So guys this is my story and up there ( yeap lookup☝️🏽)it's me of course....and the people down here are part of my life...my name Melody and I'm a 26-year-old spinster, dropped out of college, I love taking pictures, I work as a waitress and I'll probably die alone...

Tia my badass friend 😘

My ex🙄

My mom👿

My dad🤷🏾‍♀️

Miss Rosie❤️
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I was on my way home from another interview the 14th this month if we are counting....being rejected so many times does something to my self-esteem I'm beginning to think I will never be good enough but the thing is...I just Dont want to give up yet though my parents call me useless proving them wrong would make me happy.

I have a job though I'm a waitress at some restaurant/bar I'm ready for a change the working hours have changed which have turned me into a zombie enough with the complaining...today was my day off so I went for the interview which didn't go well...

I have my other part-time job which is my first love taking pictures,  I still do it there and there but I haven't been getting a lot of clients yet I remain hopeful...

I got in Macdonalds and looked at the menu I'm hungry but looking at my purse let's say I'll stick to ice cream... It's a blessing because it was so hot....... I was literally melting, I ate my ice cream walking as slow as I can to my house which is so far but who cares right I Dont have my car anymore...finally I'm home took out my top, and wiped the sweat from my face urgh...
and stood by our huge gates looked at that big house my parents own I've been living with them for 26 years and I would say it wasn't bad ok I'm lying it's a nightmare

I'm the only child sadly I'm supposed to be a certain way and do certain things they wanted me to be their perfect daughter because they are well known no one is perfect and to expect that from me when they themselves aren't perfect is ridiculous...

Me and my dad were close I was daddy's little girl everything changed when I dropped out of college after studying Business Studies for  3 years no I wasn't close to graduating I missed a lot of classes because of taking pictures for my clients, so I failed and dropped out....my dad never forgave me so he took everything I was supposed to take over our Ackles Empire...

My mom was happy because my dad gave her attention now but she hated me because me and my dad were close so now they both hate me...

Since that time, I've been on constant punishment they even chased 2 maids away saying ill do their job but it's not what they "approve" so they haven't checked it out.

I still have to clean at 6 am before getting ready for work...

After he broke the last camera... Tia got me another one and said she will keep it for me, that's how much she believes in my dreams and I'm grateful for her. As if that's not punishment enough he took my car and most of the things I love my paintings, pictures, allowance, etc.

I took a deep breath and got in the big lonely house and passed my dad dressed up like he was playing golf with his pals and went straight to my room...fuck !what did they do to my room, where's my bed? Then went to check my closet empty? What on earth is happening ...

I went downstairs to look for my mother and when I found her I screamed at her.

"where the hell is my stuff ma"

"you better watch your mouth"

"I'm sorry mam"

"good"

"What happened to my stuff ?"

Thank God my camera wasn't here it would be gone too, I would kill them because I have some amazing pictures and one day when I'm brave enough ill put my portfolio together and show someone who will believe in me as much as I believe in myself. ...I saw my mom's lips move but I didn't hear a damn thing I was daydreaming about how great things would be if I start living my dream which includes moving out....or her falling down the stairs sorry I Dont mean that😒...

I sharp slap on my cheek woke me up and I rubbed my cheek

"ouch....maaaaa  what was that for"

"I'm talking to you, you need to go freshen up you smell like sweat and come downstairs we need to talk to you then you will understand where your stuff is"

"ok mam"

"good"

I went back to my empty room no bed just a pair of heels and a black dress so I showered and got dressed my hair looked like it hasn't been washed and taken care of in years so I put some oil in it and did a nice puffy ponytail.

I went downstairs to find both mom and dad sitting waiting for me

"say grace," my dad said looking at me

"We thank you for the food we are about to receive and ask that you bless us amen"

"definitely better than the last one now can we eat," my mom said

"I didn't know I'm getting rated for my praying skills," said that between gritted teeth while my mom just gave me a death stare causing me to roll my eyes.

We had a chef today maybe today is a good day and we will bond like a family, a girl can dream right.

"so about your stuff, "my mom said I looked at her trying to understand if they are kicking me out.

"can we eat first we will discuss everything after, "my dad said

After the loooooong silence, my dad began his speech if I knew what he was going to say

"You know we want to expand our business and merge with our partners" my dad started

"yeah you are the jelly and they are the peanut butter" tying to lighten up the mood smiling alone...

"Can you act mature for once in your life?" my mom said turning my smile into a frown

"So we(pointing at himself and my mom) have decided it would be best to merge Ackles and Marks ...and for it to be a success you need to get married to their son Paul Marks....so your stuff has been sent to his place in Savannah Hills and your bed was donated or something,"

"wait what"

"you heard me and the wedding is tomorrow and in case you're wondering we are telling you not asking you that's if you still want to be my daughter "

"I'll always be your daughter dad...Paul??"

"I know you know him because you went to the same high school with him so at least you are not marrying a stranger" he hit his fists on the table and I kept quiet I know better than to answer him when he's like that.

Then he continued...

"it's not like you have a life, you don't have a job, you dropped out of school, you Dont have a child and you are a spinster the list is endless... you should be thanking us".

"thanking you dad? I have a life and are you ever going to forgive me for dropping out of school"

"No ......and that life is about to get interesting "

"do you even know what kind of a man he is"

"yes I've worked with his father all my life I trust him with my life, we were telling you not to ask you so you better sleep early because tomorrow there's a wedding.."

" I thought parents are supposed to love their kids unconditionally dad your love has conditions"

" it's your choice"

I chose to stop fighting God knows it's useless I've been trying for years to win my dad back and it all failed...so ill do it maybe it will save us and I'll get my dad back.

"ok," I said but deep down I didn't mean it....my mom looked at me smiling

I rolled my eyes all of a sudden this cake looks like poop and I've lost my appetite they both got up and left but my mom turned and said

"you're sleeping on the couch today because all the guests for the wedding will be here tonight and will be using the guest rooms, use the couch in your father's study"

Then she left me standing there like a fool what just happened? I walked to my father's study and slept on the couch it was so uncomfortable I wanted to cry...I heard noises must be my parent's guests this is going to be one long night.

I sat down going through my pictures on my phone including my prom night pictures with Paul in them why couldn't I delete them no matter how many times I changed my phones I always had the same pictures ...and thought of Paul and how he broke my heart in high school and didn't care he acted as though I didn't exist and flaunted his new girlfriend basically making me a laughing stock.

I started crying because of how everything is going to turn out even if it's been 8 years ...1 he might hate me and 2 .he might be this as an opportunity to hurt me AGAIN...I don't know when I fell asleep but I fell fuck my butt...Lord have mercy.

That's the first chapter hope yall like it ❤️❤️❤️