Crushing Emeralds

Chapter Twenty Five

“Emerald, wake up we’re here.” Blake tells as he gives me a little nudge.

I feel a slight shake and open my eyes slowly the bright sunlight streaming in the windows blinds me. I’m gently pulled out of the car and led up to a house. Frantically, I rub at my eyes to see where I am.

I’m engulfed in a tight hug before I can see anything, “Emerald, I’m so happy to see you Honey. Who did you bring with you?” My mother’s voice is music to ears. Relief washes over me, I’m not sure why know why, but it does.

“Umm, this is Blake.” Should explain our relationship? What was our relationship anyways?

My mother extends her hand and Blake gladly shakes it in return. She invites us in and we go directly to the living room. I notice that Oliver remains in the car.

“What’s wrong Emerald?” my mo