Secrets…can haunt us

Ivory:

The kids were all getting bigger everyday. They seemed to not mind they had different fathers. I was so excited about that I had always worried they would treat each other differently.

Amy was constantly with Ali..I have to admit I was happy my little girl had found love.

Amy:

I wanted Ali to be in my life. I decided to have a private wedding at the beach.  I had ordered a custom made wedding dress a few days ago. I couldn’t wait to feel the soft silk against my skin.  Soon that day came and I waited on the beach for Ali to come.

As I stared at the waves crashing against the shore. I begin to think about the legacy and Jewel. I wonder if my mother would choose me…if I would have a daughter with Ali. I thought about an alternate future. In another family I might be encouraged to be an astronaut or leader of the free world. Things might have been different..

I felt hands cover my eyes and his lips on my ear. “Hello my beautiful bride.” Ali whispered into my ear.

I smiled as I turned and saw Ali in his suit. I couldn’t stop staring into his eyes. We said our vows with the sound of waves crashing and the smell of the salt in the sea.

We danced under the stars and all my concerns fell away. This must be what it is like to be in love…I wouldn’t give it up for anything.

The next day I decided to update my look to suit my married status.

Soon it was time for Ian’s birthday. I couldn’t believe my little annoying brother was a young adult.

He was growing into quite a stud, I would have to fight to keep the girls off of him.

While Mom and the kids were eating cake, Ian suddenly got up.

“Mom who is my real father?” Ian said slowly. Mom almost choked on her Carvel cake. Sam looked down at his plate and began playing with his food. I don’t know how Ian found out but he had….he had a different father than any of us. A father none of us had ever heard of or even seen.

“Ian, honey..you don’t under-” Mom began to say. She reached for Ian and he pushed her away. I had never seen Ian so angry..he seemed to be very hot-headed lately.

“HOW COULD YOU LIE TO ME?” Ian screamed.

“You don’t understand Ian. You don’t understand any of it! I did this to protect you.” Mom pleaded.

“PROTECT ME FROM WHAT!?” Ian screamed as his hands shook with anger.

“The truth. Your father is from Paris and his name is Bernard Bonaparte. Ian I’m sorry…but he didn’t want to be part of my life. So..I left Paris and nine months later. I had you Ian…my beautiful little boy. I decided to stay with Amy’s father Brad but he threatened to hurt you. It was either you or him and I chose you.” Mom said softly as she held her head down.

“Wait..wait..so he doesn’t even know about me?” Ian said angrily.

“No Ian..he doesn’t.” Mom said sadly.

Ian suddenly began to smile. “Then he might want to…he might want me in his life. I have to find him mom. I have too!”

Mom stared at Ian in shock.

“Do it if it will make you feel happy. I love you Ian and I want you to be happy but never forget you have a family here.” Mom said with a smile as she kissed his cheek.

T.J.:

I couldn’t believe Ian had a dad from Paris. That was so cool! Though I don’t think he should have treated mom like that. He should apologize, it was only right. I mean she was our mom!

Mom was great to all of us and I loved our family. Though sometimes I feel as if I didn’t fit in…like I was defective. I had an urge..an urge to take things that weren’t mine. First it started small like a pencil or a pen. Soon it became bigger things like bicycles and clothes. I couldn’t let my family know what I was…or what I was becoming.

Amy:

I couldn’t believe Ian was leaving.It was hard to see my brother all grown up but he deserved to meet his dad. I just wished he would be around to see his little niece or nephew. I found out recently I was pregnant..I guess I had too much fun during the honeymoon.

I began painting a picture to hang in the baby’s room.

Mom was so excited to be a grandmother. She immediately went shopping to celebrate.

I couldn’t believe my younger siblings were almost teenagers. I was so excited but a little worried about them. T.J. seemed as if something was always on her mind and Walter was very reclusive. I hope everything was okay with them.

That night Momma announced that she wanted me to be the heiress. I was so excited!

T.J:

I hoped momma and Amy never found out..

that I was a kleptomaniac

Walter:

I hoped momma and daddy never found out…

that I’m gay

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