Too many lies-Pretty Little Liars fanfiction

Chapter 22

Emily POV

Tonight was mine, Maya's and my parents dinner, and I had never been so nervous about anything in my life. I walked to school with Aria this morning and then she went off when we met up with Maya. "Your still on for tonight right?" I said hopefully.

"Yes of course! Are you still into this dinner?"

"Yes definitely, it's just. My parents have been acting strange, you know since I told them about me and I just want them to love you as much as I do and-"

"Wait...you love me?"

"yeah I guess i do. A lot actually"

"I love you too Em"

Maya leaned in and kissed me. It was the first time we had ever said that to each other, and it felt so good. It wasn't the most perfect way I would have liked to tell her I loved her but it was good enough.

"Don't worry Em, your parents will love me. I'll be good"

I smiled at her and kissed her goodbye as I walked to my first class. That whole day I played different scenarios in my head that could happen at dinner. I really wanted...I really needed my mom and dad to like Maya because she means the world to me.

The day flew by pretty quickly but the new information from Aria about A and Noel kind of dulled my mood. But, the most important thing about today was this dinner and when it finally came around I was ready.

It was seven o'clock and Maya knocked on the door. I opened it and hugged her and led her through to the dining room. At first everything was awkward and no one was really talking, but eventually the conversation started flowing. I could tell my Mom was uncomfortable with the whole situation, but my dad seemed to really like Maya. It was easier for him to accept this for some reason, but my mom was the complete opposite. It annoyed me in a way but I didn't say anything to her. The dinner flew by and after dessert me and Maya went and sat out on the porch. "So, how did I do? Did I pass?" Maya asked me jokingly.

"Yes, you passed. Definitely with my dad anyway, my mom might take a little longer to warm up to you"

"Well, I will do everything in my power to make her like me"

I smiled and kissed her. We parted and she whispered I love you delicately in my ear. I whispered it back and then we just sat. We looked up at the stars as she lay her head on my shoulder. It was so peaceful and I didn't have a care in the world. We sat just silently appreciating each other's company when I heard my mom behind us.

"Uh-um" she said clearing her throat. We both turned around to see her behind us.

"Mom is everything okay?"

"Yes, fine. I was just coming to give Maya some dessert to take home for her parents"

I could tell she wasn't okay, her voice was shaking.

"Oh that so lovely Thank you Mrs Fields, they will really appreciate it" Maya said as she took the box from my moms hands.

"Well, thank you for coming tonight Maya. I'm sure I'll see you again soon"

"Oh no thank you for inviting me, I had a lovely night"

My mom smiled a little smile in Maya's direction as she turned around and walked back inside. I walked Maya to her car at the bottom of my driveway and kissed her goodnight. I wished I could spend every second with her but unfortunately I couldn't. I hated saying goodbye, but I had too. She got in her car and drove away. I watched her car until I couldn't see her any longer and then walked back inside. I smiled to myself and thought about how happy I am. I got inside and went to see my mom. She was sat of the couch with a glass of wine just looking out the front window. "Thank you for what you did tonight Mom. I know right now you can't understand this, but I hope one day you'll accept that this is who I am, and I hope one day you love her as much as I do. Goodnight Mom" I said whilst I kissed her on the cheek. I walked away and up to my room and as I approached the top of the stairs I heard her crying. It made me feel horrible inside, because it was me who was making her upset but then I realised that it's not my fault and she'll get over it one day. I climbed into bed and checked my phone before I switched off my light. I had a text message off Maya:

Emily, I hate to do this over text, but it can't wait. I just wanted to tell you that you are the most beautiful, kind and smart person I have ever met in my entire life and I am so lucky to even know you. You make me smile every second I am with you and I am so thankful to have you in my life. You have no idea how much I love you! Maya Xxxxx

A tear fell down my cheek as a smile shot across my face. I was so happy in this moment I never wanted it to end. I read the message over and over and each time it made me smile even more, I loved Maya so much and I always will. No one ever, is going to change that...ever.