Chapter 23
Nile was keeping his distance from girls and concentrating on work and school. He was doing ok but finding it hard to concentrate in class since Ciera was there too. Osiris was coming home late from school and so Nadia asked her son where he was. He told her he'd made an amazing friend that he would invite round the next day. Nadia waited anxiously for school to finish so she could meet this amazing friend. And in she walked. " Mum this is Marceline she was my penpal from Willow creek she's been staying in town for a while" Osiris introduced them. "Hello. nice to meet you are you visiting with your family" Nadia asked the girl. "No not really" Marceline answered. Osiris took his mum to one side and explained that Marceline was a runaway and was in fact homeless.
Nadia sat Osiris and Marceline down " I understand if you don't want to tell me the circumstances behind your situation. but I cannot send you back out there to live to the streets. I would like you to stay with us on the condition that you contact your family and let them know you are safe and will start attending school" Nadia Added "and I will not under any circumstance accept any funny business from you two while you are both living under my roof." " Muuum Why would you say that." Osiris groaned " As if" He thanked his mum.
Marceline washed up her empty bowl then pulled out her phone and dialled. Her stomach was In knots. "Hello" a familiar voice answered. "Ma It's me I'm not coming back but I'm safe and happy. I'm living with my friend and his family and starting school in a few days. goodbye" Marceline spoke fast and hung up before her mother had the chance to say anything.
Marceline settled in and became a much loved member of the family. Her relationship with Osiris blossomed they became a couple. Although she had rejected Osiris's Promise ring ( for fear of being tied down and becoming like her mother) she knew he was the love of her life and she was his. It was clear for everyone to see.