Run Away

Chapter 30 LAST CHAPTER

"Well children why don't you come sit with us." Mrs. Cook said politely.
Zack, Lily and I sat down - Lily was on my left, sitting beside Mrs. Cook, and Zack was on my right. I studied the couple who sat in front of me. I had to make sure they are who I think they are. Although, it would be pretty hard to mistake them. The lady had brown hair -like mine- with brown eyes, and pale skin, while the man had dirty- blonde hair with blue eyes -like mine- and tanned skin.  I looked over the couple one last time before whispering to Zack again.
"It's definitely them."
"Are you sure?"
"Positive."
Mr. Cook cleared his throat, and said; "Kendall, Lily, Zack, this is Mr. and Mrs. Forge." He paused for a moment then added. "I'm sure you recognize them Kendall."
I looked at the lady -Mrs. Forge- straight in the eyes as I said; "Hard to forget them."
"Right... Well Mr. and Mrs. Forge, you had something to say, didn't you?"
"Yes we did." Mrs. Forge said, looking me straight in the eye.
"Well I'm sure we'd all like to hear." Zack said.
"Yes we would, and sometime today would be nice." I agreed.
Mrs. Forge looked shocked. Probably because I spoke without being spoked to.
"What my wife and I would like to ask," Mr. Forge said, not looking at me, but looking at Mr. and Mrs. Cook. "Is if it's alright we take Kendall back."
"Since we are her real parents." Mrs. Forge -my mom- added. The way she said it made it seem as if it's Mr. and Mrs. Cook's fault I ran away. As if Mr. and Mrs. Cook stole me from them.
"Well," Mrs. Cook started. "I don't see why not-"
"Perfect, we'll bring her home with us tonight then. Now Kendall go pack up your stuff. We don't want to bother these poor people any more than we have to."
"Oh no please, stay as long as you like." Mr. Cook said.
"Yes please do, we can get you a cup of tea or coffee, if you'd like." Mrs. Cook added
"No, we really must get going. Right dear?" My mom looked at my dad, and slightly nudged him to catch his attention.
"Hm?" He turned his head to his wife, then looked at Mr. and Mrs. Cook. "Oh yes, I'm afraid my wife here is right. We should get going, it's a long trip home."
Mrs. Cook sighed. I can tell she doesn't want me to go. She has no choice either way, but I do; go home with my parents, or run away. "Well if you must, we won't stand in your way."
A smile appeared on my mom's face. One that only I know. One that means she has something evil planned. She stood up -revealing that she's pregnant- with my dad by her side. I had completely forgotten about that. "Kendall go get your stuff now."
I stood up slowly, not saying a word. I started to leave the kitchen, with Zack following, until my mom stopped us. "No, I don't want that silly boy going with you." She pointed at Zack as if he was a piece of junk that's worth nothing. She turned to my dad and spoke. "Dear, do you mind going with Kendall?"
My dad looked at Zack and I, then back at my mom. "Of course dear." He kissed her on the cheek, then left her side to join mine.
We walked up the stairs, and down the hall in silence. It wasn't until we entered my bedroom when he spoke.
"So is this where you've been living for the past 5 months?"
"No," I replied. "I've only been living here for the past 3." I had started packing up some of my clothes, and folding them neatly into my backpack.
"Oh? Where were you living for the first two?"
"Well for the first month or so I lived in the woods with Zack, and we sometimes stayed with this one guy in his store, and for the second month Zack and I lived with another man named Mr. Felton." I zipped up my bag, and turned to face my dad. He was leaning against the doorway with his hands in his pockets. I've never seen him looked so relaxed before. It's a side of him I'm not used to seeing. "Why do you care so much?"
"Because I'm your father. I'm supposed to care."
"Yeah, but you never seemed to care before."
"Yes I never seemed to care. That doesn't mean I don't."
"Fine, let me re-word that. Why are you showing that you care."
He sighed. "Look Kendall that's not something we should really be discussing right now."
"Fine. We won't talk about it now, or later, or ever then."
"Kendall that's not what I meant-"
"No? Then what do you mean?" I paused for a moment, letting the anger rush through me. "If we can't talk about it now, then why should we ever talk about it, right?"
"Kendall just listen to me-"
"Okay, I'm listening. Speak."
He stood up straight, taking another deep breath. "Kendall I'm sorry," His voice was calm and quiet now. "Look I never meant to hurt you, okay?"
"No it's not okay. I know your lying, you just want me to trust you or something, but it's not working." I threw my bag over my shoulders. I walked past him without saying another word. I don't know what really happened, besides that I got angry, and probably said some hurtful things. Right now, I don't really care. He still hurt me, even if he didn't mean to, he still did it. We walked back down to the dinning room where I said my last good byes. When I hugged Zack he whispered in my ear.
"In your bag is a piece of paper. Your going to need it if you want to survive."
"Thanks," I whispered back. "I'll miss you."
"Yeah, but we'll see you soon okay?"
We let go, and I knew what he meant by we. I smiled, and waved my last good byes. I'm going to miss this place, but I know it won't be long until I come back.
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Okay guys I know this chapter is short, but that's because it's the last chapter. I know I didn't give much warning before hand, but I really wasn't too sure myself when I was going to end this story. I just felt like this would be a good ending. But for those of you who really enjoy this story, don't worry. There will be a second one, and the first chapter should be out next week!
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