Here is the next chapter. I hope you enjoy it.
Family Should Get Along With Each Other
Bella's POV
Fighting with the people I am supposed to love is what I hate the most. After dinner I went to chill out on the couch. Of course JT had to join me moments later.
"Deylia told me that you and her made up." JT said
"Sort of, Kind of, I really don't know. The point is I'm still mad." I said
"Do you think you will ever be able to forgive me?" JT asked
"Some day yes but that day is not today." I said
"Was there a reason why you had your dad sit between us at the dinner table?" JT asked
"I just figured it was better that way. You should spend some time with my dad because he is only going to be here for a month." I said
"I will don't worry but I also want you to be able to spend time with your dad." JT said
"I went out to dinner with my dad last night and I spent some time at the hotel." I said
"I invited him to the basketball game tomorrow night. I'm almost certain that we are going to lose the game but you are welcome to come as well." JT said
"I'll think about it." I said
"Why are you acting so weird, Bella?" JT asked
"I just have a lot of things going on right now and I don't really feel like talking to you." I said
"Everyone is worried about you, myself included. The last time you acted this way was when you relapsed on drugs." JT said
"I promise that won't happen again. You think I want to end up in the hospital again and then a rehab program?" I asked
"No but stress can send people back to there old bad habits." JT said
"I just wish you and Deylia never had to happen." I said
"Well it did and you are just going to have to deal with it Bella." JT said
"I can't deal with it. It hurts me to see you and her so happy together. I'm the one that always gets left heartbroken." I said
"Bella, Tyler told me that he asked you for a second chance and you told him it was to late." JT said
"I don't want to be with Tyler after he has slept with other girls." I said
"Tyler deserves another chance. My parents had an on/off again relationship in high school." JT said
"I guess you are right." I said
"Since I may have fixed your relationship will you forgive me now?" JT asked
"It's not going to be that easy. Don't forget it's not just about your relationship with Deylia that I'm still mad at you for." I said
JT and I started arguing about things. My dad and his dad walked into the room to see what was going on.
"I've never seen JT and Bella arguing before." Toby said
"They always got along. When Bella didn't want to sit next to JT at dinner like she always does, I knew something was up."Wren said
"I'm really sorry for what Deylia and I did. I just don't understand why it is so much harder to forgive me then it was for you to forgive her." JT said
"Because I have known you longer and we are family." I said
"What is going on between you two?" Both Toby and Wren asked Bella and JT
"My best friend lost her boyfriend because of you JT." I said not even realizing who else was in the room.
"You can't forgive Deylia and not forgive me." JT said
"Fine, but both of you hid that fact that you were sleeping together behind my back." I said
"Deylia and I started out as friends with benefits. I didn't see anything wrong with that. When Deylia and Branden were broken up before, Brandon had a friends with benefits deal with Rochelle." JT said
"JT, I can forgive you for keeping the relationship a secret from me but I can't forgive you for the time you slept with Deylia in my bed." I said
It wasn't until some more words were said that both JT and I noticed who heard the fight between us.
"Are you two done fighting now." Toby and Wren both said, this time both JT and I heard.
"Dad, how much of that did you hear?" JT asked Toby
"Enough to know that you and Deylia are more then just friends." Toby said
"Bella, I'm going to go back to my hotel now but I couldn't leave without saying goodbye." Wren said
'"Bye dad, I love you." I said
"I love you two, sweetie." Wren said
The Next Morning
Bella's POV
I was finally home after shopping with Rochelle, Elizabeth, Rosie, and my Aunt Spencer. It was a long night but I managed to get a few hours of sleep. I didn't buy that much but I always loved to shop. I was barley even home for 5 minutes before my mom comforted me about something.
"Can you explain this to me Bella? Melissa asked and then handed me a bottle of pills.
"These are not mine." I said and it was the truth
"Well then why did I find them in your room? I was going threw some old magazines and I found a few that I knew you would still want so I put them on your bookshelf. That is when I found this bottle of pills." Melissa said
"Someone put those there trying to blame me for them but those pills are not mine." I said
"Who?" Melissa asked
"I wouldn't be surprised if they were Ryan's." I said
Then Melissa called Ian into the room. Ryan wasn't home at the time.
"I found these in my daughters room but she seems to claim that they are your sons." Melissa said
"The only way to find out the truth is to have both Bella and Ryan take a drug test." Ian said
"That seems fair. Bella can take one now and Ryan can take one when he gets back from his friends house." Melissa said
"I will just go buy them at the drug store so I should be back in about 30 minutes." Ian said before he left
"I can't believe you don't trust me, mom." I said
I ran upstairs and packed a duffel bag full of cloths and things. I went downstairs and my mom caught me just before I was able to leave.
"Bella, Where are you going?" Melissa asked
"To be with someone who actually trust's me." I said
"I trust you but I did find those pills in your room. That makes it really hard for me to believe you when the evidence is right there." Melissa said
I left without saying another word. I drove my car to the hotel my dad was staying at. I got out of the car and grabbed the duffel bag. I already knew what room he was staying in so I took the elevator to the 5th floor. I walked down the hallway and knocked on the correct door. My dad opened the door a minute later.
"Can I stay with you for a few days." I asked
"Bella of course you can but I need to know what is going on first." Wren said
I walked into the room and sat on one of the beds. I broke down in tears before I could tell my dad what happened.
"Your mom called me right before you showed up." Wren said
"Did she tell you why I left?" I asked
"No, all she told me was that you packed a bag and she thought you were headed to see me." Wren said
"Mom found a bottle a pills in my bedroom this morning." I said
"Bella, Please tell me the pill bottle is old and you didn't relapse again." Wren said
"The bottle isn't old but it's not new either. Mom wouldn't believe me when I told her that the pills are not mine. She asked me to take a drug test to prove I wasn't on them." I said
"Bella, I believe you but running away is only going to make you look guilty." Wren said
"Everyone thinks of me as this girl who takes drugs and I'm tired of it dad." I said
"I know it's hard but this is something that you are always going to struggle with." Wren said
"Dad, I couldn't even handle a breakup without it leading me back to drugs." I said
"Most people with Alcohol or Drug addiction issues will relapse at least once." Wren said
"How do I make sure that I never go back on drugs?" I asked
"Bella, I know you don't want to hear it but there is really no way to prevent you from relapsing again." Wren said
I started crying again and I eventually fell asleep. Hours later I woke up and had a late lunch with my dad.
"I talked to your mom again this afternoon." Wren said
"Does she want me to come home?" I asked
"She does but I told her that spending a few days with me might be what you need." Wren said
"That's good I guess." I said
"I am going to the varsity basketball game tonight at your school and I want you to come with me." Wren said
"Do I have to dad?" I asked
"Yes unless you would rather go home." Wren said
"Fine, I'll go with you." I said
I went to the basketball game with my dad. I was only supporting JT because he is family. Tyler got to play in the game as well. Rosewood high lost the game so basketball was over for the season. JT and Tyler played well even though they lost but it was a close game.
Deylia's POV
The drive to Toronto was fairly long so I took turns driving with Branden. 10 hours later we arrived in Canada. The drive only took about 8 hours but we stopped for lunch and also a few times for bathroom breaks. It was getting dark and also dinner time once we got to Branden's dads house. Branden hadn't seen his dad in almost 4 years so it was weird for him at first. Kelsey was there eating dinner but their mom was back at the hotel she was staying at.
"How was the drive?" Branden's dad asked
"Deylia and I split the driving so it wasn't that bad." Branden said
"I want you to meet my wife Amanda and this is our 3 year old daughter Ashley." Branden's dad said
"So you did leave Kelsey and I to start another family." Branden said
"I'm sorry it turned out this way Branden." Branden's dad said
"You made a choice dad. I tried to contact you. I didn't have an address or a phone number but I emailed several times and never once did I get a reply." Branden said
"Branden, dad is back in our lifes now so don't be mad at him anymore. I'm mad that I had to go through almost all of high school without him but I forgive dad and so should you." Kelsey said
"I'm sorry but I'm never going to get those 4 years back." Branden said
"How long have you two been dating for?" Branden's dad asked
"3 years." Branden said
"But the last year has been on/off." I said
"We dance together so even when our relationship is off we are still friends." Branden said
"Kelsey, how has life been without dance?" I asked
"Actually I'm teaching some dance classes now at the dance studio that Amanda owns. I'm also assisting her with the competitive students" Kelsey said
"She is teaching my class. I'm going to be the best dancer ever." Ashley said
"It's her first year in dance and she loves it." Ashley's mom said
"Maybe she will compete one day." Branden's dad said
"Dancing was never really your thing dad. It was mom who put both Kelsey and I into dance." Branden said
"I know but I have seen videos of Deylia, You, and Kelsey dancing." Branden's dad said
"What video's" I asked
"Your competitive performances are posted on a dance website. Amanda found them one day and showed them to me." Branden's dad said
"I saw the nationals performance where you and Deylia danced a duet to "All of Me"" Kelsey said
"I still can't believe we won and you never would have known that Branden and I had a big fight the night before that performance." I said
"Deylia, Can you not bring that up right now?" Branden asked
"Sorry." I said
"So Branden what are your plans for next year?" Branden's dad asked
"I got into NYU's dance program." Branden said
"I went there. After being in NYU's dance company for a few years I decided that I wanted to own my own studio." Ashley's mom said
"What about you Deylia, Are you a senior this year?" Branden's dad asked
"I'm actually a junior so I still have another year in high school." I said
"Kelsey has been helping us out a lot with Ashley." Ashley's mom said
"Kelsey stays here on the weekends to babysit for us so Amanda and I can go out without having to worry about Ashley." Branden's dad said
That night Kelsey slept on the floor in Ashley's room while Branden and I slept in the guest bedroom. I was worried how we were going to be able to sleep in the same bed without anything happening between us.
"Without you that dinner with my dad would have been so much harder to get through." Branden said
"Your dad seems nice and Kelsey seems to really like Ashley." I said
"Just think if Coco would of had the kid he or she would have been around 3 years old now." Branden said
"Branden, Why are you bringing that up?" I asked
"I just thought about it over dinner. How my life would be different if Coco and I were raising a kid right now." Branden said
"I'm actually glad she had the abortion because I don't think you and I would have gotten together if you had a kid with someone else." I said
We tried to sleep but it didn't work out as planned. Branden and I ended up making out with each other. We didn't go all the way but it lasted for a while.
"I forgive you for cheating on me Deylia." Branden said after the make out session.
"JT and I sort of got together but it was only to make you jealous." I said
"If you are still with him then we can't be together." Branden said
"I will break things off with JT soon, I promise Branden." I said
The next day Branden and I left to go back home after we had lunch. Before we left we said our goodbyes.
"It was nice seeing you even if it was only for less then 24 hours." Branden's dad said
"Dad, why didn't you try to contact Kelsey and I before mom got the PI to find you?" Branden asked
"I was scared of how you and Kelsey would react if you found out that I was getting married and having a kid with someone that wasn't your mom. It was the worst mistake of my life to leave you two. I missed Kelsey's high school graduation but I promise I will be there for yours Branden." Branden's dad said
"That was not a good enough reason to abandon us. Kelsey and I needed you and you were not there for us." Branden said
"Branden and I should get going since it is a long drive." I said
"Well bye and Branden I hope you decide to forgive me." Branden's dad said
The drive home was just as long as the drive there. We stopped for dinner and got home around 11 pm on Saturday night. On Sunday afternoon I met Bella at the hotel her dad was at so we could work on the project.
"JT is going to be here soon and my dad said he could help us." Bella said
"So how long are you staying with your dad?" I asked
"My mom wanted me home tonight but my dad is allowing me to stay until tomorrow morning. I will be going home after school tomorrow." Bella said
We had to get this project done today since it was due tomorrow. I decided to wait and break up with JT once the project was finished. A few hours later the project was done and I had to talk to JT.
"JT, What we had between us was great but it needs to be done. We can still be friends though." I said
"Deylia, Where you really into me or were you just trying to make Branden jealous?" JT asked
"Both actually. I love you but Branden and I have a lot of history together." I said
"Thanks for finally being honest." JT said
The next day I got to school at the same time Bella did. We parked right next to each other and we walked into school together.
"So are you and Branden back together now?" Bella asked
"Yes, I just hope I made the right decision. JT is a really great guy but my heart belongs to Branden." I said
Bella and I noticed two police officers and two police dogs standing in the front entrance hallway of rosewood high.
"Since when do we get our bags searched at school. I thought this was a safe high school." Bella said
As Bella and I were walking towards our lockers we heard overheard two teachers talking about the lockers and students cars also being searched while school is in session today.
"Are they even aloud to search our lockers and cars?" I asked
I hope you enjoyed this chapter because I did. I will try to update more often.
Discussion Questions
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