**Adela's Escape** Adela escapes her life .. THEN .. something amazing happens! >>YOU MAY LIKE!<< Laughter, shocks, super fun! (Read, there's nothing to lose!) FIVE STAR [writer of Chance's Choice]

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Introduction:

Adela Callins is a 15-year-old girl still finding her place in the world.
Adela has no idea why her mother had to pass away when she was thirteen. Her father then fled and Adela had no choice but to live with her Grandfather, Don, & her Grandmother-in-law Amber. Now, she's got a plan to change this life of tears to a life she's never known; a happy one.
Can Adela's life change for the better? Or will she complicate things? Read as her and her two friends Connor (also her crush) & DeAnna all discover the meaning of a happy life in Adela's Escape.

Character Guide:

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Adela Callins: Main character. She's a strong girl despite all of the pain that she holds inside. She writes in her journal most nights. She's also really nice and caring. She's a vegan and loves animals, plus she's a perfect friend.
- Brunette, green eyes, quite tall. Fashionable, however not wealthy.

Connor Lansha: A 13 year old with a lot of the same characteristics as Adela. It is unsure as to how he is feeling, although one day he may find her journal and post an entry.
- Brunette, short-ish, sporty and cute. Blue eyes.

DeAnna Lansha: A really nice girl; shy, tough and a good care-taker. She has jumped from home to home with her brother.
- Dirty blonde hair. Slim and short.

Don Callins: He aids Adela in her fight to hold onto life. When she is going through a hard time, he really can relate.
- Aging face with grey hair. Looks a lot like Grant. (Imagine my characters how you want to!)

Amber Julliani-Callins: A little bit of an odd Grandmother. She's Adela's Grandmother.
- Grey hair with some black still. Not too plain but not too glam.

Kellen Callins: Kellen is the character where you will be piecing the info together. She was a sweet woman with hardly anything to hide...
- Brunette with some blonde. Very beautiful. Closely resembles her daughter Adela.

Grant Callins: He is a troubled ex-actor who abandoned Adela. Adela has not seen him for about 2 years at the point of the story. Will there be more to come with him?
- As said, he looks like his father Don, except that he is taller and a brunette.

Eli Scott - A very nice 14-year-old boy who works on modeling sets. One of Adela's possible crushes?
- Blue-eyed, blonde haired tall cutie.

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UPDATES: Journal Entry 20! ♥ So much drama! A new letter from Don!

[ HELLO CHANCE'S CHOICE FANS. THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR BEING SUCH AMAZING READERS, FRIENDS AND MENTORS TO ME. YOU HAVE HELPED ME THROUGH SO MUCH! I'VE HAD SO MUCH FUN THIS YEAR WRITING CHANCE'S CHOICE, BUT FOR THE SUMMER I WILL NOT HAVE MY LAPTOP WITH ME. I AM LOSING IT ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10th. I AM VERY SORRY THAT I WON'T HAVE ANY NEW ENTRIES THIS SUMMER, BUT I PROMISE TO ALL OF MY READERS THAT THERE WILL BE MORE CHANCE'S CHOICE AFTER THE SUMMER ONCE I GET MY LAPTOP BACK. THANK YOU VERY MUCH ONCE AGAIN!
OH, AND SORRY ABOUT NOT POSTING THE CONTEST I MENTIONED THAT I WOULD POST. I JUST DIDN'T FIND THE TIME TO DO IT, AND I HAVE NOT EVEN BEEN ON WI VERY MUCH RECENTLY.

I'll miss you all!
<3, Ciara (: ]

Note about the new letter from Grant to Don (Read only if you're at the one before chapter 16!):

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Grant talks about needing a kidney, and this really relates to me. My brother got E-Coli when he was only 13 months old. The doctors guaranteed that he would die. By the way, this happened before I was born.
Anyway, he survived miraculously but they said he would have kidney related problems when he turned about 16.
When he turned around 16 (BUT NOT 16! I'm not saying his actual age.), he got a lump in his throat. We didn't know what it was, so my Mother sent him to the doctor. The doctor happened to know his history, which included knowing about E-Coli & kidney problems.
Luckily, the lump was just a swollen gland. BUT, the doctor smelled the sulfur in his breath which indicated that his kidneys were acting up. He told him to take a blood test and sure enough, his potassium was over the roof. EXTREMELY HIGH. Actually, deadly high. He was on the track to having a heart attack in TWO WEEKS. He would have dropped dead.
After all that, he ended up having to go on a special diet and had to get cut open which is called a fistula. They connected an artery with a vein to be able to put the tube in.
The tube took out his blood and cleaned it, then put it back into his body. He had to get this done to him THREE TIMES PER WEEK for THREE AND A HALF HOURS! He couldn't do anything while he was sitting there getting his blood cleaned.
Why was he getting his blood cleaned? Well his kidneys were failing. They weren't able to clean his blood anymore, so the machine did it for him.
One day, he got a call, which was after being on a waiting list for a few months (which is rare, it normally takes a long time.)... Wait? A long time for what? He had only been on the waiting list for a new kidney for a few months.
That day, the call was to tell him that he had to go to a hospital in Montreal right away. There was a boy about his age who died and was giving Paul (my brother) his kidney. Paul was scared and even though he was an older teen, and was crying a bit.
After all this, Paul is taking meds and is doing very well. I'm happy to say that he survived.

TIME TO GET READING NOW!

Journal Entry One:

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Well, today was kind of good. Better than usual. I had a bit of a headache. It was pounding after what happened last night.
I mean, I can't believe that Connor and Jenna, that GRR, might date! I knew, I just KNEW that she was sneaky. Problem is that I really REALLY like Connor! I won't go into detail, though.
DeAnna, boy was she acting fishy. I wonder what she was up to! She was sneaking around all day...
But now it comes to me. Man, am I a dunce? It's my B-DAY! The one day of the year where there's no arguments. No silly Jenna bothering me. Just me, Connor and DeAnna hanging in town. Then on Saturday it will be me and my Grandparents...
I just wish that my Mom was still here to be with me. Journal, do you believe in fate? Mom... she was good person. It cannot be annoying KARMA (boo) that made my Mom pass. And what about Dad? Why would he walk out? I always thought that he was such a good guy. Good job, good wife, good daughter... I mean, I'm not sure about good Daughter, really.
Connor, what is so wrong with me that you can't see me for who I am?
Whatever, it's always my birthday that makes me think this way. Anyway, TYLENOL, BED, bye bye now.

Journal Entry Two:

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I sure do hope that you have ear plugs! Jenna and Connor are not only NOT final, but they're in a fight! YAY!
I used my skills to tell Jenna that Connor said he liked me, and boom, fight!
Bad part... none... besides one. Silly Connor! Why can't you get it! You STILL CAN'T GET IT! Connor is mad at ME for busting them apart... I mean, what did I do wrong? I don't understand that boy... he is cute, though.
Ok, I'm SURE that there's an odd spell floating around! Grandma was being freaking and paranoid... She ran from me today holding a tote bag filled with bubblegum... That woman confuses me, but if she keeps Grandpa happy, that's the main thing.
Oh yeah, my B-DAY! Let me tell you a bit about it. Connor was mad but we went bowling and then we went go-karting! It was more amazing, no offense DeAnna, but since DeAnna wasn't there, Connor and I were alone! We talked about who we liked and I, Miss NO GUTS, didn't even hint it much. But come on, signs! * I SIGH NOW! * No one gets me.
I guess that my depression has really gone down. It's the fresh grass in spring that probably makes me so happy... or maybe since no one is trying to blow up the house anymore in a contest of:
WHICH GRANDPARENT SCREAMS THE LOUDEST?
Winner? Not sure.
Bed time? Yeah.
Oh, and Grandpa. Thanks for taking me out. It was fun seeing you take.. Oh, whoops, did I say me? I meant taking AMBER out for dinner! How could you? If you're reading this? You're low on a few levels. You're really bothering me right now! Nice job.
NIGHT!

Journal Entry Three:

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Everything just has to fall down once I build it up, right? I feel like that's it.
My father. My horrible, wretched, SICK father. He called me once again. Like I want to talk to him! Two years without him and now he expects me to just smile and say, "Oh, hey dad! It was fun seeing you TWO FLIPPIN YEARS AGO!" Or maybe, "It was SO COOL when you LEFT ME!"
I picked up the phone and didn't know what to say... it was really surreal. I pulled out the Tylenol and I think I may have swallowed .. 10? Yeah.. like, 10 too many. I don't understand why a smart, NORMAL girl without issues needs to go through this. It seems like God or whatever just wants to make everyone's life have at least ONE problem. But why? It's so stupid.
I don't wanna talk to him. I told my Grandpa to tell him that I passed out. Because I kind of... blanked out. Sort of. Well, yeah. I did. I don't remember what happened.
I need my rest.. I feel SO bad right now. But, I mean, I gotta face him one day.
One disgusting, annoying day.
Bye bye. I don't even want to talk to YOU, journal.

Journal Entry Four:

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I think that I've recovered. But... my sickness may come back.
My father. He wants to visit. Why would he want to see me? I guess he's just trying to make things right between us. US. What an eerie word! US... Gosh. No more us. That stopped two years ago. No more Dad, Daddy, father, Grant... He HURT ME! He doesn't know how badly he HURT ME! Why did he do that? HE DIDN'T HAVE TO LEAVE!
I've been talking to DeAnna & Connor and they said that I should let things fall into place.
I disagree! I can't ever face my dad. I'll die before I muster the courage. Mr. Courage .. I think his funeral was yesterday.
Journal, I'm running away.

Journal Entry Five:

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So I bet you're wondering where I'm going. I didn't write for a few days because Journal, I was coming up with my plan. You're coming with me and so is Mr. Snuggles my teddy bear. He's gotta come! Plus some of my other belongings are coming for sure.
So, I talked to Connor & DeAnna and they think that I shouldn't really run away...
But if running away from my problems can't get much better, then that's sad since I think it just did. Connor wants to COME WITH ME!
I guess I never told you that they live with foster homes. They jump from home to home and are usually separated. Well, they told the social workers that they're staying FOREVER at the new house and she's a dunce, so no looking into that is good news! That means they can escape with me to Whereverland with me!
I'm still working a bit on the plan, and I need to pack and write goodbye notes. I also need to steal cash .. I know it's bad, but it's not really stealing. It's from my college fund. I won't go anywhere in life, AKA to College, if I'm stuck in a place where I feel like I'm trapped in a box!
Off to .. Whereverland for me! * Contented sigh : ) * AND CONNOR ! ♥ ♥ ♥

Connor .. Connor .. Uh oh! Grandpa's coming! Love you Journal, good night! ♥

Journal Entry Six:

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Alright, well my plan is going to work out well. I have train tickets and all! It's sure to be a hit! Well, not really. I mean, why am I running away? My father, oh yeah. I forgot!
I think that it's a good reason! You journal? There's no other way to avoid my problems. I am not facing my dad. No way Jose! You can forget about it!
Ok, so plan! Here's the steps:
- I go buy the train tickets and book the hotel (?) .
- I pack my stuff and help Connor & DeAnna pack.
- I write a few notes with details on where I am and such. I don't want them to wonder & I doubt they'll come and find me!
- I escape!
Problem (as usual) ... how will I survive with no job? Well, DeAnna says that she can work as a waitress and for now we can just stay in free lofts and things like warehouses until we can get an apartment.
Now, where am I going? I gotta work that out. I live in Canada, Journal, which it says on the back of you. 'Made in Canada'.
I was thinking that it would be wise to stay in Canada, so perhaps I could go to Montreal! I know there's a lot of French people there, but I live close so I know some Franglish (that's a tie between English & French!). DeAnna would mostly have to pick up on it, but it would take no time! I am a good teacher if I say so myself.
I just need to show Connor my Journal so he can look at my ideas! He's sleeping here right now and we're planning the leave! Here goes nothing! He's getting a hand of the journal!
He might even write in you Journal! xD Bye bye for now! ♥

Journal Entry Six and a Half (!) :

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Hey! I thought that maybe I could write something in here! It's me, Connor! DeAnna and Adela are sleeping right now so I thought that I shouldn't wake her up while I was asking if I could look through the Journal. Well, Journal, I looked through you alright and I saw all the hearts!
Journal, do you think that I can tell you ANYTHING!? Would you tell anyone?
I hope that Adela doesn't read this...
I really like Adela. A lot! I guess that we feel the same way. I wanted her to see the signs as much as she did! I assume that we weren't... open (?) enough to each other so we didn't know!
I think this move will rock, Adela. If you're reading, I guess you know what I think now! Um, try and not make it TOO odd between us. I still won't change my feelings.
You're the best friend I ever had Adela. You're my sister, best friend, teacher and mother! I couldn't ask for more...
This is for you. Goodnight... >>> ♥

Journal Entry Seven:

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OMG OMG OMG OH MY GOSH! I just read what Connor wrote and my heart is pumping. It's odd! I can't believe it's happening! Maybe a journal was a good idea!
What can make the most PERFECT morning MORE PERFECT? Well, it's Saturday... it's the big day. IT'S THE ESCAPE DAY!
Another teesy flaw in my plan... What can I tell Grandpa? On a day like today, I won't moan and feel sorry for myself. Be right back! Gotta ask Grandpa if I can "sleep over at Trisha's house". By the way, who's Trisha? A made up friend. xD
Alright, I'm back with amazing news! He said yes, of course, and he felt bad after my b-day so he gave me seventy bucks! Connor and DeAnna as well as myself all slaughtered some pig...gy banks! Yep! I had ninety-four dollars and thirty-seven cents, DeAnna had THREE HUNDRED EVEN! Oh, and Connor had fifty-two dollars and twenty-something cents. Boys, *sigh*.
So, our plan is going into action! I'll be writing to you once we arrive at the train station.
I'm seeing hearts & stars Journal, hearts & stars! Bye again!

Journal Entry Eight:

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Sorry that I didn't write faster! I got onto the train at about 10:00 PM so I was REALLY tired. Now it's like, 9:26 AM. Connor has his head on my shoulder and he's passed out. DeAnna's on her laptop. Boring! LOL! So I guess I'll tell you where we are!
Right now, we're somewhere close to Montreal. Ha ha! I guess that I didn't give that good of info about where we are, so yeah. But anyhow, we're close and I can feel it! It rocks! I hope that Grandpa is not freaking out!
Whatever, another nap for me, or maybe I'll read this story called Life of Becca. It's really good! I'll just have to borrow DeAnna's laptop to go on WI and read it. It's SO good! Check it out!

Grandpa's letter to Grant:

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Grant! I couldn't get a hold of you over the phone! It's impossible! Something horrible happened. Are you ready to hear it? Keep reading then.
Adela ran away. She up and left. She told me that she was staying at Trisha's house, but I found out the DeAnna just left her new family telling the social worker that she had found a new one.
The social worker was fired for not making sure that they actually found a new home. But, more importantly, Adela is somewhere in Montreal, & without an adult!
Also, until yesterday, I thought that she had no money with her and I was even more worried. Now I found out that she took her COLLEGE FUND. I have no idea if she took any more money, but she'd best not blow that four-thousand dollars that I saved.
Grant, my real hope is that she's doing OK.
Besides the fact that I wanted to tell you that she's missing, I would like for you to aid in her search. Of course I contacted every news station & everything else and asked if they could put the word out to look for her, but I think that since you're in Montreal, you can help.

Thanks a bunch,
Don

Journal Entry Nine:

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Hmm, what can I say? Oh yeah...
I'm in MONTREAL, baby! Yeah! It's SO nice here! There's so many cool things! We're on the subway and our stop is sort of soon. I'll have less time to write now, but, oh well! Connor said that he had a great trip, but for some reason, he didn't mention the journal. He looked at me, but he never hinted it. I think that what he said about us being similar is true.
I can't face him and just tell him that I read it.
He can't face me and just tell me that he wrote it.
We're too alike, Journal. I guess that tonight we'll have to talk about it.
Anyway, DeAnna's going to be looking for a job. I'm not sure what she should do. She's going to see for a job as a daycare manager or something like that, & I think she would rock at it! She's only sixteen, but she's fab with kids!
I just don't know about a place to stay. Where the heck will we live! I don't have a lot of stuff since I left most of it at my old house, so I don't need a large place. Just where I can store my stuff and sleep!
Be right back! Switching trains!

Alright, we're back on a new train. This one is a little more pleasant... less gum, less bums, less potential murders sitting beside me. I think one guy wanted to steal my stuff. Fat chance! I'm carrying a knife. I'm pretty street smart!
Oh! DeAnna just told me that she called a guy who has a loft for rent. It's really cheap since we can't be there a lot of the time. You know, people who are using it as a photography place. It's only, like, one hundred bucks a month! Hmm, maybe I'll meet someone interesting there! The drag is that Connor and I might have to find cheap jobs.
DeAnna is currently calling this Cinema... Cinema Guzzo. Wait a second. I heard about that! They show all kinds of cool movies, there's an arcade and plus it's part of a really cool shopping plaza! It's not like I have ANY money to spare, but updating my 80s hand-me-down wardrobe couldn't hurt.
Aha! It's our stop! We're gonna go check out the place... the place that we got! Yay! I have a less violent, more fun (hopefully) home!
Catch ya later, Journal! : )

Grant's Letter to Don:

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Don, I am shocked by this news and I have come to understand that it must be that she's just like me.
A tall brunette? Someone who runs away from his/her problems? Yes, I just had to know this day would come, however, I wish that it didn't.
Don, between you and I, I have been wishing that I didn't leave Adela behind like that. I have been wishing that for three years now. Finally, when I muster up the courage to call you, she runs away. I only wish that she could have spoken to me and seen why I left. You see, Kellen's not an angel like Adela thought she was. Neither am I.

Soon comes the truth,
Grant

Journal Entry Ten:

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Connor and I have jobs! We went to Guzzo & the manager said that we looked like we really needed it. (Gee, thanks.) But, I guess he meant well! And he did!
I seriously like Connor. I know that working with him might be odd, but can it help him see the real me?
Here's what I THINK I am going to do... Make him jealous! There must be a lot of guys there who are more open to liking me than the ones at B.R.H.S. (Beaconville Regional High School). Those dudes were just ignorant. But maybe with my new life in the city, a lot of opportunities will spring up.
No, I don't mean just for guys. I'm not that shallow. I mean things like... Jobs! Summer fun! More friends! But... how will I sign up for high school? That's my question. I'm not going to be called a failure. I would love to and I AM going to finish it.
I heard there's a school near here. It's called something like, Sacred Heart High School. It sounds super amazingly awesome and filled with excellence.
*SIGH*... I can't help but sigh, sorry. Well, not sorry.. xD I mean that I am sighing for a reason.
Grandpa.
Oh, and Daddy.
Forget about Amber. She's a crazy candy lady. Coo coo!
But Grandpa, just know that I'm safe and I'm going to be alright.
Ah, as for the loft. It's really cozy. They painted it and I can't believe that there might be the cast of America's Next Top Model coming here! Eek!
I sort of even have a room. I used to camp in the living room and store my stuff in a walk in closet.
Before I finish this entry, I'd love to say that telling you everything is fab, Journal. You're a better listener than eighty percent of everyone on this planet.
OK, back to the Tales From the Loft! Connor has his own little room beside mine & there's a door connecting them. Then there's another two doors in the room; one leads to a closet & one leads to the bathroom. Yeah, no private bathroom, but it doesn't bug me. Toothbrushing talk!
As for DeAnna, she's sleeping in the living room. They have a HUGE closet in the living room area with a TV and everything we need in it. In our rooms it's similar. We can't really decorate since the photographers need to have a clean, white workspace for when they come in during the day. It's better to not decorate than to live in a box, huh?
Well, I'll be hitting the hay. Gotta be ready for SIX HOURS of work tomorrow. I'm not sure what I'm doing, but I'll fill you in when I'm done, OK Journal?
Night! Kiss kiss to all! ♥

Don's Letter to Grant:

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What do you mean, Grant? Kellen was wonderful.. as far as I know. But wonderful... perhaps I could look past the meaning and into the word. Wonder. Wonder full? She's full of wonder, that woman. I guess she is.
I'd like to know about my Granddaughter's Mom's past. I think it would be good if I broke it to her when (and sadly if) she returns.
Now, back to the reason why I sent you the first letter. Did you get a hold of her at all? I want to know how my baby is doing. I miss her deeply. My hopes are that she's fine and not living on the street.
I must stop and wonder (there's that little word), is Adela smart enough to come back home if she's not doing well? What could she run away for? I loved her a ton. More than she knew, or more than she cared to find out.
The real reason why Amber & I went out on her birthday was because we were planning a surprise party for her. Connor was going to help us, but he promised to go Go-Karting with her, and you can't say no two times in one day to the girl.
Oh, and just a side note, if you're not following, tell me in the next letter.
Anyway, I also know that Amber may have seemed to be acting fishy. That is true, but it's only since we were trying to not attract suspicion, and when Amber gets under pressure like that, she goes a bit wacky. Amber wasn't even pressured because of us. That was because she wanted to make everything perfect for Adela. Amber really wants and needs Adela to accept her.
I've come to understand that Adela is just a bit too sensitive. It's not something to boast about, but at least she's got emotion.
Adela, if you can hear me, I hope that you're fine.
Please, write back A.S.A.P.

Thanks a bunch,
Grant

Oh, and Amber and I are pulling together fine. That was if you were wondering.

Journal Entry 11:

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We did a lot of things today! At first, it's began really boring, but then, you'll see!
I woke up and I was SO not ready to get out of bed. 6:30 AM! I was dead tired and wasn't sure if work was right for a 15-year-old.
Anyway, I woke up and I got over to the bowling alley. I was dressed really nicely & I was hoping to impress the manager, but no... They made me wear some embarrassing outfit that was hot pink and neon blue... now that I think of it, that was cute! Man! I love it actually ... Ha ha! I guess you don't know what you got until it COULD be gone.
Back to the story.
So, Connor and I were sent off to do a really good job... in the bathroom. Scrubbing toilets is NOT for me, let me tell you that! It was gross. I won't give details, but there was dynamite involved when getting something out of a toilet.
Next task for us newbies was to mop the floors while most people were in the theater. It was simpler to do it without ten billion people there, but once we were finished, there they came!
Then it got a bit more fun on the break. They opened the staff kitchen up for us and we got to pick anything we wanted up to fifteen bucks. I chose a poutine & a sprite. If you're not from Quebec, & you don't know that a poutine is, it's a french fry with gravy & cheese. It's super good.
Yeah... so, after the meal, I had about seven bucks left (I know, expensive food!) and Connor & I played some Dance Dance Revolution! It was SO fun!
After that, I was sure that it was going to be boring again, but it wasn't! We worked at the snack bar, then we got to go be film operators, well, we helped. It was all too fab! I know, that's a lot of different jobs, but they wanted us to be ready for whatever we were going to be doing.
And technically, it was training, so we only got paid about five bucks per hour, but oh well!
Then we walked over to the Subway and made it back home. I was flabbergasted to know that it was only 1:00 PM! I NEVER wake up at six, not even for school, so this was crazy and new.
Alright, so then we got to the loft, and you're going to fall on the floor when you hear who was there. SHE IS MY ULTIMATE IDOL. I LOVE HER.
You see, I wanna be a model SO badly! That's why she's my idol... Drum roll please! *DRUM ROLL*
Tyra flippin BANKS! ♥ I almost died of a heart attack when I saw her. AND SHE HUGGED ME! They're going to be filming the new season of America's Next Top Model there!
All of my dreams are coming true, Journal! It's SO CRAZY!
The only dream that has yet to come true is snatching Connor.
It's only a matter of time before I'm a model. I love my life. It's tip top.

Oh, and don't know if you care Journal, but I'm going to make you hear this anyway.
I love you Grandpa, and I miss you a lot. It's not you, it's me. Actually, that's a lie. It's both of us. ♥

Sleep tight, Journal. Don't let the termites bite. xD

Grant's Letter to Don:

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Yes, I read all about Connor and such on Adela's FaceSpace or MyBook ... one of those types of things.
About Kellen.
Don, Kellen was crazy. I mean literally crazy.
She sometimes told me that I was unfaithful towards our relationship. She sometimes told me that I was doing things that involved things not to be discussed in this E-Mail. She thought I was in a gang. She thought up a lot of things.
She was bipolar, Don.
I don't know why I got involved with her. I mean, I loved her, but it was another problem that I didn't need. I guess she needed me.
Of course, I got Adela, and there are no regrets even if I DIDN'T have Adela. Kellen was wonderful when she didn't snap. But...
Her bipolar was taking her over and she began making threats to leave me and to harm Adela. That was six weeks before she was diagnosed with cancer. I couldn't believe it. I was heartbroken, but I knew it was her time and that I would see the light in this.
Anyway, once she had passed, I fled. But Don, I'm no good. There's nothing good about me.
I was unfaithful.
Don, where I currently am, I have another family.

Journal Entry 12:

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Yeah, I had no time to post for a while for a reason!
THE COPS ARE AFTER ME!
I thought my life was perfect, but I see that Grandpa really cares a lot about me.
On the other hand, something amazing might happen! I can feel it!
Now, more about work. I'm having a lot of fun! Yesterday, we just watched movies since we were pretending we wanted to know more about film operating. Silly, gullible manager.
We watched KN0WING about three times. I wanted to pass out. But we didn't pay much attention! What we did was threw popcorn around and stuff.
I totally can't get over how fun it is. Work? Ha! I don't think so. Doesn't seem like it.
OH! I forgot to mention that Tyra came back and she thinks I might...
EXPLODE!
Why? Guest appearance on the show!
Yeah... about the Police. They're kind of, you know, after me, so I gotta lay kinda low. I've started reading another story called Chance's Choice, and I love it!
Oops. Side tracked again. I was on the news! Grandpa gave them a picture of me! So one more reason I was laying low was since DeAnna, Connor & I all went shopping. I died my brown hair blonde.. I mean, I look pretty good, but I don't like it much. Good thing is that I got a new wardrobe. We had SO much fun in the mall! It was amazing. I use that word too much.
There were a couple of days of work I didn't write about, but we just mopped and such. That was boring. Still kind of fun during break and stuff, but not that boring!

Journal, I can't get Grandpa off of my mind. I feel really bad about leaving him and Amber. I loved the both of them and ... I let them go. I was mad, I was scared, I had no idea what to do. I fled from my problems. It's the best solution for me. There's no way, like I said, that I'll be facing Grant. I'll never call that man Daddy. Not as long as I live. He's not my Daddy, friend, or anything! Gosh! Now I put myself in a bad mood, but there is something to lighten my spirits.

Connor. He can always do that for me. We sat down and talked about 5 minutes ago. I'm pleased, happy, thrilled & everything else under the bright, yellow sun. We talked about the journal. Let me recap.
I'm A, and he's C.

A: I wanted to talk to you about the journal.
C: I know that you want to talk about it, but I'm just kind of...
A: Shy. I know how you feel.
C: I think that maybe we should try dating.
A: Too soon. I don't know. I...
C: I understand. I like you a lot, and I just don't wanna miss out on you.
A: Same here. And you won't ever.
C: Adela?
A: Yeah?
C: Can I have a ..
A: Hug? Yes.

Then we hugged for a while and talked about things. It was... strange. Something I don't know about. It never happened to me before. I was scared to talk to him. I was thrilled. I was sweating and I just wanted to never stop hugging.
We're going to camp out on the living room floor tonight and just watch movies. Popcorn and everything. I'll fill you in tomorrow morning.
Something is odd in my life now. It's all going too well. The cops don't scare me. They won't catch me. Adela obviously lied about her age to the loft people.

XOXO, Night Journal. HEARTS TIMES 10, 000, 000 ♥ : )

Don's Letter to Grant:

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What? You have another family? Since when? Oh my. This is a giant shock.
Let me tell you something Grant.
I have no respect left for you. None at all. You were going to actually face MY GRANDDAUGHTER with another wife & children?
Please Grant. Explain yourself. You had better. I swear, if you hurt Adela, you'll find out what real hurt is.
Right now, all I want to know is whether you've found Adela. Are you looking?
I can't talk now. I feel sick.
Grant, you've got nerve.
I don't appreciate you at all. Adela was the only good thing that came from you. That's how I feel right now.

Best wishes for your fairy-tale life,
Don.

Journal Entry 13:

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Oh, wow. My life, I just don't get how good it is!
Connor and I ... we cuddled all night watching movies. Then we wrestled around until he almost broke his arm. It was funny & we were both laughing!
I just wished that I didn't have to see the night end. But it did. We fell asleep side by side on the floor.
Now we're getting dressed for work & he said we should switch outfits... I'm thinking about letting him wear a skirt that's a billion sizes too small! Ha ha!

Ok, we're done getting dressed. Man, can Connor work a skirt!
I guess that I just had to write that while I was still laughing super hard.

Back from work and you have NO idea about what news we got... Well, no duh.
MOVIE PREMIERE! I know, it's in Montreal, but there is one! I'm serious!
It's the movie Adventureland and they decided, on impulse, that they were going to be having the premiere at Guzzo!
Wait, it gets better. Buckle your seat belts everyone . . .
Not only are we going to be catering during the film, walking around and serving snacks, but we're invited to the after party!
It happens this Friday, which means I only have one day to find a totally cute outfit!
Connor & I went over to STELLAONE, this glam store, and we looked at some of the nicest clothes I've ever seen up close! Connor bought a nice suit, on sale for 40$, and I got a pink dress that's backless. There's a gold seam and it's short. I love that dress and I wanna wear it all the time!
Um . . . it was kind of a little bit out of my price range. It was 80$. Don't dis me! I adore it!
Oh, I didn't mention that we're going to be paid 75$ per hour at the event! That dress will be paid off while I'm partying!

Connor and I are thinking about how we're going to groom, and I love my job. The best job ever.
I'll be going to cuddle with Connor again . . . : )
SIGH... I love my life almost as much as I love you, Journal!

Have a great night! ♥ - XOXO -

Grant's Letter to Don:

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Don, please forgive me. My secret family... It was always here. My daughter with my wife Jessica is already turning 13.
Oh, my. I really do sound like a monster, don't I?
As I said, please forgive me. I never meant to do wrong. I just couldn't abandon this family after I started my affair with Jessica.
I see why Kellen went crazy. It's all because of me, isn't it? I'm not worthy of Adela.
I'll never be worthy of that wonderful, gorgeous girl. She's yours, Don, and you're more of a father to her than I'll ever be. I don't think she would ever think of looking me in the eyes.
I sigh thinking that I'll never get the chance to see her. I love her to this day and I want to see her. My heart is in agony. If only Adela and I could speak.
Never mind. That's a fantasy.
Thanks a bunch for contacting me, Don, but I think I made the both of us upset.

Bye, Don. I wish you the best in life.

Bye? Oh yes. I forgot to mention that I've got three weeks to live.

Journal Entry 14:

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Everything's going 'swimmingly' around here!
Connor just can't agree on the relationship thing. I don't care anyway, I'm having too much fun at work doing the usual!
But then, as my life was taking a turn for the best...
It got better! Nope, not worse like you expected. MUCH BETTER!
Tyra Banks, THE Tyra Banks, is willing to let me go audition for a modeling job. Why is she 'willing'? Well, this job is somewhere in Montreal where I don't have a car to reach, so she's gonna DRIVE ME!
Tyra, how much more amazing can you get?
I don't know if they'll accept me, but I am worried when I think that this may affect my personal life.
Oh well, modeling is my total and utter dream!
I'm thinking that I may quit my job soon.. not sure. I mean, the boss spazzed out on me today! He almost HIT ME! Well that was the manager. But my hero, Connor, stepped in & protected me!

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♥ YAY!
I don't really have a lot to tell you.
All I know is that I need to get some photos taken. I would just adore modeling. I won't be quiet about it until it happens!
I suppose I'll just lay low for now & watch T.V. & chat with Connor. Not much to do. Maybe we'll just talk about .. I don't know anymore with Connor.
I like him, but I have no idea what to say! It's all so hard for me to figure out.
Anyway, night I guess.
TTYL if I have something interesting to say...
XOXO ♥ BYE JOURNAL! : )

Don's letter to Grant:

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What? What is it that you're infected with?
This is truly shocking news.
I don't know what you say to you except that I think you'll need to see Adela!
Adela... She may be devastated. I don't know what she'll say. Maybe she'll deny my request to see you. It's possible.
But if I can get the police to find her in the next week or so, then she'll have a chance to see you.
Could you try and give me a bit more details?
Whereabouts are you? What are you .. erm .. dying from?

I wish you the best in this situation. I don't wish death upon even my worst enemies.
- Don.

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NO WAY! I am just so HAPPY! I AM GOING TO EXPLODE!
I got the modeling job (!) &...
I am GOING TO HOLLYWOOD!
Oh.. My. GOSHNESSS!

I love Tyra right now!
She'll be paying! We're all out of this loft!
Here's exactly what happened (Some details might be off... I was sweating & I fainted *HEEHEE*) :

Tyra comes over to the loft.
Tyra's agents have a contract.
I read it.
"YOU HAVE THE JOB" it says!
I faint.
I wake up in the hospital.
I'm OK and she hires people to start moving our stuff out tomorrow.
I faint again.
Almost.

I don't have a lot more to say for now, but I've gotta get packing so it doesn't matter!

I LOVE YOUR JOURNAL! ♥

Bye now!

Grant's Letter to Don:

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Please excuse my late reply. My condition has plummeted severely.
They can guarantee that I will, erm... well, die if I don't get donated a kidney in a few weeks.
Now, just to make life dramatic, God or whoever is so evil to give me kidney disease, made it so that I was born with a rare blood type.
My match?
Adela, of course.
If we don't find her, I am a goner. There's been no one else on the donating list that is a match.
Don, now more than ever, we need to find our girl. I miss Adela terribly, and now my life depends on seeing her.
I'm in quite the predicament, huh? I would chuckle, but it will just cause me more pain.
I can't write any more. Time for bed.
Wish me best,
Grant.
Although wishes aren't worth a thing right now.

Journal Entry 16:

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Guess where I am? ON A PRIVATE JET!
I simply cannot believe it! (Wow, that sounded... formal.)
Tyra is talking to DeAnna, Connor is beside me ♥, and well.. I wish Grandpa were here.
I was thinking, now that my life will be under control, Grandpa should come on and live here! We could have SUCH a happy life.
So yep, I called him today but no answer. *SIGH* .. I really miss him. More than ever. He would be giving me a pat on the back, cooking me a veggie burger.
And now, I may even have the courage to see Dad. UGH. I rue that word. But maybe soon, I won't.
Switching planes! Hold on!

Alright, we're on another. Off to L.A.! I can't stop thinking about it.
So, where we're going...
Well, we're going to a place called Le Chique Fashion Agency. They are supposed to be able to make me a STAR. I sure hope so!
Ok, just give me a sec to get more details about the photo shoot - I know there's going to be one right away, and I know that it's for a Got Milk? ad. But I don't know what it's going to be like since I'm new to the business.. Duh.

She says that I'll be in a makeup chair for only like 5 minutes since they like me natural, which is rare for a model. She says that most of the not very famous ones look like young men. It's true! We were looking at magazines. I'm a "rare catch".
After that, they're putting me in a pool of milk! I'll be sitting on a floating plastic bed thing, and I'll have the signature mustache.
Problem... Well, I am a vegan. But they assure me that if I really need to, that they'll order soy yogourt for the mustache. Oh yes, I also learned that they use yogourt for the mustache and always have. Plus it's obvious that it was not going to be milk in the pool. She says they've got a really weird kind of dye that is white to dye the water in the pool white.
So that's it for now! I'll write some more later, but I really want to sleep.

Good.. Um? Whatever it is now. We'll say night.
- XOXO -

Oh yeah! And remind me to try calling Grandpa again.

Letter from Don to Grant:

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I've been desperately trying to contact her. I called AMBER alerts & the local news station. She'll be on the news at 6:00 am.
I don't have anything else to say. I got an odd message on the answering machine that was full of static - but no luck.. I mean, I tried to call the number, but I couldn't reach it.
Amber is hanging by a very loose thread. She's been trying to pull herself together, but she desperately misses Adela. I wish Adela could see her right now - but you said it. Wishing isn't going to get us anywhere.
I'll send you updates. I've got your cell number just in case of emergency.
Hope you're feeling tip top,
Don
Hey, and you can call me Dad if you ever feel like it again. Once you married Kellen, you lost your fatherly relationship with me. What about when you were just a boy?

And I do truly forgive you for what you've done to my family. I need to release this grudge that's holding my new life captive. When Adela comes back, we're going to stop dwelling and being living.

Journal Entry 17:

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Oh. My. Gosh.
I'm on the 6:00 news! Grandpa wants to see me!
Tyra says that they've contacted the news and that her agents are out to try and find Grandpa. I told them where he is - it can't be that hard Journal!
I'm so scared. I don't want to find out that he's died trying to find me, or that he just died, or.. I'm just thinking about the negatives.
Why not think about the positives? I'm here with TYRA and the gang, off to L.A. to pursue a modeling career. What could be better? I mean, Grandpa and I will be reunited soon and hopefully Amber (yes, Amber :] ) will be trotting at his side. I do miss her. I miss everyone.
I miss my stupid Dad. No matter how hard I've tried to deny it and hide it from not only myself, but from you and the rest of the world. I miss that ignorant man. I wish he were here as well.
I'll defiantly try and find him. I won't act like I like it. BUT I WILL FIND HIM. Without a doubt.
Journal, can I tell you a secret?
Connor and I shared something magical last night.
My first muah!
I mean, I won't tell you about it, but it happened.
..
We were on the deck, just talking, and we looked at each other, then it happened. I don't remember how. BUT IT SURE DID! : )

We haven't said a word about it to each other and man, can I feel the tension rising.
Oh, and no dating. I promised my Grandpa that NONE of that would happen until I was like, 16 or something. I won't break my promise.
Plus Connor and I say that we ought to work on friendship a bit more.
Oopsies.

ONE DETAIL I'VE BEEN FORGETTING.. School! I haven't been in a while! :O I really need to do some cyber-schooling for now.
I don't want to miss out on my education, so looks like I'll have to speak with Tyra.

Anyway, since they aired this whole thing we're going to go to the Best Western - the most pet-friendly hotel as recommended by PETA ; ) - to stay the night. WE GET TO STAY IN A SUITE! :] I totally can't wait to check out the pool.

I'll write more tomorrow - for the rest of the day, it's PARTY TIME!
Love you Journal! KISSES : )

A Letter from Grant to Don:

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i hurried 2 my email once the nurse told me i got a msg
they say im deteriorating much faster than they thot i wud
i can harly type rite now. i feel super bad & sry for my bad grammr.
i would write more but i cant. i need as much rest as i can get.
plz hurry & get adela! I wont live much longer. they give me 5 days.
grant
... love u dad.

Journal Entry 18:

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I can't write a long entry, Journal, but I miss Grandpa more than ever.
I can't call him nor e-mail him. No spare time!
We're at the hotel and they're supposed to be looking for him. How long can it take? My gosh! I am going crazy. : ( Super sad, Journal!
Even Connor is missing him! Tyra wants to meet him. DeAnna kind of misses him - we were all really close.
I'm off to shoot now, so wish me luck!
I'll try and post a picture, Journal. ♥
Have a fab day - you're coming with me anyway.
XOXO - Adela

A Letter from Don to Grant:

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Uh oh, Grant. That's not good.
Well I got a hold of someone who told me that Adela was going to a photo shoot in L.A. and that they were going to come and get me. Trust me, I'll get you a kidney soon, son. I miss you a lot. I miss everyone.
Man, if only they could come sooner. I know that things are going well with Adela, but you're my son. I need to see you.
I'll contact you over the cell phone when they get here.
Don
... Love you too, Son.

Journal Entry 19:

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Oh my gosh. Again.

My Grandpa is on his way... he says he has bad news. REALLY bad news. I just hope that it's not about my Grandma or anything. After losing my mom, though, what's the worst that can happen to me? Probably nothing that grave. I doubt it.

Anyway, picture shoot equals AMAZING. I was able to sit in the chair just getting my hair and stuff done for a mere half hour, which is SO much of a fraction of the time as usual. It's crazy how perfect of luck I have. I mean, how was I supposed to imagine that a girl who was so unhappy living in the blocks would become famous? And how was I supposed to imagine, something even more far fetched, which is ME being that girl?

So then, while we were shooting, I saw SUCH a cute guy there. His name is Eli Scott. He is just SO cute! He was working as a model too. I was chatting it up with him and giggling and stuff.. until I saw Connor looking at me. He had the most sympathetic eyes and he was very droopy. If only we could move faster, I wouldn't be flirting with the cutest thing on two legs.. Alright, him and Connor are tied. Can I have someone to slap me? REALITY CHECK!

So yeah. That is my situation right now. Tied between Eli - who asked me out to a movie, NOT A DATE, I swear - or Connor. SO HARD. SOOOO HARD.

I need your advice, Journal! And Grandpa, get here soon! I miss you so freaking much! * Sad face * I hope the news is something minor.

- XOXO, Adela

A Letter from Grant to Don:

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well my condition is stable dad.
so i feel a bit better but ya, i am indeed still in a lot of pain and waiting on adela.
i assume you got a hold of her?
just like b4, i cant talk very much and i cannot type properly
thanks a whole lot for all of this. let me use a bit more strength to say this:
Dad, you mean the whole world to me. I don't ever want to lose you, and I know that you don't ever want to lose me, or at least I'm thinking so.
I love you with all of my heart and soul.
love, Grant

Journal Entry 20:

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Grandpa... he got here. I can't believe it. My father, after all of this time, wants me to just jump up and donate a kidney to him? I don't know what to think. That's a lot to ask after all of the distress he has caused me...

But do I even have another choice? How can I just let my father die like that? I don't know what to do. My head is totally spinning. Things like this, I mean, it's just like they're ATTRACTED to me.

I'm currently on a plane to go and see my father back in Montreal. They say he's going to die. What can I do? What can I do? WHAT CAN I DO? I wish that someone - anyone - could answer that for me. I have to give him a kidney. I think.

Oh Journal, I wanted more than anything for this to be minor news.

How would I survive if I have no parents?

I guess I just can't sacrifice my kidney for a man who hasn't done anything for me - can I?

A Letter from Don to Grant:

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Sorry Don. I'm just so sorry.

Adela might not be willing to give you the kidney. How could she?

I suppose it's because you weren't always there for her. Oh gosh, Grant.

This is bad. Very bad.

- Don

[dizzyfish101]

I hope that the Seven readers liked it so far! A new chapter has been added!

[GuineaPigLover]

I liked it. It was really good. Well written. It's construction is amazing. It's much better than I usually see here. Question though: Why did you put the entries in spoliers?

[dizzyfish101]

I put them in spoliers to try and save some space. THANKS by the way! =D

[laurencyrus]

Hey, my WIBFF!

After reading your newest entry, I thought I should probably comment on how AWESOME Adela's Journal is! You are so great at writing, it's really amazing! I wish I could add the kind of humor you have to my stories.

Hmm. Trying to think of constructive criticism, here...well, I don't have much to give you! An idea may be to add some dates into the entries like some journals have...not sure, though - that may make things too difficult. Anyways, good luck on Adela's Journal! Even though you probably don't need it!

Have a nice weekend!

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Yeah, I did notice some things that may not exactly be good for all ages...but hey, it's never too late to change them up a bit! It would be a shame to see your story deleted.

[dizzyfish101]

Aww, thanks!
I like your story more, though... because everything I like to write about is a no-no on WI but I have nowhere else to share my stories.. ='(

[badena2]

I loved it! Sounds just like a normal teen!

[dizzyfish101]

Aww, thanks !

[dizzyfish101]

Hope that more people start posting...

And just telling you, a new Journal Entry has been added!

More journal entries posted!

[puppychick004]

I'm right there with u Adela. I'm soooooooooooooooooooooooooo against animal abuse. On those commercials where they show abused animals i usually cry. its illegal right?