Alexis Grace Lovato is your typical fourteen year old girl, besides having a famous singer as her Mom. Demi stopped working when Alexis, or Alex, was born so that she could single-handedly take care of her. What happens when Demi goes back to work a...
Alex's POV I was working on a drawing that I started a couple of days ago and listening to music.
"What are you working on, baby girl?" Mom asked out of nowhere.
"Holy shit! Do you know how to knock?!" I held my hand over my chest and paused the music with my other hand.
"I tried knocking, but you didn't answer." Mom explained.
"Oh, shit. Sorry, the music was blaring, wasn't it?" I asked. Mom nodded and laughed.
"You never answered my question. What are you working on?" Mom asked as she sat next to me on my bed.
"This." I showed Mom the drawing I was working on.
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Mom looked me into the eyes, and all I saw was the look of concern in them.
"Are you okay?"
"I'm fine." I faked a smile. The truth is, the monsters won't shut up.
You're not good enough
Cut
No one loves you
You killed your father
"Shut up!" I screamed as I grabbed and pulled my hair.
"Baby!" Mom exclaimed as she grabbed my hands.
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I attempted to get out of Mom's grip but it wasn't working.
"Let go!" I cried out.
"No! Look at me, baby girl." Mom spoke calmly. I bit her hand so she would let go. The next stuff that happened was a blur.
Demi's POV "Alex!" I shouted as Alex got out of my grip and ran. I followed in pursuit after her.
"D-Don't come near me!" Alex shouted as she held a knife near her neck. I paused in my tracks as I saw my baby girl, she was not looking like herself. It was her, but you can see in her eyes that she wasn't really there.
"Put the knife down, baby girl." I spoke gently.
"I-If you step one step closer, I'll stab myself. I-It will kill me if I do it, right?" Alex choked out.
"You don't want to do that. Think about everyone that loves you. Me, Max, Kenzie, Grandma, Grandpa, Maddie, Dallas, Sirah, Matthew, Maxipad. Please, put the knife down."
I attempted to move closer but Alex moved the knife closer to her neck. Max opened the door to the kitchen, which is behind Alex. I secretly signaled for him to be quiet.
"I-It will kill me, right? If I stab it right into my neck, it'll kill me?" Alex asked again. Max understood and slowly went up to Alex from behind. He quickly grabbed her and she dropped the knife. "L-Let me go!"
"Shh, shh.." Max started comforting Alex. I grabbed the knife off of the floor and put it out of her reach.
- TRIGGER WARNING OVER -
"I-I was so close!" Alex cried out.
Now I'm a warrior Now I've got thicker skin I'm a warrior I'm stronger than I've ever been And my armor, is made of steel, you can't get in I'm a warrior And you can never hurt me again
I started singing as I gently took Alex from Max's embrace.
"I-I'm sorry!" Alex choked out. I rubbed circles on her back, trying to comfort her. "M-Make them shut up, M-Mama."
"You're safe. I've got you, baby. Focus on me, focus on the touch of my hands on your face," I said as I gently held Alex's face, so she was making eye contact with me. "Focus on the sound of my voice, the smell of my perfume. Let these things ground you, baby girl."
I instructed Alex to focus on things she can feel, smell, and hear. She closed her eyes and took a deep breath in and she breathed out as she let out a strangled sob.
"It's okay. I've got you. You're safe with Max and I." I cooed as I held Alex in my embrace. Batman and Ella came running where we were and they both immediately ran to Alex and I.
"B-Batman.. Ella.." Alex spoke quietly as she picked up Ella and held Ella in her arms. Ella doesn't like cuddling, but she does it always with Alex.
"Are you okay, baby girl?" I asked gently as Alex's breathing slowly returned to normal as she continued to hold Ella.
"Y-Yeah." Alex replied. Maybe we should try and get Ella certified to be a service/emotional support dog and get her the training.
"You know we'll have to talk about this eventually, right?" I asked.
"Mhm.. not know though. I'm tired." Alex said as she laid down in Ella's dog bed with Ella right next to her. Batman got jealous and joined in.
"You can't sleep there, baby girl." I told Alex as I kneeled down and rubbed circles on her back again and put a strand of hair behind her ear.
"I'm too tired to walk upstairs.. and I want to stay with Ella." Alex pouted.
"Ella can stay with you upstairs for a bit. Okay?" I replied. Alex smiled and held her arms out to Max. My baby girl. I thought to myself.
"Carry me." Alex stated simply. We stifled a laugh as she tried to sound serious. Max picked her up and placed her on his hip. It concerns me how tiny she is still..
"Come on, Ella. Let's go to sissy's room!" I exclaimed and I picked Ella up. She yapped excitedly, as if she knew what's happening. I put Ella up on Alex's bed and Ella got comfortable, snuggled up next to Alex.
"Try to get some rest before dinner, okay?" I said as I kissed Alex's forehead. When I mentioned dinner, I noticed a panicked look on her face. I'll have to talk about that with her later. Max looked for any sharp objects just in case.
Max and I walked downstairs, leaving Ella and Alex in her room. Batman was playing with a squeaky toy.
"Should we continue watching the Harry Potter movies before dinner?" I asked Max.
"Harry Potter and chill?" Max smirked.
"No! I don't need another child! I'm happy with the three I have!" I playfully smacked Max.
"Three?" Max asked, obviously confused.
"Alex, Batman, and Ella. Duh." I laughed.
"Come on! I'll use protection." Max fake whined.
"Maybe when Alex goes have a sleepover with Maddie sometime." I teased. "Now let's watch some Harry Potter!" We sat on the couch and all I can say is.. thanks a lot Alex for getting us hooked on Harry Potter.
