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Chapter 1: Dusty

-Violet's POV-

      "Sweety, your father got all your bags in your room. You should start decorating, there's a small hardware shop. I'm sure you can find what you need there. Go ask your father for some money." My mom says as she begins unpacking the living room boxes.

"I have my old decorations, its fine. Plus the room has floral wallpaper so it'll do." I inform my mom, I am never one to waste money. "I'll go unpack, shout if you need anything."

I'm glad this isn't a two story house, I've never been fond of them. I go down the hallway and make a right. I enter my new room and begin moving the furniture to my liking. I set the white sheets on my bed, organize my desk and hang all my clothes. Within two hours I'm done. My white desk, white vanity, white nightstand all mix well with the floral walls. Besides this is only temporary. I go back to the kitchen seeing my mom has everything almost set up. 

"Violet, go out and explore the town. It's small so you shouldn't get lost, I'll be at the station. Love you." My dad is the new sheriff, he kisses my forehead and hugs me. I cringe slightly and nod.

"You really should darling. Tomorrow you're going to school, so it would be nice to know your way around." My mom implies.

"Alright, I'll go change real quick." I go back to my room and pull out black shorts and plain white shirt along with some converse. "I'll be back before dinner, love you!" I shout as I leave.

I hate London already. It's not sunny and there is no beaches. No wonder everyone is pale here. I grab my skateboard and begin skating. I see many people outside of a church so I go check whats up.

"No, he just decided to attack my son, sheriff. You need to put him in jail!" A women yells and once I hear sheriff leave her mouth I run into the crowd.

"Dad!" I shout once I see him. "What happened?" Everyone is staring at me and immediately hide behind my dad. I may hate the man but I hate moments like these.

"Nothing for you to worry about, go to small mall they have down the street." My dad replies. I stand by him still as he ignores me and focuses on the lady. "Ma'am your son attacked him first. Harry your free to go." My dad gives me that 'why are you still here' look and I leave.

I hop back on my skateboard and head god knows where. I catch a glimpse of cat in an alley and I bring my foot to the ground. I go in the alley and pick up the cat. It looks clean and has a collar so I check the address. Dusty Styles :: 1520 Grover Lane 

I pull out my phone and search the address. It's only a couple minutes away. I grab my skateboard on my other hand and begin walking south. I pass the mall and leave myself a mental note to go back there. I soon arrive at the house and it's like mine. I knock on the door twice and no one answers. 

I should wait til they come back, they must miss their kitty. I sit on the porch swing and play with the black and white cat in my lap. Dusty is such an odd name for a kitty. Does she eat dust? No, that's retarded Violet, how even. Maybe it likes to play with dust bunnies. That's it. Soon a Range Rover that is identical to mine pulls up. 

A boy around  twenty with ink all over his arms and maybe his mom who looks nothing like him appear. I walk up to them and greet them.

"I'm Violet Harmon! I found your cat Dusty in an alley!" I say handing the lady her cat. She passes it to her son and says,

"Harry go take Dusty inside for me, please." The boy, Harry, nods leaving alone. "Thank you so much darling! How long were you waiting?" She asks.

"Only for five minutes." I reply. 

"Come inside and let me make you a cup of tea. Say isn't your mom married to the new sheriff?" She asks. I shake my head, frowning.

"Not anymore, they got a divorce a week ago." I inform her. 

"I know the feeling. I got a divorce with my husband but I met this wonderful man, Robin. He's the sweetest." Her eyes are brighter just mentioning this mans name. I smile as we go inside her home. "Would you like tea, coffee, soda, water? Something to eat?"

"Water is fine." I see Dusty and the kitty runs to me and rubs its fur on my legs. 

"She likes you a lot. She normally bites people. Oh where are my manners I'm Anne!" She laughs softly handing me a cup of water. 

"Thank you, Anne!" I take a sip and a girl with blond shoulder length hair comes out. 

"Violet this is my daughter Gemma. Gemma you should show Violet your collection of records. Gemma here loves to collect records from vintage and thrift shops in town." Gemma nods and leads me to her room. She has stacks of records and a little record player.

"I love this one." She says as she dances along to the music. "You're American, right?" I nod, and she says, "Awesome. I've always wanted to go to America! What state did you live in?"

"California. Huge shift. Time, weather and currency." I sigh dramatically and fall to her bed. She laughs following my actions.

"I bet you were expecting a sunny London like in the pictures." She giggles. Dusty jumps on my stomach goes up to my hair somehow removing my bow. She takes my bow and runs off. 

"Dusty! Come back!" I follow the cat into some room that I'm assuming is Harry's. I spot her under the bed and reach for her. I bring her back up and take my bow. "You my friend are no longer my friend until you have proven yourself."

"What are you doing in here?" A deep voice says, scaring me. I scream loudly and look over to him. Harry.

"Oh, sorry. You're cat somehow took my bow and ran in here." I laugh. 

"She's a thief, you've been warned." He chuckles kicking the cat out, not literally. "Harry." I'm about to reply when my name is being called.

"Violet!" A hear Anne's voice call me. I laugh and excuse myself.

"Perfect name for a perfect girl." I hear him mutter as I leave.

__________

"Are you excited for your school tomorrow?" My mom asks.

"Yea, I can't wait to see if they have a swim team or a cheer squad!" I say. My mom laughs and kisses my check. My mom and I's bond is stronger than ever.  She's been through so much and she'e always been my rock.

"I love you so much darling." She says.

"I love you to the moon and into a never ending galaxy." I reply.

"I love the sun for days and the moon for nights, but I love you forever." Were her last words to me. On Wednesday night July 2, 2014 at 3:48 am. Cancer had won and my mother was gone while I was sleeping. 

Author's Note: 

I am super excited for this book! I have so many ideas and plans for it! You guys will get to know more about her moms cancer as the story passes on. And those three lines that are in bold are super important. Dedication to @imaginator1D because I'm so proud of her and her success. I hate how people trash her. If you beauties ever want to talk you can kik me @/mylittlebirdjenny 

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