Adopted by the Rowlands

Im sorry.

IM ON A ROLL TODAY!! I just spent 12 hours in the car, so I've had time to think about the plot and what's going to happen next. WOOHOO IM IN ALABAMA. but stay strong Branelly shippers😂😭

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The words put me in a state of disbelief. I'm sorry. I never thought I would hear that from her.

She pulled me outside where it was a little more private and started talking very fast.

"Okay, I didn't know that I had hurt you so much. You never told me that you were in pain. And, yes, I should've known that I wasn't being nice, but you didn't seem to be bothered by it. I was a horrible person, but an even worse sister. And when I heard the rumours about you self-harming, all I could think was, 'wow. She's trying this hard to steal my spotlight?' I should've just asked you if it was true and if I could help. But I didn't and I hope that maybe some day you can forgive me. I know you'll probably need time, and I respect that. I just feel awful."

She started crying.

"I just w-want you to know th-that I love you and I'm sorry for not being there when you needed me."

I started tearing up too and I pulled her into a hug. It was one of those long ones that you didn't want to let go of. I could tell she was surprised because it took a second for her to hug back.

"I forgive you." I whispered.

"You do? Are you sure?"

I nodded, "It's not easy to admit to someone that you did the wrong thing. And you did a good job."

She wiped away her tears and said, "And, just because I love you, I'm giving you 3 days to tell Mom and Dad about your 'problem.' And if you don't, I will."

Suddenly all feelings of love and friendliness were gone. There was only anger.

"What? No! They'll hate me! You know how Mom overreacts, and she won't want me anymore," I cried.

"No. Mom always told us to help each other out and this is what I'm doing. You know that they will always love you. You have 3 days starting now."

The anger was all built up inside of me and I felt like running upstairs and breaking all her cheer trophies until there were none left to break. I pushed away the thought, gathered myself together, and Kaitlyn and I went back inside.

We got strange looks from everyone but no one mentioned it. Our parents were talking about politics again and how neither candidate should win. Brandon shot me a look that said, 'What happened out there?' I shook my head as if saying that I would tell him later.

***

"You mean she apologized?"

"Yeah. It was sweet, but I still don't fully trust her yet."

"I wouldn't either, especially since I was involved in this situation. And I'm not trying to brag, but she likes me. And I have a feeling that if I weren't involved, she wouldn't be apologizing to you."

I nodded, even though it kind of hurt to know that.

"And today is special." Brandon said.

"Why?" I asked.

"Today is the day that you are going to start getting better."

I shook my head. No. I couldn't get fat again.

It was like he could read my mind, "Don't worry. I have a plan. We're going to start small, with things like grapes or salad."

"Why do you want to help me? You don't even know me." I accidentally snapped.

"Well, I want to get to know you. And I genuinely care about you. Anorexia is scary, and I know it will be hard to recover, but I also know that you can do it."

How did Brandon always know the right thing to say?

very short, but so am iiii! I LOVE HOW THIS BOOK IS COMING ALONG HOW ABOUT YOU? don't forget to comment and vote!

ily and stay positive my little turtles <3

haven't seen that in a while ^^^