Saved from a broken home

MEETING FAMILY

I hate waking up to my alarm. It's annoying as crap and it always rips me from a good dream. But this morning the only problem was the sound.
      
      (My nightmare)
I was in my last home. It was dark and it reeks of alcohol and just pure, vile, nastiness. Somewhere in the house I heard things breaking and people yelling. And those people would be my foster parents. They always fight.

I heard a Big Bang and then there was stomping coming up the stairs. My breath became heavier and my heart felt like it was going to burst. I knew what was coming and I wasn't prepared.

The door of my bedroom bursts open and I plead for him not to hurt me. Him being Danny, my adoptive father.

"Please don't hurt me daddy I'm sorry. Where's mommy?" I cry as he comes closer to me.

"If you don't shut up I'm going to do worse. Your so called mommy is dead because she didn't want to follow my rules. And if you don't follow my rules I'm going to throw you out of this two story hell hole and make you suffer. It's your fault. Lay down."

I started crying really hard and screaming. Which made things worse for me.

I heard the jingle of a belt then it falling on the ground. The rest was a blur.

      (End of nightmare)

All I could think about was that it was all my fault.

Getting out of bed, I grab a bag full of bathroom supplies and head for the shower.

Getting out, I brush my teeth then braid my hair. I look in the mirror then go in deep thought. Why me? I don't deserve this nice house with nice people in it. Who am I?

Someone knocked on the door and I answered.

"You getting ready?" Calum questioned. I knew we had family coming and stuff today. I wasn't looking forward to it though. I love that I have more family, but the thought of all of the people that will be here this afternoon is scary. I gathered my things and opened the door.

"Yeah.. what do I wear tho?" I responded.

"Just wear your bathing suit. And my sister will be here with Ashton's sister in a few so you can head out to the back if you want." He stated.

I have sisters! I've always been the only child if not one brother. I hope they are my age or a little older. I want to be I don't know 'cool girl normal' if that's a thing.

I open my dresser drawer, got my black bathing suit out and changed.

Then I made my bed and put stuff away. Mental note; clean room.

I grabbed three towels just in case and headed out back.
(No pun intended)

Before I stepped foot outside the door bell rung. My stomach did flips and I squealed.

"You got the door?" Ashton came in with Calum to introduce I guess.

"Yeah!" I exclaimed.

I closed my eyes for a brief second and took a deep breath be for opening the door and being smothered in hugs.

We pulled apart and exchanged hi's and good afternoons.

"This is Lauren and Mali. Girls this is your new sister Bailey." Calum remarked.

"Hey can we go change please it is so hot outside and I would love to swim." Mali asked.

I lead them up the stairs to my room. I mentally admired their outfits. Lauren was wearing a maroon haulter top and some denim baggy shorts; which I could never pull off but seemed to go good with her curves and strappy sandals. And Mali was wearing ripped skinny jeans, black combat boots, an on purpose holy tee, and a jean jacket.

I love them already.

When they came out we walked down the stairs and to the pool.

"So how old are you two?" I questioned.

"I'm 16 and she's 21." Lauren said with a smile.

They slid into the shallow side while I backed up on the deck and got ready to flip into the water.

As I backed up I bumped into Luke and said sorry with a giggle. He was in his swim trunks so I asked if he could jump in with me. We both backed up and ran. Me doing a backflip and him doing the same. I think. I couldn't really tell. I was in the water first.

Today is starting of great.
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          (2 hours later)

A few minutes after we got in the pool Michael started burgers and hot dogs. About 15 minutes after that, his mom and Liz showed up. And now we are welcoming in more guests.

I've talked to Liz more than anybody else. I love my new grandma? It sounds weird to me because I've never physically had a grandma. I like it though. A lot...
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Every body is here I guess and a welcoming banner has been put up by Luke and Ashton on the roof of the deck. There was presents and a cake; which it's not my birthday. Or anybody else's for that matter.

We are all gathered around the outdoor dinner table sitting. I'm just waiting to eat a hamburger. Swimming really does wear you out a bit.

"Everybody I would like to say thank you for coming to a welcoming party for our new daughter, Bailey Hemmings." Everybody looked at me and clapped. He looked at me then continued with his speech.

"I cannot wait to be there for our first Christmas, birthdays, more get togethers, vacations and many more things that I can't name off the top of my head because I can never remember what all we do during the year. But most importantly the ups and downs of our father, daughter relationship. I just know that you are going to have the time of your life in this family because we are awesome people that care way to much. Welcome to your long awaited new life, I love you."

I was crying at this point and I went to hug my dad. Everybody cheered and clapped and all that hoopla.
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All the rest of the time family was here I met every family member, got their numbers, and got to know them more.

Lauren I felt was the one to be the closest family member to me besides Luke or Liz because we get along great and we are sisters but from that fact right now she is my best friend.

She actually wanted to spend the night tonight. I was so excited my first sleep over. Luke said yes and maybe we will go school shopping tomorrow because it starts in like two weeks.

I'm so not excited about starting a new school. I would much like to be home schooled but the boys are always busy and wouldn't have time for their jobs. And I could possibly deal with immature teenagers. Whatever.

I'm so tired right now. We are currently watching Bob's Burgers on Lauren's Netflix account and I'm so close to being knocked out.

"Hey laur, I'm gonna go to sleep I'm shattered." I explained.

"I understand I feel the same way.  Goodnight babes." She softly whispered in a sleepily tone and we soon drifted to R.E.M.

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I hope you all are enjoying the story so far. And by you all I mean nobody lol.

                                      layla