Christian and I exchange some confused and questioning glances as Selena's mom leads us into her living room.

We sit down on the couch and Selena's mom walks away to call her daughter.

I hear Christian say quietly "Okay" with an amused expression on his face.

A few minutes later the woman walks back into the living room and takes a seat in front of us, looking at us with a small smile.

"You're like a female version of him with amazing curls" she smiles at me.

Chris and I glance at each other, before I turn my head to face her again.

"Uum... I'm sorry ma'am, but who are you talking about?" I ask her.

She chuckles and answers "Your father"

"Wait.. You knew my dad?"

"Honey your dad was a multimillionaire entrepreneur. Everybody knew your dad" she smiles. "Your father too. Your mother gave birth to a copy of her husband" she continues looking at Christian.

"Uum....okay.. That's uuh...that's nice to know" Christian stutters.

"Both very handsome men. But they had too many haters. I was..."

"Mom!..." Selena snaps. She looks from her mom, to me, to Christian and then back at her mom. "What did you say?"

She eyes her mother mysteriously, who just smiles at her. I think I saw a bit of fear flashing through her eyes, but I probably imagined it.

"There you are honey. You never told me that you're friends with Chaniëlle and Christian"

"Whatever mom. Would you guys like something to drink?"

"Yes please. Something cold would be nice" Christian answers before me.

I was going to say no, but I could use a cold drink.

"Okay I'll be right back" Selena says and walks away.

Her mom looks at Christian and I again and says "Alexandra sure did raise you two into a fine young woman and a fine young man. I remember how she tried everything in her power to adopt you. How did that work out?"

"Well... By the time they finally agreed to get the papers done I was nearly eighteen, so my aunt thought it wasn't worth the struggle anymore"

"Alexandra loves you like her own, you know. Don't ever doubt that. She has a heart of gold. Still there were people who didn't see that. They did everything to break her. I wish I wasn't a...."

"Mom I think you've disturbed my friends enough. Can I have them to myself now?" Selena says, rudely cutting her mother of.

Her mom doesn't say anything and doesn't move either. She just smiles at us.

I actually wanted to know more about what she had to say. But instead of asking her to continue, I sit quietly and hold my tongue.

Selena puts two glasses of juice on the small table in front of us. Her hands are shaking and she's sweating.

"Are you alright Selena? You're shaking and sweating" I state.

"Yeah I'm fine. It's just a little hot in here" she smiles nervously.

"Are you sure? Cause I think the air conditioner is working perfectly" Christian says.

He's right. It's pretty chill in here.
"You know what I've learned in the past couple of years? Secrets. They consume you. That's why it's better to speak the truth at all times. To cover a lie, you have to create another lie. And so on. Isn't that right pumpkin" Selena's mom says looking at her daughter.

"Mom you're not making any sense" Selena answers.

"I think she makes perfect sense. She's totally right" Christian comments.

I just smile not looking at anyone, cause everything is so weird right now. And that woman really doesn't make any sense.

She just jumped from talking about our parents to giving advice about not keeping secrets.

"Selena always wanted a sister you know. Too bad I wasn't able to give her one myself. How long have you guys been friends?"

I was just about to answer when Selena beat me to it.
"That's it mom. I think we're gonna go outside"

"Okay pumpkin. I'll be in here if you need me"

"Yes mom. You guys can follow me. We're going to sit in the garden. I need some fresh air"

"Yeah cool. Here. You forgot those yesterday" I say and hand her the four shopping bags.

"Thank you" she smiles and turns to her mom. "Mom look what Chaniëlle got me. Can you put them in my room please?"

Her mom takes the bags and gives me a thankful nod.

"Your welcome. You don't have to thank me"

"No really. It means a lot. Thank you" Selena says for the millionth time.

"Selena if you thank me one more time" I snap. Then I realize where I actually am and that I'm snapping at Selena in her house in front of her mom.

"Hehehee!!! The girl's got her mama's attitude" Selena's mom laughs out loud, referring to me.

"I'm so sorry... Um.. Can I take my drink with me?" I asks and Selena tells me that it's okay.

We walk out into the garden and sit on the grass. It's really beautiful and fresh out here.

"Your garden is awesome. It has a lot of open space. Who takes care of it?" Christian asks.

"My mom and I obviously. We take care of the flowers and stuff, but there's a guy that comes to cut the grass"

"Nice"

"No offense, but to what do I owe this visit? I mean, you wouldn't come here for nothing. Right?"

"Yeah. I forgot to take the number of that person yesterday. Can I see the number?"

"Yeah sure"
Selena takes her phone out and unlocks it to show me the number.

I take her phone and look at the number, but I don't recognize it. I turn the screen to Christian so he can see it too, but he doesn't recognize it either.

"I don't know. Let me send it to Larry. He'll figure it out" Christian says.

Selena cocks her head to a side with a questioning look and asks "Larry? Who's that?"

"He's with the FBI and he can scan run the number and find out by who it was bought.. Or whatever the hell he does to find out" Christian explains.

"Cool"

He sends the number to Larry and we wait.
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