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The twins sat there in shock. Demi waited, maybe it wasn’t as bad as she was letting her mind think. Michelle she was the first one to explode. She stood up irate. Yelling at her parents. “What do you mean we’re moving? Moving where?”
Their mother refused to answer the questions, leaving it for their dad to explain. “We’re still going to be staying in the same city. We just need to downsize. That’s all.”“OK, so I don’t lose my friends but what about school? Do we have to transfer?”He reached out placing a hand on the top of her head and shoulder. “No, we’ll still be in the district.”That calmed Michelle down long enough to agree to it. Demi had questions but wasn’t sure if they would listen to her. “Dad? When do we move?”“We need you to pack everything up that you can. We’re moving soon.”She was afraid he would say that. He was always hardest on her. She made it a point to tell Victoria when she has the chance. “OK then.”Her parents left the living room toRelated chapters
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With Victoria helping her out with the packing she managed to get not only the twins room packed up but hers and their parents. There were things in her parents room she never ever wanted to see again. She naturally assumed adults were weird. The only rooms left to take care of were the living room and kitchen. The sun was still out, it was only about five when they took to the streets.Demi couldn’t help but hug her best friend as they walked over to her house. “Vic I don’t know what I would do without you.”“Luckily, you will never have to find out. Stay the night at my house tonight.”“Are you saying what I think you mean?”“You goddamn right I am. Sleepover.”“Home cooked meal or junk on top of junk?”“Let’s ask mom first. You should call your parents and ask them too. OK?”“You know they may say no but I’ll try.”It
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Demi followed Victoria out of her bedroom. The girls walked in on her mom while on a phone call. Demi could tell just by the way she looked, who she was talking to. The shrill sound of her mother’s voice came through the speaker. She just knew that they would tell her to come back home. Victoria could see the worry forming on her brow. She hugged her close.Maxine hated talking to this woman, she knew they treated Demi as if she was the unwanted stepchild but couldn’t prove anything. “Mrs. Lockhart, Demi explained to me that you will be moving soon. I figured it would be best for them if they had a sleepover this weekend. Victoria and I will truly miss having her around.”“Whatever. I’ll be glad when we don’t have to live so close to you anymore.” She ended the call.Maxine rolled her eyes while she placed her phone face down on the counter. She seen the girls standing there with hopeful gazes. She clapped her hand
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Just as she was about to make breakfast her parents came out of their room. She knew it wasn’t going to be good. Her father clapped his hand to get all of his girls attention. “Listen up, no making food for a bit. We’re going to get takeout. Less mess.”Demi sighed in relieve, she wouldn’t have to cook but there was another problem that came to mind. She may not get fed either. She wanted to slump down against the wall but thought better of it. Her father jingled his keys to get them all in the car. Reluctantly, she followed suit.Stuffed inside the trunk yet again She looked out the rear window. Demi tried to keep herself from feeling down but the more she thought about this new move the more she realized her life was only going to get worse.Instead of going to a drive thru restaurant, they pulled into IHOP. Demi's eyes light up. There was no way they wouldn’t allow her to eat especially with so many people around. Eve
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“Says the hopeless romantic. Men aren’t good. Look at that man that sired me. He’s scum.” Demi wanted to bring up what she thought her father was doing but decided against it. Victoria pulled her into a hug, not knowing the real reason for her friends scowl. “Not all men are like him. I mean you’ve met my dad. He was the best.” “True. Sorry. I just wished he had stayed around longer. It would’ve given me a better example of good men.” “Wll, when it’s your time to go you can’t bargain for more time. I know he’s at peace. Instead of suffering.” “That’s true. He was in so much pain before. That’s why you’re the hopeless romantic.” “I bet you Zaine will change your mind. You’ll be a romantic too. I feel it in my soul.” Demi knew Victoria was right about seventy percent of the time but she refused to think that there was at least one great guy out there for her. It couldn’t have been him. Lightening would have to strike for her to believe h
When Lightening Strikes Confession Time
The last weekend of summer break came. Demi spent her time in her room. A pounding sound resounded on the floor. She knew what that sound was. They had taken to using the ceiling as a means to call her down from her room. She chewed on the inside of her cheek before heading down to the main area of the house. When she got to the living room it looked as if her parents had been arguing once again. The twins were hugging each other in a corner. Michelle was nowhere to be found. With slumped shoulders she went to console the twins. Madison was the older of the twins she clung to Melanie. Demi stooped down in front of them. “Wanna go for a walk? It’s time we got familiar with the neighborhood.” The girls didn’t say anything but nodded their heads. Demi breathed out while wiping their tears from their faces. “Go put on your shoes and wait for me. I’ll let mom know where we’re going.” Melanie and Madison ran to grab their shoes. Demi went to her parents room. Her mom was s
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The older kids watched as Melanie and Madison made a beeline for the slides. There were two different kinds a couple of feet apart. Victoria and her boyfriend leaned against the fence. He was holding her hand, Demi on the other hand looked at the two of the envious for a little while but remembered that it was better for her to not wish for things that wasn’t going to happen. Zaine was heading towards the store not far from the park. He noticed a familiar back leaning against the fence. He for sure thought it was Demi. Instead of going to the store, he headed towards the park. He was at the fence when he attempted to startle her. “Boo!” Demi jumped away from the fence. She had her hand up to her chest hoping to calm her racing heart. She was angry someone would scare her. Just as she was about to turn around and curse them, she seen it was Zaine. She tilted her head down to try and hide the smile forming on her lips. “You know I could’ve punched you.” “Yeah,
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Madison hugged her back. “I make it alright, ok?” It was then she ran off towards Melanie and Victoria. Demi wasn’t sure what Madison was saying but she was always the quiet one, going along with Melanie or trying to keep her somewhat in a decent mood.Victoria stood there allowing the twins to talk. Madison crossed her arms over her chest. “Melanie, you need to be a better sister to Demi. You shouldn’t be mean to her like Chelley or mommy and daddy.”“Why should I? Daddy doesn’t like her so why should we?”“Because sisters are supposed to be best friends. Go say sorry to Demi.”“I won’t!”Madison got really loud at that point. “MELANIE! GO TELL DEMI YOU SORRY! SHE LOVES US MORE THAN YOU PIG BRAIN WILL SEE.”Melanie burst into tears being called a pig brain. She ran to Demi, who stood there until she nearly collapsed from being launched into. &ldq
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Zaine liked when she gave him her attention. He could see she liked him but wanted her to tell him so. He waited until she had gone further into the park to be closer to her sister and Victoria before he left. He took the overgrown path back to his house, secretly hoping he would see her again before school started.Victoria and her boyfriend had decided to leave once Demi came back. He wanted to watch a movie with her, back at her house. “Demi, you wanna come with?”Demi was just about to place Madison on the ground when she looked over to see the boyfriend shaking his head and moving his arms for her to say no. “Uh, it’s getting late and we still have to walk back the house in uptown so no. just tell me which one you chose and I’ll try to watch it on my own.”The boyfriend silently thanked her. Victoria on the other hand pouted. “Alright, well be safe going back home. You should’ve let Zaine walk you three back.&
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