Princess Ashleigh

Long ago, a young girl named Ashleigh came into the world on March 29th, 1998. At the age of five, she embarked on her kindergarten journey, feeling apprehensive until a friendly encounter with a boy named James helped put her at ease. James approached her and introduced himself, sparking a conversation that led to the beginning of a new friendship. "Hello! My name is James! What's your name?" he asked. Seeing her initial fear, he quickly reassured her, "Oh, I'm sorry if I startled you. I just wanted to make a new friend." Hesitantly, Ashleigh replied, "Um... m-my name is Ashleigh." James responded warmly, "Hi Ashleigh. Would you like to be friends?" "Sure!" she replied with a smile.

A couple of years later, Claudia celebrated her 7th birthday. With her baby sister, they were heading to Plainfield Water Park. "Let's go, girls!" shouted Ashleigh's mother to her and her sisters. "We're coming, Mommy!" Ashleigh replied. Ashleigh and her sisters emerged from their room and prepared to leave. "Okay, let's go. Get in the car. Ashleigh, did you grab the gift?" "Oh no, I forgot! I'll be right back!" While Ashleigh went to retrieve the present, the girls went out to the car, failing to check both ways before crossing the street. Suddenly, a speeding car appeared and attempted to brake, but it was too late. The car struck the girls, causing instant fatalities. Witnessing the tragedy from their room, Ashleigh screamed, "NO!!" She rushed outside, but the sight overwhelmed her, and she collapsed on the ground, sobbing. "NO! PLEASE DON'T TAKE THEM!"

After a few days, a funeral took place for them, and Ashleigh decided to sing 'I Miss You' by Miley Cyrus. The lyrics express her deep emotions and longing for the departed loved one, reminiscing about the past and expressing the pain of missing them. The song evoked strong feelings in Ashleigh, bringing her to tears.

Years later, Ashleigh, now a high school freshman, had adopted an all-black wardrobe, stopped attending church, and harbored resentment towards God for taking her sisters. She had also turned to smoking, drinking, drugs, and cursing. Despite visits from church members, she avoided them, believing they were associated with the person responsible for her sisters' tragedy. With a deteriorating attitude towards school and alienating behavior towards others, Ashleigh found herself isolated. During a gym class, a disruption occurred when the principal and an unfamiliar student named Christopher entered. Uninterested in making friends, Christopher's aloofness matched Ashleigh's. Forced to partner up, an unexpected moment led to a kiss between them, leaving both bewildered by the connection. As onlookers reacted, Ashleigh fled, pondering the significance of the encounter and questioning her emotions. Confronted by Christopher about her troubled past, Ashleigh's emotional walls crumbled as they shared their similar losses. Overwhelmed by the revelation, Ashleigh sought solace in Christopher's understanding, eventually agreeing to hang out after school. Their meeting evolved into a regrettable intimacy, blurring the lines of their newfound connection.

Ashleigh was feeling unwell when she arrived at school a few days later. Christopher asked her, "Are you okay, Ashleigh?" She replied, "I-I don't know," and hurried to the bathroom. Concerned, Christopher followed her and found her already inside. After she threw up in the toilet, he rushed to get the nurse, exclaiming, "Help! My friend is vomiting in the girls' restroom!" The nurse questioned how he knew it was his friend, to which he explained that he had seen Ashleigh enter. They hurried to the bathroom where Ashleigh was, and the nurse called out to her. Ashleigh confirmed she was there and asked for a pregnancy test. Surprised, the nurse agreed and took her back to the office. After taking the test, Ashleigh emerged looking worried and revealed to Christopher and the nurse that it was positive. They were shocked, but Ashleigh reassured them that she would keep the baby as she was against abortion. Christopher offered his support, and Ashleigh thanked him.

After informing her family and receiving their support, Ashleigh and Christopher sat down to discuss their options regarding the baby's future. They deliberated on whether to raise the baby themselves or place it for adoption. Despite the passage of several months, they have not reached a decision, and with only two months left, time is running out. To their surprise, Ashleigh received baby gifts from concerned classmates at school. Feeling overwhelmed by the school's pressures, Ashleigh made the difficult choice to drop out of high school to prioritize her well-being. Throughout her pregnancy, Ashleigh continued to smoke and drink when alone. One day, Christopher caught her smoking and intervened, expressing his worries and urging her to quit for the baby's sake. Overwhelmed with emotions, Ashleigh broke down in tears, attributing it to pregnancy mood swings. Although Christopher found her behavior perplexing, he comforted her, assuring her that it was normal and asking her to attempt quitting smoking until after the baby's arrival. Ashleigh agreed, and Christopher showed his gratitude with a kiss on the cheek.

The two months flew by quickly, and the baby arrived right on schedule on March 25th, 2014, at 3 o'clock in the morning – a baby girl. The time had come to make a decision: would they keep her or put her up for adoption? After much contemplation, Ashleigh finally spoke up, "Hey Christopher?" "Yes, dear?" "Do you think she's a gift from my sisters?" "What makes you think that?" "I just can't bear the thought of giving her up for adoption." "Then we'll keep her," Christopher replied. Ashleigh gazed at him with tears in her eyes, "Really?" Christopher nodded, and Ashleigh hugged and kissed him, "What should we name her?" Christopher suggested, "How about Sophianna Anise?" "And her surname could be Willits." "I was thinking Willits-Leohr." They both turned to find their family at the door, "Oh, you made it just in time," Christopher remarked. "Um, Mom?" Ashleigh's family looked at her in surprise, "Y-Yes, Ashleigh?" "What did you mean when you walked in and mentioned our names with a hyphen?" "We thought that you should combine both of your names because she is a part of both of you." "What do you think, Christopher?" "I love it." "Well, then it's settled – everyone, meet our daughter, Sophianna Anise Willits-Leohr."

Two years later, Sophianna is celebrating her second birthday today, and Ashleigh is busy getting everything ready for her party. Stressed out, she expresses her frustration to Christopher, who intervenes when she reaches for a cigarette, reminding her of the importance of her health and their daughter's well-being. Suddenly, two familiar figures appear in the air, revealing themselves as Ashleigh's deceased sisters, Claudia and Amy, bringing her to tears. Encouraged by her family, Ashleigh decides to make positive changes by removing her piercings and asking for help to quit smoking. Christopher happily provides her with the necessary patches, showing his support for her decision.

After a few years, Sophianna is now six years old. Ashleigh has undergone a complete transformation since her sisters entered her life. She has returned to school, this time attending Harris Academy, and graduated with her classmates in 2016. Ashleigh and Christopher are now engaged, but they have decided to wait until after college to get married. Ashleigh aspires to become a kindergarten teacher, while Christopher aims to pursue a career as a computer technician. On Ashleigh's college graduation day, she obtained her teacher's license, and a year later, Christopher received his diploma. Their loved ones are extremely proud of their academic achievements while caring for Sophianna. Christopher is particularly proud of Ashleigh, recognizing how far she has come since they first met. A few months later, in the spring, Ashleigh and Christopher tied the knot in a beautiful ceremony. Despite her initial doubts, Ashleigh is now happily married to Christopher, with a child whom she adores. With her newfound abilities, she reigns as the ruler of the Rainbow Kingdom, content with her perfect life and wouldn't change a thing.

                                                        And they all lived happily ever after