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Last Day Adventures

June 27th
Today was my last day of school and Leia's graduation. The house felt quiet but also busy at the same time. I made myself lunch to carry to school and Mom walked in on me.
"You're okay sweetheart?"
"Yeah."
"Last day of sixth grade. Do your best."
"It's not like we're doing anything."
"I know sweetheart." She fixed my shirt and I pulled up my jeans.
"These feel a tad bit too big Mom."
"You can grow into them."
"I have to grow into everything."
"You're going through puberty babe, doesn't make sense to buy you things you'll grow out of in a few months."
"I guess so. Just don't ever say that word again." I chuckled and she gave me a little squeeze.
"Fine. What would you rather me say? Womanly changes?"
"How about we don't talk about this at all?"
"Morning Mom, Morning Bella."
"Hey! Last day of seventh grade."
"I know, can't wait for 8th."
"My baby boy's going to high school next year. Stop growing."
"I can't do that. I'm already 5'5." Mom rolled her eyes playfully.
"Noah's gonna be like 6 feet tall. That's what the doctor said or something like that."
"And you're going to be 5'10."
"Better than nothing. I think Leia's gonna be taller than me. No bets, facts only." I said to Noah.
"Finally something we can agree on."
"Only reason you're so tall is because you play basketball. If I played basketball I'd be tall too."
"It's okay little one."
"Cut it out."
"You're just mad that I'm 3 inches taller than you."
"Mom!"
"Noah, give her a break before she snaps." She said seriously.
"Kylie's outside! I'm going to go!"
"Alright, Bye munchkin! Have a great day."
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Leia's Graduation (Olivia's Perspective)
"That was amazing sweetheart! I'm so so proud of you!" She giggled and we took some pictures together.
"You were the loudest singer there baby Lei. You're awesome." Bella gave her a hug and Noah did too. I had just finished crying and Leia was attempting to start the waterworks again.
"I'm going to big kid school Mommy!"
"Yes, you are!"
"El, can I be picked up please?" We all walked outside and went to grab dinner at a nearby Italian restaurant.
"The clams look great."
"I think I just want parm as usual. But the eggplant one looks really cool."
"So how about you try something new and we'll get the chicken parmigiana as an additional side order?"
"Yes please."
"I wanna eat what Bella is eating Mommy. Because she's my sister."
"Bella's getting eggplant parm. Want to try that?"
"Yes, and chicken too. I promise to not say yucky."
"Good girl. We should order now." After ordering we all chatted and it was great. Leia didn't contribute much. (She's only four going on 5 anyways.) When she did contribute it was something adorable.
"Aunty Amanda, am I your favorite Leia?"
"Mhm. Best Leia I've ever met."
"You're the best Amanda I've ever met. Uncle Fin is the best Fin that I've ever met." Everyone smiled while Bella kept looking at me.
"What's the matter?"
"Something doesn't feel right."
"What?"
"I'm not sure. But, are we getting dessert?"
"I'm not sure about that my friend."
"Will you at least let us get bubble tea!"
"Hm."
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My Bedroom (Bella's Perspective)

Brayden: Wanna hang out over the summer?
Me: Why not? I don't think we're doing a vacay this summer and I'm going to Long Island tomorrow,
Brayden: Cool maybe we can do something next week?
Me: I'll ask my Mom about it.

*Notification*
Axel: Bella, wanna go something next week?

What amazing timing. Because this makes everything easier. Now I see why Mom is so on me about boys. They make things complicated. Maybe I should ask Kylie about what to do.

Me: Kylie! Come!
Kylie💅🏼: What's up sis?
Me: Axel and Brayden both asked if I could hang out next week! What should I do?
Kylie: To be honest...I'd rather you just go hang out with Brayden. But, can't you hang out with both of them in the same week. A week is 7 days. Hang out with one Tuesday and the other Friday. Whatever you choose to do TEXT ME. I need the tea.
Me:🤭☕️

"Bella, I'm going to work now." I put down my phone and gave Mom a hug.
"You're going to Paisley's today?"
"Yeah, just for a little bit."
"Be good. You know what I mean by that. I'll be home for after three today. I promised your sister that I'd take her to the park. What time are you going?"
"Maybe after 11."
"Want me to pick you up?"
"Sure."
"Alright, I'm going. Love you, Bella."
"Love you too." She left and I looked at the time. It was after ten so I decided to shower and dress so that I could leave whenever I was ready.
"Lucy?"
"Yes, sweetheart?"
"I'm leaving the house after 11 to go to Paisley's."
"Alright honey. I'm going to take Leia to ballet."
"These tights are itching me. Lucy, this is why ballet is bad. The tights itch me too much!" She whined. Lucy had to calm Lei down with a lollipop.
"Pais said I could come now. I think I'll go."
"Alright. Go straight there."
"I will. I'll call from the house phone too."
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678 West 89th Street (Olivia's Perspective)
"Bella, what's up?" I held the phone to my ears and she started to speak.
"Just wanted to tell you that I made it here. We're gonna go out for lunch."
"Alright,"
"And, I was wondering..."
"What is it, Bella?"
"I was wondering if I could do some shopping."
"You have a 30 dollar limit. You're spending too much money. Understand?"
"Yeah. Bye, Mom!"
"Bye honey."
"Bella loves shopping doesn't she?"
"Too much. She's starting to get into fashion. She's going to be a gorgeous young woman."
"Isn't that one of your biggest fears?"
"What do you mean?"
"That Bella will grow up to be extremely beautiful. And you have to worry every day if there's a man following her if she makes it home safe. Things like that."
"I've always feared for my kid's life. This place is crazy. And I know I can always rely on Noah to protect his sisters." I said with a smile.
"Is this how it is?"
"What do you mean?"
"Being a parent. Having to worry so much. And not only that. Knowing that my child is the product of a rape. Doesn't that make things worse? How can I love something, someone, created by such violence?" Catalina started to cry and I gave her a hug.
"Hey, it's okay."
"It's not okay! I've always wanted children. But not like this."
"Whatever decision you make. I'll support you. Have you made a decision yet?"
"Not yet. What about you?"
"Me?"
"How did you make the decision to have kids?"
"Well, it was overwhelming and it was something that I've always wanted to do. I didn't have the time to settle down and have kids of my own and there was this point where I thought, and truthfully believed I was pregnant and wasn't. It was a shocking moment for me. When I realized time was ticking. When I was given the chance to adopt Noah I took it. And now I have three wonderful children. I'm not going to tell you what to do, it's up to you. But that was my experience with it."
"Thanks."
"Anytime."
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Paisley's Room (Bella's Perspective)
"I dunno what to do Pais!"
"Is it true that you like Brayden?" I nodded quietly and she smiled.
"Aww, that's cute or whatever. Then, why don't you hang out with him go on a little date,"
"Mom wouldn't allow that! His Dad's gonna take us somewhere."
"Take you guys where?"
"I'm not sure yet because I didn't give him an answer. Nor did I ask Mom."
"Okay, she's picking you up at three right?"
"Yeah."
"When you're in the car you can be like since it's just us girls why don't we just have a little chat."
"Hm. Proceed."
"Say;"
"Say?"
"I forgot sorry." I hit her with the pillow and she laughed.
"My bad! But shouldn't you say something along the lines of I wanna talk to you about a boy?"
"Well, if Leia's there I can't do that."
"Then have it at home and be like you wanna talk to her. And, another benefiting factor is telling her that you like Brayden."
"Aww, then she's gonna be like I knew you liked someone."
"Oh well, if you want her to let you go you gotta do that stuff. Moms love that."
"I'll try and tell you if it works." The time said 3:10 and we both looked at each other.
"She's coming soon."
"I know."
"You gotta practice ya know. Pretend I'm your Mom."
"Okay." She pretends to be driving a car and I couldn't take her seriously.
"Hey, Mom?"
"Sorry honey I can't hear you over the radio."
"Oh shut up!" I said jokingly.
"That's no way to speak to your mother. Bella, try again."
"Okay, Mom I really want to talk to you about something when we get home."
"What is it, sweetheart?!"
"It's about a-"
"Girls!"

To be continued~