Daughter of the Guitarist

Chapter 13

Did I do something wrong? I thought over everything that I had done; I couldn't think of anything, except getting with Brian.

A knock sounded at my door, "Come in." I called.

Mom and dad came in and sat with me on my bed. Dad was the first to speak, "We're going to be leaving soon to go on tour, and ur mother and I was wondering if u would like to come with us. Alyssa is coming so u won't be bored."

"What about school?" I asked puzzled.

"Alyssa is homeschooled and has a tutor." Mom said, "We can do the same for you."

I thought about it and nodded. "Okay, I'll try it."

"It was Alyssa's idea." Dad said.

"I was scared of what you guys wanted to talk about." I admitted.

"What did you think it was?" Mom asked tucking a strand of hair behind my ear.

"I thought u guys were gonna send me back."

"Back where?" Dad asked confused.

"Back to the children's home."

"Why would you think that?" Mom asked tears beginning to form in her eyes.

"This isn't my first time getting adopted." I said, "Its my third."

"What do you mean, baby?" Dad asked.

"Everyone that has ever got me always gave me back."

"Why?" He asked.

"I don't know," I answered, "People don't tend to like me because the way I dress and the way I act."

"Listen, we love you so much," Mom said hugging me, "we chose you cause when we saw your picture, we knew you were the one we wanted in our lives."

"We didn't want a little child," dad said. "We wanted someone mature and grown up, that's why we chose you. I promise baby you will never have to worry about being sent back. We want you and we love you."

"I love u too, mom and dad." They kissed me goodnight and I went to bed.

In the morning I shut off my alarm and took a shower. I scrunched my hair and put on my make up. I decided to wear a tight blue jean mini skirt that moved as I walked, a pink tank top with a plain black V-neck shirt. I put on my black and white circa skate shoes and ran downstairs with my bag on my shoulder.

Dad was outside smoking so I joined him. "Are you about ready?" He asked.

I nodded, "Yeah."

"The tour starts on October 1st," he said, "so we're going to let you finish this month and then we're going to start homeschooling you."

I nodded, "Okay daddy."

I put out my cigarette and went inside. I sprayed on some more perfume and dad took me to school.

Victoria was outside waiting when we pulled up. "Victoria," I called, "come here."

She walked up to me, "What's up?"

"Victoria, this is my dad Zacky, dad that's my friend Victoria." I introduced them.

"Nice to meet you," dad said smiling.

"You to sir," Victoria said shaking his hand and smiling back.

She hooked her arm into mine and we headed inside. "My birthday is Saturday," she said giving me an invitation, "I hope you can make it."

"Thanks girl," I said smiling, "I'll be there for sure."

I put it in my bag and headed to algebra. I was still a little early, so I pulled out my notebook and started drawing.

"Who's Brian?" Jake asked sitting beside me.

I covered my notebook blushing, I did not realize I had been drawing his name. "My boyfriend, why?"

"Just wondering," he answered. "How long have you been with him?"

"Almost a week." I said putting away my notebook. The teacher called the class to order then.

After class I went to my locker, grabbed my English book, and headed to class. We started poetry and talked about poets we admired from history.

"Isabella," Mrs. Mack called, "Who is your favorite poet?"

"Hmm, I don't know," I said, "but if I had to choose, I would say William Shakespeare. I love Romeo and Juliet; they were so in love with one another that they took their own lives, because death was the only way they could be together."

"Isabella, I need your cell number." Victoria said giving me a small piece of paper to write on. I wrote down my number and gave it back to her.

She smiled, "Thanks girl, I'll text you later."

I nodded, "Okay hon."

The bell rang and I went to biology then lunch. I sat next to Victoria and pulled out my lunch. "Where is everyone else?" I asked.

"They're on their way." She said smiling. "I have a question."

"What's up?" I asked.

"Is your dad Zacky Vengeance from Avenged Sevenfold?"

I nodded, "Yes, him and Gena adopted me."

"How long have you lived with them?"

"A few weeks," I said, "but you can't tell anyone, I don't wanna cause a big scene."

"Don't worry girl, your secret is safe with me."

We talked about Victoria's party the whole lunch hour. "Are you coming Bella?" Chloe asked poking my side.

I jumped, "Hell yeah, I'm game." I answered turning to Victoria. "How many people did you invite?"

"I don't remember," she answered. "I lost count after, like seventy."

I smiled, "That's a lot of people."

When the bell rang I went to French then athletics. I was so happy for study hall; I had so much homework.

Victoria text me: Hey :) its Victoria.

Me: Hey what's up?

Victoria: Not much chillin in study hall... you?

Me: Trying to get some work done before I go home.

Victoria: Are you coming to my party?

Me: Hell yeah you know I'll be there...what do you want for your birthday?

Victoria: Hmm...surprise me.

Me: No hints? OK girl I'll remember that lol.

Victoria: I just wanna meet A7X.

Me: I'll see what I can do. It won't be at your party but I'll make sure you do after. I don't want a whole lot of people knowing they're my family cuz I don't wanna be treated different, ya know?

Victoria: That's fine with me loves.

Me: OK girlie.

I got most of my homework done; when the final bell rang my dad picked me up. "How was your day?"

"Good, Victoria invited me to her birthday on Saturday, can I please go, dad?"

"Hmm," he said, "I don't see why not. If its okay with your mom, its okay with me."

"Okay, dad." I said, "I can't wait."

We pulled up, "How much homework do you have?"

"Not that much," I said, "I did most of it in study hall."

I went inside and finished my homework in my room.