On My Own A Diggy Simmons Love Story Book 3

Chapter 74: Joy and Anger

Elana P.O.V

Once Diggy said that the family was here, I ran excitedly out the room and down the stairs; Diggy trailed behind me. I heard everyone in the kitchen and decided to stop and wait.

Justine: Diggy! Iris! Food is here.

Diggy: *comes in* is there room for one more?

Justine: Yeah why?

Diggy: Because I want you to meet my NEW girlfriend.

Justine: Wait…you got a new girlfriend? But Elana still could be alive Daniel…

Diggy: You’re still on her? I been got over her. She’s dead.

Justine: *stays quiet for a few seconds before tearing up* I always lie to myself and say she’s alive because I don’t want to let her go. But if your moving on then I should too. But I’m not going to forget her. *wipes tears on sleeve*

Diggy: *feels bad* umm…here I’ll make her plate.

I waited in the hall for Diggy to give me a signal. I was anxious but also scared.

Diggy: Mom you will love Audrey. She is so cool. *smiles*

Justine: Elana’s middle name is Audrey. *smiles* is she like her?

Diggy: Mom….just get to know her. Audrey food is ready!

Justine: Okay but what if I don’t like her? She could be---

Elana: *walks in* so you think you won’t like me? I’m positive you would *smiles as Justine gasps then hugs her*

Justine: You’re alive!!

I smiled and starting explaining to her everything that happened; but not before hugging Russell who was clinging to my waist. I sat down next to Diggy at the table and held his hand. He looked me in the eye before whispering lightly in my ear “I love you”. He smiled at me before digging into his food. I stared at him for few seconds; long enough for him to look back up at me and realize that I didn’t fully believe it. He put his head down and squeezed my hand tighter. I noticed him becoming sad so I lifted his chin to reveal his face. He looked back up me and I whispered in his ear “it’s going to be alright. You and I will be perfectly fine” His smile illuminated his face. I started eating and thinking about Diggy. But those thoughts went away when Iris came in. Her eyes were puffy and she had been crying for a while. She grabbed a plate and sat towards the end of the table. Before she started to eat, she looked around and saw me here. We stared each other down before she looked away. I wasn’t going to even bother to say hi. I gripped Diggy’s hand again this time squeezing it tighter than he did. Alarmed; he looked up at me and gave me a “just relax” face. I started to eat again

Iris P.O.V

I looked at Elana and before putting my head down. Here we go again. The world is going to revolve around her now. Am I jealous? No not really…well a little. I use to be NEVER and I mean NEVER jealous of her not one bit. But after awhile I noticed that I was the shadow girl and she got the spot light. She was always the special one out of Tristen and I. She was the center girl that everyone liked or felt sorry for. She has the perfect life and boyfriend but yet she acts so ungrateful.  All the adults like her; especially my mom. My mom really likes her. Sometimes I think a lot more than she likes me. I started to tear up to thought of that. Tears slowly slid down my cheeks as I sniffled. Mrs. Simmons got up politely and came over to me with a worried expression. She patted my back and I watched Elana got up to put her blue plate in the sink. Diggy came behind her and whispered something in her ear. She looked at me before saying something in his ear. Diggy smiled and giggled. I’ve had enough with her! I waited till they left the kitchen before going back upstairs. I climbed the stairs walked past towards Diggy room. I overheard him saying he was going to take a shower; perfect. I waited patiently for Diggy to get fully in the shower before coming out. When I did come out, Elana was just now coming out of Diggy’s room. She was headed to what seems like her old room. I walked slowly as she got closer and was off guard. Just as she was about to pass I slapped her and watched as she fell instantly on the carpet of the hallway.