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Chapter 31: Thanksgiving PT. 2

Chapter 31: Thanksgiving PT. 2

      WARNING: Substance/Drug Use.

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I guess you can say it was all a bit of a surprise to bring Mandy and Gina. I think my mother and Edward expected Lara Jean and I to be the only ones to actually show up. But they actually understood but mom was freaked out once she saw Gina step into the house.

    The house still has its familiarity. And I was surprised to actually see my stepfather who was unnaturally being polite to me. Usually if I stepped into his presence he would glare at me and look like he wanted to do was vomit. And also a few months back he did threaten to cut me off. It's like today is a brand new day. And he's acting like all those conversations never even happened which I guess is okay. I think I'm doing it to make my mom happy which when I entered inside with the girls I could tell mom was exceptionally happy. As she was when she married Edward.

I actually found it only a little strange because it felt different arriving here. Edward had finally met Gina who I'm sure mom may have talked to Edward about a lot to explain why my seventeen year old mind was such an asshole, because I was actually badly heartbroken over Gina. It was partly true. But not the main reason I was a dick. And so I wonder what Edward is thinking. And Edward had finally met Lara Jean. Mom had met Lara Jean back when I was in the hospital months ago for trying to kill myself.

I had actually observed Lara Jean and Edward actually talking. I know that Lara Jean actually doesn't get along with her father, and this reminded me that if she had her father a lot closer, this is what it would look like. And still, Lara Jean looked stunning. And I couldn't help but think, "damn, Ty is actually a lucky guy to have her." But she's my friend and I would never wish to take advantage of her even though Peach necessarily believes that I have feelings for Lara Jean but it's so not true.

I felt granted to have this life. But I actually kept an eye on Gina who was practically the shine of the room. And that's normal. Gina has always been that way. She just takes the room up with her passionate energy. I hadn't been able to understand any of the reasons what makes Gina special. And Mandy was also looking quite fine. She looked her best and I just smiled at her seeing her walk back in to the sitting room with a cup of coffee that seemed perfect to her own perfection.

"So your the ex girlfriend to my stepson?" Edward laughed, like this was actually a very big shock to him. He kinda leaned back and allowed his arm to just fold around the back of the armchair he was sitting in.

  "Yes, sir." Gina replied almost immediately.

   "Oh please don't call me sir. You can call me what Christopher calls me. Just call me Edward. Or whatever you want. Whatever works best for you. Or if your brave enough to call me Ed or Eds." He said, which brought a smile to my face that I nearly laughed out, unable to do so.

   The personality being brought out from Edward was quite intriguing. But very unusual. And I hadn't been able to actually accept Edward for a while which hasn't been a surprise to me, my friends and my mother, of course. But for once, I'm ready to let that dreadful part of me go. It's time I forget about what may have caused us differences. Edward is quite hot-headed. But is he? At least it's how I used to look at him back when I first met him. And when I knew he'd marry my mother and I felt this rage. Especially when I started to vandalize the room at our house in San Diego. And mom knew the engagement news definitely triggered me. I mean, my dad had died and mom never once took consideration on how I'd feel and Edward didn't care how Emma would feel. I mean come on she was coping with both of her parents divorce. But I know the truth that my mom was sleeping with a married man. I was angry at that too. But I was able to work past it. And so I have.