Never Be Alone: Book One

Chapter 18: I Found You

her·o·ism

ˈherəˌwizəm/

noun

Great Bravery.

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After the tear filled car ride Cameron and I finally reach the house. I was nervous, this was by far going to be the hardest thing I've ever done in my life. Cameron looks over at me shutting off the car, he must have sensed my nervousness because he cupped my hands in his and smiled sweetly.

"Don't worry, I will go in and introduce you then we will ease our way into it before we drop the bomb on them okay, they are going to love you." I smile and get out of the car with Cameron, following behind him as we walk up to his house. Not bothering to knock Cameron opens the unlocked door stepping inside with me close behind.

"Mom? Sierra? Anyone home?" His voice echoed through the house, until a feminine voice called back to him.

"I'm the kitchen Cameron!" Without another pause we head towards the kitchen.

And there she was.

My mom.

Her back was turned to us, her long brown hair styled down as she worked on something, she turned around and that's when I saw the likeness she had to Cameron and I. Her eyes traveled from Cameron to me before she quirked up an eyebrow in confusion.

"Who's this?"

"Mom before I answer that question can I ask you one?" She looked away from me for a brief second to look  at Cameron, the smile still on her face shining brightly.

"Of course you can ask me anything." Cameron stole a glance at me, then spoke.

"Did I have a twin?" Our mother looked shocked but never the less she answered the question.

"Yes you had a sister, your father from what I knew, had taken her and given her up for adoption and by the time I found out it was to late." Tears brimmed her eyes.

"I got to hold her once and just like that I never saw her again." Cameron and I stole a glance at each other before he gave me a look. I nodded wiping my clammy hands on my pants.

"What would have been her name if you don't mind me asking." She smiled through her tears.

"I don't mind at all, her name was going to be Isabelle-Rose Elizabeth. I wish I could see her just one more time." She looked at me for a minute her eyes lingering, the tears still evident.

"Well Mom I have a surprise for you." Cameron said a smile on his face and he motioned for me to step forward, our mother was confused and it made me realize that this was it I was about to have a family again.

"Oh yes I never got your name, what is it?" She looked at me straight in the eyes.

"Isabelle-Rose." She cupped her hands over her mouth my eyes now watering, while her widened in shock.

"Hi Mom." Rushing forward she held me tightly in a hug as she nearly sobbed into me, as I did the same. Pulling back she smiled resting her hands on my shoulders, and for the first time all evening she looked at both Cameron and I.

"Now that I look at you two, together you both look exactly alike, aside from your eyes. I can't believe that you are here and that your all grown up. My girl we have a lot of catching up to do." Leading us to the couch we sat down and began talking.

"So Isabelle tell me a bit about your 17 years." This was what I was made for sharing my story with others.

"Well it's not very bright and shiny like you'd expect it to be, I lived in Canada with a family, they had a son and a daughter both older than me. It was fine, but then the best thing happened I met my best friend..." Cameron interrupted me.

"Who just happens to be Shawn." I glared at him, before I continued on with the 'story'.

"Anyways, Yes Shawn. We were inseparable, then when it came time he joined Magcon and the first ever tour they went on he brought me and that's how I met everyone else. Then a year later Shawn was invited to go on tour with Austin Mahone, he left and I was sad because I thought I was losing my best friend. I met someone his name was Seth, we started dating and at first it was great. Then everything got bad, he stared to abuse me, I was so depressed and hurt that I couldn't handle the pain anymore. I tried to commit suicide and when I did Shawn found me, and luckily they saved me." I paused briefly before continuing once more.

"Before I did try and kill myself I overheard my 'parents' talking, they said how they wished they'd never have adopted me. I was shocked that's how I found out, after I was asked on tour with Shawn and the rest of the guys I looked more into my adoption and found out who I was. That's how I found you." I finished telling the 'story' my mom looked at me and sighed nodding her head after she took in all the information I had just given her.

The rest of our visit went well, I met Sierra and there were more tears shed. Including some from the tough Cameron Dallas. By the time we left it was seven and we had to be back at the house to tell everyone how it went. Also Cameron thinks I should tell everyone about Me and Shawn. We decide to go for a short walk before we head back home so I could enjoy the place I was born.

Everything was great until we heard the screams of two girls. Suddenly I was tackled down by a girl.

She was blonde, and had blue eyes she looked about my age she was covered in scars, bruises, and cuts. Next to her was also a girl who looked to be about fifteen, also with blonde hair and blue eyes cover from head to toe in scars, bruises, and cuts.

"Please help us." The eldest girl said grabbing my hand tears streaming out of her eyes. Without hesitation I nodded grabbing Cameron and the other girl we all hurried to the car and drove away.

"What is your name?" I asked after we were safely away from the neighborhood.

"I'm Autumn Rose and this is my sister Ryan." Autumn and Ryan, for some reason these girls seemed to need all the help they could get.

"If you don't mind me asking how old are you two?"

"No, I don't mind at all actually. I'm 17 and Ryan is 15."

"Can I ask what happened to you two?" There was a slight hesitation before Autumn told us anyways.

"My sister and I have really mean and abusive parents, myself I also have an abusive boyfriend, it started after Ryan was born, my dad started drinking and one day he snapped and hit my mom. Sometimes he would make her hit us, and other times he would himself. I try to draw attention away from Ryan when I can so she doesn't get hurt as much. And it works." Autumn finished stroking a sleeping Ryan's head. Not thinking I turn around and grip Autumns hand in mine, she flinched but let me hold it.

"I had an abusive boyfriend as well it got so bad I tried to commit suicide but, my friends and even my brother helped me out. There was also a girl Skylar who went through the same thing. So being with us I think will be good for you and Ryan." Autumn nodded, and gripped my hand tighter, mumbling a quick thank you.

There was once an act of heroism shown to me.

So I decided to give a little back.

"I'm happy I found you." Autumn said before she closed her eyes to sleep.

You know what Autumn so am I
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Authors Note:

Hey since the last chapter was updated earlier than scheduled I decided to also post this one like that.

I'm not going to bore you with another long ass Authors Note so I'm just going to let you enjoy this.

Have a great weekend.

As always this is dedicated to:

KatelynRyan678
DestinyHartwick
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Until Next Update

~Paige