They sat in silence looking at Janessa and she looked at Vanessa.

But they spoke at the same time.

" At The Park "

" At A Friend's House "

They glared at each other and Janessa spoke.

" Originally at the park "

Some of them didn't buy it but nodded anyway.

" How do you like it here? "

" I don't "

" Why not? "

" I just don't "

" Where were you originally because you have a slight accent? "

" Around- I think it's a mix of everything "

" Are they treating you right? "

" Yes but they think I'm suspicious, but like I said that's what you get when your raised away from your so called family "

" How come you don't like to smile? "

" very random but because I hate it and there's no reason to smile " she lied.

Her daughter and best friends were the only reason she smiled.

" Are you ready for school? "

" sure "

" Do you speak any other languages? "

" I speak English, Spanish, French, German, Russian, Afrikaans " she said even though she spoke more than that but they looked impressed.

" How was your life before this? "

" it was good " lie.

" What's your favorite color? "

" I don't have one, I like neutral though "

" Did your dad tell you about the ball coming up this weekend? "

" no he didnt " she said glaring at him.

" Well It's for your return.. "

" oh great " she said sarcastically.

" What do you like to do for fun? "

" I have no idea " she lied.

" Do you want to hang out sometime? " Sarah asked.

" of course " she said and Sarah squealed.

" do you like kids? "

" yeah "

" How are you? "

" Im well and you? "

" im good "

" Do you model? "

" kind of- Can i ask some questions now? " she asked and they nodded.

" Do you all live near here? "

" Well we live in L.A but we came down here yesterday " Matthew said.

" We live in Chicago " Ashton said.

" We live a hour away " Tobias said and she nodded to all of it.

" But we're gonna be going to the same school as you! " Sarah said excitedly and they all looked at her.

" Yay! " Janessa said trying to keep up the energy.

" So do you guys always come around? " she asked.

" We spend holidays and birthdays together " their grandfather replied back.

" Do you guys travel to different countries? "

" Well we're from Italy so we go to Italy once a year and at times we go on vacation in different places " their grandma said.

" Are you homophobic? " she asked and they instantly said no.

" Racist? " she asked and they reacted the same way.

" So how old are all of you? " she asked and they all started saying their age.

" glad to know I'm not the youngest " she said looking at the child.

" How come all of you got to be with your families and I was the only one gone? " she asked to see if they'd tell the truth and they tensed.

She found out the truth when she went back into their file.

" Is anyone going to answer me?? " she asked standing up and turned to Vanessa's family.

" I'm sorry I punched your daughter but she deserved it " she said then turned to Vanessa.

" I need to talk to you " she said seriously and Vanessa stood up.



" we'll be back " I said to them and walked out the living room with her following.

" janessa- " she started but i cut her off.

" please don't say my name " I said and we walked outside.

" How could you do that? " I asked once the door was closed.

" I suffered and blamed myself for years only to find out you were alive! " I snapped.

" I know and I'm so sorry " she said and I rolled my eyes.

" sure " I said bluntly.

" I was kidnapped and my family found me- I tried to look for you but you were gone " she said with tears in her eyes.

" you got shot- I watched you "

" it was fake blood and a blank bullet- he said he wanted to scare you and if I didn't play along he'd torture you " she said and my phone rang.

Without looking the caller ID I answered it and before I could speak they did.

" BESTIEEEE! " she yelled.

" Stephanieeee " I said the same way she did but sarcastically.

" I'm here! " she said confusing me.

" What are you talking about? " I asked and just on cue a car came to the gate.

" Well I need you to tell these guards to let me in "

" it's okay you can let her in " I said and the gates opened.

" bitch did you just call me a it? " she said and i hung the phone up.

The car stopped and she got out running to me.

Before I could do anything she tackled me which sent us to the ground.

" how'd you find me? " I asked and she got up.

" Diana gave me your address a few days ago but I forgot it so I had to track you " she said breathing hard.

" you're tired? " I asked in disbelief.

" yes bitch damn " she said and looked at Vanessa before waving.

" are you trying to steal my best friend? " she asked and I rolled my eyes at her antics.

" So what are you doing here? " I asked.

" I'm spending the night " she said.

" Uh why? "

" you ask too many questions- go introduce me to your family " she said walking to the door.

" you can't just do that! " I yelled and she ignored me.

" We'll talk later- just don't mention to them how you know me " I said to Vanessa and ran to Stephanie.

" don't do too much " I said as I opened the door and she smiled.

She followed me to the living room where half of them were.

" this is one of my best friends Stephanie " I said and she waved at everybody.

" oh my good look at the baby " she said looking at Arianna and waved at her.

" Stephanie this is.. " I started and began naming them.

" I don't know where the others are " I said referring to grandpa, sperm donor, my uncles and a few of the boys.

" Nice to meet you all- also i'm spending the night " Stephanie said sitting down.

" Stephanie " I said and she looked at me.

" I apologize for my actions, show me your room " she said standing up and I rolled my eyes.

" do you see how rude she is to me? " she said looking at them and walked over to me.



" so she doesn't know? " their grandpa asked coldly and Joseph told him no.

" why? " Tobias asked Joseph.

" it'll reveal too much and I don't want to run her away " Joseph said.

" She'll find out eventually- many people know who you are.. let her find out from you " Matthew said and Joseph sighed.

" don't keep it from her for too long, but how has it been with her here? " Tobias asked sitting down.

" she doesn't refer to me as her father and she's been a little off with respect " Joseph said back.

" and you let her? " Max asked in shock.

" I know- " Joseph started but got cut off by his father.

" you don't take disrespect- especially from your kids " he said coldly and Joseph nodded respectfully.

He had grown soft because he wouldn't take that from anyone at all.

" you're all right " Joseph said seriously.

" She reminds me of someone " Matthew said looking at Joseph.

" Me? " Jospeh asked and Matthew nodded. ———————————————————————— A/N:

Lmk if you see any mistakes..

Imma cry bc I need my hair done fr.

Anywho..

I hope all is well.