I'm Sophia Payne, I'm 18 years old and here's my story.
My brother Liam and I used to be really super close. We did everything together. Everything.
Our lives were amazing. Our parents loved each other, we loved each other. Nothing could go wrong.
Liam and I are.. Close in age. So we have each other dating advice. I got him his first girlfriend. As for him helping me, well he tried.
But it's ok. He was my brother and I forgave him. Anyway. It was our 14th birthday and we were so excited.
We were very good singers and we put on shows for our parents all the time. So for our birthday our mom and dad got us auditions for X-factor.
Li and I were both super excited. When we got there we were super nervous but we knew we would be... Um. Ok.
Liam was first. I cheered him all the way on stage. He did amazing!! I couldn't have been more proud of my brother.
But the one thing that can crush someone's singing career is the cruel. Bitter. Simon Cowell. He is a devil. He told Liam he was too young and he should come back a different time.
When he's older...
After that for some reason my mum and dad got in a huge fight. Liam just hugged me and said..
" listen Soph. No matter what happens. No matter what anyone says. I love you. And don't forget it"
And starting crying and I hugged him back and just nodded. Then my mom walked over to us and grabbed my arm. I just look upset her with tear filled eyes.
" Let's go hon. Say goodbye to your. *she rolls her eyes* brother and father. You won't be seeing them for a while"
I won't let go of Liam's hand. He won't let go of mine. I'm wasn't going to give up there.
I started kicking and screaming. Yes j was trying to cause a scene. But people just thought I was crazy. I mean. Who would care about a 14 year old screaming for her brother and father. Your right. Nobody.
And my mom was right. I never saw Liam again after that. We moved to America and my mom pretended to forget about the whole thing.
Once in a while I asked her about the boys. But she always changed the subject.
A few years past by and I kept hearing my mom talking to my dad on the phone. I dont know what they were talking about but my mom was yelling.
This kept happening until this one summer...
