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2024-10-29 19:42:56Demi followed Victoria out of her bedroom. The girls walked in on her mom while on a phone call. Demi could tell just by the way she looked, who she was talking to. The shrill sound of her mother’s voice came through the speaker. She just knew that they would tell her to come back home. Victoria could see the worry forming on her brow. She hugged her close.
Maxine hated talking to this woman, she knew they treated Demi as if she was the unwanted stepchild but couldn’t prove anything. “Mrs. Lockhart, Demi explained to me that you will be moving soon. I figured it would be best for them if they had a sleepover this weekend. Victoria and I will truly miss having her around.”
“Whatever. I’ll be glad when we don’t have to live so close to you anymore.” She ended the call.
Maxine rolled her eyes while she placed her phone face down on the counter. She seen the girls standing there with hopeful gazes. She clapped her hand
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Just as she was about to make breakfast her parents came out of their room. She knew it wasn’t going to be good. Her father clapped his hand to get all of his girls attention. “Listen up, no making food for a bit. We’re going to get takeout. Less mess.”Demi sighed in relieve, she wouldn’t have to cook but there was another problem that came to mind. She may not get fed either. She wanted to slump down against the wall but thought better of it. Her father jingled his keys to get them all in the car. Reluctantly, she followed suit.Stuffed inside the trunk yet again She looked out the rear window. Demi tried to keep herself from feeling down but the more she thought about this new move the more she realized her life was only going to get worse.Instead of going to a drive thru restaurant, they pulled into IHOP. Demi's eyes light up. There was no way they wouldn’t allow her to eat especially with so many people around. Eve
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“Says the hopeless romantic. Men aren’t good. Look at that man that sired me. He’s scum.” Demi wanted to bring up what she thought her father was doing but decided against it. Victoria pulled her into a hug, not knowing the real reason for her friends scowl. “Not all men are like him. I mean you’ve met my dad. He was the best.” “True. Sorry. I just wished he had stayed around longer. It would’ve given me a better example of good men.” “Wll, when it’s your time to go you can’t bargain for more time. I know he’s at peace. Instead of suffering.” “That’s true. He was in so much pain before. That’s why you’re the hopeless romantic.” “I bet you Zaine will change your mind. You’ll be a romantic too. I feel it in my soul.” Demi knew Victoria was right about seventy percent of the time but she refused to think that there was at least one great guy out there for her. It couldn’t have been him. Lightening would have to strike for her to believe h
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The last weekend of summer break came. Demi spent her time in her room. A pounding sound resounded on the floor. She knew what that sound was. They had taken to using the ceiling as a means to call her down from her room. She chewed on the inside of her cheek before heading down to the main area of the house. When she got to the living room it looked as if her parents had been arguing once again. The twins were hugging each other in a corner. Michelle was nowhere to be found. With slumped shoulders she went to console the twins. Madison was the older of the twins she clung to Melanie. Demi stooped down in front of them. “Wanna go for a walk? It’s time we got familiar with the neighborhood.” The girls didn’t say anything but nodded their heads. Demi breathed out while wiping their tears from their faces. “Go put on your shoes and wait for me. I’ll let mom know where we’re going.” Melanie and Madison ran to grab their shoes. Demi went to her parents room. Her mom was s
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The older kids watched as Melanie and Madison made a beeline for the slides. There were two different kinds a couple of feet apart. Victoria and her boyfriend leaned against the fence. He was holding her hand, Demi on the other hand looked at the two of the envious for a little while but remembered that it was better for her to not wish for things that wasn’t going to happen. Zaine was heading towards the store not far from the park. He noticed a familiar back leaning against the fence. He for sure thought it was Demi. Instead of going to the store, he headed towards the park. He was at the fence when he attempted to startle her. “Boo!” Demi jumped away from the fence. She had her hand up to her chest hoping to calm her racing heart. She was angry someone would scare her. Just as she was about to turn around and curse them, she seen it was Zaine. She tilted her head down to try and hide the smile forming on her lips. “You know I could’ve punched you.” “Yeah,
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Madison hugged her back. “I make it alright, ok?” It was then she ran off towards Melanie and Victoria. Demi wasn’t sure what Madison was saying but she was always the quiet one, going along with Melanie or trying to keep her somewhat in a decent mood.Victoria stood there allowing the twins to talk. Madison crossed her arms over her chest. “Melanie, you need to be a better sister to Demi. You shouldn’t be mean to her like Chelley or mommy and daddy.”“Why should I? Daddy doesn’t like her so why should we?”“Because sisters are supposed to be best friends. Go say sorry to Demi.”“I won’t!”Madison got really loud at that point. “MELANIE! GO TELL DEMI YOU SORRY! SHE LOVES US MORE THAN YOU PIG BRAIN WILL SEE.”Melanie burst into tears being called a pig brain. She ran to Demi, who stood there until she nearly collapsed from being launched into. &ldq
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Zaine liked when she gave him her attention. He could see she liked him but wanted her to tell him so. He waited until she had gone further into the park to be closer to her sister and Victoria before he left. He took the overgrown path back to his house, secretly hoping he would see her again before school started.Victoria and her boyfriend had decided to leave once Demi came back. He wanted to watch a movie with her, back at her house. “Demi, you wanna come with?”Demi was just about to place Madison on the ground when she looked over to see the boyfriend shaking his head and moving his arms for her to say no. “Uh, it’s getting late and we still have to walk back the house in uptown so no. just tell me which one you chose and I’ll try to watch it on my own.”The boyfriend silently thanked her. Victoria on the other hand pouted. “Alright, well be safe going back home. You should’ve let Zaine walk you three back.&
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Demi headed inside and made the twins Mac and cheese. Their mom stayed outside waiting for Michelle and their father to come home. The two had been gone all day. The sky turned an inky black before the pair finally came home. Michelle ran inside while their dad took his time.Michelle pushed past Demi to get to her room. Demi had helped the twins in their bath and gotten them ready for bed. Whatever happened she could tell Michelle was in a bad mood. Just as she was about to head up to the attic when she heard them. It was hushed but she could tell they were fighting again. She only sighed and hoped the first day of school would come soon enough. Thoughts of two meals and semi freedom begin to fill her head. Demi ignored them for her own sanity.When demi woke up on Sunday it seemed the world was dragging on. She didn’t have to cook or do any of the household chores. It was eerily quiet at the table. Demi was starting to feel unnerved. Soon as she finished her br
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The first day of school came all to quickly. The madness of the weekend was still fresh in Demi’s mind but the newfound adventure was much more enticing than dwelling on her shattered home life. Michelle promptly split from her as soon as they were dropped off at the front gate. Demi rolled her eyes at the way she was acting. Michelle was going on as if the world had crashed down around her. As if her life ended when he walked out on us.Demi didn’t get too far in the gate before Victoria came bounding up to her. She wrapped her arms around Demi’s neck and giggled. “It’s the first day of school! Why do you look so glum chum?”Demi placed her hand on top of hers and gave her a smile. “It’s the first day of school.”“Ha, ha, you’re funny. You were excited just a few days ago. You can’t keep anything from me.”“I could but you’d find out anyway. I’ll tell you afte
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New chapters are still on the way. Please be patient with me. Life has not been kind at all. There will be a couple chapters uploaded but as of yet nothing else new. I do apologize for the hiatus. It's been extremely hard to write with the sudden loss I've had to experience. You will get to see how the story of Demi and Zaine comes about. i apoligize one more for the hiatus. If you have any questions or comments please check my bio for information on how to leave them and i will do my best to answer them unless it reveals a spoiler. thank you again.
When Lightening Strikes pt3
It had been a few months since Zaine and Demi started dating. In that period her relationships with Braden and James fizzled out. She had dated a few other guys during that time but continued to have a stronger connection with Zaine. He never asserted himself when it came to her. She was able to do as she please, searching for a way to dull the pain she was feeling from her parents’ divorce. Demi had sent a message to Zaine to meet her at the park for an important conversation. The lease on their home was almost up and the divorce was just about settled. She was sitting on a swing when he came up behind her and covered her eyes. “Guess who?” He could feel the smile forming on her face. “Zaine! Why did you have to cover my eyes?” She started to feel his hands moving towards her back, giving her a gentle push. They had been together almost two years at this time. He wanted to do something special with her. “I wanted to that’s why.” “You’re silly. I need
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Delanie pulled her into the house. The anger she had from the conversation with their father was boiling over. Demi cowered behind the door while her mother stomped outside to give the men a piece of her mind. “You filthy son of bitches you have no right to follow my daughter and terrorize her.” Before she was able to get closer the car sped away. Delanie walked back towards the house with her arms against her chest. Once she was in reach of Demi, she pulled her in for a hug. Demi finally felt comforted and let the emotions seep out of her. “Mom, don’t make me go back there ever.” Delanie rubbed the back of her head and kissed her forehead. “You won’t have to.” The two of them went back inside of Maxine’s home. Victoria walked over to her while rubbing the sleep out of her eyes. Demi ran to her and hugged her tightly. The two girls headed into her room while Delanie made a call to Mitchell. His phone rang a few times before going to voicemail. While D
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“What’s wrong?” The woman took the chance the chance to start sniffling and crying. “She raised her hand to me.” Demi looked at the woman with furrowed eyebrows. “Are you kidding me?” her hand was still on her cheek. “You freaking hit me!” Mitchel didn’t want to hear anything else from her. He raised his hand and slapped her across the other cheek. “Shut up. She’s your new mom. So, you’ll listen to her and do as she say.” Tears welled in her eyes. She knew her dad was a cruel man but she never thought he would force his mistress down their throat as their parent. She wanted to leave. Knew that she desperately needed to get out of there. Michelle lowered her head. She refused to make eye contact with Demi. Michelle got a taste of how vindictive this girl was in her short time of staying back in her old house. She couldn’t even get her old room back. That was now the room for the baby. Demi turned her back on them about to escape through the bac
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They walked back together. it was quiet as they headed up the trail. Zaine was the first one to do something. He placed his hand on her shoulder. Demi looked up at him. “You’re weird.” “Why? Cause I put my arm around your shoulder?” “No, just was thinking that most people would be upset that they being cheated on and have to share their girl or whatever.” “If I’m honest. I don’t like it but I get it. besides I’m not of this earth.” “What are you an alien?” “Yeah, on my planet we not like the typical earth male.” She looked at him seeing his serious face, she burst out laughing. “You’re funny.” Zaine shrugged his shoulders. “But you feel better, don’t you?” “Yeah, I do. I doubt I’ll be with Braden or James for long. They seem nice but you know.” He wasn’t sure what she meant but didn’t say anything. they were kids and shouldn’t be thinking about forever at the moment. The two of them were just passing by
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Zaine looked at her as if she had several heads. “That’s funny to you?” “No, its not. It’s just that she now gets to see how miserable I was. I mean I’m sure our dad is just a prick but that was the only man I ever had any interactions within my entire life. He sucked. And I mean he sucked so horribly bad that I really am scared and wanted to die.” They were on a pathway heading towards the river. “I’m glad you didn’t die.” “Hmm? Why?” “If you had died, I feel like I would have missed out on the best person that ever could have walked into my life.” “I feel like that’s a lie but it’s a really sweet lie.” “No lie. Honestly Demi I feel like I’m meant to be with you. If that means I have to share you for a time until you see just how serious I am for you then I guess I’ll have to do that.” She stopped walking and stared at him. Her eyes were narrowed into slits thinking he was just saying what he thought sounded good. His words se
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The weekend came and Demi sighed in relief. Her mom had taken the place next to Victoria and her mom. They moved once more but this time it was taken care of by a moving company rather than she do it. The girls seemed to feel as if they could breathe more, Demi more so than anyone else. Instead of getting in the way she headed off to the park to meet Zaine. “Mama, I’m going to the park.” Her mother ducked her head out of the house. “Sure, just be back before the streetlights come on.” Demi was almost out of the open door when Melanie and Madison came running up to her. “Can we come too?” “Nope, stay with mama.” They both gave her twin puppy eyes; it was different how Melanie treated her versus when she was around Michelle. “Please? Pretty, pretty please?” “But I wanted to go walk around before I go to the park. Besides you’re only like 7, your legs aren’t as developed as mines so you’ll get tired and whine and then want to come back ho
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James was the first one to ask her about the teacher. “What did he say to you?”Demi rolled her eyes not wanting to talk about it but Braden nudged her on the shoulder. “Come on tell us. If he asked you out too then you need to report him.”She looked at him disgusted, then shook her head. “No, he didn’t do that. He basically knew I was flirting with you both and then had told me in so many words that girls like me turn to hookers.”James actually gasped aloud at what she had said. “You should report him. It may not be sexual harassment but he really should learn to talk to students.”Demi waved her hand hoping to dismiss it. “Its fine. We just need to pay attention in class that’s all.”Braden didn’t like how she was letting it go. He wanted to talk to the teacher about it and the principal. “You really shouldn’t. who’s to say he hasn’t made some
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Zaine waited for her to say what was on her mind. Demi fidgeted under his gaze. “Well, what?”“Well, if I’m honest I do have another boyfriend. He knows about you and I was just asked about by another guy and again he knows about you and the other boyfriend.” She started to ramble hoping he would understand why she did this. “I didn’t want Michelle to make mines or your life worse. I know you told her you don’t like her but you gotta understand she’s been getting her way all of her life. Do you realize what that does to someone? When they finally get told no? I mean she could become unhinged plus she really doesn’t like me. I’m just basically a servant to her. And I just want to live peacefully until she graduates but that’s not a guarantee either…”Zaine placed his finger to her lips. He shushed her. “Shh, listen. I get it. I’m not happy about it but I get it. do you know
