I went to the bookstore for work. I had to clear my mind and figure things out. The more I thought about it, the more I wanted to cry. I had turned against everyone. My parents, my friends... I should never have done that. Why did I have to be so stubborn?

It was a slow day at work and I didn't understand why. Didn't people read anymore? I tried to find busy work, but finished it too quickly. My manager walked up to me and let me leave early. I called my mom and told her to come get me.

When she made it, I sat in the passenger seat and didn't look at her.

"Alexis, we need to talk about your behavior," she said.

"I know, I'm grounded for, like, two months and can never leave the house again," I said.

"No. You are grounded, but for two weeks. I understand why you're acting like this. I did the same thing. Hell, I ran away from home. But you have to understand, with my mom having been hurt like that, and then it happening to me, I didn't want it--I don't want it--to happen to you. That's why your father and I micromanage everything,"

"Mom, I can take care of myself," I said.

"Maybe. But again, same thing with me. You never know, Alexis. The most surprising people will hurt you, trust me," she said.

"Well, maybe I'll be the lucky one," I said.

"I hope you are," she said.

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So I know I've been away for a while, but I'm back now!!!! This chapter is to kinda get myself back into this mindset so I can finish the trilogy and get it published! I love y'all so much!!! MUAH!

WritingMelody<3