Be My Soldier || Before you Exit

Two Tickets

Chapter 7

Its been 2 months since Ive seen or hear about the McDonough boys. and I couldn't care less. I always see them in interviews when they were still here in California. I try to avoid watching their interviews but Im also curious about what they're doing right now. Don't blame me Im a fan. well I became a fan again but not the type of fangirling. I just like their music.

Its been tough for me those past months. Im still bullied in school but it was worse than before. Ive been punched by those filthy looking girls and been thrown to a trash can. My parents, well they didn't change. But now they were always out. I swear if it wasn't because of my Aunt Angeline I would have been disowned by my parents now.

Now Im standing in front of a ticketing booth to buy Before You Exit tickets. I promised my cousin that I would buy her tickets for her birthday. And now here I am buying "The Exiters Package" for her.

I went home and quickly changed to my pj's. Im going to visit her tomorrow and give her the gift. I bought two packages so that she can go with her friend.I went to my bed and quickly fell asleep.

The next morning, I went to her house. She is the daughter of Aunt Angeline the nicest of my adoptive family. She has 2 daughters and a son. Helena, Caleb and Maddie.

Helena is 23 yrs old and currently working in Canada as a nurse. Caleb is my age and the only boy in the family. Now hes studying in London and only goes home every Summer and Christmas. He always celebrates New Years in New York because he says that he might see hot girls.Typical Boys...Maddie the youngest, is 8 years old and a big fan of Before You Exit especially Toby. She loves Toby so much that she is already planning her wedding with him. I always tell her that Toby is too old for her, and she just answers me with"Ella age doesn't matter with true love" I swear that kid thinks like a 25 yr old woman.

I arrived in their house and saw that Aunt Angeline was not home. She leaves Maddie alone when she is still asleep. I retrieved the extra key she gave me and put it in the hole. I opened the door and went to her room. The room full of BYE,One Direction, Little Mix, and Katy Perry posters. I silently walked to her bed and kissed her forehead. I'll give her the gift when she wakes up. I went down to the kitchen and cooked her favourite. The "Ella Special" that consists of Bacon, Blueberry pancakes, hot dogs, Chocolate Waffles and Vanilla Bean Shake.

I went back to her room and shook her slightly.

"Rise and Shine Sweet peas!"

"Ella?" She half opened her eyes and smiled at me.

"Come on Love Wake Up!"

"Okay!" She slowly stood up and walked to the bathroom.

"Come down after and eat breakfast! I cooked your favorite!"

"Yeayyy!"she cheered and I heard the shower running.

After Maddie ate her breakfast I decided that its time to give her the present.

"Maddie?"

"Yes Ella?"

"I have a gift for you"

"But my birthday is still on Thursday!"

"Yeah But I decided to-" I was interrupted by a loud bang on

the door.

"Are you expecting someone?"

She looked at me and shook her head.

"Okay then stay here and I'll check who's at the door."

She nodded and I went to open the door.

"Caleb?"

He smirked when he saw me.

"Hello Dear Cousin?"

"What the Hell are you doing here?"

He looked at me and shrugged

"What! this is my house you know!"

"I mean aren't you supposed to be in school?"

"Yeah but I went home for Maddie's birthday!"

"Oh okay"

I went back to the kitchen and told Maddie that her brother was here.

She jumped of the stool and ran to the waiting arms of her brother.

After their little reunion I pulled her back to the kitchen and sat her down in the stool.

"Maddie babe, I want to give you something."

"What is it?" Her eyes full of excitement.

"This."

I pulled out the the tickets and handed it to her.

"Happy Birthday!"

"O my Gosh O my Gosh!!"she squealed.

"Do you like it?"

"Like it?, Ella I love it!, Thank you!"

She hugged me and went to her brother showing it to him.

She went back and threw me a questioning look.

"What?"

"Why is it two?"

"So you can bring your friend."

"Really!"

"Yes Really"

She hugged me again.

she pulled away and looked directly to me.

"Ella"

"Maddie?"I said slowly.

"What if I want you to go with me?"

I tensed and quickly shook my head no.

She frowned and nodded her head in understanding.

I don't want her being sad. Shes my treasure and I don't want to lose her too.

"Maddie"I moaned

"Its okay Ella,Its really fine"She smiled but it didn't reach her eyes.

"Maddie you can bring Ava, shes your best friend right?"

"Yes but I want to bring you because your the one who bought these tickets"she frowned.

"But-"

"Please Ella, Please?"She looked at me with those big brown eyes and pouted.

Oh Gosh I don't want her to be sad but I don't want to see those boys ever again. Wait? But what If they don't remember me anymore? Yes that is possible, its been two months.

I looked down at her small frame and closed my eyes. I sighed deeply and hope that I chose the right decision.

"Okay Maddie I'll go with you."

I opened my eyes and saw the biggest smile she could ever muster.

"Thank you so much Ella!"

I smiled.

" Your welcome."

Good Gracious what have I gotten myself into?