Chapter 11:Can't Hide the Truth from Dad!

"Hey sweetheart how was school?" My father asked when I walked into the house.

"Fine." I said heading to my room.

I made it to my room and was able to put my stuff down when my dad walked in.

"Hey sweetie."

"Oh, Hi dad!" I said turning to him.

"Can we talk?"

"Sure. What about?" I asked sitting on my bed.

"You know what...Read my mind."My dad said sitting next to me.

"You've been hiding something...feelings for someone. You don't want me to know." I read from his mind.

"I'm sorry dad. I'm still trying to figure my feelings out for this guy." I thought for him to read.

"Is it Lash?"

"What?!?" I said out loud.

"This guy that you're questioning your feelings about...Is it Lash?" Dad asked me.

"It's ok sweetheart. Just tell me." he continued.

"Yes." I said quietly looking down.

"Sweetheart he broke your heart!"

"I know but..." I stopped trying to figure out how to say this.

Dad sighed.

"But you still love him...Don't you?" he asked grabbbing my hand.

I couldn't speak so I just shook my head and thought the answer yes.

"Come here Sweetheart." he said putting his arm around me.

"You are a very smart and beautiful young girl. I know that you will make a good decision. All I want if for you to be happy. Even if that means going back to that long haired jerk...Just know that I'll always be here for you sweetie. I Love You!"

"Thanks dad, I Love You Too...and his hair is not that long." I said hugging him back.

Then my phone went off.

"Whose that? One of the twins?" Dad asked.

I looked at my phone to see a old picture of me and Lash.

"Nope. Lash." I told him.

"Go ahead Sweetheart. This is all your choice. Remember that and remember that I'm here for you."

"Thanks dad."

"Love you baby girl." he said kissing the top of my head and then leaving.

I picked up my phone and answered it.

"Hello."

"Hey Mary..Thought I would be talking to your voice mail...Is everything ok?"

"Yes of course it is. Why do you ask?"

"Becasue your voice is shaky and cracking up. What is it?"

"Nothing Don't worry about it."

"I will worry about it. I know you Mary so I know that it's not nothing, so please tell me what wrong."

"Lash..."

"Hey how about we meet at our tre and talk about it. Would that help?"

"I don't know Lash..."

"Please Mary..If you say no I'll just come in through the window again. Haha."

"That's ok you don't have to use the window. I'll meet you at our tree." I said smiling thinking of the tree.

"Great! See you soon!" he said hanging up.

I put my phone in my pocket and headed downstairs. I grabbed my light jacket from next to the door.

"Going somewhere?" Dad asked.

"Out...I need fresh air to clear my and head and think." which was half true.

"Alright sweetie. Be careful. Love you."

"Thanks Dad. Love you two." I said walking out the door knowing that he knew that I was coming out here for more than fresh air.