Wonderland

“Hey kid.” Megan said walking into my room where I was listening to music and drawing.

“Hey. What’s going on?” I asked stopping the music and taking a seat.

“I was wondering if you could possibly do someone’s hair and makeup for me this weekend. I’m going to feature one of my dresses in a mini fashion show and didn’t want to hire anyone too expensive and we know how crap I am with hair and makeup.” She said to me.

“Gotcha. When and where is it?” I asked her.

“London. I’m flying there Thursday, but the actual event is Saturday. I already talked to mom and dad and they said its fine. You can even bring Sarah with you.” She replied.

“Looks like I have some packing to do.” I said and she gave me a hug realizing that I agreed to do it. She left after that saying the Andy finally had a night off and that they were going out to dinner together. I sent Sarah a text telling her to ask her parents if it was okay if she could come also.

“Hey bugaboo.” My dad said walking into my room and sitting on my bed next to me.

“Dad I’m almost 18. You can stop calling me bugaboo.” I whined making him laugh in response.

“You’re not 18 until March. Also you will forever and always be my bugaboo just like Megan will always be bumble butt, Tommy will always be my all-star, Kimmy will always be my rock star, and Matthew will always be kid.” He replied and I smiled up at him.

“Okay. What do you need though?” I asked him.

“I’m feeling like I need ice cream and to get away from Matthew and his minni me. Want to tag along?” he asked me. I love my brother and my nephew, but having them move in after the divorce is still taking time to get used to.

“I’m so in.” I said standing up and walking over to my shoes. I then grabbed my phone and stood by my bed room door waiting for my dad to stand up. All of my other siblings have a closer bond to my mom, even though Kimmy and Matthew are my dad’s from his first marriage, they are still really close to her. For me I’m super-duper close to my dad. As a kid I would never leave his side and it’s still like that some days.

“Going out for a bit honey! Taking Mira with me!” my dad shouted before hurrying me out the door. Once we got in the car he sped off. The car ride to Frozen Palace was fun. He and I gave each other “what if” questions and sang loud and terribly to the radio.

“Kimmy is coming home this weekend. Apparently she has a big surprise for us.” My dad said as he pulled into a parking spot.

“Ten buck it’s an engagement announcement.” I said as we got out the car.

“You’re on.” He said waiting for me to catch up to him. Once I was next to him he placed his hand on his hip and I hooked my arm with his then we continued to walk. We’ve walked like this for as long as I could remember. We were out of the house for two hours and when we came back the living room was a mess and my dad was pissed.

“Matthew Evan Bishop!” my dad yelled up the stairs. I knew what was going to happen next so I hurried up to my room. As I was going up the stairs Matthew was going down.

“Super pissed?” he asked me quickly and I nodded my head. I continued up the stair, but instead of going into my room I went to my brother’s/nephew’s room. When I walked in Aiden, my nephew, was sitting on the bed sucking his thumb and looking at a picture book.

“Hey buddy. Want me to read it to you?” I asked him and he nodded his head. I sat down next to him then moved him onto my lap. I soon heard my dad yelling at Matthew and cringed. I looked down at Aiden and could tell he was scared by the tone of my dad’s voice. I continued to read the book to Aiden and when the screaming stopped Matthew walked into the room cursing under his breathe.

“Remind me why I decided to move back in.” he said looking at me.

“So you can get back on your feet.” I said standing up with Aiden on my hip. “Do you want him to stay with me in my room tonight?” I asked.

“That would be great thanks.” Matthew said and I nodded my head. He gave both Aiden and I hugs before I went to my room. It was eight so it was Aiden’s bed time. I laid him down in the extra bed in my room and tucked him in before giving him a kiss on his forehead. Once I made sure he was secure I walked into the living room to find my dad cleaning it by himself.

“Let me do it. Just go to bed dad.” I said taking the couch cushions from him.

“I got is Elle, but you can at least help me.” He said and I nodded my head. It took us an hour and a half, but we finally finished.

“I’m going to bed now. See you in the morning.” My dad said before kissing the top of my head and walking up the stairs slowly. I took my phone out of my pocket and dialed Sarah’s number as I walked to my back yard. I have a hammock in my backyard so I went and laid on it as the phone rang.

“Hey what’s going on?” she asked after she answered the phone.

“Matthew and my dad are at it again. I wish they would just get along.” I sighed.

“I’m sure it will get better. Oh and speaking of parents mine said it’s fine that I go with you guys. Maybe we will bump into our future husbands there.” She said and I rolled my eyes while laughing at my best friend.

“That will totally happen. Anyways it’ll be work for most of the time.” I said staring up at the sky.

“I’m sure we’ll find time. Now as much as I love you, I love sleep more and we have school tomorrow. Pick you up at normal time?” she asked me.

“Yup. Later babes.” I said before hanging up.

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