The Canadian Triplet Alpha’s

Chapter 2 ( shocking news)

Shyla’s (POV)

It’s been a week since we were at Kayla’s with Oliver. It’s been very sunny and a lot of snow has melted this week. It makes me very excited to see the signs of spring.

Kayla is like my only girlfriend, we hang out with a couple other guys. There is Greg he is very kind to everyone and is an amazing listener. Then we have Chad he is a good guy and can be very funny but he is your typical football jock. So he usually splits his time between us and the popular kids. We are not unpopular but we just choose to stay away to avoid the drama that goes on, It gets really distracting and kinda gives me headache honestly. Also Chad is Kayla’s boyfriend. They have been together for like two years. Sometimes I wonder what’s wrong with me.. it’s not like I haven’t got asked out but honestly I just don’t feel attacked to any guys at our school.

The guys we hang out with are like having older brothers basically and they keep the mean girl drama away. They always have our back if someone try’s to come at us. It’s really nice having a few friends to count on. A couple good ones are better than a lot of fake ones.

It’s been a typical Monday. The school day crawling by agonizingly slow. Finally the 3:30 bell just went and we are free for the day. Are group of friends are all heading to the Bakery/cafe where Mom works. I usually go there each day after school to get a ride home with Mom.

We walk in the bakery it’s starting to get a bit busy as a lot of kids come to do homework here after school. I look around searching for my Mom to let her know I am here. Halie sees me walk in and greets us. She is one of Mom’s best friends and co worker. She is like an aunt to me. I ask her about Mom and she said she is out back. I head back to the supply area to look for her when I hear hushed voices and giggling. As I come around a corner I can’t believe my eyes. My Mom she.. she has her tongue down the throat of a very tall well built middle aged man. He is dressed in what looks like a very expensive suit and is at least a foot taller than my Mom and I both. I mean she is only 5”1 and I am only 5”3 So most people are taller then us. But what the heck? who is this guy and why is Mom all over him?

I am not mad just surprised I guess. I Know she loved Dad and it’s been 5 years so.. if she is ready to move on then I guess I should be happy for her.

I try to back up quietly but sadly my clumsiness decided to kick in and a bump a stack of boxes sending them falling over with thump drawing all my Moms and the stranger she was just kissing attention to me. My Mom lets out a quick gasp before calling out to me “Shyla how long have you been there” I can see her face is a bit red from being caught like a bad teenager doing something she shouldn’t be. It was kinda funny really. I would be laughing if I wasn’t in shock still.

She comes over asking if I am ok. I tell her I am fine. I stare at her asking the silent question of who is he? As if he can read my mind he walks over introducing himself as Mason Montgomery. Montgomery like the richest family in Cape Breton Montgomery? No way it must be a different Montgomery family right? He extended his hand shaking mine as he introduced himself, I must still be in shock as I just stand there with my mouth open not a single word coming out. As my Mom steps in and says “Mason this is my youngest daughter Shyla” to which he responds with it a “pleasure to meet you Shyla”. I only nod in agreement a bit confused and still a little shocked by this whole situation.

Mason gives my Mom a quick peck on the fourhead before excusing himself swiftly, saying “I will call you later”. As I watch I see a look on Mom’s face I haven’t seen in a long time.. happiness and maybe even love. It was strange to see her look at another man like that but it has been so long since I have seen her smile so brightly. So I decided no matter what I would be happy for her and support her in this whatever this is.

Once Mom and I are in the car on the way home it is silent at first, but then she try’s to explain that she could never replace dad and that she will always love him. I could see the tears in her eyes knowing this was hard for her to talk about. I stopped her mid sentence and told her I understand and am happy she is getting out there again. She let out a relived sigh but I could still see panic and unease on her face. Then she said “ I am so proud of you and thank you so much honey for being supportive. I was unsure how to tell you about Mason but there is more.. Mason has asked me to marry him and I..I really want to but told him I couldn’t till I talk to you” she finished. I couldn’t believe it, they were not just dating they were in love and wanted to get married! Wow!

It was a lot but I want Mom to be happy. So I told her if that’s what would make her happy she should say “yes”. The smile and the tears of happiness that came from Mom was so overwhelming I ended up crying as well. We went home ordered pizza had a Mommy Daughter night and talked things over. It honestly was all really great until she said we would be moving not far but it may as well be million miles. We are moving to rich side of Cape Breton Island. Why? No! I don’t wanna be with all those rude rich kids. What about my friends? My horse? My life? Well crap I guess this is what I get for being supportive.

I called Oliver last night and told him and of course he was over the moon as we will now be back at school together. The only thing that was odd was he kept saying just stick with me I will keep you safe. It was kinda odd considering I never backed down from a fight. I mean we had friends that always help keep us from those fights but when I first got here I was in like four fights my first month here. So he knows I can handle myself. Mind you Oliver is a 6 foot 2 well built guy that plays football and hockey. If you were not close to him you would have no clue he is gay. He looks like a hot straight guy with blonde hair and blue eyes. At least I’ll have one friend there.

The past couple weeks have been crazy. We have been packing up the house and getting everything ready for the move. The best part is Mason has a barn that he doesn’t even use and is getting it all set up for Sky and me. I was so happy not to have to leave him so far away. Maybe with Oliver and Sky this move won’t be so bad after all.