Her Breaking Point

Chapter 5: Her Reunion

Haven POV

"We're here, go on inside I'll get your bags" Smith said and I nod.

Opening the door I take in the summer air. I see the sun and the blue sky with little clouds. I close my eyes and inhale taking in a moment of peace. "It's peaceful isn't it?" A female voice snaps me out of my dream like sate and makes me jump. I look at her with wide eyes and she smiles at me. "Sorry I didn't mean to scare you" she laughs a little. She has dark skin and dark brown eyes. Her hair is straightened and her makeup although minimal is done to perfection. I shake my head and shrug. "Hey Smith" she smiles gracefully and waves, is that a thing? if it is she's doing it. It's like she floats and glides. "Lara" Smith acknowledges her with a nod.

"Ahh you must still be craving the chocolate thunder huh?" she teases wiggling her booty and eyebrows at him. Smith snorts and continues what he's doing. "Smith is my brother in law to my half sister. Same dad different mom. Her name is Sarah I'm sure you'll meet her soon. I'll warn you though she likes to play 3rd degree. Don't worry though its cause she's a lawyer" she glides back towards the house and turns to look at me. "You coming? he's waiting for you...he's been pacing for 3 hours" she rolls her eyes and continues inside.

I follow timidly feeling nervous and like I'm going to throw up. Is it possible for your heart to fall out of your butt? cause thats where I feel like this is going. I step into the house and pumpkin and vanilla fill my senses as the house is beautifully decorated. "This way" Lara ushers with a smile. I walk through a narrow hallway and meet a medium sized living room. Sitting on the tan couch is Paul. He looks a lot older and he's sporting a 5 o'clock shadow but he looks the same. His blue eyes and dark brown hair match mine and he's buffer than I remember and slightly taller. He's wearing a blue shirt and black sweat pants. He stands up and looks me up and down.

Tears brim his blue eyes as he comes closer. "Oh my god, BumbleBee" he hugs me and tears come to my eyes. I hug him tight and snuggle my face into his shoulder. I cry so hard you can hear my sobs and he just keeps whispering oh my god. He finally pulls back and wipes my tears.

"You've gotten so old" he says and I roll my eyes and smack his shoulder.

"Okay listen I'm going to show her around and we'll do some girl talk and you can visit with Smith" she says coming to my side and wrapping her arm around my shoulders. Paul gives her an incredulous look.

"Are you serious? I thought I was supposed to do that?"

"Well I am doing it now and I'm stealing her...byyyyeeeeee" she walks off wiggling her fingers in a wave.

"That woman is going to be the death of me" he mutters under his breath.

"I heard that, come on Haven" I follow the direction she went thankful that they didn't put me upstairs.

"You were meant to"

"Mhmm keep it up and you will be celibate for a month don't push me" she says down the hall way winking at me. We hear no response and she laughs. "I've got that boy all figured out you'd think he would know that he'll never win that argument he never does." she laughs and I laugh with her but it comes out as a chuckle. "Here we are, it's not much but it's your space when you need it. Have you thought of applying to the college here? there is one close to us about 20 minutes away you could take some classes at first see if you like it?" she offers and I nod looking around my room.

"We gave you the guest down here because the doctor said it would be easier on you" I gave her a grateful look and she smiles. "I'm going to go order dinner, get settled in and then meet me in the kitchen, we'll have our girl talk then." I smile and nod and she floats to the kitchen. I swear her movement is too graceful to be called a walk.

"Knock knock" Smith says with a smile that I return. "Here are your bags and I gave Lara your meds. I have to head home for now but I'll check on you in a few days and Lara and Paul have my number if you need me. It's okay come here kid" he walks to me and hugs me. He is like the father I never had. Grated a younger dad then most girls my age but he had that comforting fatherly air around him I haven't been around in years. I hadn't noticed I was crying until he hugged me. There will never be enough words to thank this man. He truly saved my life. More than he knows.

"Thank you" my voice comes out breathy and hoarse, quiet. It's been a long time since I've spoken I forgot if it was choice or because I was forced only to speak during some kind of punishment. I clear my throat because it feels dry and Smith smiles down at me.

He leaves and I feel alone again. I sit on my bed and look out the window. A convertible car comes racing into the drive way of the neighbors house and outsteps a gorgeous boy. He has a school uniform on it looks like and his blonde hair is tousled on top of his head. He walks with a confidence that rolls off of him in waves. He grabs his bag and looks over my way. I immediately stiffen straightening my back.

I look at the book on my bedside table and pick it up. 'The Great- I stop myself from reading when a light turning on catches my attention. I look up to see the blonde guy from earlier now shirtless and in grey sweatpants. He winks at me and I raise an eyebrow. Is he serious? I try not to stare at his body as I get up and try my best at seductively walking towards the window. He leans forward and I grab the curtains. I give him a sarcastic fake smile and drop it before closing the curtains with a force. I snort the audacity... Boys.

With a roll of my eyes I walk to the kitchen and sit down and listen to Lara chatter away as she bakes. I sit there with Lara and we hang out. I think I can finally say, I have a friend.