Steeling My Haart by Lizzy Roberts

Author:Lizzy Roberts [Roberts, Lizzy]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Book Enthusiast Promotions
Published: 2015-03-13T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twenty

As the phone rang out Emma prayed that her parents were home. She needed them right now more than she had ever needed them before. Just as the line connected to the answer machine, Nicky’s voice came over the line interrupting the mechanical voice in mid flow.

“Mom,” Emma croaked. “It’s me.”

“Emma? Honey what’s wrong?” Nicky immediately answered.

“It’s Lily, she’s dead. So is Gary.”

“Oh, no, sweetheart I’m so sorry. What’s happened? What about to the kids?” Nicky’s voice cracked and she choked back a sob. The line crackled signaling Mike joining in the conversation.

“Emma, honey, it’s dad. Can you tell us what has happened?”

“Well, it’s been a hell of a day for me today and I’m exhausted but I need you guys. How quickly can you get here?”

“I can be on the next flight out, honey. Dad may have to stay to sort out cover for the business but will follow me as soon as he can. You’re worrying me. What’s is wrong? Can you get home to us?” she demanded.

“Yes, Em, why don’t you get on the next flight home, hon?” her dad asked.

“I can’t. Oh, it’s all a disaster, but they want to make me sole guardian of the kids. Lil and Gary were killed last night. The police don’t fully know why, and social services turned up this morning with Adie and Leo and a pile of paperwork. It seems you’re going to be surrogate grandparents,” she blurted out before the tears started flowing again.

“Emma, hon, your mom will arrive by tomorrow. I’ll get her to the airport as soon as I can and on the next flight. I’ll text you the details, but she will be able to get a cab to your place and be there as soon as possible,” he assured her.

“Yes, I will, Emma. You know I will be there for you, honey. How are you holding up?” her mom asked. The concern in her voice was palpable.

“I’m not at all if you want the truth. It’s a long story but you remember me telling you about Bruce? Bruce Jenson, the ad executive I work with a lot?”

“Yes, yes, I do! The one you were in Las Vegas with?”

“That’s him, well, he’s been a rock, Mom, and so has his boyfriend, Lou. He’s been amazing and they are both staying with me tonight to help out.”

“Boyfriend?” both Mike and Nicky exclaimed at the same time.

“Yes, guys, boyfriend. They are an amazing couple. And seriously, mom, dad, after what I’ve just told you that’s what you both focus on?” Emma almost chuckled at the scene she was imagining going on between her parents right now.

“Oh, sorry, honey yes we are taking in what you said, but I was sure you might end up with that young man yourself after the amount you’ve told me about him. Oh, well, I’ll have to shelve the wedding preparations again.” Nicky sniggered down the phone.

“I can’t wait to see you. I need you so much.” Emma croaked out.

“I know and I’ll be there.

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