Chapter 35 Bailey's poe I power off my phone and place it back on the nightstand , I am determined to not fall for his tricks agam .. I took a warm shower and changed into my pajamas , Tucking under the covers , my door suddenly creak open . The light from the hallway creep into my dark room , " Are you asleep Bailey ? " Lilian asked as she stepped into the room I sat up , lifting the covers and silently telling her to get in . " No " Lilian rushes over to me , fiating herself under the covers with a giggle . I moved closer to her and we both stayed under the covers , peering up at the My gaze was lost on the ceiling but my mind wandered off , thinking about Kaleb and Juliet . Now that she was back , what would happen now ? I can vaguely remember her , we never really talked much , She acted sweet in front of everyone but her true colors always showed when she was alone with me . Juliet was a big bully and always flaunted herself Ske she was better than everyone . Kaleb was head over heels in love with her and never noticed her vile side . I wondered if she was the same ? I bet she got even more beautiful . " Is it true ? " Lilian suddenly whispered , pulling my attention away from my thoughts I twisted my head to her . I couldn't exactly see her because the roo room was dark , but I knew she was close . Her smaller figure was curled beside me . We usually had sleepovers when we found it a bit hard to sleep . " Is what true ? " I whispered into the night . " Loverheard dad speaking to mom . He said he thinks you found the one . " My heart lodges in my throat and I swallow , clenching my eyes tightly as I felt horrified . I sat up , turning to face her fully even though I could not see her . What are you talking about ? "" Lilian's voice softened Dad told mom that you may have someone you're in love with ." Her words made me stammer , my eyes widening as my faced heated with an embarrassed flush . Thankfully Lilian couldn't see my stained cheeks . I'mso mortified . Why would dad tell mom this !? Was it our conversation in the car ? ) Was it that obvious ? My heart pounds and I groan , throwing my head on the mattress , grunting in shame . Dad just humiliated me , now mom will not stop until she finds out * So is it true Aile ? Are you in love with some guy ? " She whispered into the night , her voice so soh it was barely audible . ifreeze , raking her qu question through my head . Why can't I say no ? Why am I even thinking about this ? Thuffed , turning around and staring at the ceiling blankly before I respond in a quiet tone . " I don't know . " I admitted What is love ? Dad told me how he felt about mom, he told me how his heart beat every time she was near My heart would always beat when Kaleb was near but I had thought it was because of rage then . But now , I am starting to believe it is something entirely different Chapter 35 However , I can't be in love with Kaleb can 17 The guy infuriates me and we always argued . He couldn't be trusted and could never stick to one girl for to long , Hoping for his affection is like waiting for rain in the drought . Pointless , painful and disappointing mn my head to Lilian , imagining that our eyes were leveled as I whispered " it's to early to tell I turn my Liban is quiet as she curled herself closer to me . If you do fall in love with someone , will you still love me more than you do them ? " She clung to me as though she would love me , an life Lilians , of course I would love you more than I love any guy " My heart clenches . " Linve you more than Thugged her , hearing her sigh in relief . I brushed my hand down her head , my heart aching when I touch scalp and not her pretty hair . The chem treatment made her lose all her shiny hair . Lilian was diagnosed with stage three cancer about seven months ago . Dad and mom fried their best to get her the best doctor . For months they searched until finally they got one . He was a kind man and gave us hope that we would not lose the little light in our family The doctor's said the chemo worked and now she was cancer free . It's been two months since she has been discharged from the hospital after ringing that bell , I can remember that day clearly , Bash was there too We all cried as her bony little fingers clung to the rope , yet the bright smile on her face never faded as she looked at us like the was a super hero She was She was to us . Mom and dad wanted to homeschool her but Lilian loved public school , especially her friends . Lilian didn't want to be treated as a fragile doll anyway so they agreed to let her continue public school . She beat cancer's ass anyway , so there was nothing to fear . Forever ? " She whispered the same words dad and mom told us after uttering the words I love you . Inod , kissing her head , blinking back tears as I recall a time I lost hope my sister would live . But here she was , in my arms . How could I not love her mora than my own life ? Always and forever Lily . " AD Comment Send gift