Dreams

Ch 21: PT 2: Is It A Crush?

Previously: (short recap)

Skylar and Zachs vehicles were exploded. Skylar lost her modeling career due to a angry employee who decided to destroy the company for some unknown reason. Something is wrong with Chris and Skylar has a huge crush on him.

Now:

The police had just left and I was feeling more angry the ever. My hands were balled into fists and I wasnt calming down. I needed to leave. "Im going on a walk." I said before crossing my arms over my chest and walking away. I walked behind the house to a path that lead to the hills and a patch of woods a few miles wide.

I had to get away before I exploded. Much like my truck. It wasnt long before I felt I was a safe distance away. I let my fists go and flexed my hands. They were white from how hard I was holding them and I had nail marks on my palms. Tears came flooding out.

I broke. Falling to the ground crying. I didnt have any control anynore. My iceberg shattered. After about an hour of sitting in one spot I got up and started to walk further into the small forest. I didnt know where I was anymore as I had wandered far. All I had around me was trees. I didnt know ot at the time but I was in the center of the patch of forest.

A few miles of trees on each side of me. I got scared. I looked at my phone. "No service." I said to myself. I carefully scanned the ground and found my foot steps. I followed them and after almost 2 hours I came back out. I was back at the house. Due to my clumsieness I had fallen a few times and gotten pretty banged up. I had bruises on my legs and arms. And leaves all over me. In my hair and on my clothes.

After I got home everyone was out back around the fire place talking. Before I showed myself and let them know I was back I decided to listen for a few minutes. I sat down and listened. Quietly. No one was aware that I was back. I made sure of it.

"She needs to know the truth." Mel said. It sounded like a log was thrown onto the fire. "I know. But I dont know how we should tell her." A males voice said. I had hope they were talking about Heidi. But she was there. Im who they are talking about. 'What truth?' I asked myself silently. Still listening. 'What do they know?'

"Zach. You need to tell her. Its your responcibility." Bryan said. His voice sounding sad and angry. "I know! I'll tell her when she returns!" He said walking inside. They all kept talking. Changing the subject and laughed a few time and what they had been walking about.

"Mel. Can I talk to you in private?" Chris asked her. I know it was him. I can pick his voice out of a croud any time. "Sure hun. Lets go." She said pulling him to the side. Everyone else kept talking and laughing. I silently crawled to the side of the house where Chris and Mel had moved to. And I laid there listening. I shouldnt be doing this. I decided to listen to my heart and continued to make my way inside. I left their conversation feeling guilty for evesdropping on them.

Once I was around the house I went inside and shut the door behind me. Taking my shoes off I decided to go back outside. My truck and Zachs vehicle were gone. Impounded I guess. After a few mimutes Zach came outside. I was picking the leaves off of my clothes. "Hey." He said quietly. "Hey." I repeated back.

"We need to talk." He said. His voice was full of sorrow and regret. "I dont like the way you said that. This cant be good. Whats up?" I said honestly picking the last leaf off of my clothes. "Its not that bad. I may have told you before. I may not have. But in the time you've been with us. Ive realized the truth even more." He said confusing me.

"Truth?" I asked looking at him. "Yes. I am your uncle. Your mother was my sister." He said hading me a file. "I think youve told me before. Some time when I first got here. I may be wrong." I said looking at the papers. "I need to call Mr. Michaels. I may have an idea who did this." I said hugging Zach. "Thank you." I said quietly. "Youre welcome." He said as he let go and walked inside.