Underneath Her Beautiful Smile
Summary: Vanessa always knew that keeping secrets was never easy- especially when the secrets were as big as hers. Will anyone ever discover what she's hiding beneath her beautiful smile?
A/N: This story is very different from any other story I've ever written, so be prepared! Vanessa deals with angst, abuse and other difficult situations, and it may or may not have a happy ending. I might lead it one direction and change it at the last minute in an attempt keep you on the edge of your seats throughout the story. It will range anywhere from ten to thirty chapters, depending on the reviews. So if you want thirty chapters, tell people to read and review it. (: Simple enough, right? On to the introduction, in which you will find out the first of Vanessa's three secrets.
Introduction:
"Mommy?" a small voice called out from the darkness of the hallway. "Mommy, I'm scared of the dark."
Vanessa Hudgens rolled over in her bed and turned on the lamp that sat on the bedside table.
"Turn that light off," a grumpy voice mumbled from behind her. "Who the fuck is interrupting my sleep at this hour of the night anyway?"
"Oh, for goodness sake, Joey, it's Sophie. She's scared of the dark, remember? All she wants is to come in here with us," Vanessa whispered to her half-drunken lawyer of a boyfriend. To her daughter, she said, "Come on, sweetie, come in here with us."
Sophie walked shyly into the room and climbed up into the bed next to her mother. Vanessa pulled her close, allowing her to nestle up into the warmth of the blankets. She stroked her daughter's soft blonde curls, each stroke making her feel guiltier than the stroke before.
"Goodnight, Mommy. Goodnight, Daddy," Sophie quipped before burying her head into her mother's chest. "I love you."
"Goodnight, Sophie," Vanessa replied. "I love you, too." She reached over and turned off the light, the room growing dark.
No reply came from Joey, who had already fallen asleep once more. "Daddy?" Sophie's tiny voice echoed throughout the room. Nothing. "Mommy? Why doesn't Daddy love me?"
Vanessa felt warm tears falling down her cheeks. Because, Sophie, he's not your father, she thought to herself. Before allowing a deep slumber to come over her, she let one sentence escape her lips in a whisper. Zac is.
I know how short it was, but that's why it's called an Introduction. It's supposed to be short! lol. Interested in reading more? Then please review! Chapter One is written and is waiting to be added! Thanks for reading!