Wretched Roses √

Chapter 37-Surprising

Freya's Pov

I couldn't deny I was shocked when finding out my sister was gay as well. Is that like a thing that runs in the family? Is Micaela gonna turn out to be gay as well, or, dare I say, Kalen? They do say homophobes are usually just closeted gays with a lot of internalized homophobia. Now that would be hilarious. Imagine a homophobe raising four gay children. The thought almost made me burst out laughing, though, that would be inappropriate as Elora was still sniffling slightly still.

We weren't in the diner anymore but rather we had moved outside and were sitting in my car. Elora had been mortified afterward and ran outside. I followed straight after paying the bill and apologizing to the waiter who was understandably very uncomfortable with the situation.

She hadn't said a word since we entered my car about thirty minutes ago. I wasn't gonna push her too talk and instead offered her solace. However, after ten minutes had passed, I felt the need to say something. And I was about to when my phone buzzed in my pocket.

Leona: How did it go with Rowan?

Me: Okay, I think. Well, I don't know. As good as it could have gone. How are you?

Leona: I'm fine, thinking of looking after her diaries. Regret not staying at the funeral.

Me: It's okay, she would have understood. You weren't in the right place.

Leona: I know

Me: If you're not ready, don't force yourself. But I do think it could help you.

Leona: You're the best. Thank you.

Me: I know, I know :)

I put down my phone and gave Elora my attention again.

"Who was that?" Elora inquired, feeling a bit nosy.

"A friend."

"Okay."

Elora remained mum for a few more minutes. For a while there I thought she was never gonna speak up again.

"So, I think it's best if I leave."

"You sure?"

"Yes," she reassured.

When she got out of the car, I didn't stop her and leaned back in my seat, taking a deep breath to process everything. Elora was gay. I was too and divorced my husband because of it. Okay, it wasn't the only reason. Still strange though. Now I had nowhere to go without burdening someone.

I argued with myself, debating whether or not I should just ask Wren for help. He had done so much for me already, did I really wanna ask to stay there until I figure something out? I wasn't sure. All I knew that staying in my car wasn't something I wanted to do.

And then when it came to Rowan, I wasn't sure what to do. It was probably too early to be able to file for a divorce, which I barely even considered. We could get an annulment, as I believe we'd have a valid reason to. It would also be a relief. Though I didn't know if that was something he would agree to. I wasn't about to ask him immediately if we should get an annulment as that would be inconsiderate.

It was all just so so complicated.

Leona's Pov

Freya's words motivated me to go and look for her diaries. It would be nice to hear about how she felt. I felt like it could give me a better understanding of her as a person in general. Although we were close, there are certain things even she didn't tell me.

She hinted at her bed which made it quite obvious where she hid them. There was a box under her bed filled with some random stuff and I assumed that's where she hid them. I entered her room and it felt like all the air had been blown out of me.