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panicked. No one has ever grabbed me like that. I didn’t understand what was happening.”
    Mike shook his head and looked at Alicia. “She really does have a self-esteem problem.”
    Alicia wrapped her arms around her. “We love you, Maddy. One day you will realize that every man takes a second glance in your direction.”
    Madison rolled her eyes as they stepped out of the elevator. She tensed when she saw her parents standing in front of their suite.
    Her mother looked at her. “Alicia, how nice to see you tonight, I didn’t know you were bringing Madison with you.”
    “Don’t worry. She’s in Hunter’s suite tonight. I just gave her a ride.”
    Her mother looked over her body as she frowned. “I don’t approve of your outfit. You will be a disgrace to our family. Who dresses like that?”
    Madison took a deep breath and looked at Mike. He frowned and she could tell that he was put off by her comments.
    “Mom, it doesn’t really matter what you think. I'm trying to become my own person."
    Her father stepped out of the suite and looked at Madison. "Hello Madison. It's nice to see you. Alicia, a pleasure as always and who is behind you?"
    Madison turned back towards Mike. "This is Mike. He's my next door neighbor.”
    Her father extended his hand to shake Mike's hand. "Mr. Sinclair, it's nice to meet you. I'm Mike Henderson."
    Her father carefully eyed him. "As in Henderson's Department Store?"
    He nodded. "My father owns the chain."
    "Madison, you should have mentioned that. Mr. Henderson, would you like to join us in our suite tonight?"
    Madison just shook her head in disbelief. She was so embarrassed with the way that her parents presented themselves.
    "Yes, you must join us. We have friends with us tonight that we would like you to meet." Madison's mom pleaded.
    Mike looked at Madison. "Thank you for the offer but I'm Madison's guest tonight."
    Alicia jumped in as if she could sense Madison's discomfort. "Madison, let me show you the Longo's suite again."
    They headed down the hallway as Mike finally spoke up. "What the hell was that?!"
    Alicia smirked. "Did you enjoy meeting Maddy's parents?"
    "I just can't believe what I witnessed. Are you ok, Madison?"
    She chuckled. "That's my life, Mike. It doesn't faze me." She lied.
    He grabbed her arm and spun her towards him. "Don't give me that crap. I've only known you for about forty eight hours and I can clearly see it affects you. I'm starting to understand why you needed a clean slate and move here. I get it. I may not have a great relationship with my father but at least I know he's there if I need him."
    Madison straightened her back. "I'm done talking about this. I'm about to go see my boyfriend's parents and I don't want to be crying all night."
    She walked towards the open door and was greeted by Hunter's family. " Madison, you are sight for sore eyes!" Mr. Longo greeted her.
    Hunter's mom walked up the steps and threw her arms around her. "Hey sweetheart, I was excited when Hunter said you were coming tonight. He told me that you are moved into your new apartment and starting college next month. That's a wonderful thing."
    "Thank you, Helen. It's exciting to be here." She turned towards the door. "You remember Alicia."
    "Of course, how are you?" she asked as she hugged her.
    "I'm doing great. I wish I could stay but the in laws are waiting for me." She waved as she left.
    "Mr. and Mrs. Longo, I would like to introduce you to Mike Henderson."
    They welcomed him to the suite and Hunter's dad put a drink in his hand. "Let's go cheer on our boy!"
    The players skated onto the ice and everyone stood for the anthem. Madison and Mike sat in the front row of the suite. "They seem really nice," he stated.
    Maddy nodded. "They are wonderful. They are the parents that I always wanted."
    "I wish I could say something that would help you with this."
    She smiled. "Believe me, I'm ok. I'm surviving, day by day. That's the best I can do. I'm starting over. I'm heading