Secret Of The Locket🔐

Chapter 12

Chapter 12: Another Decision

"How long do you want to stay?" Gissel says over the phone.

"Until this is over." I say.

"Babe why didn't you tell her?"

"I..I-I just can't. And I don't plan on doing so!"

"It's been 10 weeks, Babe."

"So?"

"You're a thin girl. Don't you think your mom would've noticed that you have a small bump in your stomach? It's been 10 weeks."

"And that's why I'm going to stay at your place until I get an abortion."

"Babe you're mom will suspect."

"No she won't!" My patience is running low. I need to get out quick.

"Please Gissel!"

She hesitates.

"I hope you know what you're doing, Babe."

"Oh thanks Baby! I promise I won't be a disturbance!"

"No problem Babe. Me and my mom will be there in 20. See you soon."

I don't bother replying as I had to do something else. I ran to my computer and started to type.

Field Trip Form
The class will be on a trip for an experiment to learn what it will be like to be independent. They will be away for at least a few months to learn Independence.
With your signature you agree to let all responsibility in my hands and to look after them as they learn to look after themselves.

Parent's signature:

Once I finished typing I printed the paper. I let it cool down as I run to my closet and pack my clothes for when I'm gone.

"This will all be over soon. This nightmare will end." I say to myself. When I finish packing I run downstairs and stop at the bottom. I look to the right and see my mother sitting criss-crossed on the sofa.

I walk to her direction and notice something. Between the sofa chairs is a small-low round table. On the table were two cups of coffee and a small plate of s'mores.

I smile.

"Mom? What time is Dad coming home?"

"In about half an hour." She flashes me a bright smile. I feel so happy until I remember why I came down here. I hand her the fake permission slip. She takes it from me and reads it.

"You really wanna go to this, Honey? I mean- we've all been waiting for months for your father to come home." Her smile suddenly faded. I gulp down the guilt and nod my head. I hand her the pen. She hesitates for a while and then decides to sign it.

"Have fun, Honey. And be safe. Call me if you need anything." Her smile returning. Only her smile didn't quite reach her eyes. I mirror her actions and go back to my room. I sigh and lay down on my bed. The wave of guilt comes back and I start crying.

My dad runs a business so he's never home. He goes around the world a lot while me, Josh, and my mom stay here waiting for him to come home. When he's here my family feels complete. It's been 8 months since my family and I had seen him. Now here he is coming back...and I will be the one gone.