All it takes is a mythical creature to make its appearance, lies to be repeated over and over and secrets to be kept in the dark, for teenager Emerald Stone's life to turn into a compilation of blood, sweat, and headaches.

MY BROTHER'S BEST FRIEND IS MY Mate?!!

"Really?" I ask even though I know Mom isn't kidding. I haven't seen Nana and Papa in years and mom and dad rarely have time to bring me to their house. They live about 40 miles away from our house, at least a hour and a half drive from here. 


"Of course dear. You haven't seen them in at least 2 years and my mother constantly makes me aware of how she feels about that." Mom answers and I laugh. Nana has her own way of making mom feel her wrath from keeping me away from her and grandpa. 


"Well, I guess I'll go pack now that I know. Spence, are you coming?" I ask my bestfriend who is now seated at the counter on her phone. She gets up from her seat and follows me upstairs in the elevator without a word. Before we left, Maura and my mom told us they would start breakfast so by time we came back down we could eat and leave as soon as possible. 


Birthday part 2