Chapter 30: Revealing the Truth

Aurora's POV

Ever since that talk at dinner, Steven didn't come back until the break of dawn.

Dad scolded him on the day of his return and Steven didn't even try to argue. Surprisingly, he stayed quiet and he didn't do anything to me or anyone at all.

Steven stayed inside his room and for once, it felt a bit safe. But, I still have to lock my door incase.

I'm just in my room and stare at the two journals laying on my table. I guess this is what I can give as evidences.

I grab the two journals and slowly head out of my room. I head down the stairs and I quietly walk towards the door.

I open the door but then a voice from behind called out to me, which made me close the door.

"Aurora? Where are you going?" I turn around and realized it's just Dad.

"I'm just going to my friend's house." I said.

"You don't want me to drive you there?" He asked.

"Thanks but no thanks. I'm fine with walking."

"Still, I'll take you to your friend's house." Dad said, grabbing the keys. I let out a sigh and we head out of the house.

I open the car door then I look back at the house.

"Wait... what about Steven?" I asked.

"Don't worry, he's been in his room for hours." Dad said as he gets in the car.

I bite my lip before getting in the car. I buckle up as Dad starts the car engine before driving off.

"So, which friend's house you're heading to?" He asked.

"My friend Eddie's house. I have something to talk to him about."

"I see." Dad said.

"Um... there's something I want to talk to you about." I said.

"Go ahead."

"Is it true that Steven has a twin brother?"

Just that one question and Dad immediately stopped the car right before the traffic light turns to red.

I look at his face and he just stayed quiet yet his eyes are saying otherwise.

"Did Steven mentioned it before?" He asked.

I look down at Steven's journal. I glance at Dad and his eyes are still on the road.

"I think it's best if you park somewhere before we'll talk about this." I said. He nodded and the traffic light turns to green.

He drives off to a park nearby and park by the entrance.

"Steven didn't say anything about his twin brother. I sort of... found this."

I show him the journal and hand it to him. He stares at the journal for a while before opening it and flip page by page.

He even saw the pictures and his eyes went wide open and puts on a shocked expression.

He closes the journal and hand it back to me. He then massages his forehead and let out a sigh.

"That kid is so fucked up in the head. But this is way too far." He said.

"I'm really sorry that I didn't say anything. It's just... he threatened to hurt you guys if I tell." I said.

"Aurora, you should have told us everything that he has done." He said.

"I know, I know." I said, looking down at my shaking hands.

"We'll do something about this as soon as possible. Let's just drive you to your friend's house." He said as he starts the car engine and drives off.

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"Okay, now where is Eddie's house?" Dad asked as he drives around the neighborhood.

"Oh, it's just down this street. I'll tell you to stop." I said.

He slowly drives down the street as we pass by other houses until I can see Eddie's house.

"You stop here." I said and Dad stops the car.

"I'll just wait for you here." Dad said and I nodded.

I get off the car, grab the journals, before closing the car door.

I walk over to Eddie's house and knock on the door.

The door opens and I came face to face with Eddie. I put on a small smile on my face and he returns the same gesture.

He lets me in and he closes the door behind him. We hug each other before sharing a small kiss.

"I was so worried about you. Are you okay? He didn't hurt you or anything, right? And how's the baby?" He asked.

"I'm fine, he didn't hurt me and the baby is still okay. But that's not really important, I have something to discuss with you." I said, showing him the journals.

We sit down on the couch and start reading everything.

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Time has passed and we finished doing what we can. Eddie's expressions are mixed of shock and anger.

"That son of a bitch." He muttered.

"Eddie, can you do me a favor?" I asked.

"What is it?"

"Can you keep these journals and put them in a safe place? This is not much but we can use this as evidence." I said.

"Yeah, I know where I can put them." He said, grabbing the journals.

"Thanks, I should get going now." I said.

"Do you have to go back there?" He grabs my wrist and his eyes are filled with worry.

"Don't worry about me. My stepdad knows about this except the fact that I'm... pregnant." I whisper the last part.

"And what did he say?"

"We'll do something about this as soon as possible." I said. "I should go now. I'll call you if anything happens. I love you." I place a kiss on his cheek.

"Be safe." He said and I nodded before sharing a kiss.

We look at each other in the eyes before heading out of his house.

I head in the car and tell Dad that we can go now. He starts the car engine before he started to drive off.

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The sun has set and it's night time. Steven didn't come down for dinner which is fine.

I look down at my plate before looking at my family without Steven and his twin brother. It's just my Mom, my stepdad, Toby and I and I want it that way.

We just need to do something about him and his twin brother. Before, things get out of hand.