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I’m dating someone else. Or if she means that
Sarah being with him is insane.
    “ What’s insane?” She
reaches out and grabs my hand. Her eyes are filled with sympathy
and love.
    “ I mean the fact that
Lucas would date your younger sister. That’s what’s insane. And
that Sarah would date your ex. It’s all very twisted. I don’t think
you having lingering feelings for him is insane at all. You were
both so close for so long. I figured it would happen sooner or
later. But what are you going to do?”
    As the words sink in, I’m amazed by how
normal my mother makes it sound. Why do I feel so guilty? I guess,
I just can’t come clean with Brady yet, or Lucas for that matter.
I’m sure he’s over me anyway now that he has my sister on his hip.
I clench my stomach as a nauseous feeling settles over me. I lay
back, groaning.
    “ Look honey, it won’t
last. Eventually he will see what he had with you had been real and
will probably want you back. Maybe you and Brady will not work out.
I guess only time will tell. I’m here though. I will support
whatever you decide to do.”
    I lean up far enough to see her face and
smile. “Thank you mom. That’s means a lot to me.” I hug her tight
and close my eyes. Having her support is so important and she
really made me feel like I could count on her no matter what. She
pulls out of our embrace, looking at me for a moment. “Look, I know
what Sarah is doing to you is messed up, but let’s try not to let
it show for now. Okay? You don’t want her to think she’s won. Until
you sort out your feelings for Lucas, let’s not think anything is
wrong. She will get tired of him and let him go. You just do your
thing for now.” I nod and smile, laying my head on her shoulder.
She gives me a pat on the leg and gets up to leave my room. She
turns when she reaches the door. “You’re a good kid Abby. I know
you will go far in life.” And she leaves, closing the door behind
her.
    Before dinner mom got a call from Sarah
saying she was at Haley’s house and might stay the night. It gives
me a break from her torture. I guess if she had to be around Lucas,
I was glad it was at someone else’s house. I couldn’t stand seeing
the two of them together. They don’t fit well. Not that my feelings
didn’t have anything to do with that statement. I walk to the sink
to wash my dishes and help my mom clear the table from our
delicious steak, mashed potatoes, stuffing and corn bread dinner.
Before I forget, “Hey there’s a party on Friday night at Eric’s
house. Brooke and Brady wanted me to go. Can I?” She smiles,
putting the dishes in the dishwasher and looks at me. “I guess that
would be good for you to have some fun. Sure. As long as you are
careful and not driving home. I’m not dumb enough to know what goes
on at these parties. I expect a designated driver.” I am baffled by
her interpretation of a good time. But I wasn’t going to question
her motives. If she wants me to have fun, then fun it is.
    I kiss her on the cheek and finish cleaning
up. “Thanks mom. Believe me, I’m not driving. Brady will take me
and Brooke. We won’t be home too late.” I walked out of the kitchen
to my bedroom where I stayed the rest of the night studying.

Chapter 6
     
    After what seems like forever studying and
doing homework, I take a break and lay down on my bed. It feels
soft and warm and inviting. Almost like it’s calling to me. My
thoughts have tired me out and I’m emotionally and mentally
drained. Thoughts of Sarah, my dad, Brady and Lucas, they all take
over my brain and I can’t concentrate. I long for the days as a kid
when I had no worries or boy drama. I could just be happy and
carefree. I sigh heavily. Looking up at my ceiling, I hear a loud
thump. I feel like I’ve gone crazy and shake my head thinking it’s
my imagination. Maybe I am going crazy.
    Thump
    I hear it again and realize it’s coming from
my window. I move the curtain and see Lucas standing there.