The Ghost Hunters and The Familiar Strangers
Family Conflict Resolved

Laura got into the sitting room and saw that her mom and dad were in a heated argument. She looked at the time her dad was coming home. It's almost twelve. Where has he been? She kept checking the time hoping her dad would just show up at her front door but that wasn't going to happen any time soon. "Can you relax? Your dad is not a kid, you know"

It was then she noticed Evan has, been with her all night and she didn't even know time had gone. She turned to face Evan. "I think you should go home".

Evan looked at her with folded arms. "Really?" he asked. "You could have told me that earlier, it's late already". He said looking at the time. "Let me spend the night here besides..". He looked at Martina and Jones. "... I feel like you need me even if you won't admit it". Laura was going to smile but if she did, it would mean she has forgiven him but truth is, she hasn't.

He was right and she knew it. Laura turned to face her parents. "Everyone shut up please!".

She shouted.

Her mother looked at her. "Where did that attitude come from young lady?".

"I don't mean to be rude, but can we settle this like adults?". She said as she folded her arms. "Let's all grab a seat and we'll talk about whatever this is".

Her mom was the first to get a seat. Her husband followed after her. Ashley wasn't needed so she went upstairs. "I'll stay here". Evan told her as she nodded. Laura sat opposite her mom and dad so she could see them in case one wants to bite the other's ear off. "Now that we are all settled, what's going on?".

"Let's start by asking your father, where the hell he has been?". Martina said as she eyed her husband.

Laura has never seen her mother this angry, but who wouldn't be?. She turned to face her dad as she looked at him demanding his whereabouts.

"I was out working".

"Oh, and you worked for five hours?".

"They kept coming. It's like my presence was a good luck charm". Jones lied.

"Really?". Martina scoffed.

"Dad, you reek of alcohol. I never knew our flower shop has a hidden alcohol somewhere". Laura said as she focused her gaze on her father. "Mom has been worried sick about you. You didn't call, nothing! And when you came back, you reek of alcohol and look at your shirt dad... We're not stupid, but we need you to be very honest with us... Please".

Jones sighed. "I met my ex". He answered as he looked at his wife who of course was wearing a surprised look on her face. "I didn't know how to tell you because I wasn't even sure if she was the one or not".

"Your ex? Ex-girlfriend?". Laura asked.

"His ex-wife". Martina answered. "So what happened? You went to her house and decided to catch up on old times in bed?".

"I can't remember. All I know is I went to see her... confirm if she was the one and to know if my child is alive".

"A child?". Laura and Martina asked.

"You didn't tell me you had a child with her".

"Well, I didn't know until today, but she told me she aborted the pregnancy". Jones went closer to his wife as he bent on his knees. "Martina, I'm sorry, but I had nothing to do with her. You're the one I love and that's not going to change a bit". Martina looked at her husband. "Are you so sure about that?". She asked and he nodded. She hugged him.

"Well, I guess that's settled". Laura said as she stood up and went to meet Evan, who was smiling at her.

"You'll make a good judge". Evan said as he followed Laura upstairs.

"Or maybe a good advocate". Laura said as she swings her hair left and right making Evan chuckle. "Hold on a second! Why are you following me?". Laura turned as she asked. "Well...".

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"I hope you're not thinking of sharing the bed with me because that won't happen". Laura cuts in as Evan smiles.

"Let's see if you can stop me". And before Laura could blink her eyes, Evan had left her presence and when she turned, she saw him on her bed in her room gesturing her to come forward.

Laura must admit, this is amazing! Not the part that he is on her bed, but the part that she just witnessed him using his power and maybe also the fact that he looks really hot as he is sitting on her bed right now. She shook her head as she walked to her room, but before she could go in, the door shut right in her face.

Laura tried her best to get the door opened but she couldn't. She could hear giggles coming from the other side of the door. "Come on Evan... this isn't funny". She groaned banging the door with her leg but the door wouldn't open. "Who gets the bed now?". Evan asked. Laura could swear he was smiling and enjoying whatever victory he has won.

"Fine. You get the bed and I'll sleep on the sofa but please let me in already". Laura faked a pleading voice and immediately the door swung open revealing a shirtless Evan on the bed with his arms folded.

"You look angry". He said making Laura put on a fake smile.

"Oh, I'm not.."Laura said walking closer to him. ".... this is my happy face when I don't want to show it". She said.

Grabbing the pillow on the bed without Evan noticing, she hits the pillow on his face. She climbed onto the bed and with the same verge of sweet anger, she hits the pillow on every part of the body she can lay her hands on. As she was enjoying her victory, Evan turned and pushed her on the bed while he lay on top of her, pulling her hands behind her head.