Why Do You Love Me? E.D~ G.D

Chapter 39 •Dads Secret•

"How long does it take to move things?" Ethan asks as he opens the door to his room, myself following in toe. "I don't know, she lives in Canada. She has to drive all the way here. Not to mention all of her belongings are coming with her." I say with an eye roll to which he nods.

"But it's going to suck more when I move my stuff back here." I say. He stops in his tracks and slowly turns around to look at me. "What?" He whispers.

"I have to move back here, with my grandma because I'm not an adult yet, and she's my only live guardian." I tell him. He furrows his eyebrows in confusion. "Why? Don't you have an uncle or auntie that lives in LA that could check up on you?" He asks taking a few steps back. I shake my head for an answer. "No, or else I would've known about him or her. Ethan, you knew about the move, she told both of you." I state.

"Yes, I know about the move. It's just, that means you have to go back to school here.." He trails off, sitting on the edge of the bed. He rests his head in his hands stressfully. "I won't be here to protect you and I don't want them hurting you." He says when he looks up at me. I take a few steps towards the bed and sit next to him. "Well, not trying to make you feel bad, but now that you're not there, they won't physically hurt me." I say a bit hesitant. He scoffs, a small smile appearing on his lips. "Thanks, that helps a lot." He says sarcastically.

"Listen, I know you're scared, so am I. But I can't keep living in fear of those people anymore. I have to stand up for myself." I say, wrapping an arm around his shoulders and trace tiny circles. He lays his head on my shoulder and sighs. "I know, but I'm scared for both of you. They don't know you're pregnant. And when they find out, what are they going to do to you?" He asks, placing a hand on my belly. I smile and kiss his cheek.

Without thinking, I say the first thing that comes to mind. "What if they don't find out?" I suggest with a shrug. His head shoots up to me, his head bumping my jaw. I move my head back in pain before moving it. "Ow."

"Sorry." He says, quickly pecking my jaw. "But what do you mean if they don't find out? Your stomach will eventually start to show." He says, gesturing to my stomach. I rolled my eyes and shrug. "Well if you put it that way then it sounds stupid. But what I meant is that when I start showing, I'll say I gained wait because my grandma feeds me more." I say. He tilts his head, giving me a look. "You think that will work?" He asks doubtfully.

"I hope." I admit. I then get to thinking, what if I did have relatives in L.A? Do they not care? The doctors called my family from all over but, I barely know them. I didn't pay attention when we were at the funeral. My focus was on their caskets.

"Hey, what's wrong?" Ethan asks lightly, noticing the frown on my face. "I'm thinking about the funeral." I admit. He squeezed me a little before kissing my temple. "How do you feel?" He asks.

I think about my answer. "I don't know. How am I supposed to feel everytime I get asked that?" I answer. "But, I'll leave my stuff at the apartment." I say, changing the subject. I don't want to cry anymore, and thinking of that will bring on the waterworks.

"Really? Why?" He asks, slightly smiling. "Because I don't feel like moving all of it here, I still have my stuff in the attic." I say. Before I moved with the twins, I packed away most of our belongings into the attic. Didn't think anyone would get this house. I took my bed because it was big enough to fit Ethan and I.

"When will you come to visit then?" He asks. It sounds weird when he says it. I've gotten used to living with them for so long. "Well, I don't start school until two weeks, so why not now? I just have to let my grandma know and then we'll see how it goes from there." I suggest. I take out my phone and text her. Hopefully she doesn't text and drive.

"Wait, shouldn't I stay and help her? It would be rude if I didn't." I say, pausing my texting. I delete the words and shut off my phone. "I told her Gray and I would help her." Ethan says. "That's it?" I ask. He nods and I take out my phone again.

"I wonder who is all helping?" I say as I ask my grandma who is all coming with her. "Minus you and Gray." I add.

I send the text. I look up from my phone to see someone at my house. I go to the window and squint. A girl steps out of a vehicle and walks up the steps. I look at Ethan and run downstairs. I quickly slip on my shoes and run to the house, not bothering to close the door.

"Hey!" I yell as I reach the driveway. A girl, who looks about my age, turns around. She walks down the steps and meets me half way. "Hi, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to scare you in anyway, I was just looking for my father. I'm Kristen." She says politely.

I nod and I look at her. "Well, no one lives here. Not yet anyways."

She loses her smile and nods slowly. "Oh. Well, then I should get going." She says, hurriedly walking to her car.

"Wait!" I call out. She turns around, waiting for me to continue. "Who's your dad?" I ask.

"Earl Johnston." She says, making my eyes widen. My whole body stays in place. She takes slow steps towards me. "Do you know him?" She asks, the hope shining in her eyes.

"Yeah, yeah I do."

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Holy crap it's been so long since I updated. Hey everyone, how have you been? Did I lose a couple of you while I was away?

What is Katherine going to do? How is she going to break the news to her sister? Let me know what you think is going to happen in next week's chapter.

P.s. Ignore the spelling errors.

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