Tough Love-A Brallie Story

Leaving You Here

Chapter 30

Callie’s Point of View

Last night was really hard. I still have really strong feelings for Brandon. I had to tell him that he needs to get over me because I need to be here for Jude instead of have my own life. I know that it would hurt Jude if I left to be with Brandon. Stef and Lena said that the only way for us to be together is if they weren’t fostering me. I cried myself to sleep after Brandon and I talked. He was right about me dating Wyatt so I will get over him. It hasn’t worked one bit! I can’t get over Brandon.

After sleeping most of the day I get up and go downstairs. I check the time and it is 3pm. I go into the kitchen and everyone is in there.

“I’m glad you decided to join us!” Jesus says when he sees me.

“I’m sorry. I was really tired.” I see Marian give me a weird look because she knows what’s really happening.

“Okay well come sit, join our family chat!” Lena tells me. I look over at Mariana and she is just staring at me. I take my seat and I can tell something happened while I was asleep. 

“I have the odd feeling something happened while I was asleep.” I blurt out. Stef and Lena freeze where they are at. Now I know something did happen. Stef takes a deep breath and turn around.

“Brandon and Mike are coming over for dinner at 4pm. Be ready.” is all  Stef says and her and Lena leave the kitchen. I look at Jude, Mariana, and Jesus, and they are just as confused as I am.

“Lets go Callie! We have to get ready!” Mariana drags me upstairs and we get ready for the next hour.

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 After we are finished getting ready it is 4pm. I hear the front door open and close then a bunch of talking.

“Are you going to be okay? I mean after what happened last night.”

“Yeah I’ll be fine!” I walk away from her and go downstairs. I see Brandon in the living room with Jesus and Jude. They are playing some weird new game. I walk in the other direction before Brandon could see me, but I am too late.

“Callie! Can I talk to you?”

“I have to go cook. We can talk later.” I walk away before he can say anything else. I get into the kitchen as they are finishing cooking.

“Callie, can you carry this to the table for me?” Lena asks. I nod and grab the pan with her lasagna in it to the table.

“Food is ready!” Stef yells throughout the house. Everyone gets to the table and takes their seats. I am sitting in between Jude and Mariana, with Jesus, Brandon, and Mike across from me and Stef and Lena at the heads of the table.