Can You Help Me?

chapter 7 ✨

"Alright.." I took a deep breath and started to explain my whole life.
"My biological name is Maddie Parker. My parents were lovely. They supported me through everything. My mom had me at young age, 16 to be exact. On July 4th, I was introduced to the world. My dad was my biological dad. He stayed with my mom through the whole thing. Once my parents turned 18. They moved out and got an apartment. My mom was starting to begin her career as a dancer on broadway. She was becoming famous everyday with her dancing. My dad stayed home everyday to take care of me. Months later, my mom was pregnant once again at the age of 19. She had my little sister, Mackenzie, who was born on June 4th. When I turned 2, my mom decided to put me in gymnastics and dance classes as well as my sister. Years later, my parents were both wealthly. My dad owned his own business and my mom was still dancing on broadway. We moved into a really nice apartment in the city. I continued to do gymnastics and dance, traveling every week for meets and competitions. My schedule was crazy for an 8 year old. I would have school, gymnastics, dance. I would always have to travel during the weekend. I never got a break." I laughed, remembering everything about my parents.

"One day, I was having a meet at my gymnastics gym. Since my parents were always busy, they never had a chance to actually see me perform. My mom didn't have a show this day, and my dad cleared his schedule. I was just getting ready to start beam. I looked around for my parents, but I couldn't find them anywhere. I shook it off and went to warm up. Right before I was about to begin, my coach walked over to me and told me to come with him. I walked over, hopping it would be quick. My coach looked at me, with tears in his eyes. He told me my parents were involved in a car accident with an 18-wheeler. I was shocked. He grabbed me and took me in his car and drove me to the hospital. I ran in and tried finding my parents immediately. I only got a few minutes to talk to them until they were gone. That night, my sister and I were put into the system. I've been there since." I said, with tears forming into my eyes. I wiped them away quickly. I'm stronger than this.

I took a deep breath before starting. "The family I was with seemed nice when I first met them. 6 other girls lived in the house. I shared a room with two, Brynn and Brittany. They were the only girls that liked me for some odd reason. The family wasn't nice anymore. They were alcoholics, and only wanted us to clean. They would leave at 4:00am and wouldn't come back till 4:00pm. I decided during this that I couldn't continue gymnastics or dance. Weeks later, I saw my coach in the store. He ran up to me. I explained everything to him. We made an agreement that I could continue gymnastics with no cost. I asked my dance teacher if I could continue, but she wouldn't let me. 2 years after the death of my parents, I decided school wasn't for me and I just stopped going. I wanted to make something of myself with gymnastics. I was extremely excited for this journey." I said smiling.

"Months ago, my sister was adopted by a lovely family. I couldn't go with her. I haven't seen her since. She's 12 now since we are two years apart." I told them, not really caring about my sister.

"I am still doing gymnastics. I actually have the championships in 3 months. I have about 80 medals. I have practice everyday at 5:30am." I said, looking at Lin.

"My old foster family. They weren't nice at all. I won't get graphic, but let's just say. Hot burning showers were the worst as my punishment." I said quietly. I looked up at Lin. He was starting to cry. I hugged him so he would know that I'm okay. I looked at the cast at some of them crying as well.

"Well.. That is basically my life. I am okay now. I'm with a wonderful foster parent." I said smiling. Everyone got up and hugged me in a group hug. I smiled knowing I was going to be okay.

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Y'all. This took so long to type, and watching Family Feud didn't help at all. 😂
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