Lemon-Berry:: Chapter 13

Spring’s Point of View

The car ride to Kristi’s house, erm...my house was silent. It was half my fault that it was silent because I wasn’t in the mood to talk. But I knew that Kristi was probably deep in thought, after what I told her. Finally we arrived at the house, and she killed the engine. My heart was beating terribly fast, and my stomach did several flips. I have never felt like this before whenever I went over to her house, I think the fact that I was calling it my house just made me feel queasy.

“Are you sure you want to do this?” she asked.

“Yep, let’s just get this over with sis.”

We walked into the house and Mr. Biscotti... I mean dad was standing there with a phone to his ear. He turned around and smiled at the both of us.

“Hello girls, are you guys having a sleepover today?”

“No...dad, I’m actually here to live with you.” I said shakily.

“Dad? Spring I’m not your dad. I’m Kristi’s dad.” He laughed.

“I know that you’re my dad, don’t lie to me. I know that you broke my mom’s heart, and cheated on her. I know everything, but I am willing to get over that, and treat you like my dad.”

“She told you!” he said angrily, “I cannot believe that woman! I told her not to mention me in any damn affectionate way! Spring go home because there is absolutely no room for you here! Spring you are not my daughter and you will never be! You belong to your horrible mother Lemon-Berry Trifle!” I could not believe what I was hearing.

That was it, I knew that day I heard them yelling at each other. I knew something was wrong with him, and today I saw his true damn colours.

“How could you say that? My mother is the best damn mom out there! She never abandoned me. She kept me in check at all times. She loved me and cared for me, something you have never done! You abandoned me before I was born! I hate you!”

“I agree with Spring, Mrs. Trifle is the best person in the world. She treated me like her own whenever I am over. Something you never tried to do with Spring!”

“Go to your room Kristi, if you know what’s good for you!” he boomed.

“No because you know what? I don’t live here anymore! I’m moving in with Spring and I am sure that they would be happy to have me. Oh and when I do come to visit I won’t come to visit you...you jerk!” she yanked my arm, “Spring let’s get out of here,”

“Wait,” I pulled my arm free. I turned around and looked him right in the eye, “you were right...you’re not my dad because I have a dad at home who loves me, cares for me, understands me, and would never ever abandon me in a million years! Good-bye Wafer Biscotti.” Kristi and I marched out of his house, hand in hand. I was glad that they broke up because he isn’t worth my mom’s love. Mandarin, he is worth everything.

“Will she come back to get her stuff Mandarin?” it had been an hour since she had walked out of the house, and I was freaking out. I couldn’t live without her; I needed to see her instantly. What if Wafer hit her, what if he denied her? My poor Spring doesn’t know what she’s gotten herself into. I knew I should have told her that!

“Mom! Spring is home!” Mango called from the backyard, “and she’s with Kristi!”

I ran outside and took a good look at her. Her eyes were all red and puffy; it looked like she was crying. I ran up to her and gave her a big hug.

“Baby what are you doing home?” I asked.

“Can we talk about this inside...just you and me?”

“Of course Springy anything for you.”

She told me about her encounter with Wafer as her father. She told me how he flat out denied the fact that he was her dad, and he started to joke around. What a disgusting man, denying his own child in front of her face. She told me how Kristi stuck up for her. You know I always liked that girl, she was nothing like her dad.

“I’m sorry Springy, I should have told you everything. But you ran away so fast I didn’t get the chance.” I hugged her, “I’m just glad you’re home.” I looked over to Kristi and she was still standing there awkwardly. “Are you staying the night over Kristi?”

“Actually mom...I was wondering if Kristi could move in with us...since Wafer isn’t so pleased with the both of us.”

“Of course!” I put an arm around Kristi, “my house is your house darling!”

“Thanks Mrs. Trifle,” she said happily.

“No, you may call me mom, if you want.”

“Thanks mom!” she gave me a big hug. Since the feud was over hopefully things will get better.

“Dad,” Spring tugged on Mandarin’s sleeve, “dad I love you,” she gave him a big hug.

“I love you too my little girl,” he squeezed her.

“Dad I think it’s time you tell us how you and mom met,” she laughed, “I think we all need a happy story to listen to.”

So Mandarin told the story of how we met, and how he fell in love with me at first sight. He ended the story of when he proposed to me.

“So you two aren’t actually married yet?” Spring asked.

“Nope not yet Spring, we had always been really busy with all you kids.” He smiled.

“Then I think it’s time for a celebration!” Kristi proposed.

“Yeah I say you two get married tomorrow, in the backyard!” Frazzle suggested.

“No, no Frazzle,” Lace said.

“I think mom and dad should get married at home”Swirl smiled.

 

“I agree, as long as I don’t have to wear a frilly dress,” Mango gagged.

It was the big day my wedding. I wish momma could see this, but she had passed away a couple of months ago, and dad too. So it was just the Trifle’s and the Sorbet family that were invited. I was standing in front of the mirror looking at my reflection. I looked so different, I could barely recognize myself.

“You look beautiful mom,” Spring put her hands on my shoulders, “I hope I can look this beautiful when I get married.”

“You will look even better Springy.”

I helped the triplets get into their dresses, while Spring and Kristi got into theirs. Mango did not look one bit pleased with her dress.

“I look like a froo froo,” she frowned.

“You look adorable munchkin,” I pinched her cheek.

As I walked down the aisle I couldn’t help but notice how handsome Mandarin looked. His eyes were shining all sparkly, and his smiled gleamed. I took my place beside him, and started to do our vows.

“Do you take Mandarin Amaretto to be your lawfully wedded husband, in sickness and in health, rich or poor?”

“Yes I do,” I smiled.

“Do you take Lemon-Berry Trifle to be your lawfully wedded wife, in sickness and in health, rich or poor?”

“I do,” he smiled.

“Then I pronounce you husband and wife. Mandarin you may kiss the bride.”

He leaned forward and his lips pressed against mine. That was our first kiss as husband and wife. And everyone behind us cheered and whistled.

“You’re all mine now baby,” he whispered.

“I was always yours,” I pushed myself against him and kissed him harder. I didn’t want this moment to ever end. 

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