It Ain't Black And White

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He came to get me. I couldn't believe my eyes when I seen him hovering over me. They got me out of there. I can't be more appreciative.
"come on girl, let's get ya inside" "momma" "oh you can have her later I need to make sure she's good" I internally grinned.
"Cora did he hurt you?" "Not that I have seen" "remove that hood. Give me a look" I know she is only doing it because she cares. Removing my hood, I showed her my arm "argh that man leaving bruises" looking at my arm, I shook my head "he gripped my arm tight" "you will not be going back there or to school" "anele I need to finish my schooling it's all I have" anele smiled "you have us. I will organize for you to do online schooling. Might take a few weeks though. If ya go back he could take ya again" "but.." "no. I will sort it. You do not be paying bills in my house. Just tell me you have your papers" I grinned "I do" "good put that hood on before Emmanuel sees it" "sees what?" "Bruising" I could see Emmanuel clench his fists as he walked over "he hit you?" "No just had a very tight grip" "did ya sort out that birthday stuff?" I chuckled "yep. Sixth of September" "not too long until you are free" I nodded "way too long in that place" "five damn bars on her window" "argh that is not right. I do not care if ya have issues speaking about your problems but no one should be locked in a house like that. Speaking of that ya bloody sister" Emmanuel laughed "still not home?" "No she be out partying at all times of the night" "she'll get home safe momma" "always does. Still worrying" "I know".
"Do you mind if I go sleep?" "No go rest, I will see you in the morning. Have you ate?" "Yes I have, Marybeth made sure I ate" "good. Go get some sleep" "thank you. Both of you". Walking to my room, I opened the door and walked in. Making sure my location on my phone is turned off and my phone is on silent, I put it on charge. Removing my hood and pants, I grabbed some shorts just as my door opened. "Shit olive" I do like the name olive coming from him "you opened the door" Emmanuel walked in and closed the door as I put my shorts on. "You feeling alright?" "Yeah. Sorry I passed out. The ceiling was boring to look at" Emmanuel let a small laugh slip "they are never appealing. Could put a mirror up there" I smirked "and why is that?" "Could be interesting" Emmanuel pulled me to his front and connected his lips with mine, As he moved us back wards to the bed. Falling back wards, he kept me steady and lowered us both down. What is it with this guy? I can't seem to get enough. Especially when he kisses me. When he pulled away from my lips, he grinned "olive I'm happy you are back here" I grinned "that name does sound right" "I want you to be my olive and no one else's" "who.." "yes or no?" I grinned "I'm yours" connecting our lips again, Emmanuel ran his hand down my side, As he pulled away "you better not going anywhere" "I'm not planning on it" "good because if I have to rescue you again.." I laughed "I do appreciate it. I like it here and with you" Emmanuel grinned "good. But the guys told me ya owe them" "I ain't got shit" "they will make you pay in other ways" "looking forward to it but right now I need sleep" "I'm not moving" "to the side you are" "fine" Emmanuel got up removing his hood, trackies and shoes. Damn, lucky me. "Get a good look?" "Yep" Emmanuel only grinned as he climbed in beside me. "Goodnight olive" "goodnight".

Emmanuel.

Waking up to Shania running in, she spoke "well didn't I break up a party" "yeah a slumber what ya want" "momma told me, Cora's here" "girl it's fucking early. Go back to sleep" I chuckled "shes like an Energizer bunny" "love ya and all but damn" Shania laughed "get up. Come on you two" "argh five more minutes" "now" "pushy huh?" "Very" "alright we are getting up" "good mommas making breakfast" Shania walked out and I pulled cora close kissing her head "getting up gorgeous?" "Yeah I ain't got a choice" I grinned as cora sat up rubbing her face "damn home girl better be getting me a drink too" I laughed as cora climbed over me and stood up "ay ya could've stayed half way" "too early" "damn it". Getting out of bed, cora sleepily walked out of the room making me grin. Damn she always looks good.

"Boy you want to be telling me why you were in olives room" "I needed a teddy anele" momma laughed "only for you girl. Come on eat up" sweet looks like I will be staying in her bed from now on. "oh that be crap. I want a teddy" "you want a.." "Emmanuel I don't want to be hearing about her escapades" I smirked "ay just saying" "momma g what's going on?" "boy sit ya ass down and shut up. Way too early" "hey olive ya good?" "Yeah and thanks again little man" "you owe me. No more little man got it" "damn it" I laughed "ay you got off easy" "Emmanuel did a good job" "now we talking" I laughed "oh this be fun".
"You want to tell me why ya woke me?" "Taking my homegirl out" "no ya won't be. That girl needs to stay hidden And heal" argh her damn dad and touching her. "Momma he ain't coming here. He was worried about the damn classroom" cora laughed "she ain't wrong anele" I internally grinned. "You be healing" "argh damn white girls and their precious skin" "ay listen here minor don't be bringing Color into this" "weak then" "come to the gym" "no gym for you girl. Let's those knuckles heal" "after anele" "good".

James.

Its destroying me see my daughter this way. I have heard her yell but those words hit me deep. I don't know what to do, she needs help. Jake tried to speak with her but she shut him out. She won't let Amelia anywhere near her and I dont even know how to approach her. All I can do is hope she comes around. I haven't been able to sleep, knowing she was staying somewhere else and even last night, It was a struggle. When she continued to speak to me with venom, I couldn't stay in there any longer. It's breaking me. I know we did this to her, I know we stuffed up but I'm trying to do what's right by her. To show her I love her and care about her. I'm trying my damn hardest but she won't listen, she is just angry at the world. She even stopped speaking with Emily. I don't know what happened there but Emily's worried as well. "James" "Marybeth" looking at Marybeth, her hands were full with a tray. "Cora's not answering" standing up, I walked up stairs. Cora needs to eat. At this point I don't care if she yells. She needs food and drinks. Grabbing the key out, I opened her door. Instantly feeling a cold breeze, I looked in her room. She's gone. My daughter is gone. Someone has helped her get out.
Sitting on her bed, the tears just fell. I don't know where she is, what to do, where to even start looking. I'm surprised she didn't walk out the front door. I had all intentions of Locking her room but after the way she was, I just walked out not even worrying about it. She slammed the door shut anyway. "Cor..she's gone" I nodded "yeah she is Amelia. She left and I have no idea where she'd go" "to mommy's" "she won't go back there. She hasn't spoke to your mom either" "daddy I know I did some things but I wanted to apologize" "I know. You and I both Amelia" what am I going to do? I just want to help her. "Maybe call mom?" "Yeah..".

"James how is cora?" "Cora's gone Emily. She left" "I thought you were keeping her in her room so she had time to think" "she has friends, they cut the bars on her window. She's gone Emily" the line went silent for a moment "we need to bring her home" "she doesn't care Emily. The way she spoke last night not only to me but to Amelia, her voice held nothing but anger and the way she looked at us.. I have never seen that from her" "I have tried to contact her but I'm not getting anything. We just have to keep trying" "and what if she gets hurt?" "There's nothing we can do".