Chapter 5

Io P. O. V

We sat patiently awaiting our turn to come. Currently we are seated just outside the office of the housemother to sign all the necessary paperwork. I can feel my heart beating out of my chest and I'm sweating like a dog in heat. Just from the sheer terror and of going in her office. But my soon to be dads are already on the job trying to soothe me as best as they can. For I've filled them in on the mistreatment of the witch toward me. How every opportunity she gets is to torment my soul and tell me I'm a freak and an abomination. I almost think she's a reaper come to steal my life. I sit back and try to remember all the things Alexi and Dereck told me about themselves and little by little I start to feel better. Alexi and Dereck are both struggling songwriters, they married at a very young age. How many dogs they have. Even their weird sleeping habits. By the time it was our turn I was up and ready to face her. Good thing to cause right the Monroe's were called (Alexi and Dereck Monroe).

"Alexi and Dereck Monroe!!." You may enter" her voice calls out, sounding like chalk scraping on a board. They both raise at the same time, cupping both my hands and pulling me along with them. We slowing enter through the door of the office, like a mouse going in the Lion's den.

Upon entering we are met with the witch herself, her glasses on the bridge of her nose, which she pushes up with the help of her index finger, and the hawk eyes of her's watching my every move. I froze why does she hate my guts so much. Huh. A warm hand is placed on the small of my back to bring me back from, going in the bad place in my mind. Her appearance is almost to terrible to look at and the stench of alcohol and cigarettes is pretty much causing a toxic disturbance. She scrunched up her nose at me and gives me a deathly glare completely forgetting the presence of Lexi and Dereck. I unconsciously steps behind the two giant for protection of the spotlight being on me. Then she speaks.

"so you're adopting this one" she croaked out. "Yes he is a very a very good and smart kid, and the most cutest thing of this world" Dereck says with a hint of sass. Alexi nods his head along to everything he says. A cackle is heard throughout the room, which makes me flinch, just from the volume. " He's an abomination, his parents killed themselves, just to get rid of him, look at those hideous eyes. Why pick him there's so many other kids?". She says seriously now. I just fell like climbing in a closet and hiding for the rest of eternity. My should droop and a tear escapes my eye. But it's not long before it's wiped away.

" Correction you good for nothing smelly, wrinkled ass bitch, we don't want other kids we want him, and I would watch my mouth if I were you, believe me no one would stop me from putting my foot so far up your ass, you'll cough toenails for a month. Oh and I doubt the higher ups will be happy when they hear a complaint from one of the soon to be parents about your disgusting behaviour, now would they?". And that was Alexi, wow that was some serious sass, he was like a superhero. I was shocked to see her eyes wide open and her mouth shut tightly." Now that's all out of the way can we please sign the goddamn papers, so we can get out of here".

"Y......... Y....... Yes". she stutters from the shock so badly. I couldn't help but laugh as hard as I can. I clutched my stomach laughing, that's the first time I ever laughed a good genuine laugh. When I was done I wiped the tears that leaked, from my eyes. " So both of you are signing here, here and this document to change his surname.

Alexi and Dereck Monroe you have successfully adopted Io as you're child. She says dryly. I grabbed my new dad and hug them tightly. I'm finally adopted. It feels like I get the chance to go to a worthy home. By the time we exit the witches cave, all that had to be done were to collect the few belongings that I had in my possession. And it's exactly how I said it is a few. Or maybe less, just one suitcase. I left Alexi and Dereck waiting for me while I tailed it to my old room. I reminisce while on my way there, from the squeaky stair, that I take a few turns on, to the broken window, even the little brown mold spot that never seems to go when even scrubbed. No more than min passed I was all packed and ready for my departure. I was beyond excited, so excited that I needed a few breaths before taking a step into my brand new life. So the next seconds found me staring at the front door. "Io are you ready?, take all the time you need ok hun". Dereck said. I sucked in a breath of air and proceeded to take the final step, but halted when hearing a familiar voice calling my name. " Io!!. Hey Io wait!!!". I turned around coming face to face with Chandler, out of breath. Both hands on his knee caps to catch his breath properly,. Why was he running in the first place? Io thought. "So you were gonna leave without so much of a goodbye huh". I instant felt guilty. I mean we were really close. So there's no excuse. I bowed my head in shame did I really forget him like that, what kind of friend am I. "Hey Hey I'm only kidding". He rushed out when seeing my obvious sad expression "I'm sorry I was just excited, I forgot about you". I said looking at him seriously to show him how affected I was by it. "Yeah I know how it feels". He replied. What does he mean by that?. "I got adopted to Io". I looked up and saw he had a broad smile on his face. "there's my new parents". He said pointing to a same sex couple, women though. One of the women was short really curvy and had long thick strawberry blonde hair, while the other was and inch taller with black hair and an athletic build. Wow what hottie's for parents. "oh wow I'm so happy for you Chandie ". I said letting his smile affect me and broadening my own. "and there's my new dads I also pointed at Lexi and Dereck, who waved at us." well Io this is goodbye". He pulled me into a bone crushing hug and I didn't mind it, cause after all we wouldn't be seeing each other anymore, not waking up to do chores, or quarrelling over something. It's good bye for now not forever, or I hope so. "when we finally pull apart I say with confidence" I hope you enjoy your family and I hope we get to see each other again if not, now soon". "we will Io, we will". He replied with a smile still on his face. I make my way back to my dad's and exit through the front doors, leaving behind the old and moving towards the new.