THE DOUBLE

Chapter 28

Liam's pov

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I managed to summarize everything that has happened within few minutes to my parents but they still looked like they didn't understand what I meant.

It was nice that I had Andy to back me up.
"So why is she staying here" mum asked.
"She attends our school now and she's graduating with us." Andy replied "and her house is not here so she has to stay here till graduation" I elaborated.

"Fine but it's just on one condition" dad pointed out.
"what dad?" Andy and I said simultaneously.
"None of what we saw previously should occur under our roof again" dad warned.
"what... " Andy said turning to me.
"shhh..." I stopped her from talking "I promise it won't happen again" then I replied my dad.

"Fine, she can stay till graduation" mom agreed.
I was happy everything went well but I was still bothered how Jackie was going to cope after graduation on  her own.

I decided to go and break the good news to Jackie.

Jackie's pov

I sat on my bed still anticipating the decision Liam's parents were going to take. It felt like eternity waiting but as the knob on my door turned, I knew the wait was finally over.

"Jackie guess what" Liam said jumping on the bed making me bounce out of the bed almost falling flat on the floor.
"what... is it" I asked anxiously.
"You can stay here..." Liam stopped and gave a small forceful grin.
I knew something was wrong but since he didn't tell me, he must have a reason. At least I get to stay here.
"That's nice...I'm so happy" I said smiling back at Liam.
"how about we watch movies tonight. Just both of us" he suggested specifying the "Just both of us" because he knew that out of ignorance of his plan, I would invite Andy.

"As tempting as that sounds, I'll just have to pass"

"Why"

"Exams begins in two days and you know that I'm lagging behind " I explained.
He looked really disappointed but what could I do. I had to choose between graduating and watching movies.
"OK I'll see you later" he said looking down. I didn't like seeing Liam like this.
"wait...how about we just lay down here for a while before I start reading" I suggested adjusting for him to join me.
"Sure..." he said lying on the bed first without hesitation.

We stayed like on the bed with my head on his chest. I could feel his heartbeat and it sounded like music to my ears.
"what are planning to do after graduation" he asked patting the back of my hair. It felt nice but the question he just asked made me wonder what the future holds for me.
I only had little money I made from my last job. I can't go back to my step mom place. That thought made me remember that I had neither my mom or my dad picture with me. I missed them so much even if I don't show it.

"babe, what's the matter? You don't look alright" he stared at me concerned.
"it's nothing important. Don't worry about it"

"babe, anything about you is important for me. You and Andy are the top two most important people for me so tell what's on your mind".

"its just that I don't really know what to do after graduation. If my mom or my dad were here, than things wouldn't have been like this.  It's not that I don't enjoy our time together, it's just that I really missed them and it would have been great if I had their pictures with me. The only picture I have of them are in m step moms house".

"I'm sorry for not knowing you were hurting this much. Don't worry, I'm always here for you" he reassured.

"It not your fault. Being with you makes me forget about my problems sometimes. With you by my side, it's like I've gained a father, mother, brother, friend and above all the love of my life. What more could I ask for" I grinned. "I'll see you later, I have something to take care of" he said while trailing off but not before he left a kiss on my cheek.