Since that night my mind went numb and I couldn't feel anything.
I just wanted to be left alone.
I also haven't gone to school for a week because I am kinda not feeling well. Also, nobody has come knocking at my door to check how I was doing.
Not Tasha not Brett and neither did my Mum.
Everyone was moving on with their life and it seems they were doing perfectly fine without me.
I was envious and mad.
If they could really forget about me that fast it only means I didn't mean much to them.
My world had stopped and everything had turned to dark. The sun wasn't shining anymore and it was only getting colder. My heart was screaming to be saved because it couldn't take the pain anymore.
For the first time in two days I decided to walk out of my room which was stuffy and breathe the air outside to see if maybe I'll fe better.
Right there on the corridor stood my Dad wearing her black pajamas. He looked at me as if he's been waiting for this moment every single day of his life.
He smiled at me and breathe deeply making his shoulder grow so widely.
Relief. That's what that is called.
Like the prodigal son and I ran and hugged him so tight not caring if he really could breathe. I couldn't hold my tears this time and I let loose.
Like a lost baby who just found her way I cried and it actually felt nice.
All this time I have been battling my emotions and it only made them grew inside and everyday it killed me.
"It's alright sweet heart. Everything will be okay ." My dad whispered to my ears as he rubbed my back gently.
"I need help Daddy. I am not okay." I said not really sure what I meant by saying that.
All this was too much and I needed a break.
Maybe if I let that anger out and settle terms with everyone I'll get better.
Like before.
I have been consuming myself and burdening my shoulders with this revenge thing and it's time to let go.
Whatever that happened should be left in the past and forgotten.
"Yeah you're right Jewel." My Dad said.
"I need to be rehabilitated, I want to get better Daddy." I cried.
He kissed me on my forehead and held me tight.
I felt so safe in his arms and so I stayed in there for as long as I could and in turn he let me.
"Hey Vicky. Could you please help Jewel pack a few things that she'll need during her short trip." My Dad asked his wife.
It's like he is reading my mind. I didn't even had the strength to do a single thing.
"I'm I missing something?" Vicky asked.
" I'll tell you on our way there. Just do as I tell you I'll have Jewel wait in the car " He led me slowly downstairs and then outside where he opened the car and helped me sit on the front seat.
"I'll go freshen up darling and in no time I'll be here okay?"
"Okay." I said in a low tone.
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The st Mercies rehabilitation looked exactly as what I had imagined. It was huge and quiet.
It also brought some weird energy with it and I was scared.
We alighted the car and Vicky and my Dad helped me to check in.
The place was full of sisters and kids like me. For one minute I felt like I don't want to be here but also I remembered that I was doing this for my well being.
"It's going to be tuff being around new people Jewel but focus on the bigger picture. You'll get better." Vicky said and kissed my forehead for the very first time.
My mum should be the one telling me all this but she chose not to come even after my Dad asked her to.
I guess I just have this two as family and it's high time I accept it.
"We'll be coming to visit oftenly and you can talk to us on the phone whenever you want. " My Dad goes again.
He wasn't really sure if leaving me here with this strange people was the best idea and that's why he kept asking if I was really sure about this and I kept saying yes.
After we finished touring the place and the saw my room they were convinced that is surely the best place and now it was time for them to go.
As I watched through the window I waved the goodbye. My Dad kept looking behind and smiling at me. I was missing him already.
" Excuse me Jewel. I'll show you the way to your room." One of the sisters asked me.
" I already know where it is I'll just go some other time." I was just from touring the place and I knew exactly where my room is.
"Please." She goes again.
" I'm sorry but I'd rather be here now. "
She grabbed my hand and started to push me.
"Hey watch it. Don't grab me like that.' I pushed her and freed my hand away from her palms.
I didn't understand or find the reason why she was handling me like that. And it's not like I was rude.
She raised her hand and two male doctors came running. By the way the were dressed anybody could easily tell.
One of them grabbed me by the shoulders as the other one prepared a syringe.
"Okay okay. I'll go to my room you don't have to inject foreign substances in my body." I pleaded.
What the hell is this place.
When I saw they were not paying attention to what I just told them I started fighting and screaming at loud as I could Incase my Dad was still there.
I mean what did I even do. I just said I wanted to stay by the window.
They were strong I couldn't fight them for long. They succeeded injecting my arm and immediately I felt like my whole body went numb.
They carried me before I felt asleep.
When I woke up I wasn't standing by the window and my Dad wasn't there to rescue me.
I now official. I am alone.
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