Life with Demi Lovato

Chapter 49

Terms and conditions pt2

Hayley's POV

I stayed quiet sitting on the hospital bed, surprised at Demi's response. I'd never seen her act that way, she'd snapped but everything she said was truthful and she'd spoken confidently. I could tell Stephanie felt put in her place and was speechless. She cleared her voice and tried to speak confidently "you might be right, and I sympathise with everything you've been through sweetheart" Stephanie started, aiming that last part towards me. I gave her a greasy look, waiting to see what she would say next "but.. the law is the law. If your unsafe and your life is at risk in Demi's care then you will be removed" "I'm almost 18! You can't do that" I scolded "not in the eyes of the law. You only turned 17 a couple months ago. Your still a minor" Stephanie shook her head "we've discussed with the nurses here.. they said she needs intensive therapy and she can stay with me" Demi chimed in "what does that mean?" I asked. Demi paused and sharply exhaled through her mouth "an at home therapist" she said cautiously "no!" I screamed covering my ears with my hands "alright. She's not consenting" Stephanie said standing up tall and tapping away on her phone.

Everything seemed to be happening faster then I could process it "Demi what's going on?" I cried as a man came in walking straight over to me. I raised my arms and flinched as he came closer "what are you doing?!She just needs to be spoken to about it! I will convince her!" Demi frantically screamed "she didn't consent. She's to be removed from your custody, effective immediately" Stephanie said sternly "get off me! Demi! Don't let them take me" I cried as Demi stood in defeat "I'll see a psychologist! I'll do anything!" I begged them not to take me.

Everything happened so fast, I felt hopeless as I turned behind me to see Demi in tears with her face burried in her hands as the doctor comforted her while I was dragged away.

I screamed, kicked and shouted the entire drive after I was pushed into the van "why are you taking me?!" I screamed as I kicked the back of the seats "you weren't safe in Demi's care" Stephanie said from the front seat. I took a deep breath and tried to remember everything Demi had taught me. I needed to stay calm, I'd only make things worse for Demi and myself if I act irrational and hostile. I took a deep breath "I want to go back and be with my mum. I'll go to therapy" I bit my lip while I waited for a response. I hated giving in like this, it felt weak but I was willing to do whatever it took to be back with Demi "that's not how it works hun. You never attempted to end your life being in the orphanage for 7 years. Your with Demi for not even a year and you did" she said sternly. What was that supposed to mean? Did she know anything? "What are you implying?" I asked annoyed but I didn't even give her the chance to respond "Demi saved me. So many times. I would be dead right now if not for her, do you understand that? I would be dead! She's saved me from dangerous people more times then you know! She's saved me from myself more times then I can remember. How can you judge her when you know nothing!" I shouted. Stephanie stayed quiet. I started feeling really angry. My head heated up and my arms went cold. I looked around in the car frantically and slowly put my hand on the car door. With out thinking I kicked the car door open so hard it almost flew off the hinges "What are you doing?!" Stephanie shouted as the car swerved, she was in a total state of panic trying to get the car under control and trying to figure out what was going on "close the car door!" She demanded in a frenzy. My breathing was heavy and I know it was stupid but I had a 5 second feeling of invincibility as I leaped out the moving car. I felt my body crash onto the rough ground beneath me. There was a loud ringing in my ear that blocked out everything else going on. I struggled to get up but as I saw Stephanie's car pull over and her get out, running towards me, I jumped up and I ran.

I ran into a park and ducked into a tube on the playground. I panted as I held my shoulder and winced. As the adrenaline drained from my body, the pain set in. Why did I do that? What was my plan? What was I thinking? What do I do now? I didn't even have my phone "Hayley? Hayley?" I held my breath as I saw Stephanie with some people in the distance. They were looking for me "how could you forget to put child lock on? If anything happens to her it's on you! We're supposed to protect children. Her mothers having a total meltdown!" Another women I didn't recognise shouted at Stephanie. I did feel a little bad for Stephanie but she should feel bad for taking me away from Demi. Poor Demi, she must be worried sick. I always do this, Demi is always worried about me and how can anyone blame her? I waited for them to keep going and leave the park as I prayed they wouldn't find me.