❝You can close your eyes to the things you don't want to see, but you can't close your heart to the things you don't want to feel.❞
- Johnny Depp
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Dedicated to each one of you. Seriously. As stupid as it sounds I wouldn't be where I am without all my readers and I think it's time I acknowledged that. Thank you all for reading (and hopefully voting!) + I hope you enjoy this chapter that is over 3000 freaking words.
Love you alllllllll ♡
A/N - because I'm from New Zealand I have different terminology to you guys.
Spa = a hot tub.
Listen to the song at the top before reading; I love it ♡Also, I rate this chapter PG. Read at your own risk XO
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Mackenzie Ziegler
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"Mum, you look beautiful." I say as I perch on the end of her bed. "You really do."
"Thank you honey." She replies genuinely, looking up and down at her reflection in the mirror.
Tonights the night Mum is dragging Dad along to the charity gala in the next town over, and she's definitely dressed for the occasion. A midnight blue dress fits snugly over her hips, and slips down her legs where the fabric pools on the floor. At my suggestion, she's straightened her hair and tied it half up half down with an ebony ribbon covering the tie. All in all, she looks at least ten years younger.
"Are you sure you'll be alright here without us?" She asks, turning to me.
"I'll be fine." I say, embracing her in a hug. She smiles at me proudly.
"Why don't you invite Johnny over?" She questions. "I really don't want you here alone."
"Mum, I've been here alone for years–" I start, the words accidentally slipping out of my mouth.
At her frown, I try to talk again but she stops me.
"I'm sorry Mackenzie."
"It's okay I guess, I mean you're back now right?" I stutter.
"Of course." She smiles bravely, trembling a little. "I'm back for good."
We embrace in a hug, her rubbing up and down my back in a soothing gesture.
"I'm serious about you being here alone. Invite Johnny, and if he can't come invite someone else, okay?" She lectures me.
I fight to roll my eyes. "Okay."
"I'll see you tomorrow afternoon then honey. I love you." She says, gathering up her things.
"Love you too. Text me when you arrive at the hotel." I plead.
"Of course." She smiles, taking her suitcase by the handle.
"Bye!" I yell back as she walks downstairs loudly in her heels. A faint yell goodbye can be heard back before I hear her lightly conversing with my Dad. Finally, I hear them slamming the car doors and pulling out of the driveway.
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Fanfiction❝I can't be pregnant, I'm only seventeen!❞ High school was going great for Mackenzie- until her best friends brother knocked her up. ••• Genre: romance Status: completed
