As we were on the road, I started to get a sharp headache. I thought maybe if I sleep, it might go away. Before I went to sleep, Rémi turned on the radio. The report of what happened at my school was already out in the news. I looked in my news feed on my phone and saw it was more prevalent than ever. It was the headliner. Lily, I know today was not the way you wanted to live your first day back from your. Mai replied. Rémi shook his head. Hey are you guys hungry? We've been in California for two hours. Rémi replied. We got out of the car to stretch our limbs as he was finding parking. As he got out the car, I could tell something is off. Are you treating the both of us? Mai asked. No I am only treating Lily. You were paid just me. Rémi replied. Free meal! I thought. Why can't you be kinder to me, Rémi? Mai asked. Earlier, Rémi cut her off from what she was about to say. When we stopped we went to a In-N-Out Burger. I never had food here. Rémi replied. Really I want my usual. I replied. Your usual isn't more, is it? Rémi replied. No it's just a cheeseburger combo with no onions, fries and a drink. I replied. How much is all round it up to eight dollars. I replied. That's pretty cheap. Rémi replied. It won't take long until we reach the register. I replied. Mai and Rémi looked at the menu on their phone. I want a hamburger combo. Mai replied. You speak it into existence as if I am buying for you. Rémi replied. No I know you won't buy it for me. Mai replied. I want to Double cheeseburger combo. Rémi replied. Should you really be eating that heavy? You have to drive? I asked. Don't worry about me. Rémi replied. I looked at him and it clicked. How long has it been since you had your last meal? I asked. His eyes were getting dilated. As I figured you were running on E since this morning? I replied. Yes, I didn't eat so please order. Rémi replied. As we walked inside we were the next in line. I order my Cheeseburger Combo and I took my receipt. They order their food and got their receipts. As we waited, Rémi started to lose his balance. We helped him to a seat on the outside. As they called my number. I went back inside to get my food. Then Mai and Rémi's numbers were called and Mai grabbed both boxes. I walked in so I could grab their drinks. That guy with those girls is super hot but he looks out of it. Cashier replied. As we were eating, Rémi was scarfing down his food. If you were hungry this whole time, you know passed by so many rest stops and restaurants on the way to California. Mai replied. Don't scold him. He's a workaholic like how my mom is. I replied. You must think highly of your mom. Rémi replied. As I said that, I figured that even though my mom and I are each other's throats, she's a very diligent hardworking person. I thought. You could say that. At the end of the day, she's my mom no matter how much we argue. I replied. Hey are you ok, Lily? Mai asked. What's wrong with my face? I asked. You sauced on your cheek and your crying. Rémi replied. I looked at my reflection in the window. I'm really crying. I thought. Did you get into an argument before we left for school? Mai asked. No not really, my life up to now is like a running gag. My mom yells at me to wake up. I yell back, constant arguing that the "why can't you be as dignified and respectful as your step-sister?" I replied. Mai and Rémi looked at my face. Let's take our food to the car. Mai replied. As we walked back to the car, my phone was vibrating in the back seat. Answer your phone, Lily. Rémi replied. I looked at my phone and it was my mom. Mom? I asked. Lily, I am so happy to hear your voice. Mom replied. Hey mom, I can't talk right now how about later. I asked. Where are you, Lily? Mom asked. I just held my phone in my hand. Lily answer me! Mom yelled. Mai shook her head and mouthed, "You can't tell her where you headed". Soon after I hung up. I knew that was hard on you, Lily. Mai replied. As soon after, Mai got a phone call too. Hey dad. Mai replied. Rémi how close are you? Minato asked. I am an hour away. Rémi replied. Good, I can't wait to see to meet her. Minato replied. Dad, you can talk to her now. She is in the back seat. Mai replied. Maiko, I want to talk to your sister in person. Minato replied. Telling from the silence in the car, my prediction of their attack on Liz at school was true. Minato replied. Mai turned around, I put my earbuds in my ears and are the rest of my meal. Soon after, I fell asleep and had a weird dream. I was being choked by a man. "Your such a beautiful young woman." "Blonde with rust-colored pupils" I was at his mercy. He whispered in my ear, "Just scream for me, please? I want you to make me human again." He was smiling as I was losing consciousness. Hey is she ok? Shake her. Rémi asked. Hey Lily, wake up your having a nightmare. Mai replied. As much as she shook me, I wouldn't wake up. Dad, I think her memories of you know what are slowly resurfacing. Mai replied. Call me when you are close. Minato replied. Dad, what? He hung up on me. Mai replied. She pouts. We are close. Rémi replied.
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