Chasing Stars: part of the Chasing Forever series: Book 3

Chapter 43 Found out

Emma's P.O.V.

*knock knock*

I didn't respond because i knew it was mom. but of course she invited her self in!

"Hey!" i smiled awkwardly "i thought you'd like something to eat" she said placing a plate of food on my desk.

I just looked up at her and then back down at my sketch book

There was a few seconds of silence

"Em...whats wrong?!" mom asked clearly worried. i looked up at her "it's not right" i said backing up and wheeling over to my night stand

I grabbed my pencil crayons and then wheeled back over to my desk.

There was a few more moments of silence

"Where were you?!" mom asked changing the subject.

I sighed, dropping my pencil

"I went to see Charlie" i explained looking down at my lap

I could tell moms face went blank.

"So you blew off work and went to Regina and back!" she yelled. i sighed again and nodded

"Emma-" i cut her off "mom! i'm a grown woman! You can't tell me what to do anymore!" I yelled backing up and turning around so i didn't have to make eye contact with her.

There was silence

"How was it?!" mom spoke up "what?! i asked turning around to face her. "the visit?...Charlie?...everything?" She asked. i sighed and swallowed my tears back. "are you guys together?!" she continued to question.

I just shook my head.

"I got mad at her for not coming to see me" i said quietly and my tears spilled over

"Emma" mom said sympathetically, walking over and hugging me.

It was a feeling i missed so much...crying in someones shoulder...knowing someone cares about you

I calmed down, pulled away and smiled

"I'm going to bed" i said wheeling over to my dresser and pulling out a tank-top.

I pulled off my shirt and slipped a tank-top over my head.

Kendra's P.O.V.

i was about to walk out but something caught my eye

Emma stretched her arms up and twisted her wrists towards me while doing so.

On her wrists were a number of scars and cuts in a row.

I took a step closer to get a better look at them.

My eyes widened with fear of what i thought it was!

"Emma" i said worried taking a few more steps towards her but i stopped

I was scared! how are you suppose to confront you daughter about something like this?!

She turned and looked at me.

I just out on a smile, she nodded at me and i walked out of her room closing the door behind me

Once i was out in the hallway i broke down in tears.

It was scary and hard for me to process why she was cutting her self!