author's note: story #3...i keep starting them! i need to start finishing them too! lol … anyways, i hope you enjoy the story… i have good things planned for this story yall… lol… anyways, r/r thanks

Two Wrongs

Chapter 1

She no longer looked as they had remembered her. Miranda Sanchez no longer had the black hair that had just passed her shoulders, or the medium frame that she had carried back in their sophomore year of high school. Since her departure from Hillridge, CA to Mexico City, Mexico she had altered her appearance quite a bit, enough for it to be noticeable to many that knew her back then. Her hair now fell just above her chin and she had become put on some weight, about fifteen pounds, along with her face becoming somewhat rounder. But the changes that had taken over Miranda were only physical.

When thinking back to her old life and her old friends, Miranda often wondered if anyone would be able to recognize her again. Some wouldn't, because that was inevitable, but she knew that out of anyone, her two best friends Elizabeth "Lizzie" McGuire and David "Gordo" Gordon would remember their lost "third amigo."

"We've decided that we're moving to Mexico City to help your aunt raise her children…" said Mrs. Sanchez. Those were some of the words that stuck in Miranda's mind about the day that her parents had announced of their departure from California. "We do realize this is kind of sudden and it would mean pulling you out of school in the middle of your sophomore year mija, but I think it is what is best for the family. Family needs to stick together, and your aunt needs us right now."

She had tried to protest it as much as she could. "This isn't fair!" she'd shout. "You can't do this to me! Can't I at least finish the year…with my friends?" She had pleaded with her parents as much as possible after hearing the news, but it was no use. Their minds had been made up, and she had no say in their decisions. She was to do as she been told.

Out of anyone, it was hardest to say goodbye to her two best friends Lizzie and Gordo. These were the two people that Miranda had known for practically all her life, how was she to tell them that she was suddenly leaving them? It was hard, but it had to be done.

"I-I-I'm moving to Mexico…" Miranda announced. That day was one of the most memorable days she could remember. They shared many laughs and many tears, all in preparation for the inevitable; her departure.

But now she was coming back home. Despite the fact that her class had graduated high school without her, she was back to start over and start fresh in California once again. And she was hoping to get this new start alongside her best friends.

Miranda looked out the window on the plan, slowly bobbing her head to the music coming through her headphones. It was peaceful. She thought about her homecoming and about her new start in her old home. Was she ready? Or was it just a big mistake coming back home? All those thoughts ran through her mind…and were interrupted by a baby's cry. She simply sighed and tossed her head back. So much for peace…

* * *

Both Lizzie and Gordo were meeting with Miranda at the airport's baggage claim. They had gotten word about her return to California just about a week and a half ago. The two were very excited about the return of their "lost" amigo. Graduating from high school without her just did not feel right. They had already missed graduation with her back in junior high school because of her early departure to Mexico, it happening a second time was just as worse as the first.

"Oh! Oh! Park there! Park there Gordo!" Lizzie exclaimed, pointing to an empty parking space.

"Calm down Lizzie…I got it…" Gordo responded as he pulled the car up into the parking space. He slowly backed up his huge car, which was given to him as a graduation gift, into the space. "There."

Lizzie sighed. "I'm so excited to see Miranda again. I can't even imagine what its like to have to be away for so long." She stepped out of the car, slowly walking around the car and then along side her boyfriend. She grabbed his hand and commented, "I wonder if she's changed…or if we'll recognize her right away…or--"

"Calm down! Calm down! You're beginning to ramble," he laughed. "I'm sure we'll find out when we see her." He shook his head and they stepped through the sliding doors and into the baggage claim. "Now, let's just look for where Miranda's baggage will be arriving…come on…"

Lizzie glanced over at the screen and noted, "right over there," while pointing to her left side. "Flight 747 from Mexico City should be arriving on time in about ten minutes."

* * *

Everyone struggled to get their luggage from overhead compartments and under seats. Miranda did the same with hers as she watched everyone hustle and bustle. She wondered how things would be back in Hillridge.

Walking off the plane she adjusted the bag on her right shoulder, which was weighing her down a bit. She took a deep breath as she shook her head, getting some hair out of her face, as both her arms happened to be busy.

At baggage claim she was to meet her friends so, she walked slowly with everyone else to the area. The walk was a long one, and the stairs were a challenge with her extra baggage. But, she made it, and soon began to look for her friends.

With their backs turned, Miranda noticed them. Both Lizzie and Gordo stood in the middle of baggage claim as though they were admiring the people…or were completely lost. She smiled as soon as she saw them. It had been too long since she had last seen her best friends.

Lizzie's then long blond hair had gotten even longer and she seemed to have grown about an inch in height. While Gordo, it could be told that he had also grown a few more inches since she had last seen him. He was a growing boy Miranda had to remind herself. His hair had been cut a bit as well.

Slowly she walked up to them, hoping to be able to surprise them both. She tapped Lizzie on her right shoulder and said, "Hi."

"Oh my God! Miranda? Miranda!" she screamed, quickly wrapping her arms around her.

"Shush," Miranda said silently, as she placed her index finger on her lips.

Lizzie smiled, "sorry!"

"Miranda…" Gordo finally said as he brought her closer by taking her right shoulder and giving her a kiss on the cheek. "I'm so glad to have you back."

She smiled. "I'm glad to be back."

"Um, Miranda…" Lizzie hesitated to ask, "who's this?"

"Oh…um, guys, this is Amelia," Miranda smiled. "My daughter."

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