Falling

Free

Free

Free, I thought to myself after the kids, and I moved into my first apartment. We all even had our rooms as we shared one small bedroom at my moms' house. I had lost my job in September of the previous year. But luckily, my mom knew someone who worked for Wendy's, and I got the job on the spot within a month.

I stayed to myself for a while, and I even enrolled in GED classes for myself. I was homeschooled online, but my credits couldn't be transferred. My laptop got stolen from my mom's house, and I dropped out after that. But I was ready to get it together finally and make sure I made the people around me proud. Especially my kids because they are my all, and they deserve a life I never had.

I continued to stay to myself until I was invited into a group on Facebook called The Land of Laced Freaks. MGK was a significant influence in my making it and becoming something.

I got my license before I moved into my apartment as well. I had a car but got rear-ended a week after getting my driver's license; go figure. I was scared to drive after that for a while. I had whiplash but didn't think anything of it. My car was a total loss, and since it was an older car, it wasn't worth much. I kept it and let my dad junk it. I wouldn't take what they offered for the injuries, and they kept harassing me from time to time regarding the damages. I should've got a lawyer and gone from there, but we live, and we learn.

Facebook groups
The group on Facebook I was in was a bunch of us sharing nudes, etc. Of course, a guy from Indiana, Tigh, caught my attention. I didn't know what I was doing, but I knew I wanted to meet him.

Tigh was the one to introduce me to acid or LSD, as some may call it. I remember being nervous to try it, but hey, YOLO. If I must say, it was one of the most beautiful experiences.

The trees looked more beautiful than they already did. It's as if they were alive out there. Everything was so enhanced and bright I loved the way I felt. But I also knew it was considerable risk in doing this. Luckily, I didn't have any crazy experiences with it.

In the beginning, we never fought; it was like a match made.

I met him in November that year, and what do you think happened shortly after? PREGNANT AGAIN. Hello, Christmas present!

Tigh's POV
God, I should've known this would happen. But I am excited as I can't see my other kids at the moment. Or do I feel excited to try and fill this void?  She's the most excellent girl I've ever met, and she takes outstanding care of her other kids. I know being a single mom is hard, and I'm hoping this one's a girl, but I'll be happy either way.

And I already know what everyone's thinking;
She's such a slut
How many guys do you need to have kids by
She should've kept her legs closed
You knew better
How could you?

But the truth is, I didn't know I was on my period, and we used protection. Just like everything else, these things happen.

And I'll admit I was not excited at all because I finally started doing things I should've done years ago. I felt like another baby would push me back, and I didn't want this to happen. I let it be known whenever I could about how non-excited I was. He wasn't too happy about that, but I couldn't change how I felt. 

Tigh's POV
not excited? I've never had someone not happy to be a mother. That makes no sense to me, but I guess I can understand her reasoning to an extent. I'll admit I am excited, and I can't wait. Now, if only I could change her mind. But lord knows, I am not the one for her no matter how hard I try. She deserves someone who loves her unconditionally, and I cannot do that.

There I go again, typical Kayla, falling for words instead of reality. Everyone can talk a lot, but not everyone is cut out for how they speak. Tigh was one of those people, and just like everyone else, he had tattoos and piercings. His eyes were the most beautiful shade of green and blue, and his voice was like a melody in my head.