*Ashton's Point Of View*
Even though my passion was for music. I had to support my family, especially when the 'accident' happened. We haven't seen Daria since. We moved far away. I still had close contact with the boys though, we maintained a healthy friendship. Ava still has no contact with her family, which is really sad because they're her family. However they did force her to illegal things, she was very smart though, thats what I love about her. Ella is going through a tough part in life right now, she's been so distant, isolated, locked away, going out alone. Although she assured us she was meeting friends. When she came home today, she never bothered to drop in and say hey to me or Ava. So I went to see what was up.
I quietly tapped on her bedroom door and put my head around. She was sitting on her large windowsill, that opened up onto a balcony. She was staring aimlessly at the flowers&trees in the distance. I approached her slowly, stuffing my hands in my pockets, her head immediately spun around&her eyes focused on me.
"Ella, whats wrong baby girl, your alone all the time." I asked her softly perching on the edge of the windowsill.
"Nothing... I need to do homework." She mumbled looking to the floor.
"What subject have you got, maybe I can help you?" I asked opening her back pack.
"NO!" She shrieked snatching the bag out of my hand and hugging it tightly. My face flushed in horror, she never reacted like this.
"Don't you dare snatch things!" I shouted down at hair. Ava entered our presence, also horrified at the shouting.
"What is going on in here!" She shouted in a concerned and serious tone. Ella got up and slung her bag on her shoulders and pushed past Ava, but Ava halted her immediately.
"You aren't going anywhere!" Ava shrieked snatching Ella's bag. Everything fell out and crashed on the floor. Books,pens,pencils,papers&strangely a pack of..... Cigarettes&a lighter. Ella's face turned pure white as me&Ava looked down at them in disgust and rage. A tear slipped from her cheek until multiple tears streamed down. She clenched her eyes tight shut to stop the tears&to see our expressions.
"I'm sorry! I'm so so so sorry." She blubbered then continued sobbing loudly.
"It's all Topaz's fault, she bullies me BULLIES me," She continued raising her voice towards the end. Me&Ava remained quiet and continued to listen to Ella's 'explanation' or 'excuse'. She collapsed down to the floor in floods of tears. Ava immediately snatched the packet of cigarettes and lighter, just in case Ella gets lured into more temptation. I can't believe she took that route. I wanted her to have a good life. Me&Ava didn't have the best start in life ourselves, but now we where both happiest ever, our happiest yet.
"And her mom...." Ella continued trailing off.
"It's its... Daria mom, Daria Shaw. Shes here, in this neighbourhood, i'm scared. She's sending Topaz away to some special school, but she saw me and she had evil in her eyes I could see it. I've not smoked much I promise, but I feel pressured,worthless and bullied. I'm the victim always!" Ella said breaking up because of her sobs. Ava&I where utterly dumbstruck. Since me&Ava were still taking all of this in, Ella disappeared downstairs and through the door.
*Ava's Point Of View*
Is it my fault? My fault that my 10 year old daughter smokes. DRUGS. Was Daria Shaw really back? She wouldn't make up something like that. Me&Ashton where speechless by this, but she just vanished before our eyes. We heard the door slam.
"Ashton, go after her!" I screamed in worry, where could she possibly go? He nodded and I heard the door slam again. I walked towards Ella's window and sat down where she was. I gazed into the distance, it was beautiful. Then a mysterious figure was standing beside a tree. The wind blew her hair lightly. I was guessing it was feminine. She spotted me, in fact she was looking right through me. My body went all cold.
I went downstairs and rung Ashton's cell phone, it went straight to voicemail. I was getting very worried now. I hated being home alone, especially in an isolated area like this&a creepy forest behind the house. It was getting dark out and my worry turned into panic. Finally the door knob turned reluctantly&slowly. I went into the corridor and peered round the corner.
"Don't you ever go running off like that again. Your grounded Ella!"
It was Ashton, and he had Ella. He pushed her through the front door like she had just committed a crime and is being sentenced. He had a firm grip on her higher arm.
"Go up to your room&don't pull a stunt like that again." He continued to speak with his voice raised. His face was coloured with anger,rage and plain disappointment. I looked down on Ella. Her cheeks where tear stained. As soon as she was realised from Ashton grip, she ran upstairs as fast as she could. I immediately ran into Ashton's arms.
"I was scared you weren't coming back." I whispered in his ear.
"Of course i'm coming back, she didn't go to far." Ashton whispered in my ear.
Later that night I lay in bed just staring plainly at the ceiling. I felt Ashton's arm snake around my waist and pull me closer to him.
"Is it my fault? I'm a bad parent aren't I?" I sighed not taking my eyes off the ceiling.
"It's not your fault." Ashton replied lightly. He twirled my hair around his fingers and lightly kissed my cheek/neck. I knew Daria was back, and she isn't going to ruin my family, not after 6 years.