"Nana says we can't go, but I know you'll let us, won't you? Oh Papa, please..." It's out of the question," said her grandmother. "You're not old enou...h, not for a few more years." But there was already a note of defeat in her voice.The man put a comforting hand on the old woman's shoulder. "I know how you feel, Madrone, but one must not refuse an invitation to the Festival, it would be very...rude." Oh, thank you, Papa!" Natasha threw her arms around her father and gave him a kiss.Dinner was a. Jamie, it was great meeting you.’ ‘It was nice meeting you too Jake.’ I said sincerely. I sighed in relief as we made our way toward the front door. I glanced around the house for any sign of Gavin but I didn’t see him. I wasn’t sure if I was relieved or disappointed about that. The walk back home was a blur. My mind was a jumble of so many thoughts that I was startled when I realized we were back to our apartment already. The first thing I did when we got inside was kick off my heels. I. I like to joke with them but I can't seem to do that now. They even think I speak to Elvis every few days."I smiled a bit at her and said, "Do you want to talk to him for a few minutes?" No! It is hard enough to live with a rumour." What about Maggie?" It is the same I guess. Her friends treat her differently. Paige had it worse in a way. They know she is much more than your girlfriend and she had to take your place for a lot of things. She stopped a few fights that didn't concern her by saying. Believe it or not, neither Addie nor I thought about the fact that our parents never went after Vlad. Legally, I mean. Thinking back on it, I might not have been surprised to find out my father had murdered him and cleaned out the house and then drove the truck with all the evidence in it into a lake somewhere. I'm kidding. I think. I mean he'd have to have been gone a long time to do that, and I'm sure I'd have noticed that.But the point is they were faced with making one of two decisions..