Forever Changed - By Jamie Gibson Page 0,26

I looked at my mother differently now.

“Sorry mom,” I said and I really meant it. “I stopped to watch a movie and then I rode around to think.”

She looked at me in wonderment for a minute and then replied, “No, it is fine, go on up and get ready for bed.”

“Are you ok mom?” I asked her while walking to the stairs. “You look, well depressed.”

“Honestly, I am Elizabeth,” my mother lost it and bust out into tears. “I loved your father so much, I didn’t mean or want to kill him and I have been a horrible mother. I shouldn’t care what either of you are. I should love you, no matter what! For some reason, I thought I could change you both and instead I killed him. The love of my life murdered and then had my own flesh and blood, take care of his body. Oh my God, Elizabeth what have I done.”

I was dumbstruck, my mother really did love us and now she is grieving over my father and over me.

“It is ok mom, I understand. You may not, but I do. No worries ok? Things are going to get better. I promise” I said and walked to the stairs. My mother sat and watched me with confusion on her face and curiosity.

I walked into my bedroom and Landon opened the door for me. “Hi,” he said.

“Hi,” I said back.

“I had a question for you,” he said looking down at his hands. Nervous I guess, I thought it was adorable!

“What’s that?” I asked while taking my shoes off.

“Will you take a picture with me?” He said looking a little embarrassed.

“Of course, I just have to grab my camera and try my damnedest not to fall over all these bags.” I said giggling.

While Landon moved all the bags away, I went to my dark room to retrieve my camera. I made sure to grab film this time. I walked back into the bedroom and sat up the camera on a tripod. I set the timer and I wrapped an arm around Landon smiling from ear to ear. The flash went off and snapped our picture.

“Thanks, Elizabeth, I can’t wait to get a copy.” He said excited again.

“Landon, will you stay with me tonight? I really don’t want to stay alone.” I blurted out really fast, tears pressing against my lashes.

“Of course Elizabeth, I will,” he said wrapping an arm around my shoulders, pulling me close to his warm body.

I pulled the blanket back, slid out of my pants, and crawled into the bed. Landon did the same. I rolled over and faced away from him and he wrapped an arm around me.

“Thank you Landon,” I said, though almost asleep.

“Anything you want I will give you, Elizabeth. You are my destiny that will set me free.”

I was not even able to reply. I passed out falling into a deep dark sleep, with Landon’s arm wrapped tightly around me.

Chapter 20

I awoke the next morning to an empty bed, Landon had left. I got up and got ready for school. I was originally going to stay in bed all day, but I decided I didn’t want to be alone. I was happy that Landon stayed with me last night and for him being a demon, he was a very well behaved gentleman. He said he had a choice and I couldn’t help, but if he would elaborate on his choice.

I had been lost in thought the whole ride to the school. I sighed, got out of my car, and walked into school. The day moved rather slowly. With just the last class remaining, I was so ready to go home.

I walked up to my locker and noticed that there was a piece of folded up notebook paper sticking out. I grabbed it and unfolded the note. It was written in bright red ink and read,

I know what you are, but you don’t scare me. Looks like you owe me if you want me to keep my mouth shut. Give me a ride home today after school, so we can talk more then. I will be waiting by your car. See you soon, Elizabeth.

Lucas

I slowly lifted my head up and looked around the crowded noisy hall. No one was paying attention to me and of course, I was thankful for this. I had one class left to attend and I rushed to get there.

What was going on? What was Lucas talking about? He didn’t know who I was at all and