Saving Violet.

Goodbyes.

Chastidy still hasn't come back, and I'm getting worried.I hope she hasn't done anything too drastic...

*Knock*Knock*

Ah, that must be her. I shot up from the sofa, and opened the door. Wait, that isn't my sister.

"Hello there. Can I come in? I have some things to talk to you about."

The woman who spoke looked around 35/40 and was dressed in an expensive looking dress and blazer with a social services ID tag. Damn it, Chas.

When I reluctantly let her in, I could see her looking at everything in the house.

"Are your parents about? Or is it just you and your sister?"

I knew there was no point lying. She's seen the bedrooms and she doesn't look stupid.

"It's just us. Why are you here?" I asked, curiously.

"We recieved a phone call from the head mistress at your school because Chastidy was seen assaulting your English teacher. She couldn't get hold of anyone who lives here, and then we realised you were living on your own."

"So what happens now?" I don't want to leave. This is my home. What about school? What about Lottie? Wheres Chastidy?

"We have no choice but to send you to live in an orphanage. No one in family is capable of looking after you, and it isn't legal for you and Chastidy to be living on your own Miss Farraday."

"Will I be in the same orphanage as Chastidy?"

"Yes, You will, But I doubt you will get adopted together Miss Farraday."

"It's Violet." I said arrogantly.

She glared at me and sent me to pack a suitcase with all my stuff in. That's pretty easy because I only really own a few clothes and shoes. I was done within 5 minutes.

"Put your suitcase in my car and I'll drive you there. I doubt you have many belongings from the size of your case, so you should expect a shopping trip when you arrive." She said, giving me a small smile.

"But I don't have any money. I can't afford a shopping trip."

She didn't reply, she simply passed me an envelope out of the glove compartment. Inside was about $1000. Wow. Decent.

"Cheers. This'll come in handy, I need a new penny board." I sent her a nod, and the rest of the car journey was silent apart from the radio blaring out awful Jazz music.

"We're here." She pointed towards a big blue building with about three floors. There was a big sign near the carpark that said 'Greendale Adoption Centre'.

I swear I've heard of this place before? Oh yeah! It's that really popular place where a kid leaves practically everyday. But for every 1 kid that leaves, 2 new ones arrive. This could be interesting. I actually want to get adopted, It would be amazing to belong to a proper family for once.

Me and Chastidy were introduced to the 15 kids already here, and to my dissapointment, none of them were older than 12 except me and her. Yay...

My room was actually pretty cool, I had a double bed, blue walls, cream accesories and green curtains and carpet. It's kinda cute.

Chastidy wasn't so lucky. She has bunk beds with a 11 year old, orange walls, and kids stuff scattered everywhere. But she seems happy enough.

A few hous later, we were called down to the canteen. It was literally like a mini high school canteen, excpet you don't have to pay. I chose pizza and chips, and found Chas sat at a table near the window, deep in thought. I think she blames herself for us ending up here, but honestly, I'm grateful we're here. I couldn't have lived much longer at our old house.

Mrs Burton made told us all she had an announcement to make once we all finished eating. This better be good.

"Attention please! Thankyou. I would like to inform you all that you need to be on your best behaviour tomorrow, we have some visitors looking to adopt. Chastidy and Violet, please come to my office when you wake up tomorrow. You may leave the canteen."

Um...okay then.

********The next day*********

As soon as we woke up, Me and Chas went down into Mrs Burton's office, expecting a telling off.

"Ah, there you are. I'm aware you both recieved an amount of money each from Ms Hathaway yesterday, and promised you a shopping trip today, correct?"

"Yes, that's correct. No offence, but can you get to the point?" I said, hastily.

"Okay. So, Ms Hathaway called in sick today, So she can't take you. But you need new clothes and stuff, So I'm letting you both go without an adult, on three conditions. You behave and stay safe, You don't waste the money on junk, and your back by 4 o'clock for the visitors. Deal?"

Yay! I can't wait! We both nodded our heads and set off to the nearest mall.