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Chapter 3

Allison, it's okay calm down! Aw honey, it's going to be okay." my mom tried. But I wasn't stupid. Why was she doing this?! Sure, her and dad don't always get along. But isn't that part of a relationship? Not getting along all the time? My parents kept talking but I didn't listen. I got up and went to my room without excusing myself from the table.

I pounded on the stairs with my mom calling my name behind me. "Allison Marie! You get back here now, that wasn't a finished conversation."

I kept pounding, practically ran down the hallway to my room, slammed the door and locked it. And just to be safe, dragged my dresser in front of it so I knew they wouldn't be able to get in. I sprawled my self onto my queen size bed, and stared up at the ceiling. Why? Why me? I was just getting everything in line, everything was just perfect, and then they had to come ruin it. Why?! I had friends who had divorced parents, and they all hated it. Going back and forth between houses, feeling like they had to pick 'sides' in everything. It was stressful and painful. I didn't need that.

ding.

I look over at my iPhone, which was at the moment notifying me of a text.

Stephanie - Hey :)

I debated for a minute on whether or not to answer her. I ended up having a quick conversation with her.

Me  - Hey Steph.

Stephanie - What's up?

Me - I swear. My parents are trying to ruin my life.

Stephanie - What is it? What happened?

Me - They told me at dinner they were getting a divorce.

Stephanie - Aw, Allison I am soooo sorry.

Me - It's fine.. I gtg I have lots of homework to do.

Stephanie - Alright.. bye.

Me - Bye.

I wipe away my loose tears, and walk over to the bathroom connected to my room. I turn on the shower and let it run for a full ten minutes before I actually got in. I didn't try and conserve any water. I stood under the relaxing, hot running water for half an hour. Maybe an hour. Maybe it was only twenty minutes. Who cares? I got out and got dressed in my comfiest pajamas. Just as I was towel-drying my hair, my phone blew up with song payphone. I had a phone call.

The caller ID said "Justin".