Starting Over: My Life

Chapter One: The Beginning

A/N this is my first story I've ever written so sorry if it's bad. I will try my hardest to spell everything right and use correct grammar. This is dedicated to @TheDivergenTribute who is my best friend and she helped my with my cover and title. Thanks:)

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My name is Avery Lynn Montgomery. Life was great, I had a loving family, a big house,great friends, an AMAZING boyfriend, and I was the head cheerleader for my school. Until one day......

TWO YEARS EARLIER

It all started at 6:00 A.M. when my dog, Sparky jumped on my bed and started slobbering all over my face.

"Sparky!" I said in an annoyed but loving tone.

All she did was stare at me with those adorable, blue, puppy eyes. My parents bought her a year ago, as a present for my 14th birthday. She was born one year before we got her, on my birthday, August 7th. It's pretty cool sharing a birthday with your husky.

Anyway, there I was, trying to sleep in on a Saturday morning, but Sparky was NOT letting that happen. I sat up in my king-sized bed with a black comforter with white circles and pink polka dots, patted Sparky on the head, which made her stuck out her tongue happily, then I got out of bed and walked to my very large closet to select an appropriate outfit for the day. I chose a black, flowy skirt that falls mid-thigh, a royal blue crop top with white lace on the bottom, and black pumps. My original height is 5 feet 5 inches but the heels brought me to 5 feet 9 inches. I figured this would be the perfect outfit, because in Texas, it gets really hot, so I was prepared. I walked to my vanity and put my hair in a messy bun at the top of my head, and placed a white lace clip on bow underneath it. I sat down, and started to do my makeup. I was very excited for my date later this afternoon with my boyfriend, Kyle. He had asked me to go to the local coffee shop then watch a movie. We were going to see Insurgent. I blended my foundation, applied eyeshadow,eyeliner,and mascara, and a sparkly lip gloss. Mmm vanilla flavored:) I looked in the mirror. My brown hair looked great in the bun, and the whitish sparkly eyeshadow made the lace at the bottom of my shirt pop along with the bow.

I heard my stomach growl, so I decided to go downstairs and eat breakfast. I ran down the stairs, wanting to see what Mom had made. Once I got downstairs, it was strangely quiet in the kitchen, and that's when I realized Mom wasn't in there.

"She must be watching the news," I muttered to myself. But as I entered the living room, I notice only Dad was in there, sitting on the couch. I started to walk away to look for her when I heard my dad.

"Avery, I need to talk to you."

"But I have to go find Mom. I'm hungry," I said as I was walking away.

"Sit down please Avery." I could hear him getting a little frustrated

"But-"

"SIT DOWN"

I could see his eyes wettening and him trying to blink away tears. I didn't want to upset him more so I quietly sat down on the loveseat unsure why he was frustrated.

"Thank you. Now, I have to tell you something but I don't know how to say it. But you know how your mother and I have been arguing a little latley," he started.

I nodded my head slowly. Even though I didn't want to admit it, they were disagreeing a little lately.

"Well I thought it was getting better, but apparently she thought otherwise."

I was starting to get worried about what he was saying. Even though they disagreed a little, it never got bad. So I spoke up, "What are you trying to say?"

I watched him sigh as he spoke softly,"Your mother left us Avery. I'm sorry but-"

I cut him off. "WHAT DO YOU MEAN LEFT US?!?!?!" You could hear the anger rise up in my voice, and frankly, I didn't care.

"She packed when I was asleep last night and left. She left a voicemail on my phone explaining why she was gone"

"Let me see your phone" I demanded.

As he handed it to me I listened carefully and heard my mothers voice. I was especially listened when she said:

"Avery, if you're listening, I'm sorry. I'm sorry baby girl but I just had to-"

Even though I wanted to listen so bad I just couldn't. I handed the phone back I my dad and asked him a question.

"Where is she?" I wanted answers. Just not from my mom.

"With this stuck up billionaire movie producer" he said as his old, sad eyes started to well up with tears.

"WHO???" I was yelling now.

"Mark Jennings" he said as he stifled a sob.

I couldn't believe it, it just couldn't be happening. Worry struck my mind and face as I ran up the stairs,taking them two at a time,crying my eyes out. I could hear my dad yelling my name but it sounded so distant even though he was so close. On the last step, I tripped and fell. I just lied there, bawling like a baby. Next thing I know, I can feel arms wrapped securely around me. My dad is sitting next to me, rocking me back and forth, not telling me it's okay when we both know it's not, but just crying with me.

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So that is chapter one:) Make sure you vote and comment.

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