Can't Hate You

Years and years

Melissa

It's been years.. so many years filled with love, happiness, hope and joy. I had everything that I always wanted and everything that I couldn't even imagine. I was living a life that was so interesting and so different that I never imagined it would take these turns. Some things that happened were really stressing, dangerous and life changing but I didn't regret any of my decisions.

Moon and Sun grew up very well to amazing teenagers. We raised them with all our hearts, all our love, we gave them strength and happiness. We did or best to teach them to be respectful, strong, aspiring, inspiring and free. They were all I ever dreamed about and all I needed.. just like I always imagined. I never knew that such a strong love as this would even exist.

When we come to Elijah... I loved him more and more with everyday. Although he was really busy the most time he did everything for his family. Sun got everything she wanted from shoes to make-up and other things. She was the most popular girl on her school and the cheerleader captain. I was glad that she was because she had many friends and hobbies. She was fighting for her dreams, she was so hardworking and so sympathetic that everybody was loving her. I was so proud of her.

Moon was the most popular boy on his school. Well they were going to the same school, that meant they were literally taking over. Elijah bought him his dream cars and made sure to turn him into a beast just like himself.. he was so handsome and the dream of every girl in his school. Just like Elijah. He got him into the gang and they were practicing, working, planning and going on missions together.

To be honest I was still scared that something would happen to them because it was so risky and dangerous but I trusted them and I already told Elijah that I would kill him if something would happen to Moon. The same with Sun..

She was sixteen and he was seventeen. Our life went pretty well.. everything was perfect. The kids were going to school, Elijah was doing what he was always doing and I was raising my kids, going out with Charlie and just living my life. I was completely fine with that. Being a mom and living for my family was all I wanted.

Elijah told me he that he wouldn't want me to work or do anything that would distract him from our family. He wanted me to take care of the kids so I could be there for them all the time and it was really important. But it's not like I did nothing. I started writing after I realized that I had that talent and even published a book under a secret name but that's another story. Of course our life was very dangerous. I couldn't be a famous writer and give autograph hours. We needed to be careful.

Moon wasn't allowed to tell anyone about the gang.. neither was Sun.. nor was I. We were keeping our secrets very good. Our life was seemed pleasing and perfect for ourselves but of course we had our problems too..

It was a very nice and warm day. Sam and I were cooking Sun's favorite food. A few maids left after we got married because things changed and we were a family. Sam was going to stay permanently but Charlotte and Miranda were only going to come when we would need them..

I heard Elijah coming in so I washed my hands and jumped on him as soon as he walked into the kitchen. I chuckled. "I missed you.." he said hugging me.. "I missed you too.." I said and leaned my forehead on his while he put his hands on my waist.

I missed him a lot because he was always doing something with his team or practicing with Moon. I barely got to see him and it's been a long time since we spent some time together.. or alone.

He was still the badass who turned me on with his deep eyes and his dominant personality.

Elijah

In my eyes she was still the underaged girl who I took home with me and who teased the f**k out of me until her birthday. My love for her was still so big.. it got bigger with every second and her eyes were still shining the way they did on the first day..

I looked over her shoulder and saw Sam cooking so I picked her up and disappeared with her.

"When are the kids coming back?" I asked her kissing her neck and carrying her upstairs at the same time.

"In two hours.." I could feel her smile so I smiled too not interrupting my kisses. "That's enough time to love you."

Sun

I was on my way home totally happily. The sun was shining, no clouds and a great mood. My best friend Chloe and I decided to meet in a coffee shop later so we could do our homework together with some iced coffee but I needed to go home first.

Unfortunately I didn't see Moon when I left school.. I wasn't sure where he was but I was sure that he had a meeting with dad and the gang after school and dad was going to be really mad if Moon would be late. So I texted him and reminded him of it.

As soon as I walked in I could smell the delicious food that my mom was making. That made me even happier. I knew that dad was in his office like always so I walked straight to the kitchen. Sam smiled at me as soon as she saw me while she was setting the table.

"Sam this is smells so good!" I closed my eyes and sniffed it in totally impatiently.. "Your mom and I cooked it just for you! I hope it tastes as good as it smells." she said, stroking my head. Sam was like a second mother to me. I've known her my entire life. She had a huge impact in my life and really meant a lot to me. I never knew how to thank her for the endless times she's been there for me and took care of me. I smiled and asked "Where is mom?" just after I asked Sam that, mom walked in.

"Honey! You're back!" she said, and kissed my forehead.

"How was school?" she asked when we sat down on the chairs around the big table that we were usually having our breakfast on. I answered with a question. "Shouldn't we wait for Moon and dad?". I asked that because I knew she wanted to start eating.

"You dad will come in a few minutes! I know how hungry you are!" she laughed and I did too. She knew me very well even tho eating together was really important to me. My family in general was really important to me.

Dad came in as soon as I took a bite of the legendary pasta of Sam. »My princess is at home!« he said happily kissing my head. I smiled at him and felt the wave of love hitting me. He sat down across from my mom.

I kept eating quietly. Dad and I weren't spending that much time together because he was always with Moon or his gang or had other things to do.. that made me a little sad and jealous because he never had time for me and it never seemed like he wanted to spend time with me.. but I knew he loved me.

"Where's Moon?" he asked us and his mood changed in 0,0001 seconds because he was too late just like I said. Discipline was very important to him. I answered "I don't know, I didn't see him after school.". He sighed and right after that Moon came in.

Why was everyone coming in as soon as someone asked for them? Were they waiting for a sign?

Moon was out of breath and a little nervous because he knew he was late.

"I'm so sorry! I was hanging out with the boys and forgot the time!" he said, while he washed his hands and sat down across from me..

Dad didn't say anything and just started to eat, that means he was really pissed.

My mom noticed the awkward silence that was annoying us all while we were eating so she decided to break it.

"Sun you wanted to tell us how your day was!" she said. She was so positive and shining like always.. trying to make the situation better and soften everything. She was an angel.

I swallowed and the others looked at me.

"Oh yeah! Actually there's not much to tell.. We're getting a few new students tomorrow and our committee is going to introduce the school to them, walk them around a little and give them information. And I was planning to meet Chloe in the mall later.«

Moms jaw dropped, dad looked at me eyes wide open and Moon looked like it was the best thing he has heard. "Not much?" mom asked. "Honey that's really interesting." she said, and I loved how she could make every little thing so important and good. She was really supporting me in any way, no matter what I was doing.

Although I was the most popular girl on our school, I was kinda shy. I was getting along with everybody very well and I loved being social, I loved to motivate people and organize things and all that stuff but sometimes I was really shy and quiet.

Moon almost chocked. "Wait! That means new girls?" he asked, with huge eyes. I nodded because I already got a list of who was coming so I knew it. I was doing and helping a lot in school with a lot of stuff. I was in different clubs and committees so I knew a lot about what was going on in school and the system in general.

I nodded and he looked really happy. He was such a fuckboy. I hated that and he was so annoying sometimes that I wanted to lock him into a room forever but I still loved him more than anything. He was my brother and he meant the world to me. He was protecting me and even tho we were arguing a lot, our bond was very strong.

Then he looked at my dad.

They both smirked and laughed. "Hell yeah!" dad said giving him a high five. They were like best friends. Although I was the same with mom.. it just wasn't the same as it was with them..

I had to do something.. so I looked at my plate and said "Yeah.. and boys." and looked up again. I saw how dad almost chocked worse than Moon before. He coughed and as he got himself back together he said "Hell NO!". He looked kinda mad and terrified.

I knew exactly how afraid he was that I would fall in love or have a boyfriend. He wouldn't even allow me that. I never had a boyfriend or fell in love at all. I had a few celebrity crushes and a few boys already wanted to date me but I never wanted a relationship because I wanted the right one to come and I wanted to concentrate on me and my future.

Melissa

I kicked Elijah under the table. He looked at me and shook his head like he wanted to say 'what?' but he knew exactly what I meant. He was always overacting when it came to Sun and boys. I knew he wanted to protect her but he didn't need to exaggerate.

"What?" she asked him and I knew this wasn't going to end good. "You'll stay away from them, right?" he asked and I rolled my eyes. These generations boys were really not my first choice for a son-in-law but that didn't mean that he always had to bring this up.

"Sun! Don't mind your dad. He's always over acting." I said, to comfort her. She was already looking mad.

"The hell I'm overacting!" he snapped at me. I sighed. "You know that we have secrets to keep! You can't just go out with someone and trust them in everything!" he said and she rolled her eyes. "Dad I only said that there are going to be boys at well! I'm not going to go out with somebody."

I needed to say anything before it would escalate. Moon was just listening totally curious about who was going to win this argument or shut up first.

"Your dad was always like this. One day in elementary school a boy held your hand and he wanted you to switch schools." I said, laughing. That was true. He really wanted that but I stopped him back then. Elijah crossed his arms in front of his chest and looked at her with a raised brow. He was sooo stubborn.

I looked at Sun, she was looking down, smiling softly. "I remember that.." she said with a soft voice. I wish Elijah wouldn't be so strict sometimes. I knew she only wanted more of his love and his attention. That's why this was a really difficult subject.

I knew that Elijah was too proud to show his love. It was easier when she was younger.

Another weird silence. "Moon we're going." he said, and stood up. Moon followed him and we could hear how they left.

I coughed and looked at Sun. She wasn't smiling anymore.

"Didn't you want to go out with Chloe?" I asked her trying to smile. She just looked at her plate. "No, not anymore."

She stood up too and walked up to her room. I took a deep breath when I was alone.

This was just one of our problems..