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Chapter 4 (Picture Of Mia)

Illians P.O.V

I got to the Stone's home to teach Jennifer how to play. It was a super uncomfortable car ride cause my dad has been trying to figure out what else he missed, I've been avoiding the conversation so that I wouldn't get upset.

We sat in the car waiting for the main gate to open.

"We really have to talk" my dad said shattering the silence.

"Not now." I said annoyed.

"Then when after dinner on Saturday you've been avoiding me" he said in frustration.

"We'll talk about it at home, okay?" I asked/stated

The silence came like an unexpected guest. The gate finally opened.

"Hi I'm sorry for the long wait I guess Stephen forgot to put you on the guest list" Mrs. Stone said.

If course he 'forgot'. I have no idea what his problem is with me but he's really starting to piss me off. We walked in and he was sitting on the couch watching some action movie.

"Steph, you're Jen and you're dad will be home soon please keep Illiana company while I show her father the files" she said.

I just popped my butt in the single couch. As soon as they left Stephen paused th movie.

"Listen I don't care what you're intentions are but my sister is off limits." He said in an angry tone.

"What do you think my intentions are?" I asked.

"I don't know, most likely to get with me" he said.

"I don't know who put the silver spoon up your ass but let me tell you something. . . I am not intrested in sleeping with you and I definitely don't want to date a egotistic person like you. FYI I volunteered to teach you're sister how to play out of kindness." I explained

"We don't need you're charity" he spat

"Wow, I don't know how your high horse can carry you and your thick skull. Listen I don't have an sympathy or empathy for you or your family, I just wanted to teach your sister how to play the piano. Lord! I don't get what your problem is with me but I won't be bullied or played out to be some kind of villain." I said in disgust.

"Then go teach some other helpless chil..." I interrupted.

"First of all you're sister isn't helpless, she has autism, I'm guessing. Secondly if being nice is a crime Then Call the cops. Thirdly if she decides that she doesn't want me to teach her I'm sure she can speak for herself" I stated.

We heard the door open and he went back in the position he was sitting then played the movie as of nothing happened.

"Hi, Jennifer, hello Mr. Stone my father and your wife are waiting for you in the office" I informed them.

"Hello, thank you I'll head up now." He said.

I walked to the piano and Jennifer followed.

"Stephen, would you please join us" I asked.

I thought she would feel more comfortable with Stephen there.

"What?" He asked coldly.

"I think Jennifer would feel more at ease with you close by" I said kindly.

The lesson went by with out a fluke.

When we got home not suprising my father stood infront of me.

"Why didn't you tell me about the SWC?" He asked

"Because it's not important" I stated coldly.

"Yes it is, my daughter signed up for the biggest competition in town and was one of the top 3" he said.

"I've had a lot of events and you weren't around for that. When I told you about all these events what did you say 'congratulations' and that was it. . .

(My voice starts crackling) Do you know that some days I really need my parents and you're not around." I said holding in my tears.

"We didn't think. . .you've always been so independent. . . We thought you'd be fine, we didn't think there was anything to worry about" he said sympathetically.

"Well maybe you should've. . . maybe you should have worried more it would have made a difference. It's to late now, you don't have to worry anymore I got use to picking up the pieces alone and that's what I'll do for the rest of my life." I said wiping my tears.

"Baby..." he started.

"No! YOU'RE BABY IS GONE. WHEN SHE NEEDED YOU WEREN'T THERE SO SHE DIED. . .SHE'S DEAD AND THERE WILL BE NO RESURRECTION" I screamed tears flooding out. I then forced past him and ran upstairs.
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~2 weeks later~

It was time for the announcement to see who won. I won't lie I was worried but I wasn't bent on winning.

My dad went back to Venezuela last week. He asked if I wanted to go, but I wasn't planning to leave my life.

"The winner will be announced soon but please put your hands together for the mayor." The Principal said.

"Well, I can't believe we've reached this point again. I'm proud that our town is still invested in our young writers and the youths ambitions. I wanted to announce that we will no longer just be focused on writers. We are come up with different programs and competition to pay attention to other children's strengths like sport, science, design and whatever else the youth is intrested in." He announced.

There were a lot of applause.

"I would like to still respect the fact that the SWC is making all of this possible, who knew that opening the door slightly would lead to a flood of talented young men and women. So I would like you to give a hand to this year's contestants and to the judges" he said.

Everyone applauded.

"Let's get to business. Second runner up is Mia runner up is Corey and first goes to Illiana's Claudio." He announced enthusiastically.

My heart dropped. . .I was surprised I thought Corey would win. . .I lose against her all the time #number2. But right now I'm number 1.

I walked on stage, I legit didn't prepare a speech. Fuck!

"Well . . .erm, hi. . .thank you for voting for me. I honestly didn't prepare anything (in the crowd I see my mom dad and brother) the thing is I know that Corey and Mia are very talented and I felt humbled to even be considered as there equal. So I would like to thank the judges and my family for coming to support me." I said.

I got of stage and ran to my brother. Gave him a super tight hug.