The narrative is about a girl named Calista who is from Seattle. She shares her experiences of growing up without her father, who she learns about when she is eight years old. Her mother, Kelly, had a strained relationship with her father due to a divorce. Calista's mother worked hard to provide for her and never had time for herself.
Calista's mother, Kelly, had a falling out with her ex-husband, Calista's father, over the custody of Calista. Kelly insisted on keeping Calista away from her father, even though Calista wanted to meet him. Calista's father, named Amber, tried to get in touch with Calista, but Kelly prevented it.
One day, Calista's father, Amber, shows up at her school with Calista's newfound stepsister, Lisa. Amber tries to make amends, but Kelly is furious and accuses Amber of trying to buy Calista's affection with gifts. Kelly forbids Calista from seeing Amber.
Despite this, Amber continues to send Calista gifts on her birthdays and Christmas, which Calista hides from her mother. Calista's life at school is difficult due to Lisa's constant presence. They join a dance club, but Lisa is chosen as the lead dancer, leaving Calista disappointed.
During a school camping trip, Lisa and Calista are paired as teammates, which leads to a series of conflicts. On the trip, Lisa falls into a lake and Calista saves her. Despite their initial dislike, they become friends after this incident.
When Calista's mother falls ill and is taken to the hospital, Calista's father, Amber, takes care of her. Calista's mother finally apologizes to Calista for keeping her away from her father. Calista decides to reconcile with her father, Amber, and her newfound family.
1. The speaker's name is Calista.
2. She is from Seattle.
3. Calista's parents divorced shortly after she was born.
4. Her mother, Kelly, gained full custody of her and moved to Seattle for a fresh start.
5. Kelly worked at a big law firm.
6. Kelly worked hard to look after Calista and had no other family.
7. Calista's mother, Kelly, expressed her love for her daughter on her birthday.
8. When Calista was eight, her mother took her to a picnic at a nearby park.
9. A girl named Amber sat next to Calista during the picnic.
10. Amber and Calista had a disagreement over a hiding spot.
11. Calista's mother, Kelly, intervened and separated them.
12. Calista's father, Amber's father, was revealed to be Calista's dad.
13. Calista's mother, Kelly, was upset and shut herself in her room.
14. The next day, Calista's father, Amber's father, came to pick Calista up from school with Lisa, Calista's stepsister.
15. Calista's father apologized to Calista for not coming to see her before.
16. Calista's father tried to make amends by giving Calista gifts.
17. Calista's mother, Kelly, was upset when Calista's father gave Calista gifts.
18. Calista's mother, Kelly, accused Calista's father of trying to buy Calista's love with gifts.
19. Calista's mother, Kelly, accused Calista's father and his family of being evil.
20. Calista's father, Amber's father, tried to reconcile with Calista.
21. Calista's mother, Kelly, was upset when Calista's father came to pick Calista up at school.
22. Calista's mother, Kelly, snatched everything from Calista's hand and shoved it into the fireplace.
23. Calista's mother, Kelly, accused Calista's father of trying to buy her love with gifts.
24. Calista's mother, Kelly, accused Calista's father of not caring about her.
25. Calista's mother, Kelly, accused Calista's father and his family of being evil.
26. Calista's mother, Kelly, accused Calista's father of trying to take Calista away from her.
27. Calista's mother, Kelly, burst into tears and fell to the ground.
28. Calista's mother, Kelly, apologized to Calista for being so worried.
29. Calista's mother, Kelly, told Calista that she loved her the most.
30. Calista's mother, Kelly, snuggled into Calista's bed and slept with her.
31. Calista's mother, Kelly, was happy but Calista couldn't stop thinking about what her parents were hiding from her.
32. Calista's mother, Kelly, was upset when Calista's father came to pick Calista up at school.
33. Calista's mother, Kelly, snatched everything from Calista's hand and shoved it into the fireplace.
34. Calista's mother, Kelly, accused Calista's father of trying to buy her love with gifts.
35. Calista's mother, Kelly, accused Calista's father of not being a good person.
36. Calista's mother, Kelly, accused Calista's father and his family of being evil.
37. Calista's mother, Kelly, accused Calista's father of trying to take Calista away from her.
38. Calista's mother, Kelly, burst into tears and fell to the ground.
39. Calista's mother, Kelly, apologized to Calista for being so worried.
40. Calista's mother, Kelly, told Calista that she loved her the most.
41. Calista's mother, Kelly, snuggled into Calista's bed and slept with her.
42. Calista's mother, Kelly, was happy but Calista couldn't stop thinking about what her parents were hiding from her.
43. Calista's mother, Kelly, was upset when Calista's