This Hell Called Life (an Oliver Sykes love story)

Chapter 16

The Dawson's showed me my room which was in the basement and told me that I could join them for lunch when I'm ready. No one told them about my Mental illnesses and Anorexia but all of that is in my file which the Foster place gave them.

I put out all of my daily medicines on the desk that was across from my bed and I hid all of my journals in the big drawer. I unpacked my bags then put the empty bags under my bed.

My feet were silent going up the stairs as I located the kitchen. They we're all getting lunch ready in the kitchen and setting the table. Holly noticed I was standing there awkwardly and invited me to help. They let me set the table and get my drink. I just filled up a cup with ice and water. Dean let me sit in the empty chair next to him and Holly said that this will be my place for as long as I'm here.

They made sandwiches for lunch and I just took half of one with peanut butter on it. I don't like Jelly so only peanut butter.

Tiny bites and tiny sips of water filled my stomach before I finished and excused myself from the table.

"Oh that's okay dear when you are ready you can come back up and tell us a little bit about yourself." Holly said as she cleaned up.

I just nodded quickly and held my stomach as I ran to the bathroom in the basement and lost my lunch.
Blech throwing up sucks. I cleaned my mouth and fixed my makeup a little before going back upstairs.

"Are you okay Zoey?" Ryan asked me as he sat down on the couch next to his wife.

"Oh yes I'm fine I just wanted to make sure that I had something in my bag and I do. Thank you." I got quieter as I spoke so they couldn't hear the last part. They all nodded and Cassie let me sit on the bigger chair next to her.

"So Zoey, tell us a little bit about yourself." Holly said as she sipped her coffee. They offered me some but I declined.

"Well I'm almost 17 years old my birthday is in two days, I've been in the Foster program for three weeks and this is my first Foster home so thank you for that. Um I have the cutest little kitten that my boyfriend is taking care of until I don't need him to anymore. Um my mother died of a heart attack a few months ago, I don't have many friends and my favorite colors are black and red. I enjoy punk rock and classic rock and screamo and 'emo' music if you will." I stared out the window the entire time thinking if I missed anything and I didn't. I left out the illegal stuff of course but yeah.

They took a moment to soak in everything I said and nodded while thinking. Dean spoke up first."How old is your boyfriend?"

Cassie rolled her eyes but I answered. "He's almost 18 his birthday is in November."

I think Dean is 15 and Cassie is 17. Holly said that they are excited to have me stay here. And I promised I would follow all of their rules and be a good Foster kid. I'm rebellious but I can't live on the streets or in jail so.

After that they all went in a circle and said something about themselves. Holly said that she lost her mother to an alcohol addiction when she was ten. Ryan said that his left leg is fake because he lost it in a car accident. Dean said that he's never had a real girlfriend before and winked at me. Cassie elbowed him and Holly glared at him disappointedly. Then Cassie said that she was so excited to finally have a sister.

After we all got to know each other a bit more, I asked to excuse myself because my phone was ringing. Cassie quickly got up and opened the front door so I thanked her and answered my phone. It was Oli of course.

"Hello?" I asked and wiped my tears. I haven't spoke to him in ages. "Oli are you there?"

"Zoey? I just wanted to check up on you. I miss you like crazy love. Sammy misses you too and so do Ari and Bella miss you too. I can't talk long but I just want to say I love you so much and I'll see you soon." He didn't hang up but he spoke quickly.

"Oli I love you too. Give my Sammy a big hug for me. I'll see you soon my love. " I was upset we couldn't talk long but it was fine. We said our goodbyes and then hung up. I went back inside. Holly asked if everything was okay and I just nodded. Cassie got up and hugged me and asked if I needed anything.
"Um no I'm okay thank you so much. I think I'm just going to go to sleep now if that's okay with you guys."

"Of course that's okay sweetie you tell us if you need anything and we'll see you in the morning." Holly said sweetly.

"Well goodnight everyone." I waved slightly then went down the stairs to my room.

I took my pills then changed into more comfortable clothes. The bed was so comfortable and the blanket was almost the softest thing ever.

"Goodnight Oliver." I whispered to myself and fell into a deep sleep with horrible dreams."