In The Future~ zdh BOOK TWO

thirteen

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"Corey! Your mom is here!" Dad shouted from the bottom of the stairs. I grabbed my bag and made my way downstairs. "Mommy!" I shouted, running into her arms. 

Every 6 months, I'd go to stay with my mom for 6 months. It was amazing. It's been like that since I was seven. I always spent May-September with dad, And November-April with Mom. The good thing about staying with dad, is since he'll work almost all day- I can bring girls over whenever. Bad thing about being with mom is less girls. But I get to stay with my favourite girl so, who cares?!

"Corey Crawford! Did you hear me? I said get off me and into the car!" Mom shouted, snapping me out of my trance. I pulled my arms to my side, grabbed my bag and made my way to the car. Seeing as I was getting my license soon, mom told me I could drive to hers, which is an hours practice! 

I threw my bag into the trunk and made my way to the drivers (license) seat. Mom came in and sat next to me. We both put our seatbelts on and I slowly began reversing out. "You do know how to drive right?" I nodded. "Momma, I only need one more hour before I can go for my test. I assure you, I can drive." Mom laughed, but I could tell she was worried. 

"I won't let you get hurt mommy. I love you." I could see a slight small on her face. "I love you too CC.. Now drive to Maccas (Australian for McDonalds, MickeyDs or whatever y'all call the big M place)" Mom giggled. 

"Hi, can I please get a large Cookie Time McFlurry with extra cookie, um a large fries and A large Diet Coke. Mom?" I looked over to see her sleeping. "A large Sprite, with a quarter-pounder, no pickles." I ordered. "Is that all for today?" I responded with a yes. "Drive ahead" I drove up and paid before getting the food. 

"I'm glad you know my order." Mom smiled, sitting up and grabbing the food. "I spent so many hours listening to it, I memorised it by the time I was ten." I laughed, grabbing my Diet Coke and taking a sip. 

"Oh and I should have told you this earlier, but tonight- you are meeting my boyfriend and his daughter. Her name is Ella. She is over the moon to meet you, seeing as she is 12 and needs a brother. My boyfriend, his name is Niklaus. You can call him Nik though. Anyways, I want you to be really nice to them. They mean a lot to me." 

I sighed as I tightened my grip on the wheel. Not Because I've dreamed of my parents getting back together- I knew that wouldn't happen- but because she didn't tell me. I always told her if I had a girlfriend. I was hurt. 

"Okay. Whatever." I responded. "Corey, please don't be mad at me. I wanted to tell you! But Nik asked me not to!" She argued. "It's fine mom! Just.. go back to sleep." I rolled my eyes as she rolled over on the chair. 

An hour later, we had finally arrived. Mom was still asleep so I grabbed my bag and got out of the car. I slammed the door, and her body shot up. "Asshole" I heard her mumble. I grabbed my keys to her house from my pocket before opening the front door. 

"Shit! Nik just texted me! He and Ella will be here in 20 minutes! Go shower and change!" Mom shouted, pushing me through the front door. "Okay!" I yelled, running to my room. I grabbed my favourite fit and ran into the bathroom

Fresh outta the shower, all changed, skincare done. Now, I am cleaning my room. It's been six months- I've gotta clean it. "Nik! Ella! I've missed you both!" I heard my mom welcome her boyfriend. I quickly straightened my shirt before making my way downstairs. 

"Niky, this is my perfect son Corey." I smiled awkwardly as mom introduced me. I was nowhere near perfect. Mom excused herself to get a beer for Nik quickly "Nice to meet you Nik." Nik's smile dropped.

"Listen here dipshit. You mess up in the slightest bit and I'm telling your mom to send you to boarding school. She knows you fuck everything up. Don't test me." Nik threatened me. "And call me me Dad. That is what I will be in a few months, seeing as your mom and I are engaged." My jaw clenched 

"You may be marrying my mom, but you will never be my dad." I growled before walking into the kitchen. "Do you like him?" Mom asked. I knew this meant a lot to her. "Sure." I mumbled. Ella walked in, tapping me on the shoulder. 

"I know you think I'm like my dad, but I'm not. So can we be friends?" I nodded and hugged her. I wish I could live with my dad for the next 6 months. 

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Little insight on Coreys life with 2 divorced parents. I do not have divorced parents so I do not understand the concept of custody arrangements, so I just thought of this.. Sorry if it is not accurate at all- again, I just thought of this.