So hey:D This is my first Winx
club story, and I would love it
if you would just bear with me okay?
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BEEP!
I groaned, and lazily reached out to turn my alarm clock off. I turned it off, and just sat there with my eyes closed. After a minute or two, I sighed and got out from under my comfy bed. I went to my bathroom, and splashed water on my face to wake myself up.
I looked at myself in the mirror. My golden brown hair was a mess, there were bags under my eyes, and I was well…a walking disaster….
"Wow, Flora, you look beautiful today," Rose said giggling behind me.
I mock fluffed my hair and batted my eyes,"Aww, do you really think so?"
She giggled even more at that," Yupp."
I smirked playfully," Gee thanks…"
She laughed and I went over to her and pulled her onto my lap," Shouldn't, Mommy, be helping you get dressed for school?"
Rose bit her lip," Well…"
My eyes widened," What? Is something wrong?"
She looked down and whispered," Mommy and Daddy are fighting again…."
"Oh."
We were silent for a minute and then she spoke up," Flora?"
"Yes, Rosie?"
"Why do they fight?"
I bit my lip and sighed," They have grown up things that they don't always agree on."
She looked up at me with those big blue eyes and asked, "Is that why they always fight?"
I looked at my clock and saw the time," You know what? We need to get you dressed, so no more questions, kay?"
I carried her to her room and opened her closet.
She looked up at me," But, Flora-?
I looked at her and held up two sun dresses," Okay so do you want your pink dress, or blue dress?"
She pursed her lips in concentration. She pointed to the pink dress," That one."
I smiled," Good choice."
She smiled back seemingly forgetting her question.
I helped her put the dress on, and then brushed her hair.
I picked up a pink head band, and put it in her curly blond hair.
I looked at her, and put a mock studying look. I nodded in approval and said in a deep business man voice," Very nice."
She laughed," You sound like Daddy."
I laughed with her. Our dad was the president of the biggest company in the country. Which, being said, made us pretty rich. You would think that we would be comfortable, but things were a lot more complicated than that….
Anyways…. "Rosie, I have to get ready now so go downstairs and get something to eat."
"Kay, Flora," she said brightly and hurried off.
I sighed and headed to my room to get ready for school.
…..
I got dressed, and headed downstairs. I went to the dining room, and found Rose in her chair eating some toast. I also saw Mom and Dad shooting daggers at each other.
I cleared my throat, and Mom's face softened a bit," Sit down, Flora."
I gave her a small smile, and sat down and began eating my breakfast silently.
" Daddy, you know how my birthdays coming up in a few weeks?" Rose spoke up innocently.
Dad looked at her cautiously," Yes…."
"Well….I saw a commercial for Disneyland…."
"Is that so?" he asked.
"Yupp," she said and her curls bounced and she nodded brightly.
He looked amused," Well what did that commercial say?"
"Well….it said since now it's close to summer you can get a discount."
"Uh huh…what kind of a discount?" he asked smiling.
I chuckled softly as she said," Well when you buy 2 days for $150 you save $50 off the original price."
"Oh?" he asked amused.
"Yupp. So not only do we get to go to Disneyland but….you're saving money, too!"
"So….I'm guessing you want to go to Disneyland?" he said laughing slightly.
"Uh huh….can we?" she asked him giving him a puppy dog face.
He smirked," We'll see, Rosie."
"Kay kay," she said," But remember this is also a money saving opportunity."
We all laughed at her, and for a moment it felt like things were back together until…
Dad cleared his throat," I should get to work-"
Mom rolled her eyes and said bitterly," Yes because God knows you don't spend enough time 'working' as it is."
Dad opened his mouth to retort, but then looked at Rose and me. He shook his head slightly and said," Right….well either way I still have to go."
He turned to go upstairs and Rose said," Bye bye, Daddy!"
He smiled at her," Bye, Rosie."
Mom looked mad but then looked at me," Flora, do me a favor and take Rose to school today please?"
I nodded," Sure, Mom."
"Thanks, Sweetie," she said and then she went upstairs.
"Flora?" Rose asked from behind me.
"Yeah?"
"Do you….do you think we're going to Disneyland?" she asked me innocently.
I burst out laughing, and smiled at her," I don't know maybe…"
Her shoulders sagged and she looked slightly down so I added with a wink," After all, it is a 'Money Saving Opportunity'.
She smiled reassured. I heard yelling upstairs, and frowned.
"Rose, go get your backpack."
I went to get my things, too, and I know I should've listened to the feeling in my gut that today wasn't going to be that great….
….
I should have hurried, I know, and yet here I was rushing. I ran in a hurry trying to make it before the bell rang. I made it to my seat just as the bell rang. The teacher didn't look too pleased with me, but I got here on time so who cares.
"Okay class. So today we will be reading a classic and-"
The phone rang. The teacher grumbled, but went to answer it.
I turned around to see my best friend Jennifer. We've been best friend since kinder since our dads worked together. They had introduced us, and we've been friends ever since.
"Hey, Jennifer ," I said.
She smiled," Hey, Flo, what happened?"
"I had to take Rose to school," I said simply.
Jennifer looked like she wanted to say more, but then….. the bell rang. Yes!
We walked to our next class, and that was the end of that.
….
After school was over I walked back home. It was around 3:45, and Rose stayed afterschool. I still had an hour to go, so I decided to bake a cake for dessert.
I walked inside, and I saw my dad standing in the living room looking really mad. Mom was there, too, and she didn't look too happy either. Dad had his brief case with him. I hid and listened to what they were saying.
"You know what, Lillian?" Dad yelled.
"What?!" she yelled back.
"If you're going to be like this every single time I come home late then why don't we just….just…just-" Mom cut him off," Just what?!"
"Just quit!" he yelled.
Mom crossed her arms," Excuse me?"
"That's right! Let's just quit now because obviously 15 years of marriage haven't exactly worked out."
Mom looked shocked for a minute," You…you want a divorce?"
Dad stopped for a moment and then said quietly," Yes…. I want a divorce."
Mom stood there frozen for a second and then glared," FINE! See if I care because commitment obviously means nothing to you! Get out!"
He glared," Are you kicking me out of my own house?!"
"Yes. I am!"
"And exactly who are you to do that?"
"Well I'm not the one who decided to get a divorce now am I?!"
"You know what? I don't have to take this! I'm staying in a hotel!" he yelled as he went upstairs and started packing things.
"Fine . By. Me." Mom seethed and left to pick up Rose I think…
Dad came downstairs with a suitcase, and then he saw me.
His expression looked concerned," Flora? What are you doing here?"
"I just got home," I said quietly.
He put down his suit case," And….and did you here all that, honey?"
I bit my lip, and nodded sadly.
He looked pained," Well you know I love you and Rose so so much, right?"
I looked at him and I lost it. I hugged him tightly and cried," Then please please please don't go, Dad!"
He hugged me back and rand his hand through my hair," I'm so so so sorry, sweetheart, but I…I can't…."
I pulled away from his hug and looked at his face," Can't…or won't?
His eyes widened and he looked away and said softly," Won't."
My whole world just came crashing down, and I only cried harder," But why?!"
He drew in a shaky breath," Because your mother and I have to settle our differences right now, and we can't do that together anymore."
"But….But why do you have- have to leave us?!" I sobbed even though I probably sounded hysterical.
"I'll never leave you or Rosie. I'm just not going to live with you anymore."
I glared at him," What's the difference?"
He took me by the shoulders and looked at me straight in my eyes," The difference is that I'll still be here whenever you need me."
I shook him off and crossed my arms stubbornly," But I need you now."
He sighed," You have your mother, and I'll just be staying at a hotel… please understand, Flora" he begged.
And then I did something I would regret for the rest of my life. I glared at him coldly and turned my back to him and said those last few words that would break his heart forever," Just go. I can assure you Dad….that it's Fine. By. Me."
And then I walked away not knowing just how big a mistake I had just made….
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There you go everybody.
Hope you like it, and
tell me what you think :)