Chapter Six / Part Three

Lines of Love Chapter Six Part Three

Astra/

Yesterday was Gina's shopping spree and today is mine it seems. Joy agreed to tag along with Cait so it's an interesting trio so far. Cait finds herself distracted with Victoria and her phone so that just leaves Joy and me to shop for whatever we can find. Strangely enough, Joy became the best friend I needed and wanted in life even though it's a twisted kind of irony. Luckily Joy was able to keep going with Cassie I heard things got rocky, but they seem fine now.

" So Joy how about this color?... What's with that face, I'm serious."

" If you want her to look like a dysfunctional princess imitating a fruit... You got it nailed but I may die from laughing so hard."

" Hey, I have taste... Just not in this frilly stuff. Now stop laughing and help me."

" If we are going with your choice in frilly color dresses and such, I can have a coffin arranged."

" Omg Joy... You are terrible."

" oh come on you laughed too, come on let's keep looking."

She was cheerful and we had fun poking fun at the other's choices. Joy had a much better taste for this kind of thing which I'm grateful for because I'm too much of a tomboy for this thing. I managed to tell people about the incoming wedding but it was mostly my track stars. They haven't stopped messaging me with congratulations and words of wisdom from a teenager. But it's sweet to have so much support from people because Gina and I never followed a pattern. We fell into each other's flow and just let our hearts decide our course. I think we did alright for what we have and at least I can say I'm happy where we ended up and are heading.

" So Astra how about this pure white dress... It's perfect for a clutz like you."

" Oh haha, Joy but I am it a clut-"

" Oh, shit are you okay.?"

She did that on purpose distracted me so I would fall, oh she's gonna pay for that.

" I'm fine but I don't think I can get up without help."

Even though she's still laughing she does help me up at least. But I wanted vengeance now I could taste it so after some time passed and we went back to looking at colors and dresses my time had come. I waited till she was distracted by a few dresses and took Abigail's toy from my Jacket pocket. I know she wouldn't mind me opening her toy first for sweet revenge. When I get the package off the slimy caterpillar I placed it on her shoulder, she didn't react at first till she moved. That's when the toy fell into her cleavage which sent her shrieking and flailing I couldn't help but laugh at it well until we got thrown out of the store.

" You evil little shit where did you get that thing."

" Haha... Abigail is collecting caterpillars and I told her id pick up any I seen in stores. But you got to admit it was hilarious."

" Oh, totally Astra I just flashed an entire store trying to clean out my bra and shirt. Not to mention you got us kicked out of the store with that prank."

She's laughing even though she's trying to be serious but what could be expected from tomboys like us. We are bound to cause trouble no matter where we go but if I don't get stuff picked out Gina will put me in the dog house again. So I start steering us towards the next store And for some reason, Cait took off but I guess something came up. The day goes as expected and we find some things for this wedding we are planning to have, Joy is surprisingly good at this. Which I'm sure Cassie appreciates but I can't help but be curious.

"So Joy is everything okay with you and Cassie?"

" We are working on it but yes they are just fine."

" Well I'm here to talk if you need it, our roads haven't been easy. But for some reason, you and I have remained connected in some way. So that counts for something so you can lean on me, right?"

" Yeah of course but we are good that's enough for now."

My phone was ringing from an unknown number persistently but I had ignored it till I got home. After I waved Joy off and said goodbye I decided to answer but is it wrong to say I regret it now. I'm a mother of my own now and yet I still can't face her properly.

" Astra... Can we talk"

" What for now... You should have continued forgetting my existence. Would be easier for everyone."

" I deserved that... Your father woke up but is still being monitored... I tried contacting Percy but he has vanished again."

" He does that but I guess someone had to learn family traits... Look my life coming together and I don't have energy for you anymore. I have-"

" Mama your back."

" Look mother I have to go, my daughter needs me... Goodbye"

I love Abigail but I still can't shake that fear inside of me, I wanna be a good person for them. The moment Gina came out she could see everything written on my face even though I was smiling. Conquering fear is difficult but sometimes you don't have time to confront it and it silently grows inside. One day ill have to face it but now is not the time.