My haunting past

Chapter 18-Visiting tyler

"Anthony do you need help?" I asked to which he nodded his head. I helped him and then we both went downstairs

"Mom" Madeline stopped me as we walked downstairs

"Yeah" I replied

"Which looks better?" She asked showing me two different shirts. I point to the pink one seeing if goes well with her pants

"Thank you" she smiled

"No problem" I replied. I continued walking down the stairs with Anthony. 20 minutes later everyone was downstairs besides Ella

"I'll go check on her." I got up from the couch and started walking back upstairs. I got to her room and knocked but didn't hear anything.

I push the door open and see her still in her pajamas on her bed.

"Hey, everyone's waiting for you" I said.

"I don't want to go" she muttered

"I know you're scared to go out but we have to face this fear." I started walking closer to her bed and sitting on the edge

"What if something happens? She questioned picking her nail bed

"Nothing will happen, I promise. Your dad and I both will be there and will protect all of you guys" I said trying to comfort her.

"I can't do it" she said. I didn't want to force her, I didn't want to be the bad cop but sometimes you have to be

Remember dr. Williams words

"Well I don't care, now get ready or I won't hesitate to take you in your pajamas" I pulled out the bad cop card. I hated it but she has to overcome this. My kids don't see me get angry that much but when I'm angry you know you messed up.

"Fine" she mumbled.

"Be ready in 10 minutes" I got off the bed and walked towards the door. I left her room and went back downstairs.

"She'll be ready in 10 minutes" I said as I entered the family room. I sat on the couch, Anthony talking to me about his new obsession with monster trucks.

10 minutes passed by and Anthony was getting very impatient. I got up from the couch and said "I'm gonna go check on her"

Before I got to the front of the family room, Ella appeared in a sweatshirt and sweatpants.

"Okay, everyone in the car" I exclaimed. Anthony ran towards the garage as I grab the keys to the car. We all got in the car but Stefan and I were both arguing to see who drives but I ended up driving. The car was filled with Anthony singing his heart out followed by Stefan and Elijah. Madeline would here and there start singing but Ella was quiet.

We got to the restaurant and was seated immediately. We already knew what we wanted so when the waiter came around we ordered our food. There were multiple conversations being thrown around and when food arrive it went silent besides small talk. We got dessert and then headed home.

The whole time ella was one edge to which I tried calming her down, and when we got home she was a lot calmer. I will have to do this a lot but it will help her, make it a routine to go out every week in order for her to be more comfortable.

Midnight approached and everyone was almost sleep. Madeline and Anthony have been asleep, Elijah has a early morning tomorrow and Ella is awake.

Stefan and I were sitting on the couch, he was helping me with one of the documents. Ella appeared in front of us "can I sleep in your room?" She asked.

Dr. Williams told me she would want to I was prepared to say no and have an alternate plan.

"I'm sorry Ella but you have to learn to sleep in your own room. You will be okay" I said sympathizing her

"Can I sleep in your room?" She asked Stefan. He was gonna crack but I elbowed his stomach to which he gave me 'why did you do that' look.

"Your mom said no, so sorry Ella" he said.

"Why, what if someone gets me, what if so-

"Ella, I have an alternate idea. I still have the baby monitor and I will put one in your room, so if something were to happen I will see and hear and run to your room. Do you want that or nothing?" I asked keeping my voice down, not trying to scare her

"The monitor" she mumbled as if she's ashamed by it. I get off the couch and walk to one of the guest bedroom I turned into storage. I found the box and pulled it out. I set it up in her room and grabbed the monitor.

"Now, if anything happens I will be able to see and hear but I promise you nothing will happen" I said

"Ok" she mumbled. I walked out of her room, Stefan following.

"Why didn't we let her sleep with one of us?" He asked

"I talked to Dr. Williams and she said we shouldn't encourage this behavior and think of different ideas so I pressured her to go out for dinner and not allowing her to sleep in our bedrooms. It will make her come out of her shell and realize she is okay" I explained the reasoning behind it

"Ohh, okay that makes sense" he said nodding his head

"Yeah" I yawned realizing I am very tired and need sleep since I haven't slept in a while

"Good night stassie" he said

"Good night" I replied. I headed towards my room, bear following me. The other two dogs are in Ella and Elijah's room since they were their dogs.

I changed into my pajamas and crawled into bed. I tried falling asleep but I know it's no use, the nightmares always creep up

When will it ever get better

A/n

Hey guys hope you liked this chapter. See you next time, byeeeee

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