Chapter 16

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Shawn's POV

I texted Lacey yesterday, hoping maybe we could meet up and I could apologize.

And somehow try and confess to lying without spilling why I did it.

I guess she doesn't want to hear from me.

I guess I can't blame her.

I'm an asshole.

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Lacey's POV

I watch as the carry my mom away in a black body bag and weep.

What am I supposed to do?

My phone dings again and I answer it this time.

It's Shawn.

I have four texts from him and a voicemail.

I read the texts:

I know you're mad but we really need to talk. Asap. I'll explain later.

C'mon, Lace. I need tot tell you something important.

Seriously?

C'mon, I know I fucked up. If you meet me at the park around 7 then I'll give you a really good explaination.

Please meet me? I'm sorry.

I don't bother listening to the voicemail and text him back.

Fine. This better be a good one. See you at 7.

I curl up in bed, set an alarm for 6:50 and cry, longing for the warm embrace of my loving mother.

Sure, she was busy a lot but that doesn't mean I don't love her. Sure, most of my teen years I thought she was the most embarrassing thing on planet Earth, but don't we all think our parents can be emabarrassing?

I regret it now more than ever.

I fall asleep with my tear stained pillow damp against my face and my head aching from crying too much.

I'm sorry, Mom. I love you.

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