Chapter 9
When we got home that evening I was really tired, but I couldn't go to sleep yet. I knew I had some English homework, and it had to be in the tomorrow. I had already realised that my life was going to change, it wouldn't be like it was back at the home.
For a start I still had to find a balance between school and home, I would have to find time to do my homework and to help around the house. I also had a lot more freedom here already, things were more relaxed. I preferred it here, here was home.
Then I would have to separate my school life and home life. I knew home couldn't stay a secret for too long, I just didn't want it to blow out of proportion. I've seen it before, people being put into the spot light, and I didn't know how to feel about it.
As I sat with my chin in the palm of my hands my phone vibrated. Unlocking it I read the text.
Katie: hey, I had fun today :D
Me: so did I, I have exciting stuff to tell you tomorrow. But I really don't know what to do about the English homework. Help? xx
She got back to me about a minute later,
Katie: Just write a small Paragraph about a significant birthday. IDK I just wrote about going to see family. What's with the X's?
Giggling my fingers hovered over the letters.
Me: DK, Dad said it was an English thing. I don't know if he does it though. xx
I sigh running a hand through my hair and clicking my pen hoping to get inspiration. None of my birthdays ended particularly well, even when I was away from my parents.
The first paragraph I wrote was definitely too graphic to be seen by the teacher, so in the end I took one of the birthdays I had in the orphanage, and twisted the truth, a lot. With a yawn I decided it was time for bed, so I got up, not bothering to put my stuff away, and padded into the living room. 'Night mum' I yawned giving her a hug.
Kissing the top of my head I felt her smile, 'night Hun. See you in the morning.' She gave me one last squeeze before I moved onto Jennette.
She jumped up and gave me a mini hug, 'night sweetie. I'll see you in the morning. Have a good sleep.' I nod then ran up the stairs. I quickly changed into my PJ's, and brushed my teeth. Then silently I flicked the light off and climbed under the covers.
Ariana's POV (I hate switching too, but this is going to reveal some of Adeline's past.)
Yawning I watched my baby go off to bed. As I smiled I noticed Jen watching me, so I sent her a puzzled look. 'You really love that kid don't you.' She muses softly.
Muting the TV I nod, 'I do. She's the child I can never have.' I wiped at my eyes that were brimming with small tears. Reaching over Jen laid a sympathetic hand on my arm. 'Look, I'm being stupid again. Sorry.'
Before Jen could say anything I shot up off of the sofa and went to the kitchen. I noticed that Adeline had left her stuff on the table, and I slowly read her English homework. Somehow I knew that not all of it was true.
When I was about to clear up I noticed the crunched up piece of paper on the chair. Picking it up I unwrinkled it and stared at the writing;
"My most memorable birthday is my 9th. It wasn't a particularly good birthday but the assignment is to tell you about a significant birthday. It started out like any normal day, I woke up after being poked by a hot cigarette butt. As I was rubbing the burn my father stormed in. He seized my shoulders, but I winced slightly so he threw me into my mirror. It was all my fault, especially when I broke the mirror. Sharp bits of glass dug into my skin, but I cleaned it up so I didn't get in trouble. I then snuck out and brought a mini cupcake, well I was going to but the shop keeper wouldn't serve me because I was bleeding everywhere. So I ran out the shop without the cupcake. Instead I took a match and candle from the house and then grabbed a slice of bread. It was a good time in the end."
I bit my lip so hard that it had started to bleed. What had her parents done to her? That poor girl, yet she didn't hate them? Already over my other issue I stormed into the other room and thrust the letter into Jens face.
She read it in silence, then handed it back to me. 'Her parents did that to her? She was only 9? Now that messed up.' She was starting to sound like Sam slightly.
Behind me the door slammed, I jumped but was too consumed by sadness that I couldn't careless who had just come in. As I was enveloped in a hug I realised it was Frankie.
Crying into his shoulder Frankie only rubbed my back, before clearing his throat. 'Ari? Look at me?' He guided my face to look at him, 'who made you cry?'
I grabbed the letter from Jen, who held it out. I showed it to Frankie gently. 'Adeline wrote that, it's about her past. Or a small bit of it. How could someone treat such a beautiful child like that? Why would they?'
There was little more he could do then shrug as he patted by back. Slowly my breathing returned to normal and I blinked away the moisture. 'I mean, she's so sweet, loving, understanding. Why Frankie?'
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Finally! Frankie has mad his entrance, I had to include him. Any how, how are you guys? This is one of my favourite chapters, I stepped out of my comfort zone here, I really didn't want to but I said that Ari couldn't have a child.
I don't think this is true, just saying. But I usually picture Ariana as perfect, because that's what she is to me. But the child thing and the break down it maybe be a critical part of the story line.
I revealed some of Adeline's history, but it wasn't a crucial part. Her history is going to be dark, see going to have things in it that no-one will suspect... Unless you are of course a mind reader. I doubt you are though... Haha
Did anyone catch my song reference there? The quote from Ari's song daydreamin' ? It doesn't matter if you didn't.
Fun Fact: a lot of English people put xx at the end of their texts. I don't know why. I certainly do it. Maybe other countries do it. I don't know.
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