Forever In Your Shadows

Chapter 33

****Tiny poll here: which kid is your favorite? Scarlett? Alejandro? Or Amelie?****

Lin's POV

Of course working with Pippa sucked. We did keep ourselves civil and talked when we needed to for work or about the kids. Both of us got together with our lawyers and worked everything out for our divorce. Yes, I was completely upset. Two divorces in my life? I think it's a sign not to remarry. Which I won't. I love Pippa. With all of my heart. She was my everything. The mother of three of my children...

I noticed Scarlett was doing great in rehearsals and her chemistry with Ignacio was just perfection. Of course, their characters fall in love in the musical. But they looked too good... When rehearsals were over I saw them sitting together and talking on the stage. Pippa was talking with two of the girls. Probably helping them grasp their character more. I headed over to Scarlett and saw her smile at me.

"Hey dad." She smiled.

"Hey. So, you're doing really good." I smiled.

"Aw, thanks. I'm still not putting in a good word for you." She smiled. She definitely knew how to spew hatred with a smile. Just like her mother.

"I know." I sighed. "I just wanted to see how you were doing. Haven't really gotten to speak with you a lot." I shrugged.

"Nothing's new." She said blankly. "I'm going to go now... Mom and I have to go dress shopping." She said while standing up.

"Why?" I asked her.

"Both of us were asked to be interviewed." She said while walking off. I frowned and looked at Ignacio. He smiled at her as she walked off.

"What are you smiling about?" I growled.

"Nothing. She's just beautiful is all." He said while standing up next to me. There was no doubt in my mind if I wanted to threaten him I would have to threaten his whole lower body... He was so tall! I saw Scarlett hug Pippa and I frowned. Why did this have to happen to me?

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Scarlett's POV

I knew mom wasn't old, but she was beginning to get grey hair... I saw it when she was looking at a dress rack. I gasped, which caught her attention. I lied to her when she looked at me and said that I thought I saw a dress in my size. She shrugged and went back to looking. It wasn't a lot, just maybe two strands...

"What color are you wearing?" I asked her.

"I don't know... I'm honestly debating on just wearing what I have." She sighed. "What about you?" She asked.

"I'm debating between red and blue." I shrugged. She nodded and helped me pick out a nice looking dress. It was more of a sun dress and it was a nice shade of blue. Nothing too fancy. Mom looked like she was going to pass out soon so I decided to call it a day. She was always tired now. "Mom, are you going to be okay?" I asked her when we left the shop.

"I'll be fine. Just, tired.." She smiled.

Pippa's POV

I sat in bed, thinking of everything I've ever done in life. Good, bad, everything... My bedroom door open and Steven walked in...

"What are you doing here?" I frowned.

"You're upset. I know you are." He said while sitting on the bed with me. "You were so happy... What happened?" He asked while pulling me into a hug.

"You left me... You promised you would come home..." I sniffed. "Everything is horrible... The divorce is finalized. Scarlett is growing up way too fast. Alejandro swears on his life he's going to take care of me. And Amelie hates me." I cried into his chest and released everything.

"It's going to be okay." Steven whispered. He kissed my head and held me tight. "Why did you divorce him? You were happy with him right?" He frowned.

"I was... But I didn't want to be married to a man I thought I was in love with. I couldn't ever do that. I can't just be married to someone just because..." I shrugged. He nodded and wiped the tears from my face.

"Well, right now all I can tell you is try. You're doing so much that you're going to dig yourself an early grave." He frowned. "I am excited to see you again one day, but I don't want it to be now. Your children need you." He frowned. "Our child needs you." He added with a smirk.

"I wish Scarlett was really yours..." I whispered. "You were the best father..."

"I know. But wishing only gets you so far." He sighed. "I will always love you. And I will be waiting for you up here. Please don't rush it. Take your time." He kissed my forehead and smiled at me. He put me back on the bed and started to leave. "And Pip?" He said before leaving the room.

"Yeah?" I frowned.

"Wake up and answer your phone."

I opened my eyes and realized I was hugging my giant pillow. My phone was going nuts on the nightstand next to me. I lifted myself up and answered the phone.

"Hello?" I mumbled.

"Ms. Soo, this is Dr. Jackson." The man spoke.

"Oh.. Hello..." I was a little surprised. Why was a doctor calling me?

"Your daughters Scarlett and Amelie are here. Amelie was brought in before Scarlett, please hurry and get here." He spoke quickly and gave me the address of the hospital. I got dressed and hurried out of the house. I caught a cab since driving in this state would be impossible. I dialed Lin's number while being taken to the hospital.

"Hello." Lin answered.

"Scarlett and Amelie are at the hospital." I gave him the information and hung up the phone. I didn't want to talk to him anymore than what I needed to.

Please let my daughters be safe...