"Society's Little Screw Ups, and the Christian Girl"

Ch. 12-"Fixing What You've Shattered is Hard to Do."

Ch. 12-"Fixing What You've Shattered is Hard to Do."
    Yelling, screaming, berating, scolding, disappointment, anguish, and especially outrage were all present in the room. Her parents had found out about what she had said during the Youth group session, and they were absolutely aggravated and disgusted by her behavior. They ranted and preached all about the faith they had raised her to practice, but more importantly they questioned where she had gathered such ideals that went against not only their family values but God as well. She had finally decided to tell them the truth about everything she had been up to once she transferred to public school. To say they were indignant of the fact that she now claimed to support and believe such atrocious opinions was a complete understatement.

    "I can't believe you Natalie! After everything we had taught you- ugh! This is not the way we raised you-"

    "I just KNEW sending her to public school was a terrible idea Jim! Of course a facility that doesn't take the Lord as a top priority would have students that would corrupt her into their way of thinking! I should've just had her homeschooled-"

    "THIS IS HER FAULT HANNAH! She's the one who allowed herself to be convinced by such wicked fabrications! She's also the one who's been dishonest with us for months, stop trying to make excuses for her actions-"

    "She was simply lead stray! What we really need is serious prayer and to beg forgiveness, we've been loyal and faithful servants of God and Jesus for years; Natalie included! I'm sure that we can-"

"It's more than just that! Everyone at church knows us and our daughter, our reputations-"

"WILL YOU BOTH JUST SHUT UP AND LET ME TALK!" The room finally fell to silence after what had felt like eons of shouting, but not for the reason Natalie would've preferred. Her cheeks tinted in embarrassment and dread as she realized she had gotten her parents attention, but not in the most positive of lights. Her mother's expression of imploring and guilt seemed to switch to one of annoyance faster than a light switch, while her father's already illustrated wrath increased.

"Natalie Cheryl LaMont..." while her father's voice had significantly lowered anybody would still be able to pick up on the disdain inserted in his tone.

"Father, I just-" she began before being silenced by a mere hand gesture from the appalled man.

"You just what? Forgot everything we had educated you on for the entirety of your life? Ignored our wishes and restrictions we made once you started a new school?! Lied to us about it?! Allowed yourself to be manipulated by poisonous desires, thoughts, and even actions. Disobeying us is one thing, but going against God's wishes and teachings is in a class by itself! Your mother and I don't ask a lot of you, but we expect you to at least follow the proper doctrine of your religion!"

"Not to mention lying to us. I just knew you had been lying to us, however I gave the benefit of the doubt and hoped I was wrong or that you would come forward of your own volition and tell us the truth," her mother interjected.

Natalie eyes flashed down for a split second before raising in confidence. "I admit lying to you wasn't the right way to go about any of this, but I learned so much about other people-"

"The wrong kind of people, people who will do nothing but teach you the wrong things!" Her mother continued to demonstrate her point of view but Natalie could almost sense pleading within the demands. "Honey, you just need to ask the Lord to forgive you for your mistake."

    "Mother, getting to know and bonding with them wasn't the mistake. Lying to you both about it was," Natalie affirmed with certainty while glaring at the both of them.