Chapter Six - Sam

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Joshua stayed at the manor with Katherine while Marry-Ella went out with the girls.

They where having a good time when Alice and Melissa suddenly saw something.

Alice - Oh no.

Mel - Shit,Sam.

Marry-Ella looked in the direction they where.

Marry-Ella - That's Sam?

Of course, having been their friend for quite some time by this point, she had heard of Sam,Lyndi's ex-boyfriend but this was the first time she'd seen him.

Sam -  Hey there sweetheart.

The way he said sweetheart, it was mocking and almost derogatory, an insult rather then a term of endearment.

Lyndi - Leave me alone Sam.

Sam -  Aww,  you used to love when I called you that.

Lyndi -  I said leave me alone, please.

Sam - Oh , come on, we both know you still want me.

He reached for her and she quickly pulled away.
Lyndi - D-don't touch me.
Sam - Alright, fine Lyndela, whatever.

Sam - Whose you're new friend? Hi,  Sam Ramsey, And you are?

Marry-Ella - Not interested. 

Sam - Ooh, ouch,why not honey?

Marry-Ella - Because I should probably be getting home to my boyfriend  and our daughter.

~**~

Getting back to the house Lyndi lost it.

Lyndi - Agh! Freaking S.O.B

Marry-Ella - Whoa, come down.

 

Lyndi -  God, I just hate him Emmie. How dare he call me Lyndela? He knows how much I hate that.

What did I ever see in him? What's wrong with me that I could actually have liked that?

Lyndi - What's wrong with me Emmie?

Marry-Ella -  Nothing.

Lyndi - I just wasn't expecting to have to deal with him tonight, I wasn't prepared to see him.

Marry-Ella felt like there was more that Lyndi wasn't saying but she didn't want pry.

Marry-Ella ran upstairs to Joshua.

She told him about the run him with Sam.
Marry-Ella - I'm so lucky to have you.

Chapter Five - Katherine

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(Marry-Ella's P.O.V.)

My life has changed so much since coming to Twinbrook. When the girls saw my place they insisted I move in with them. Can you believe that? Back in North Crest I didn't think I would ever even really know someone like Lyndi and now shes my best friend. I can't place why but I feel closer to her then I do Mel and Alice though they're amazing too.

 

I named my baby girl Katherine, after my sister who was right there when she was born. I've heard that most girls want their mothers but for obvious reason that wasn't that case with me but my older sister was the next best thing. And of course Joshua was there the whole time as well,holding my hand.

Speaking of Joshua,true to his word he has done his best to be here for me and to be a good father to Katherine. I feel I can trust him again and we've gotten back together. The girls, unfortunately still haven't exactly warmed up to him though they're not as cold towards him as they used to be, Lyndi's  . It took some convincing but they eventually even let him move into the manor too. He sleeps in the nursery on a small bed near the crib and my room is just across the hall.

Laying Katherine down in her crib I glanced over at him doing his homework.

Marry-Ella - You almost done?

Joshua - Mhmm. Done.

 

He kissed me and Katherine started crying.

Joshua - I think someone is jealous I'm getting her mommies attention.
Marry-Ella - I wish, she's a daddy's girl and you know it.

~**~

Katherine Elizabeth Woodrow Andrews.

Chapter Four

 Joshua -  I know I ruined everything. Will you give me the chance to make up for it?

Looking into his eyes, Marry-Ella considered it. Of course she knew the baby should have it's father but it can have a father without them being together. But even if he didn't exactly say it she knew he wanted more than just to be in the baby's life, he wanted her back. He said he was sorry but could she trust him with her heart again?

He still held her hands in his as he waited for her to respond.

Marry-Ella - Joshua...

Joshua - Don't you believe everyone deserves at least a second chance?

She pulled away from him, turning her back.

Marry-Ella - What you did doesn't deserve a second chance.

Joshua - Mari, please.

 He rest a hand on her shoulder and she spun back towards him before taking another step back.

 Marry-Ella -You broke my heart Joshua. You expect me to trust you after that?

Joshua - No, I know you can't trust me again right away, I'm not asking you to. Trust has to be earned,right? That's all I want, at least give me the chance to do that? Let me try to earn your trust again?

Marry-Ella - Alright.

Joshua -  That's great. We can go back to North Crest and...

She quickly cut him off.

Marry-Ella - No.

Joshua - No?

Marry-Ella - No, I'm not going back. If you want this it has to be here, in Twinbrook.

Joshua - Twinbrook? Mari, my is home is in North Crest,everything thing I have, my family.

Marry-Ella - My family disowned me, I have nothing anymore. I'm never going back, this is my home now.

Joshua - So because your family turned their backs on you, you're going to ask me to do the same to mine? I want to be here for you and the baby Mari but...

Marry-Ella - But nothing, I'm not going back to North Crest, ever.

Joshua -  Mari, I understand you not wanting to go back but listen to your self. Don't you see what you're asking me to do? I can't just leave my family like that. 

Marry-Ella - Our baby is your family too.

Joshua - I know that, that's why I want to be there for them, and for you, but in North Crest. You're parents my not want to know the baby but mine might. Don't you want them to have at least one pair of grandparents?

Marry-Ella - I, I don't know. I don't know what to do. I don't know anything anymore Joshua but I can't go back to North Crest. I can't! 
Sitting on the bed Joshua put his head down.
Joshua - I don't know what to do either Mari, I can't just leave. What do you want me to do?

Marry-Ella - What I want you to do is stay with me, but what I think you should do is call them. Call your parents and see what they think. 

He nodded and she handed him the phone before leaving the room.

 Marry-Ella - So what did they say?
Joshua - I think you know.

She failed to hide a smug smile.

Marry-Ella - They told you to stay.

Joshua - You knew they would.

She laughed, no longer trying to hide the smirk on her face.

Joshua - I guess I better um register for the school or whatever. My parents said they'd take care of things with my job and stuff so um... yea.

~**~ 

Joshua - This school has the strangest dress code.

 Marry-Ella - Aww, did they take your hat? Haha.

Joshua - I'm not aloud to wear a hat and that girl can go around with her top like that? 

Marry-Ella - Yea, it's not fair but whatever.

Marry-Ella - They're looking again, those girls.

Joshua - Again?

Marry-Ella - Yea, I've tried to stay away from them but...

Joshua - Why? 

Marry-Ella - Why stay away from them? Look at them. Those are just not the kind of people I want to associate myself with.

Marry-Ella stood at the same time as the girl in the knotted top, obviously the leader of the group, and approached Marry-Ella as the blonde smiled.

"Hi, My girls and I have seen you around and I thought I'd invite you hang with us?"

Without thinking Marry-Ella looked her up and down before replying.

Marry-Ella -  Um, no thanks.

"Did you just look me over?  Is there something wrong with the way I look? Wow, this is why I didn't say anything when you first came here, I wanted to see a little of what you where like first. I thought you seemed like someone who wouldn't judge people but I guess I was wrong."

 

"Wow, okay, this is why I didn't say anything when you first came here, I wanted to see a little of what you where like first. I thought you seemed like someone who wouldn't judge people but I guess I was wrong."

Marry-Ella - I,um, you weren't wrong, I don't normally do that at least I don't think I do... look I'm sorry. I'm Marry-Ella.

I'm Lyndi Harlow, the blonde's Melissa but we call her Mel and over there is Alice. Tell you what, your still welcome to come hang with us if you want. We might not seem like your style but why don't you get to know us, we might surprise you.

Marry-Ella - Alright.

Lyndi looked over her head to were Joshua was still sitting.

Lyndi - That your boy? Cute! He can join us too.

Marry-Ella - Joshua's not my boyfriend. Not anymore.

Lyndi -  Ooh.

Lyndi and her friends glared at him.

Mel - Typical.

The other girls just nodded.