Page 29 of Mika's Heart

Chapter 7

Mika

It’s been almost a month since Taylor claimed me as his long lost sister, putting everything into motion to get the DNA test to prove it.

Atka and I have spent a lot more time together as well, both in and out of bed.

For the first time in my life, I am truly happy but I’m also scared to death.

Taylor has been asking all kinds of questions about my parents, the people who raised me.

Deep down I guess I knew they didn’t adopt me. Not legally anyway.

Knowing how my parents, mainly my father, have always treated me, why in the world would they take someone’s child when they really didn’t seem to even want one of their own?

None of it makes any sense.

“You’re lost in thought over there.” Atka’s voice dragging my attention back to the present as he turns the television off.

“Sorry. Was the ending any good?” I ask.

“Not really. It was another one of those that ends with a crazy ass ending.” He rolls his eyes dramatically.

“What time are we leaving in the morning?” I ask, standing up from the couch.

“Around seven. Do you have your bags ready to go?” He asks.

“I promise they are ready but are you sure they won’t mind you bringing an outsider with you?”

“My mom will love you!” He grins, taking me into his arms.

As I allow him to lead me to bed, I pray that he is right.

It would completely break me at this point to lose Atka. He’s gotten under my skin and there’s no way to get him out.

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