Chapter 47

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Marie was driving quickly. She looked rushed and yet excited. My anxiety rose as she swerved in between cars. I asked "Marie? What is all of this about?" Keeping her eyes on the road, she replied " I just think I found something that has to do with your mom..." My eyes widened as she continued, "I think she is here... in LA." "Wait!? What? In LA? Ar.. Are you sure?" She nodded as we pulled into a parking spot. I looked around, wondering where we were. When I saw the building Marie headed towards, I realized we were at the Hotel Café. The Hotel Café is a well-known coffee shop that many famous singers have performed at. For Christ sakes, Katy Perry has performed here. We walked into the café and waited for the manager. Once the manager recognized who I was, he let us in right away. We sat down a few tables away from the stage, we wanted to blend in with as many people as we could. I looked at Marie and asked "So... where is she... who is she?" Marie finally let out all of the information she knew about my mom, "Okay... she changed her name completely which made it very difficult to find her at all. She changed it from Miranda Stevens to Mary Cole." I questioned, "Wait. Why?" She shrugged and continued, "Yeah. I not sure but, I tracked the name and it led me here, so I guessing she is an employee here." "And that's what we are trying to figure out?" She nodded as I grabbed my phone, "I have to tell Nick!" Before I could open up a text message, Marie slapped my phone out of my hand. I didn't know what to do. She whispered, "Well let's actually see if she's here first." I grabbed my phone and put it faced down on the table. We waited patiently until the performers started to perform. Today was the day where upcoming stars could sing. I didn't recognize most of them but that's okay. I didn't need to know them cause all I was doing was searching for my mom. I just want to see her.

After a few performances, Marie and I got bored. We kept on looking but there seemed to be no use. She wasn't any of the performers or waiters or bar tenders. Why did I agree to this? Our waiter came to the table with some more water for Marie while I was on my third glass of wine. Suddenly, an idea popped in my head, "Miss, is the owner here tonight?" She nodded 'yes' and then asked "Would you like me to take you two to her office?" We both shot up and said yes. I texted Marie my idea. I told her that if we ask the owner of if she knows anyone named Mary Cole, then she can take us right to my mom. We both smiled as we followed the waitress.

Once at the door the waitress walked in while we waited outside. The waiting was killing me. We have been here for about three hours and haven't seen or heard of a Mary Cole yet. Marie and I waited anxiously outside until the waitress said we could go in. When we walked inside of her office. The owner stood straight up from her chair saying, "Gabby? Marie?" I looked up at her and recognized her face, then I looked at the name plate on her desk. Mary Cole. "Mom? Is that you?" She nods 'yes', "How... How did you find me?" Marie and I both smiled. My eyes started to tear up. We found her. My mom walked up to me, unsure if she was allowed to hug me. I just opened my arms and went for it. We both hugged for a second and then let go. I started to answer her question, "We have searched for you... we even tried to hire a private investigator." Her eyes widened. I guess she was surprised that we were looking for her. She smiled "You found me!" We all laughed a little. It was awkward for a moment. I need to tell her about my life, but is now really the right time? Marie shoved me and gave me the 'tell her eyes' She saw the looked and asked "What? Is there something going on?" I nodded "Actually yes. Before I start I just want to know if you kept up with the tabloids or T.V. or anything?" She sat back down in her chair, "Do I live under a rock? Haha yes I have kept with you. What's going on?" She gestured towards the chairs in front of her desk and we take a seat. I looked at Marie and started, "Well, I'm getting married... to Nick Jonas..." She smiled and cheered. Then I continued, "So they want to meet you." She was shocked. She didn't know what to say. I don't think she thought I would look for her or find her or deal with this stuff. She shrugged "So Nick and is family wants to meet me?" Marie and I both nodded. She smiled and said "Well... I guess that won't be a problem, but under one condition." We both sat and waited for her to tell us her condition. "My one condition is that I get to spend at least a day with you to catch up and maybe meet Nick one on one if that's okay?" I jumped up and said "Of course!"


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