Ella's pov:

You know a problem that I tend to have?

Well, I don't tend to think things through.

Now, you can kinda get an idea of the position I put myself into.

Sneaking back into my house.

I mean, I never snuck back in before like I did sneaking out.

You know.. because of reasons I would not like to talk about right now.

Should I go with the granny disguise again?

I look over to see the bag sitting right next to me on the seat along with many other bags.

I went to the mall to buy myself a mountain of t-shirts with all the birthday money I have saved up hidden for years.

I mean, I never went out to use it, so I had a lot of extra to spend.

I couldn't use my parents money, they would have traced it back to the mall and all the t-shirts and know something was up.

I open the bag and do a quick change in the car, adding the make up to my face, you know, adding many.. many years.

Gosh, I really hope I don't look this bad in the future.

But, I'm probably going to be living with about twenty cats anyways so...

Maybe I just won't buy mirrors in the future.

After I am done, I pull up to the front gate, to see it was the same guy as when I snuck out.

I almost feel bad, I know it is his job and stuff, but it just sounds like it sucks to stand somewhere all day. I mean, we don't get like ANY visitors.

"Back again I see." The guy says and I nod my head.

"Oh yes.. dear... had to get... knitting supplies.. for the grand kids."

I swear, the words just come out naturally, I have no control over it.

"Well.. uh.. I'm going to need an ID."

What!!!

"ID? I was here earlier, why do I need an ID?" I almost forgot to use my granny voice, but I caught my mistake just in time.

"You don't need one to get out, only to get in." He says crossing his arms over his chest.

Remember when I said I felt bad for him for standing there all day?

Well... not anymore.

"Oh darn, must have left it with the... cat. You don't mind if I just make my way in, you know, for dear old me."

He hesitates for a moment, but he quickly returns to his cold stare.

"Can't do, I will just have to call the Sander's myself-..."

"No!!" I shout, but my eyes quickly widen as it wasn't my granny voice.

He stares at me wide eyed back and I quickly sink back in my seat.

I clear my throat. "Oh-... you know.. the puberty years catching up with me."

Old people don't go through puberty Ella!!

"Excuse me, stay here and let me take the call." He says and starts to walk to his little post.

Crap!! What do I do??

This will either play out in two ways, my dad will say he doesn't know me and I will never get in...

Or he will come out here, and with one glance, he will know it is me.

I mean, I know we don't talk much but I am his daughter after all.

And I feel like I am grounded, but I'm not sure anymore.

Because I haven't talked to my mom or sister...

Double crap!!!

What if they came back already and saw I was gone.

Then I would be in so much trouble.

In the moment, I didn't realize what I was doing.

Regretting my decision instantly, I do something unforgettable.

I step on the gas pedal.

Triple crap.

I grip the steeling wheel as I start moving forward.

"HEY!!" The security yells chasing after me, and instead of stopping like a semi normal human being, I keep driving.

I stare ahead of me in complete horror.

What... the hell.. am I doing.

The sound of the car's engine makes me realize this was real, not some sick nightmare.

All the people who were doing the grass and yard work for us freeze what they are doing and stare at the granny, me, speeding through with a security guard running after her at full speed.

After quickly glancing at them, I look ahead to see four security guards standing in front of me.

"STOP!!" The one says, in his hand were...

Are those hand cuffs!!!

I'm going to jail!!

...

I'm going to die!!

...

I'm going to go to jail and die as an old lady!!

Crap!! Crap! Crap! Crap!

Still going nuts, I turn onto the grass.

OH MY GOD.

What am I doing!!

Why am I not stopping??!

I'm too young to go to jail!!

I dodge the workers in the grass and make a swerve almost hitting a random shed in my front yard, slightly smaller than the one in my back yard.

But I keep driving.

What do I do!!

I look in my back mirror to see about eight security guards chasing after me.

I see maids and all these people coming outside from my parents mansion, with a look of fear pointing to my car.

I have to flee!!

I step on the gas pedal, even going faster than I was before, and I head towards the front of the gate.

Just as I am heading up to it, I see another couple security guards blocking the way.

Where are they coming from???!

I am going to die here.

Feeling myself getting pressured... I do another very... very... stupid thing.

I drive towards the fence and close my eyes.

I'm going to die.

I'm going to die.

I increase the speed one last time.. and I run it over.

I look behind me to see all the security guards freeze in place.

My mouth hangs open at what I just did.

I just broke into my own house.

And destroyed the gate.

Without looking back, I keep driving.

...

What am I suppose to do now?

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I can't believe I did that.

How will I ever sneak back into the house?

But... deep down, I couldn't help but feel different.

What, if this was a sign?

Maybe.. I shouldn't go back to the house.

Maybe fate is choosing for me.

I stare aimlessly out on to the road.

But where will I go?

Stay at a hotel?

For how long?

And what about money?

I should have enough for maybe a maximum of two weeks, but what about after that?

What about my schooling?

So many questions ran through my head.

But, something clicked in the back of my mind.

Maybe, it was time to give someone a call.

I pull out my phone and dial a number that I never was able to use yet.

"Hello?"

"Hey Julie, it's me."

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"You didn't!!" Julie says staring at me wide eyed.

"Then... I smashed straight into the fence."

Julie covers her mouth with her hands, "No offense, but you are insane."

I only let out a small laugh while scratching the back of my neck, "Yeah..."

From Julie's spot on her couch, she moves towards me and gives me a side hug.

"It's okay, do you think.. you are going to go back?" She asks.

Not even taking a second to think about it, I give her my final decision, "No, I can't... I can't be locked up in that house anymore."

"I am so happy for you, that decision must have been tough."

"But... now I don't know where to go. What to do, how-..." But before I could have finished my sentence, Julie covers my mouth with her hand.

"Easy! You can stay with me!" Julie says excitedly which makes me look at her in shock.

"But.... wait... you would do that?" I feel my heart start to race.

I feel so bad for asking, it's so much to do and I don't want to intrude in any way.

"Of course!! Ella we are friends now, and friends help other friends out."

"But what about your parents?"

But she only waves her hand in dismiss, "Trust me, my parents are super understanding, I'll just tell them that you are going through a lot right now and need a friend."

Before I could stop myself, I pull her into a hug.

"Thank you, thank you!!"

She laughs, "Don't worry about it, plus, I need to be surrounded by more girls, no offense to the boys but.. some of the things they talk about...." she draws out shivering in disgust.

I only laugh, "That bad?"

"Oh you have no idea"