He replied with a hand over his nose as he walked to the bed. I ran into the bathroom to get towels. 

"Here let me help you." I stated as I held a rag to his face, pushing his head backwards some to help stop the bleeding. "Why are you here? I thought you would not be back for a few more days." I asked still feeling awful.

"After last night I was worried about you and wanted to check on you is all." Now I feel worse. He only wanted to check up on me how sweet. "Let me guess Lacey told you everything?" I questioned. "Well, she told Nyle and he told me." Figures. "Are you okay Meysa?" I shrugged my shoulders and the night came back hard into my mind.

 "I want him to be happy and I am glad he found someone to do that. I am just upset that for months everyone has been lying to me not trusting me to be able to keep my cool. We promised never to lie to each other and to always be honest no matter what. Then they all lie to me."

Out of nowhere he walked over and gave me a hug. Tingles erupted on my skin and calmed me. I hugged him back and I felt comfortable. I felt like I fit right into him like a puzzle. 

"I know it is not my place but I am going to give my opinion. Yes, they lied but for good reason. They didn't do it to hurt you. I think you should talk to them. Explain why you feel this way and start over." I stared at him as he explained his thoughts and I knew he was right and I would but right now I wanted food.

"You are right and I will but first how about since I punched you in the face I make you breakfast?" He smiled as he removed the rag from his face. "I like the sound of that." He then followed me to the kitchen. I then began making him some bacon and eggs.

 I could not help but still wonder about last night and how I ended up back in Hudson's room. "What is on your mind? You look like you are trying to figure something out like a puzzle or something." I looked up and smile at the fact he can read me like a book.

"How did I end up back into your bed this morning?" He looked at me weirdly like I was growing two heads. "You were in my bed when I arrived. What are you talking about?" Now I was feeling crazy. "That is weird." I handed him his sandwich and walked to the glass doors looking out to the ocean.

 "Last night I was outside on the couch. I was thinking about what happened with dad and Lacey and her mom. I thought I saw something in the ocean and walked to the shore and then my mind is blank."

Hudson looked extremely alarmed. "What is the last thing you remember?" He asked cautiously. "Well, I saw something glimmer in the water near your dock. I walked down to see if I could get a glimpse and." I tried remembering but it was fuzzy. "That is it the rest is a blur."

 I turned and walked back to the kitchen and began eating my sandwich. Hudson stayed near the door looking out to where I was pointing moments ago. He then began texting on his phone and then joined me at the table.

Once I was finished eating I cleaned up the dishes. "I think you should go back and talk to Lacey and your father. I know they are all extremely worried about you." I smiled and knew there was no time like the present. "You are right and that is what I will do. Thank you Hudson for checking on me." I gave him a hug before I left. I knew this was going to be an awkward conversation.

I took my time but I was back home faster than I imagined. My stomach was turning because of the nervousness. When I opened the door I was expecting everyone to be waiting for me but it was just my father. He was sitting on the couch, asleep. When I shut the door he jumped up looking around frantically.

 "Meysa." Dad walked quickly to me and grabbed me in a hug. "I was so worried about you." "Sorry dad. I just needed time to think." He motioned towards the couch and I knew this talk was not being avoided at all.

"Meysa, let me explain." I hated that he felt obligated to explain things when that is not why I was upset. "No dad. You do not have to explain. I am glad you found someone. I am glad she found someone as great as you. That is not why I was upset. It was the fact that all three of you lied to me and hid it from me. We made a promise years ago dad. We would always be open and honest with each other no matter what. Did you not trust me enough to be happy for you?" I questioned afraid he did not trust me.

"Meysa. Yes I do trust you. I was scared that falling in love with Anna would bring up past memories and you may think I was replacing your mom. I got caught up in my own head. I let my fears overcome any rational thought and with each day that passed the more scared I became. "Meysa I loved your mother and I still do. She will always have a piece of my heart and soul. Anna and I have grown close over the years and it started to turn romantic. I love her Meysa but If you are uncomfortable with this it will end here and now."

I hugged my father tightly. "Daddy, no you will not end it. I want you to be happy and you have had the smile back that you lost so long ago. I want you to be happy again. I just do not want anymore secrets between us. If you are happy then I am happy and honestly I am glad it is with Anna. You have done everything for me since mom died and now it is time for you to do you. Be happy dad. I turn eighteen in a week. I think it is time for you to have a life now."

 He hugged me tightly. "Oh guppy. I promise never to hide anything ever again unless sworn to secrecy by the powers be." I laughed and returned his hug. I hated fighting with my father and Lacey. Now it is time to make up with my best friend.