Hello! New chapter today! I know I promised this chapter to be posted yesterday but I was so busy running errands I completely lost track of time. (Also, Ever since this whole pandemic thing and stay at home orders, I have lost track of the days of the week) Sorry. As always I will post a new chapter on Thursday, which is tomorrow. Alright, that's enough talking. Enjoy and be safe :)

Chapter 14

For the remainder of the night, Emily is at home finishing some paperwork. She is sitting down at her office with a coffee cup next to her. It is rather quiet inside the house, with no noise other than her pen writing on paper. Ever since Emily took in Dani, she has rarely heard her house this quiet. Dani would be at home watching TV, playing a video game, or playing her guitar. Emily enjoyed the teen's presence. With Dani living with her, Emily has felt complete fulfillment in her life. Before, Emily wouldn't have ever imagined herself taking care of a kid. She has always focused solely on her career. She never had the time or energy to create a family of her own. Over the course of the years, Emily noticed how lonely it can get when it came to staying home, with no one to talk to or spend time with. She felt very fortunate when it came to her meeting Dani, even if it wasn't in the best circumstances.

Emily finishes up her paperwork and puts it away. She stands up and heads towards the living room when she hears her phone ring. She looks at the caller ID expecting it to be Dani. Instead, she reads a caller ID name she hasn't seen for a while. Mother. Emily pauses for a moment and picks up.

"Hello, mother," Emily said with no type of emotion.

"Why hello dear," Elizabeth responds. "My, I would have thought you were going to greet me with a more amused tone."

"I wouldn't say amused. I would say surprised," the brunette said. "Is there anything that you need?"

"Can I not call my daughter and ask how she has been?"

"Not when the last time we talked was two years ago," Emily grumbled.

"You know very well that my job keeps me very busy, dear," Elizabeth said. "But, since it looks like you do not want me to go around the bush I will just tell you. In a few days, I will have a conference over in DC. I was wondering if I can go for a visit to your place and have dinner."

"I don't know," Emily said. "I might have a case that day."

"C'mon now, Dear. It will be time to catch up. I would also like to meet the foster child you took in."

"Her name is Dani, Mother," Emily said with a slightly annoyed tone.

"Why yes, Dani. So, can I come over for a visit?"

Emily pauses for a moment, thinking of what she should say. She eventually comes up with an answer. "Yes, you may come. I will send you the address once you have arrived in DC."

"Sounds good my dear. Goodnight,"

"Night," Emily replies and she hangs up. Emily didn't know the exact reason why she said yes to her mother. They never had the best mother and daughter relationship in the world. Elizabeth was never a motherly person towards Emily. She would focus her entire attention to her work and politics. Emily had grown used to it. She just hopes to get over with this dinner without clashing against her mother in front of Dani.

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It's around ten in the night and Dani is enjoying the party with her friends. They had spent most of the night dancing and laughing with each other. Amelia would point out any cute boy that would get in her way and would start flirting.

Dani was sitting with Emma and James at a couch in the living room, watching Amelia flirting with a guy.

"Sheesh. That girl is always hunting for her next meal," Emma said with a chuckle. "I don't think I could ever just go up and instantly flirt with a guy."

"I do admire her level of self-confidence," Dani said with a nod.

"I think half of that confidence is from her fourth beer she had," Emma murmured.

Amelia is done talking to the guy and she walks up to the group of friends.

"Damn, girl!" James said. "You really take full advantage when it comes to a party."

"What can I say. I love the adrenaline," Amelia says with a drunken smile.

"Why weren't we invited to the party!" a group of people yelled, entering the house. It was the "Chaotics". The group of eight kids storms inside the house, looking rather angry. In front of the group stood a guy and a girl who looked like they were the leaders of this group. The guy was tall, rather buff, and had tall, black hair. The girl was around 5,4. Pale skin, and mid-length blonde hair. The DJ stopped the music abruptly due to the commotion.

Amelia stood up, followed by Emma, James, and Dani. They were all worried about how she was going to react in a situation like this. Amelia was always the wild friend of the group. With a couple of beers in her system, she was unpredictable. Amelia stands in front of the group, looking at them. "I didn't invite you guys because I don't want any trouble in my house. You guys have to leave."

The girl steps up so she is only a few inches away from Amelia. She crosses her arms and gives her a demeaning look. "Oh, yeah? What are you going to do if we don't?"

"I will make you," Amelia responded. The girl shoves Amelia, causing her to stumble. Emma quickly grabs a hold of her so she doesn't fall. The girl gives her an evil smirk. Dani, having enough of this situation, steps up in front of the girl. Both arms crossed.

"That's enough," she says in a stern voice. "No invite, no party. None of you are welcomed here. If you do anything like that again, this won't end well for you."

"You think you can tell me what to do?" The girl says with an attitude. She throws a punch at Dani, aiming for her face. Dani quickly dodges the punch and grabs the girl's arm, twisting it halfway. The girl shrieks in pain.

"I don't think I am telling you what to do. I am." Dani says, still holding the girl's arm. "Did I make myself clear?"

The girl nods and Dani lets go. The girl backs up to the rest of the group, holding her arm.

"Don't worry. I didn't sprain, dislocate, or break anything," Dani said looking at the girl. "But I won't make any promises for next time," she says in an authoritative tone.

"Amanda, let's go," said the tall guy in a rather annoyed tone.

"Shut up Max!" Amanda exclaimed. She looks at Dani. "This is not the end, you hear me? I will show you what you just got yourself into!" she says in an angry tone.

"So will I," Dani replied.

The girl and the rest of the chaotics walk out of the house. Everyone in the party looked at Dani in an astonished manner. Dani just looks back to see Amelia. "Are you okay?" Dani asked.

"Yeah. I'm fine. Thank you for what you did there." Amelia said with a thankful smile.

"It's no problem."

"Damn, Dani! That was so cool!" James exclaimed. "I should start taking boxing lessons with you."

"You were a total badass out there, Dan," Ema said, nudging Dani's shoulder.

Dani chuckles. "Thank you. But, can we just get back to partying?"

"Definitely!" Amelia said. "Hey DJ, turn the music back up!"