Forever SoulMates by Selena F. (best ereader for graphic novels TXT) 📖

think you are pretty good kisser.” I roll my eyes.

“Oh really?”

“Yea.”

“Are you trying to sweet talk me?”

“Maybe. Is it working?”

“Maybe… You the one who can read minds.” Drake chuckle and smooth my hair behind my ear.

“That is true.” He start leaning in as he was about to kiss me, but Emily came in. We moved away from each other quickly. She was giggling and fell down on the floor.

“Emily, are you okay?” I asked

“I’m *hiccup* fine.” She said as she giggled some more. She tried to stand up, but she fell back down and starts laughing again. “Ouch. My booty hurts *hiccup*” I look at Emily carefully. Her eyes were bloodshot red.

“Emily? Are you drunk?”

“Huh *hiccup* Oh, I drunk the rest of Drake’s apple juice. The one that was left on the table. It was so strong *hiccup* but it taste so good. Do we have anymore?” I look at Drake and frown.

“What?” he said. ‘Sigh’ I look back at Emily.

“No we don’t.” I told Emily. She whined and starts running around in the house. Of course she was too fast, so I had to stop to catch my breath.  Drake finally caught Emily. She kept laughing and hiccupping when I got her to take a bath. When she was done, she put on her PJ’s. I put her in bed while Drake left out the room as I was tucking her in.

 

“I got a head ache. I don’t want apple juice anymore.” Emily said. I laugh.

“That’s good.” I said as I sat down on the bed and lay back next to Emily. She laid her head on me.

“Lea?”

“Yes.”

“When will you and Drake get married?”

“Um…Emily…Drake and I are not getting married.”

“Why? You’ll look cute together. I won’t tell Mr. Teddy. He will get over it.” She whined

“I can’t. I still need to find his soul mate…” I look out into space and sigh. “Besides…we are not in love.” She looks up at me.

“Please fall in love. Then you can get married and you can stay here.” She whimpered.

I look down at her and wipe her tears. “Oh. So…this is why. You want me to stay.”

“Yes. Also…you would be able to hang out with me all the time.

“Emily…I can’t. I have a sick Dad at home and a business to run. I can’t just leave all that behind.”

“I know…but…”

“No buts…”

“I don’t want you to leave.”

“What about this? I promise I will come by and visit you sometime.” Emily smile

“Yes. That would be amazing.”

“Good. Now…go to sleep.”

“Okay.” She lay her head on me and close her eyes as I sing to her as she fell asleep…but I end up falling asleep too.

 

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Chapter 11

 

I was in the hospital. I walk down the hallway until I get to Dad’s room. I walked into the room. He is still his skinny, pale self, with the tube down his throat. The only difference was that someone else was in the room. The woman was sitting at Dad’s side, holding his hand.

 

“Sarah, what are you doing here?” I asked. The woman turned around and I almost dropped to my knees, but instead I start crying.

“Lea.” She said as she stood up and walk to me.

“Mom.” I cried out as I hugged her. I knew this wasn’t real, but I would like it to be real for a while. Her scent is still the same and she still looks the same from the last time I saw. Just hugging her made me cry harder.

“It’s okay, Lea.” She said in a comforting voice.

“I missed you so much. Everything has been hard since you died.” I said

“I missed you too. How is your father?” she said as she walked back over to his bedside,

“From what Sarah is telling me, he is doing well. His condition is getting better.”

“That is good.” She said as she wiped her eyes.

“Mom, I miss you. I wish I was with you.” When I said that, Mom turned around, tears running down her face.

“Don’t say that. It’s not your time yet. You have so much to live for. What about Drake?”

“What about Drake? Once I help him find his soul mate, its back to pain and sadness back at home”

“Lea, you will not be alone. You will always have me in your heart. I want you to know that I will always be with you. It’s time for you to wake up. Stay safe.” She turned back to Dad and kissed him on his forehead, and then went to me. She gave me a hug. “Don’t give up on Drake, sweetheart.” She whispered in my ear.

“What? Wait Mom…”

“Wake up.” She said silently. After that, I woke up. I look over at Emily. She was still asleep. So, I got up carefully and left out the room. As soon as I shut the door, I turn around and see Drake and Ana. I’m so happy Drake covered my mouth before I screamed. They led me to the living room. Drake finally let go of me.

 

“You’ll almost scare me half to death.” I said

“I know, but we heard you screaming your Mom name to see if you okay.” Drake said

“Well, I’m fine. It was just a dream, but…why didn’t Emily wake up.”

“Oh…she’s a deep sleeper. I’m actually surprised that you’ll get her to go to bed on time. Usually, she would still be awake. You’ll need to tell me your secret.” Ana said. Drake and I look at each other, then back at Ana.

“You do not want to know.” I said. Ana was about to say something, but someone knock on the door.

“I’ll get that.” Ana said. When she left out the living room, Drake looks at me.

“Are you sure that you are okay?” Drake asked. He looks so concerned.

“Don’t worry. I’m fine. Just a crazy dream, which will never happen. That’s all.”

“Do you want to talk about it?” Before I could answer, Ana came into the living room with a guy.

“You must be Lea.” He said

“Yes. Who are you?” I said

“Dylan. Are you ready to go?”

“Go where?” Dylan laughed

“You are so funny.” When he sees that I wasn’t laughing, he stopped. “Wait…you serious.”

“Yes.”

“Our date.”

“What date?”

“Sabrina said you agreed to it.”

“Oh. Of course she did. Um…let me get ready.”

“Sure. I’ll wait down here.”

“Thanks.” Ana followed me up the stairs. She looked so excited. As soon as we were in the bathroom, I start to fix my hair.

 

“Aren’t you excited?” she asked

“I’m not so sure.”

“Well…you should be. He’s hot.”

“I don’t pay attention to looks.”

“Or maybe you not excited because he’s not Drake.” I gasped and turn to Ana.

“That’s not true.”

“Don’t worry. Your secret is safe with me.” Before I could say anything, Ana was gone. I groaned and turn back to the mirror. After I was done straightening my outfit and hair, I went downstairs. Dylan wasn’t there.

“Where’s Dylan?” I asked

“He’s waiting in the car.” Ana said excitedly. “Have fun.”

“I’ll try.”

“Come on, Lea. It’s been too long since you been on a date. Cheer up. Maybe he’s the one. Your soul mate.” Drake laughed. Ana frowned and looks at Drake. “What’s so funny?”

“Nothing…it’s just…Dylan doesn’t look like Lea’s type.” He said

“Oh really. Then, what is Lea’s type?” Drake smile dim down a little and he left the house. He didn’t even say anything. Ana smiled. “I thought so.” Ana looks back around hugged me. “Bye Lea.”

“Bye.” I said. As soon as I left the house, I see Drake leaning against his car. I went to it.

“Are you nervous about your date?”  He asked

“No, why you ask?” I said. It looks like Drake was about to say something, but he stop.

“Nothing. Just be careful.” I smiled.

“Thanks.” I gave Drake a hug and a kiss on the cheek. “I’ll see you at the house.”

“Yea.” I moved back and went to Dylan’s car and got in the passenger seat. As Dylan was driving off, I look out the window and see that Drake is gone. During the ride, a few times, Dylan would lean his head out the window and howled through the night. It gave me a headache. I was so happy when we finally made it to the movie theatre. When we got out the car, we went inside and got in line.

 

“What movie you want to see?” Dylan asked

I look up on the board. “Um…we can see ’21 Jump Street.’ Is it okay with you?”

“I’m cool with it.” When Dylan paid for the tickets and snacks, we went to sit down. But when the movie started, I couldn’t get Dylan to shut up. He kept talking and laughing so loudly during the movie.

“Dylan…” I whispered

“Wow. Greg is such an idiot if he doesn’t know his Miranda rights. I know it.” He starts laughing again. I frowned.

“Can you quiet down?”

“Okay.” I sigh in relief. For a while, he was quiet, but he start laughing loudly again and talking, I groan and blush with embarrassment.

“Just shut up already!!” One the guys in the seat behind us said.

“You shut up. I already saw this movie. The supplier is the P.E. teacher, Mr. Walters.

“You jack ass! We didn’t even see it!” a woman yelled.

“Too bad!” Dylan yelled back. I groaned and leaned down in my seat.

“Why don’t you shut up or I would come down there and kick your ass!” a man said

“Come then. I’m waiting…Damn, it’s just a movie.” Dylan said. That’s when everyone starts yelling at him. I had to convince him to leave because he was about to fight one of the guys. I had to keep him from turning because I already see his claws growing out. When I finished calming down Dylan, he drove us to BLT Steakhouse. Dylan ordered a plate full of rare hanger steaks while I order the lump crab with baked potato and grilled asparagus. As soon as the waiter left, Dylan leans back.

 

“I am so sorry for what happened at the movie theater. They are such jerks. I know they ruined your time, but I think this date is going well.” Dylan said. I had to try my very best not to cuss him out.

“Yeah…it is.” I said. Dylan took a few gulps of his draft beer.

“I don’t know why Sabrina didn’t introduce me to you earlier. You’re hot.”

“Oh…thanks.”

“No problem.” He winked at me.

“God, just kill me now.” I said to myself.

“Huh?”

“Nothing…Nothing at all...” He nodded as he drank the rest of his beer. As soon as the waiter came back with our food, Dylan starts eating. He only uses his hands. Again, I blush with embarrassment because everyone was watching with a disgusted face. The other embarrassing thing is that Dylan keeps ordering more draft beer. I went to the restroom and stood in front of the sink as I took deep breaths. A lady came into the restroom and stood beside me.

 

“Is that your boyfriend out there?” she asked

“No. It’s just a date.” I said

“He eating like an animal. Don’t have any manners at all.”

‘He is an animal.’ I thought to myself, but instead, I said. “Yeah, I know. I’m sorry on his behalf.”

“Mhm. Okay.” She said as she went into one of the bathroom stalls. I left out the bathroom and went back to the table. As soon as he paid the bill, I had to help him stand up straight because he was so