The Lyon For Me

Twelve

I woke up to see Lola sleeping peacefully. Jamal had gone in to talk to Mia and I was watching her. She had already taken a liking to me which was good I made a promise to Mia and that would be hard to do if she hated me.

I stroked her puffy hair that reminded me of mine. A lot about her reminded me of me. She loved games and most importantly she loved her Mom. I wish my mom was around but Dad told me she ran away.

It saddened me to think that my Mom hated me so much she ran from me but I moved on. I had Dad thanks to Mia and I will be forever grateful to her for it. After a minute of watching Lola sleep I heard sobs coming from Mia's room.

I ran in to see Jamal on the floor with Mia in his arms and she was dead. I covered my mouth with my hand a deep sadness taking over. I called for the doctor and I pulled Jamal off of her. He didn't need to see what happened next.

I sat him next to Lola and bent down so he could see me "Hey hey it's gonna be alright... You may not have Mia but you have a living daughter who now needs you don't lose focus on that" he switched his gaze from me over to Lola who was now awake.

He smiled pulling her onto his lap. I smiled and started to walk away "Wait Leigh-Anne.... Thanks" I smiled and left them alone I felt for the girl and connected with her when it came to our mothers.

I was 5 when she left me and my Dad. That reminded me I walked over to my Dad who had his head in his hands. I rubbed his back "Daddy she's gone" I said softly and he sighed "I know baby girl... I know" he said his voice dripping in sadness.

A depression had set over the place and I hated it. I hated that she was gone but I had to keep my head up about it. I've cried enough tears I don't think I have anymore soon I'm gonna cry my soul to death.