This is the rewitten version of the original Chapter 1...Enjoy
Dear Diary,
Boy why do the most best parts of my life have to zoom by in a few seconds? Kinda like waiting in a line at Disney Land for three hours for a ride that lasts five seconds! It's sucks. I spent the weekend with Uncle Zech, and I had a blast! I don't want to go home. Going home is such a drag. Especially since I can't come home to both of my parents anymore. Just one parent and some stranger they married. It's the same with both of the houses I live in. All Mom and Dad do is argue. It's the reason they divorced in the first place, and they still argue. How messed up is that? Both of them are so attached to their new families that they seriously have forgotten that I'm their flesh and blood. I have to admit I'm closer to Daddy than mom, buts what's expected when she forgot my 15th birthday? Daddy married that sea dragon Ruth who has two serpent children of her own. And mom married Dork who spawned a couple himself. I can't stand them! All six of them are horrible horrible people. Daddy's friends are nice, and Uncle Zech and Auntie Lucrezia. But other wise...I dread waking up every day. Oh, I have to go. Uncle Zech is taking me to.... moms. --- Cindi
"Cindi! Hurry up honey we have to go!" Uncle Zech's voice echoed up stairs.
"Coming!" I shouted back at him and sped out of my room and down their huge steps, with my duffle bag hanging off of my shoulder.
"You have everything?" he asked
"I think so." I dropped my bag and wrapped my arms around Uncle Zech's waist to give him a hug. He hugged me back.
"Thanks for letting me spend the weekend here. I don't want to leave." I mumbled into his chest.
"We don't want you to go either. You know your welcome anytime. That's why we gave you your own room!" We pulled apart and I smiled up at him.
"It's my favorite room."
"Okay you two. Break it up. Zech you're going to be late for you meeting. But don't leave before I say goodbye to my FAVORITE niece." Auntie Lucrezia's voice came into the room, and I looked behind Uncle Zech to see her walking (more like waddling) out from the den.
I had to lift my self up a little to get my arms around her big pregnant belly to give her a hug. She was due in one month, so she was VERY pregnant. Looking at her though kind of reminded me of mom, who is due in Four months.
"Bye Auntie. I'll see on my next visit."
"Or his," she commented placing a hand on her belly. Uncle Zech was already heading towards the door so I ran after him.
"Talk to you later!" I yelled back at aunt Lucrezia before I shut the door behind me. As I walked outside behind Uncle Zech, I started to think about how much taller he is than everyone. He's even taller than Daddy by like 5 inches. I got my Dad's genes in the height area so I'm a good height of 5'6". I also got moms long silky honey blonde hair, and uncle Zech's icy blue eyes. I kind of like the combination. According to Uncle Zech, only one member per a Generation of the Peacecraft family gets the icy blue eyes. It's supposed to give good luck and prosperity. Or something like that.
Unfortunately, the car ride to moms house had zoomed bye just like the weekend, and before I knew it I was opening the door of the car and walking up to the front of the house. Mom walked out and met us. She sort of waddled toward Uncle Zech and began talking to him.
"Thank you for bringing her home Zech."
"Of course, no problem. Lucrezia and I love having her over. We had a wonderful time."
"Well, that's good to hear. She never seems to have fun when Dane is around, it was probably good for her to get out of the house."
"Uh-huh."
I rolled my eyes. Me? Have fun with Dane (step dad)? Yeah right, in her dreams. He's an absolute jerk, why would I even remotely like him? Besides he treats like a slave when mom isn't home. (70% of the time) Mom turned to look at me, and then started to whisper to Uncle Zech. I closed my eyes and walked in side.
"Lookie lookie who just walked in the door Jack." My older step brother Zack chided. They were both older then I was. Jack was older by a year and a half and Zack was older by three years.
"Leave me alone." I glared.
"Oh what are you going to do? Hurt me?" He mocked then began laughing with his brother.
"I just might." I grumbled
"Oh help me Zack! I'm shaking in my boots!" Jack laughed, and then suddenly his face turned almost blue as I chucked my really heavy duffle bag at his throat, cutting off his air. Zack came at me and I caught his jaw with my left fist then kicked him in the stomach. Both of them crippled to the floor.
A triumphant smile spread across my face as I spun around to go to my room. Before I could take my first step how ever, I stopped dead in my tracks.
"Cindi Marie Yuy. What did you do to those boys?" A chill went down my spine, as I knew I was in trouble because she used my full name.
"I uh- they provoked me!" I defended. I had an icky feeling though that she wouldn't believe me. I heard the grunts and groans of the boys getting up behind me, and Jack went up to MY mom and hugged her.
"Don't be silly. They're such kind boys. They wouldn't do such a thing." I knew it.
"But-."
"No buts young lady. Now go to your room until your ready to apologize."
Apologize? She wants me to apologize for defending my self? I think not.
"God, I don't believe this. How could you take his side?! I'm your daughter! Hello? Remember me? I'm not going to apologize. So I guess I'm not coming out." Before she could say anything more to piss me off, I turned and ran to my room, and slammed to door shut. I then plopped down on my bed and stuffed my face in a pillow. I actually stayed that way, and fell asleep for the next two hours. I woke up when there was a soft knocking on my door.
"Mom?" I called rubbing the sleep out of my eyes.
"No dear. She is at work. It is I." The muffled voice answered.
"Oh." I mumbled... kind of disappointed. I got up from the bed and unlocked my door. Then went back and sat on my bed as Pagan walked in.
"Hello Pagan."
"Why the Glum face my dear?" he came up and sat beside me on my bed.
"It's mom again. She's starting to forget me. All she ever thinks about anymore is Work, Zack and Jack, Dane and that stupid new baby! No time for Cindi."
"Now, now-"
"Do you think it's selfish Pagan? To want mom and dad back together? Well, I don't. After two years, I'm fed up!" my lower lip quivered, but I didn't cry. I've already cried all my tears over this particular matter. I felt Pagan put a reassuring hand on my shoulder.
"My dear, I've been living with your mother all of her life, and I still cannot change her decisions. But maybe this will cheer you up."
I looked up at him as he passed me a white envelope. I looked at him again curiously, before opening the envelope and pulling out a crème colored paper. The message on the paper was short, but is said enough to brighten my spirits immensely
Hello to the residents of the Sanq Kingdom
We are the Winner Family from the Kingdom of Riyadh in Arabia
Just like in the good 'ol days of knights and damsels,
We are hosting a ball, for the Prince and Princess twins
Of the Winner family. Though they are embarrassed
To admit it, they have a hard time finding dates,
So I as their father
Invite you to attend this event to celebrate their 16th birthday.
They are searching for someone cherishSo please come and help them with their hunt.
This is our address 1526 E. Shiba Dr.
Thank you for your time,
Quatre Reberba Winner
AN: Whoo hoo! Re-written! Boy does it feel better. Hope you liked it too. Just wait for chapters 2-5!!!