Dakota moved in the very next day. There was no reason for her to stay in the motel when she had her own room now. She didn't have anything but her clothes so the move was super easy. "I'll make dinner tonight to celebrate me officially moving in and a little thank you for taking… Continue reading Chapter 4.09
Chapter 4.08
"Good morning," Dakota said cheerfully to the girl that checked her in yesterday, "is there a mall around here?" The red headed girl looked up from her magazine and gave her an annoyed look, "did you hear about google?" "I did. But I really like your style so I wanted to know where you shop.… Continue reading Chapter 4.08
Chapter 4.07
Dakota opened her eyes after a long nap and for a minute she had to think about where she was and how she got there. The events of last night felt like a bad dream she kept replaying in her head over and over again. Then she remembered the drive. She had a few drinks… Continue reading Chapter 4.07
Chapter 4.06
Dakota drove all night. WELCOME TO HILLSIDE, the sign read. She finally decided to stop, fill up her tank and get something to eat. "Good morning, miss," the older lady at the diner right next to the gas station greeted her, "what can I get for you today?" "Good morning. I'll have blueberry pancakes and… Continue reading Chapter 4.06
Chapter 4.05
A/N: Adult language. “No,” both Martha and Kyra said at the same time. “Ok, I’ll be right back.” Dakota asked her two best friends to assist her with picking the right wedding dress. She asked them to be a hundred percent honest and they were doing a great job at that. At least fifteen dresses… Continue reading Chapter 4.05
Chapter 4.04
Dakota spent the night in the bathroom with the door locked. Gentle knock on the door woke her up and she heard Dylan’s calm voice. “Honey? Are you still in there?” No sign of the hate and anger from lst night but she stayed quiet. A few moments later, she heard the front door as… Continue reading Chapter 4.04
Chapter 4.03
A/N: Adult language. "A mother can't visit her daughter in her new apartment?" "A mother can. Not you. Why are you really here?" "Look, Dakota. You win. You made your point, you can move back home now." "I win?" Dakota lets out a laugh, "you think it's a game? This is my life, mother." "You're… Continue reading Chapter 4.03
Chapter 4.02
"I'm off to school, are you coming?" "Nah," Dylan answered paying a little attention to his girlfriend. "You've been skipping school since we moved in, Dylan." "So? High school's basically over, babe. We graduate in less than a month." "Whatever. See you later, then." Dakota left the apartment alone. Again. They moved in together over… Continue reading Chapter 4.02
Chapter 4.01
Dakota was eating breakfast when her mother joined her at the table with a cup of coffee. "Do you want talk about what you told us last night?" Hailey started. "Nope, nothing to talk about." "What do you plan on doing, Dakota. You can't expect me and your father to just give you our blessing.… Continue reading Chapter 4.01