The hidden truth

Chapter 82 - A change

I looked towards my father and questioned everything I could about how this conversation would end, it all ended with him worrying which was something I didn't want nor did I wish for him or anyone.

"Dad, I'm okay. I'm just a little tired, I'll sort it out eventually okay?" I looked at him and hoped he'd believe me, I knew that fairytales didn't exist and weren't a life I was having since my previous years had shown that, my life wasn't going to be Girl taken by evil doer, prince runs along and fixes everything for her and she is completely devoted to him and his ability to save her.

Yeah right.

"Lorna, we're here for you. When you need help and support, we are here" he said placing his hand on my shoulder as if he was worried I'd disappear once more, I knew how hurt my father was that I was taken from him and he missed a great deal of my life but not just mine. I have a younger sister, Jelly bean who my mother took away from the family shortly after my disappearance and he hasn't seen since, both his little girls taken and never to be seen.

I could imagine the pain that could cause someone, I felt bad hiding the reality of my situation from him but I knew I'd be okay in the end since everything is always alright in the end and you must remember that when your having a bad day there is always someone in the world who has it worse than you.

"I know dad, I'm okay though" I smiled back to him before walking out of pops, we started school again soon less than a week and Archie's fate was looming near. Jughead had run off already to get ready for the re grouping to see the verdict and I was scared for them although I didn't go and hadn't planned on.

I was scared for Archie and how this would play out for him. I made my way out of the dinner parking lot and onto my bike, the lack of sleep was honestly killing me and it was extremely bad for me and I wanted to sleep more than anything in the world but it wasn't in the cards for me just yet but I'd get there in the end.

Maybe a sense of justice was something that I needed but that wasn't possible now, plus it wasn't something I felt worth it. I sat on top of my bike and made my way back to Sweetpea trailer, or was it our trailer I was never too sure what to call it if I was completely honest.

Me and Sweetpea had only been 'together' a day and it was going perfectly well, I didn't trust him with my life so get that fairytale out of your head and throw it away, my life was nothing close to that nor did I want it to be. I was no princess that had people to run around and do things for her, I was a women who was completely capable of doing things on her own.

He was honestly sweet, I understood why they called him Sweetpea as his serpent name and maybe even his real name? I wasn't too sure. Fangs was trying to figure out my serpent name since apparently Cheryl's was 'dead eye' and they didn't really know what the call me since I didn't have a specific area of choice.

The options at the moment are apparently 'viper' due the there methods of killing prey, with a bite or construction which apparently reminded them of my methods I used on the ghoulies, not that I saw it of course but apparently Fangs did and he thought it would be cool for me to be named after a snake and 'reaper' as in the grim reaper but instead they thought of the reaper of justice considering my actions against Penny, the ghoulies and Hiram's gang of goons before even being a serpent.

Personally, I didn't care. My name was something I had grown attached too all my life since it was the only sense of identity I had growing up not knowing who I was or where I came from. My name was something important to me, to know I had a family that would use this name gave me hope and strength for the next day.

I pulled up outside our trailer?, that sounded weird to say since it wasn't mine or even close to mine. He paid for it and We had been 'dating' a day. It wasn't like we shared anything or even knew much about each other, but there was an attraction we were willing to investigate on the down low for now and then see how everything plays out before we go back to school which I knew only gave me a week but it was long enough maybe? I didn't really know about these relationship type things or how they even worked.

I walked inside to see Sweetpea on the sofa looking at the television and I assumed he had only just gotten up from the messiness of his hair and the lack of clothing he was wearing which was interesting since I didn't take him for a no shirt type of guy. He turned to me and smiled the smile that made me knees weak and my heart flutter.

"Wherever you been doll?" He questioned getting up and checking whatever was in the oven that I hadn't even noticed was on and I smiled some more as he came near me and pulled me into a quick hug.

"Serpent business" I replied quickly and vaguely, it wasn't that we didn't want the serpents to know about the plans of 'riverbank' just yet but it was more like we wanted to stabilise the properties in Centrevile and Greendale first before bringing the plan up to them, Cheryl was signing the paperwork to give the maple syrup farm to us which was something we were grateful for and obviously she'd get a cut since we aren't heartless.

"Ohhh, you were working" he said with a wink.

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So! We need a serpent name for Lorna and I wanna leave it down to you guys and get your input in, so leave some suggestions and then we will have a vote in a few chapters and you can vote for the name you like the most for her serpent name. I'm aware they don't all have serpent names but I feel like Lorna would be a character that needs one with all the trouble she gets herself into.

Also, it is international women's day today and I wanted to say a huge well done to my female readers for whatever your doing in your life Becuase you aiming for aspirations and goals was something women a few years ago couldn't do and your setting an amazing example to our younger generation so well done ladies!

Men your great too and are doing a great job at being men and inspiring men but also showing your acceptance towards female change and I love that so thank you and well done for being yourself and kicking sexism in the teeth!

Thank you!