Healing The Desolated Heart

XI

Val's Pov

I stood in awe at the house right in front of my eyes. It wasn't just a house, its more of a mansion

My eyes doesn't deserve to look at this holy image right before me. Okay maybe I'm just exaggerating things but when I say its beautiful, it truly is

"Well don't just stand there come on in" Ethan said leaning against their door frame, who finally realized I was standing way too long outside looking like a complete stalker instead of ringing their doorbell to let them know I arrived.

"Uh sorry that was embarassing" Well what can I say I was amazed, who can blame me

"Yeah, next time try not to look like a robber whose planning some kind of break in" he looked at me up and down, scanning my black hoddie that was on my head and my messy state

"God you look like you're sent from hell" he ran his hands through his hair, surprised that I really came

"Okay potato, enough about your teenage awkwardness. Val, please come inside" Joy smiled widely

I was supposed to smile back but it turned to a frown, why? Because when I saw Joy she seemed okay despite the hospital wires hanging in different parts of her body as she held tight at Ethan's arm

Joy noticed that I was staring at her, a sad expression crept her face "I'm sorry I didn't mean to scare you like this" she kept her head down and hid behind Ethan's back

"No, no its not like that. I just thought that you're a really strong girl who can defeat anything" Ethan smiled at my reply

"So you mean I can defeat this evil cancer cells living inside my body? All by myself?" She squeled, energy rushing through her body

I was in shock at her words. So you mean she has cancer all this time since I met her. This world is full of surprises

Ethan took the hint that I was surprised so he made sure the air wasn't uncomfortable "I'm sorry about my sister. Joy, would you mind playing upstairs?" He rubbed Joy's head, his eyes full of sorrow and love. He watched as his little sister faded until he finally let me in

"Sorry for what happened earlier. Sweet pea- I mean Joy thinks that cancer is like someone who isn't invited to a birthday party. And in her case, cancer isn't invited to her body" He sighed as he led me to his room

"I fully understand. I'm also sorry for coming here in such short notice" I tittered and I sat down on the nearest chair I could find

"Ah about that" he placed both of his hands on each side of his hips "You can't just barge inside people's home just because you need to escape. Luckily my parents aren't coming back in a week" He rubbed his forehead and sighed

"Anyways, what brings you here in the middle of the day just because of problems at home?" He asked

Mission abort, mission abort

I panicked because I didn't know he was going to ask nevertheless care about what's going on around me. I expect that he would just give me a long speech about going to his house all of a sudden

"Hey, Val, Don't panick I'm not interrogating you or something. Relax" He told me, his voice sounded so reassuring

"You can tell me everything. You can trust me" He grinned but then he suddenly realized what he just said which made me snort... loud

"Okay, I know I'm not someone who can be trusted right now especially how things went when we first met, and should I even mention my reputation. But I promise you I have another side that you can rely on, give advices or something. To be honest I'm not all that manly, I have a soft spot for people who is dealing with their problems alone especially Joy-" he tugged his hair and I nodded telling him that it was okay to tell me

"I don't know why I'm telling you these all of a sudden, when we're entirely opposite with each other. Maybe because I need to earn your trust and I also want to start a new relationship with you-" his eyes widened "-no omigod not like that. I mean I wanna start again with proper introductions" he finished

"I get what you mean" I laughed "I'm Valerie Stevens from Orlando, Florida and I just moved here" I strenched my hand waiting for a hand shake

"Uhh what are you doing?" He asked, confused "You said you wanted proper introductions. And oh I won't forget that you also need my trust" I smirked

"That's not whay I mean-" He was cut off by my glare telling him to just go with it "I-I'm Ethan Bay. Soon to be your Bay" he winked

"That is just so old" I laughed, I was about to punch his shoulders playfully when he suddenly held my hand

His eyebrows furrowed and he looked at me like he was reading my mind "Enough with the jokes. Lets get straight to the point, why are you here?" I rubbed me hand when he finally let go

"Where's the 'I need to earn your trust first" I laughed nervously only to recieve an emotionless stare from Ethan

"Because everyday that I'm not by sweet pea's side I'm just wasting every second of my life when I could just go to her and spend my time knowing that there's still time left" He explained which made me silent

"What I said earlier was true. I am willing to listen to other's difficulties because I can relate. And from what I heard I give the best advices" he crossed his arms and smiled proudly.

Wait, he was scary and serious before but know he's back to being a jerk. The glo-up

"Now tell me what's in your mind. You know I'm great at sensing people just by the look of their eyes" and there he is the serious and mature Ethan

"I give up I'll just tell you either way, nothing will change. I don't believe you though for sensing people just by looking at their eyes. That's just socery" I told him

"You'll never know unless you find out. Now. Spill. The. Tea" he got a pillow from his bed and sat down like he was watching a movie or something. Does this guy have a split personality or what, for a moment I thought he was just the plain old Ethan I know. This guy has a lot of personality, interesting

"As you know my mom just died" At the mention of my mom tears began to form in my eyes, Ethan gave me a box of tissue from who knows where which made me giggle at his 'teenage awkwardness'

"After her death I had a nightmare, when I woke up I decided to get some water to clear out my thoughts-" at this point my tears started falling down as I remembered the past events, but the funny thing is I didn't feel uncomfortable telling Ethan about these things. I felt like I was being myself once in my life

"Don't continue if you don't want to. It'll be hard for you if you continue" this time he held my hand to make sure I was okay. Instead of listening I ignored his protests and continued

"I-I overheard my dad talking to s-someone s-saying that my dad has to tell me that I-I'm not his real d-daughter or else I'll find out sooner, eventually I d-did at the worst time" I sniffled holding back all my tears that I hid for a long time

"I d-don't know i-if I was adopted o-or my mom ch-cheated" Ethan patted my back as if we had a conncetion and he was telling me that its fine to let it out

"Sometimes I just wish that things would return again, when we were back at our old house in Florida" and with that last sentence my eyes fell slowly

"But if things go back the way it used to I wouldn't have met you" I heard Ethan mumble but I chose to ignore it because of how tired and worn out I am

○●○●○●○●○●
I MADE A DOUBLE UPDATED BECAUSE THIS GIRL CAN and because I love you guys I felt sorry because I haven't updated for awhile (not like anyone cares about this book or something). Also this is the longest chapter that I have written in this book, woah

*suddenly remembers the story*
Val finally opened up her heart to Ethan despite her fears and insecurities

Will she be able to release all the things she bottled up? Or will she make a stronger, sturdier, and tougher wall around her

Don't forget to
Vote
Comment
Share

Xoxo
Ephanoid 🐘