ᴍɪꜱᴛᴀᴋᴇꜱ ᴀɴᴅ ᴄᴏɴꜱᴇQᴜᴇɴᴄᴇꜱ - ᴀʟᴇx ᴡᴀʟᴛᴇʀ

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ᴅᴀʀᴄɪ ᴡᴏᴏᴅꜱ

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I guess you could say I was quite the superstar. I was known as the "brainiac" of my school, acing every test and impressing teachers with my intelligence. I wish people thought that I wasn't just about academics. I was also involved in various extracurricular activities, from leading the debate club to playing on the soccer team. I wanted to be known as someone who is hardworking and someone who will make it big in life. My mom had always told me that I had it all going for me, she was the reason I always dreamed of going to Harvard.

My best friend, Noelle told me that everyone wanted to be like me, with my sharp mind and impressive grades. I wasn't exactly sure why as I didn't have the most perfect life than the rest of my classmates. They had loving families, money, and friends. I on the other hand just had the grades. My mom was the only family I ever truly had. I aspire to be just like her when i'm older. Although we didn't have much she made sure I had the most fun and accomplished the most.

I rarely told anyone about my Dad since he was always out of the picture only showing up when he needed something from us. Noelle is the only person I ever told. She knew everything he has done to my mom and I. My mom always tried her best to protect me from him and finding out the truth about him. I never knew why until he showed up to my school randomly trying to convince me to go home with him, I refused. He slapped his hand across my face.

"After everything I did for you and your mother this is how I get repaid? Go on hit me back!" he yelled in anger 

At that moment I was so scared. He was a drunk which I always knew, I had vivid memories from when I was younger of him using violence towards us. I froze not knowing what to do or say, Noelle witnessed it all stepping in telling him to stay away from me before they called the cops on him. That very moment we went from just being classmates who walked past each other in the halls to becoming best friends.

When I got home that day I told my mom about the whole situation who was shocked. She automatically got up with a very concerning look approaching me and just holding me. "I'm glad you're okay mija, he will never lay a finger on you again understand." she said as i felt a wet tear land on my head. That day she placed a restraining order against him and we hardly saw him, only from afar like he was spying on us. Weird. 

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It has been a year and a half since that has happened I am now starting my Sophomore year. I was excited but nervous at the same time. Noelle had showed up at my doorstep with a huge smile on her face. 

"ARE YOU READY DARCI WARCI!" I hated the nicknames she would give me but it made me feel special i was the only person she gave nicknames to. 

I sprayed my perfume and grabbed my bag heading towards Elle hugging her before entering the car. On the way to school we were having some car karaoke and just laughing. I loved spending time with Noelle she made me forget about everything bad in my life. The first day of school was going good until lunch time hit.

I was at lunch with my friends whenI heard my name on the intercom. "Darci Woods please report to the main office" announced school wide. Everyone's eyes laying on me. I was confused as why they would call me especially on the first day. Maybe it was a schedule change. Elle offered to come with but the bell was going to ring in a bit and I didn't want her to be late.

Once I reached the office I opened the door smiling and greeting everyone. They all gave me serious looks.. okay rude much i thought. The lady who takes the calls stood up leading me to a more private area. When the words slipped out of her mouth "Darci your mom is in the hospital it's bad" everything started spinning and everything sounding muffled. One of the office workers offered to drive me there since it was the end of her shift.

The sun was blazing, the air thick with anticipation. My heart was racing as I approached the hospital room. I couldn't shake off the feeling that something big was about to happen. And then, thats when I saw her. My mom lying there, pale and fragile. 

With a lump in my throat, I made a silent promise to myself. That I would do whatever it took to make things right. I was speaking with the doctors wondering what happened and they said that someone ran a red light while speeding into the side of my moms car. I was so furious how someone can just drive recklessly not knowing what they can do. My mom is in critical condition now because of them. I stayed with my mom all night comforting her and letting her know that i'm there. I woke up from the sound of the heart monitor attached to her flat lining. I screamed. This was the last time I will ever see her. I love you mom I told her before being escorted out the room by doctors.

Little did I know, this moment would be the first of unexpected events that would change my life forever.

They said they contacted my dad as well, I wasn't sure if he would come. I hope not he doesn't deserve to see her, she deserved so much more that a douche bag. I reminded them that i'm not allowed to be within a certain amount of feet with him. Ten minutes have passed i'm sitting in the waiting room frozen. I can't think or see clearly my eye blurred with tears. I wiped my eyes and looked ahead there he was. My dad. I was afraid i knew he can't touch me but i always felt weird around him i couldn't trust him ever. He hurt my mom so much and put her through the worst he had the nerve showing up. I got up standing in front of him.

"Why are you here, Micheal." He hated when I called him by his first name. He told me that he heard the news and that he's sorry. I don't believe anything coming out of his mouth. 

"Darci I'm truly sorry about everything i put you guys through. When i found out i couldn't see you again i was disappointed. I know i wasn't the best at showing it but i did love you. I am trying to sober up and be better." he actually sounded apologetic. I couldn't believe he was apologizing especially now. I mean he shouldn't even be saying sorry to me.

" You can't beg for forgiveness now. It way too late. And you should've apologized to mom she deserved the apology way more. you put her through hell always tormenting her. you're like a demon you can't cleanse. your negative actions and attitude made a big impact on her. you left her traumatized, she couldn't even move on to someone better. she was always so hard on herself but no matter what she was still showing me love something you couldn't do. I never want to see you again." I felt like a big weight was lifted off my chest. I've been waiting ages to finally tell him everything. That he was a bad dad and mom deserved someone who was a better person than him. I walked away not letting him get any other word in. I called Elle to pick me up since the office worker had to go back home to her kids. I hope they grow up different than me.

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A/N - How was the first chapter?? I felt that it was pretty serious but i just wanted to give the backstory of Darci and the whole accident with her mom. I didn't want to rush or skip anything as i want you guys to fully understand her and keep moving with her :) Im sorry if it was a bit short i will try to make the next ones longer!!