White Lies

Chapter 30

Elliot's p o v

"Can I hug you?" Samuel asked. He's standing in front of me, crying. Because of the breakup. "I didnt know you asked to do that stuff." I answered in my own way.

He broke down, sobbing hard. He ran up to me and hugged me. I wrapped my arms around him as he cried, cried and cried. I can't cry now, I need to be there for my little brother. I haven't been there for him in years. I need to be proper now.

My heart ached to hear such wretched cries coming out of him. Just seeing him cry is so hard, I have no idea what will happen if I meet mom and dad. Will they even want to see me? Will I ever get a chance to express myself? As to why I did what I did? Will they understand?

I need to focus on Sam for now. He pulled back, and just stared at me. I could see it in his eyes, he had many questions. I will answer them, just not now.

"How are mom and dad?" I keep an eye on them, all the time to make sure they're safe but I dont know if they're doing fine. "Yes, they are good. They miss you. I wanted to tell them why you left but I couldn't go back on my word. Nowadays they dont talk to me either, ever since they found out I was gay. But I'm not sure anymore, I like both genders. Lilith was just the first one to ever catch my eye, I guess."

"thats good to know. Mom and dad need to understand, they will eventually. Dont worry, I'm with you. I won't go this time. I may not be home but we can meet from time to time, thats fine with you, right?"

"As long as I can meet you, it's all fine." He smiled. I smiled back. I hugged him once again and told him.

"You can tell mom and dad, why I left. After you do, just shoot off a text to Lilith. She'll convey it to me. I'll meet with mom and dad later. You should leave now."

"Okay, got it. I'll leave now." I nod. He stops by the door.

"What are you and Lilith?" My gaze hardened. I dont know the answer to the question.

"It's nothing like you think, kiddo. Ask her yourself, why she's here." he nods and we go downstairs together.

Lilith stood by the kitchen, looking at us standing together. We walk towards her and she smiles at us. "Everything alright with you two now?" She asked.

"Yes, everything's been sorted out." Samuel spoke up.

"Thats great." She nodded. Her gaze moved back and forth us two and if I'm not mistaken, her gaze stayed a little longer on me than on Sam.

"So Lili-"

"Don't call me that, Samuel." Lilith cut him off. Hurt flashed across his face but he quickly recovered. "Sorry." he muttered.

"What is it you were going to say?" She asked.

"Uh I just wanted to ask, how come you are here at my brother's home?"

"If you would've not made such vulgar assumptions about me I would have told you right then and there." I know she's still hurt and she doesnt want to say such stuff but sometimes people end up reflecting their hurt and thats what she's doing right now.

"Can you stop? Didnt you forgive me?" Samuel said, annoyed. "Oi! Manners, Samuel." I cut in. "I was just saying Sam. I told the truth. You dont expect someone to melt so quick that they share such dark parts of themselves but I was ready to tell you cuz I trusted you and you broke it all because of a mere assumption you made up." Sam flinched when she said trusted, past tense.

I realize that I'm not supposed to be here just as I'm about to slip out, Lilith catches my wrist. "Stay." I couldnt disobey her, I simply couldnt. I stood back beside her. Samuel stares at her hand on my wrist with anger. Lilith notices but still doesnt let go. "My eyes are here, Samuel. Look at me while I'm talking."

"I asked what you were doing here not to start talking about what you were going to do before I fucked up." Lilith looked at him, her eyes glossy with tears. "Fine! If thats what you want. I was fucking sold off to your brother by my disgusting mother who had hit me the day we became a couple and you didnt even notice!" She shouted and stormed off to her room.

I felt anger, a sudden urge to punch Samuel in the face but I controlled myself. My jaw clenched and I formed a tight fist to control my anger. "Leave." I tell him and look at Abigail. She gives me a nod understanding that I need her to make sure he leaves.

I follow Lilith upstairs. I enter her room without knocking to find her crying facing the window. "Tesoro." I call out. She turns around and walks towards me. "Leave me alone, please."

"Okay, I'm in my room if you need me." I tell her.

"I dont want to need you, Elliot but why is it that I always end up needing you?" I look at her shocked. Her breath hitches when she realizes what she just said. "Please go." She says and locks the door when I leave.

I stand there outside her bedroom, staring at the wall ahead of me. What just happened?

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