Promise

chapter 78

I felt trapped and alone. I had to get out of here but it was late and I didn't want to worry Elijah. But then he mentioned me going away to boarding school. I couldn't go to another school.

I looked over at the time 2am. Maybe I could take a walk around the house, it would probably help.

I headed out trying to be as quiet as possible. Waking dad up wouldn't be a good idea, he was already pissed at me.

I suppose he and Jess were even more serious than I thought if he was introducing them to his family. Maybe she was right, maybe he would end up leaving me.

"You should be in bed"

I turn and see Jess, she was wearing Elijahs shirt and looked to have just woken up.
I guess even at 2am she will still be harming me.
"I woke up" I try to get past her but she stops me.
"Well sweetheart how about a walk in the garden, it's quite nice at night" she was being oddly nice and I didn't want to upset her so I agreed.

The cold air felt refreshing and calming. I walked a little further, I should be heading back soon but I really just wanted to stay outside.

My mind wandered to  Jess , why was she bring nice to me?
Was she up to something?
Maybe it's a plan to get rid of me?

"Hi little one"

My head shot round and a man stood a few feet away. How the fuck did he get onto the property.
"You shouldn't be here" I say as I back away.
"I think I'm exactly where I need to be" a vicious smirk appeared on his face as he approached me. Shit.

Elijah

It was morning and I was stood making pancakes, Jess was talking about what she would wear tonight. Honestly I was not bothered in the slightest but I nodded along. "I need to go get Avery, she needs her breakfast" I say after I finish plating the pancakes. "Let the girl sleep, she was up at 2am, I don't think she could sleep"
Fuck. She probably had a nightmare. Why didn't she come to me. She always came to me.
Obviously she didn't come, I treated her like shit.

Before I can walk out to get her, she walks in.
God she looked rough.
Her eyes were red, her hair was messy and she was wearing a hoodie with leggings. She looked awful so much so that I didn't hesitate to pull her into a hug. I dont know what I expected, would she hug me back or just push away. I wish she had of pushed me away because as soon as my hands wrapped around her she screamed "get off me, don't touch me" I removed myself and took a step back. Well shit.

"So I made pancakes, go take a seat and I'll bring them over" I try to make the topic more relaxed. Luckily she does so however I watch her every move and it was more than obvious she was scared. I grab her plate and place it in front of her. "Thank you sir"
What the fuck. Sir? Why the hell would she call me that. "It's dad or Elijah" I mumble as I slowly take a seat next to her.

I tried my best the next few hours to get through to her but she was scared of me. No terrified. I tried to offer her a hug and she ended up having a panic attack. I was ready to cancel the lunch with my family up until I realized mum might be able to get through to her. I hated this. I wanted her happy not afraid. She was afraid of me because if my behaviour. My stupid  anger spoiled my relationship with her.

It was almost time to go and Avery appeared now she wore jeans and a different hoodie. How I wish I could comfort her. Jess appeared soon after wearing a dress that went to over the top. Even I was only in a shirt and dress pants instead of a full suit. "Let's get going. Avery tell me whenever you want to leave" I say knowing this was probably going to be hard with Maisey still there.

"Elijah, Avery you're here. And you must be Jess"