Thou Shall Not Fall

Chapter 4

It was a Thursday night. I was locked away in my bedroom trying to concentrate on my homework, while my parents were having one of their screaming matches downstairs. I tried my best to drown out the yelling with music, but I couldn’t help but listen. Ever since the summer, my Mom and Dad have acted like they hated each other. My Mom got pregnant during the end of last year and at the beginning of summer she lost the baby. My Dad wanted to keep trying because he has always desperately wanted a boy, but my Mom suddenly decided she didn’t want any more kids and got her tubes tied. Ever since then, they barely talk to each other and when they do they yell.

“WHY DON’T YOU GO BACK TO WORK? IT’S NOT LIKE YOU’RE EVER HERE ANYWAYS?”

“WELL SOMEONE IN THIS HOUSE HAS TO HAVE A FUCKING JOB!”

“RIGHT! BECAUSE YOU HAVE TO GO TO WORK AT 6 IN THE MORNING TO SIT AROUND IN YOUR OFFICE AND TAKE PHONE CALLS! WE BOTH KNOW WHAT IS REALLY GOING ON HERE!”

“What the hell are you talking about Caroline?”

“You know exactly what I’m talking about George! You should just go stay with her tonight because there is no way you’re sleeping in MY bed!”

The screaming continued and then I heard various objects being thrown around. I couldn’t take it anymore, the screaming was becoming too much and I couldn’t think. I ran over to my dresser and switched out my pajama shorts with a pair of jeans; then running over to my closet and putting on a pair of shoes. I opened my window and climbed out of it. Then I crawled down the drain that was on the side of our house till I was safely on the ground. 

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I didn’t know where I was going but anywhere was better than here. It’s not like I could call someone up and ask them to come get me with the curfew and all, but I just needed to get away. I just needed to be by myself, so I could have some time to let the waterworks fall and clear my head. 

I had a big lump in my throat and my vision was blurred, as I thought of all the horrible things my parents have said to each other in the past couple of months. And from the looks of it my Mom believes my Dad is having an affair. Maybe it would just be best if they separated. 

I began to sob as I walked down the quiet street of my neighborhood. I stopped in the middle of the street when I heard what sounded like footsteps behind me. I turned around to investigate but there was nothing behind me except the shadows from the street lamps. I sniffled before turning around. I let out a loud yelp when I realized there was now someone standing in front of me. I calmed down when I realized it was just Harry.

“Hello love.” He smirked. 

I quickly wiped away the tears that stained my face hoping he didn’t notice. I sniffled trying to seem confident but my voice was shaky when I spoke. “What do you want Harry?”

His face dropped and he looked me in the eyes. A look of frustration crossed his face and then he bit his lip. “Why are you crying?” He asked.

I shook my head and walked around him. “Why do you care?”

He grabbed my hand and turned me around so I was facing him. “That’s not answering the question.”

I shrugged looking down at my feet. Why should I tell him anything? I don’t even like the guy. We have only been in school for four days and he has only gone twice, and when he is at school he either hits on me or does something to seriously piss me off. But a part of me felt like I could talk to him, and I don’t know why. I sighed before sitting down on the curb and wrapping my arms around my knees. He sat down next to me waiting for me to tell my story.