A New Life, A Big Change {N.H} Book 1

Family Secrets 3: Part 2

Part 2 - Wednesday

The humming of the birds sounded so beautiful. In the busy life of New York, you couldn't hear the birds humming.

"So how has New York been treating you?"

"It's good. It has had its ups and downs." I shivered, it was getting chilly, and Lucan gave me his jacket.

The weather was strange, one moment it was hot and sunny, the next moment it was cold, or sometimes, even by surprise, it just started raining.

"So tell me more about your little adventures in the big city."

"How much time do you have?"

"For you, little sis? A lot." He made me forget all about my problems.

"Ok, to start with, I have met the most arrogant guys ever, and guess what? They are in a band called One Direction."

"Five guys, right? Sam also likes their music, but please continue your story." He motioned for me to speak again.

"I didn't know who they were when I met them, so to me, they were just idiots. I met them again afterward at their concert when I passed out cold." I got interrupted by Lucan.

"What? Did you faint? Why don't I know anything about that?"

"Can I finish my story, please? Without interruptions." I gave Lucan a little nudge on the shoulder, making him fall over.

He quickly sat up straight, embarrassed by the stares that he got from the people in the park. I couldn't help but laugh at his discomfort, I then started talking again.

"I fainted only because I didn't have time to eat something. So, I met them backstage at their concert, and they were kind of nice to me, but the memory of them being idiots was printed in my brain, and I couldn't help but freak out."

Lucan kept his eyes on me like I just told him the most fascinating story ever.

"So what happened then?"

"Well, I got angry, yelled at all of them, and then decided to leave. So, without hesitation, I left."

"What did they do?"

"So this one guy followed me. He even apologized for being an idiot."

"Let me guess, Niall?"

"Yeah, Niall Horan, an Irish boy." I could feel my cheeks turning a shade of pink.

Lucan started teasing me about it, and all I could do was laugh with him. Whenever I spent time with him, laughing was what we did best.

After Nick's funeral, Lucan took me to a carnival and made me a promise that I would only smile whenever I thought of Nick, not cry.

"To get to the serious stuff. What has been bugging you, little sis?"

"Everything, where should I begin?" Tears once again formed in my eyes, but this time, I didn't fight it.

"At the beginning, of course." Lucan put his arm around me, making me feel safe and secure.

"So you know about now, that Mike is getting married to Ashlee."

"How do you feel about that little sis?"

"I am sad, of course, but I've got to move on. He is happy with her." It's the first time I have confessed how I actually felt about the whole situation.

"Mike is just a jerk. Don't worry about him. So what else is bothering you?"

I turned to face him, taking another sip of my juice and a bite of my sandwich, tendering every bite.

"So Jess asked me yesterday if I think Mom and Dad are going to get divorced."

"To tell you the truth, I have that in the back of my mind too. Mom has been acting weird and dad, and dad is never home. Maybe he has someone on the sideline." Lucan smirked a little, but I wasn't too happy with what he said.

"Dad would never cheat."

New questions started swirling in my mind, and I even started doubting my dad. I wasn't smiling anymore, only thinking about a once-happy relationship.

"Forget about that, tell me more about this Irish fella of yours."

"His name is Niall, and there is not much to tell." Butterflies started to form in my stomach, and from that moment, I knew I had a little crush on him.

We talked about everything Niall, Uni, and to tell you the truth, even Nick came up a few times.

Before we could say sparkle, it was already midnight. Lucan is the best big brother ever. Even if Nick were still alive, my bond with Lucan would still have been this strong.

*Stay sweet Xoxo ✌ .