Wishing I was 23

Beautiful Night

Lauren's POV

Right now, I am waiting backstage for our turn to reherse. My thoughts were covered with worries of Rachel. What if she falls or gets injured?

I felt someone sat next to me but I didn't bother to look who it was. "You know, Rachel's going to be alright if that's what you're worried about?", the voice said. I have never heard that voice ever in my life.

Soft spoken with a gentle tone. My thoughts fell apart and I try to remember who that voice belonged to. After a few seconds, I shot up and hugged that person without saying anything.

"Easy there, jaguar", she said. We pulled apart and my eyes were wide open. I couldn't believe she came back. My old childhood friend, Lucy Vives.

"How? How are you here? I thought you were in Mexico?", I questioned. "Well, Camila called me and told me that you were not yourself so I flew here and I brought an old friend of Rachel's too", Lucy moved her body aside and revealed Beatrice, standing there shyly.

I stood up and hugged her. She was surprised at my actions but hugged back. I pulled apart and smiled. "Long time no see", I said. She just nod at me as we walked to sit on the couch.

"So, what happened?", Lucy asked. "That's a long story but for summary, We got into a fight and it ended up her punching the punching bag very hard and she fainted, hitting her head on the cement. The doctors say that she was not suppose to wake up in a month's time but thank god she overcame that. Now all that's left is therapy", I summerised.

They both took it all in but Beatrice had a look on her face saying she knew what we fought about. "You pushed her, didn't you?", she simply asked, bluntly. I nod and looked to my hands.

"It's okay, Lauren. Only a few of us knew what she was before she was adopted but the Lynch. It was hard for her friends to dig her past but at least you were brave enough to do so..", she trailed off.

"But", she continued. "Despite the reaction, at least we all know now",  Beatrice added. She patted my back. I turned to her with a soft smile.

But it got me thinking, if Beatrice knew her past why didn't she just told us instead of hiding it. "I have a question, you were there when she was in her forster homes, right?", I ask Beatrice. She gave me a confused face but nod as a way to reply.

"Then why didn't you tell us about her past? We could have helped her", I questioned calmly.

Beatrice sighed and look down in shame. "I wanted to Lauren. I wanted to tell everyone but she made me promise and I can't break my promises to her. I know if I did tell you the whole story, everyone would help but it'll still be the exact same situation now but it would be my fault because of it. She wouldn't even tell Christian about her Foster homes and Joy was taken when she was only one years young. Rachel thinks she has this huge responsibility of keeping everyone from harm or any trouble. You should know by know that Rachel would always put you all first before herself. She has always been selfless since her first adopted family was killed right in front of her and Joy. I'm sorry Lauren, I wish I could tell you everything but it's not my place to tell", Beatrice answers and elaborated.

I didn't know how to response. My mind is still messy from Rachel's past. I am not angry or sad. Just confused and I wanna get pass it, I'm just scared she'll react the same as before.

"Lauren! You're up, come on", one of the stage crew yelled and I stood up, hugging Lucy and Beatrice goodbye or see you later.

After rehearsal, we grabbed a quick bite before heading to the hospital. It's been like a routine. I stay there overnight with Rachel everyday. Sometimes, Vero and Alexa will bring Dawn and Ryse so that Rachel could spend time with them. They're almost 1.