Promises

Chapter 16

-IVORY

Coming home today was the worst thing I could have done today, but I had nowhere to go. Jade was gone to her cousins for the night and Remi well, you know his house isn't exactly safe.

"Ivory, I need to have a word with you,"

"Fuck you."

She looked at me with that stern look she gave me the day of dads death, when I had screamed at her for not being there.

"How could you say that to your own mother?" She asked rhetorically.

"And how can you marry the asshole who rapes your daughter?" I ask, expecting an actual reply.

She walks away. How can she seriously not care? I rush upstairs and slam my door, almost tearing it off its hinges. I dig my head into my pillow and scream. I hear heavy footsteps run up the stairs. I hide under my covers, not wanting anyone to see my wet, red cheeks.

"How can you speak to your mother like this, and of me like that. You shouldn't have told your mom that, it was between me and you." Gary come and puts his hand onto my bed. I kick my leg out, hoping to hit him right in the spot.

"I'll go to the police, I don't care if my mom loves you because I hate you both, I just want my dad."

"Well, I can be your new dad," he says.

"Fuck no, get out of this fucking house or I'm calling the police," I uncover my face now, exposing my vulnerable self.

He smiles. "I live here now."

I pick up my phone and clearly show him my screen as I dial the numbers.

"Police, what can I help you with?"

"Hi, I feel unsafe in my house and would like to report a rapist. I'm at 5 Rake wood Square and the man is right here with me. He is my mother's fiancé and won't leave as he thinks he lives here now."

"We will have someone with you as soon as possible, could you state your name and age please?"

"Thank you very much. I am Ivory Smith and I am 16 years old, still a minor."

"Ok, Ivory, when did this happen, was this a recent case or are you only coming out now?"

"It happened a few weeks ago and was afraid to say as I didn't want to hurt my mom."

"Ok, stay on the line so we can stay in touch,"

The police came and the dispatcher hung up the call. I called the only person I could think of in this moment to come help me. Remi.

"What's wrong Ivory, tell me, why are you crying?"

"Just come."

5 minutes later he shows up with a chocolate bar and tissues. Woah, romantic side unlocked? I push through the police that where surrounding Gary and my mother to go hug Remi.

"Ivory Smith, would you mind if we asked you a few questions about what happened the day of the supposed rape?" a tall police man with his black uniform on, his badge on his chest, his arms behind him back on his belt.

"It's not supposed, it happened. My mom didn't hear it, or if she did, she ignored it because she cares more about her little boyfriend than her own daughter." Rage filled my face. I felt like steam was about to come out of my nose and ears.

"And do you know why this is? Why would she care for him more?"

"Because she doesn't care about family, just pleasure. Just like how when my father was dying in hospital she left to go hoe around." I say, with no emotion in my face anymore. I can't let myself look vulnerable.