Two Of A Kind

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Tessa's POV

"Miss Miyahs" I grinned, running up to my nearly 5 year old sister. I bend down and wrap my arms around her, as she returns the hug.

"Tessy" She squeals into my chest. I smile into the hug. I love her hugs and I love her more. We have a sweet moment where it's just hugs and smiles.

"What's that fucking screaming about" My excuse of a dad yells from downstairs. I pull away from the hug.

"Miyah baby, hide in your closet. Go go" I usher her to get a move on and she does so.

"Huh? I asked a fucking question!" He growls, his footsteps getting closer.

"I was saying hi to Amiyah because it's my first time seeing her today" I said nonchalantly. Staring him in the eye.

"And you don't say hi to me?" He fumed, stepping up to me.

Before I could open my mouth, he grabs my hair and pulls me downstairs. 

"Fucking let me go" I seethed, ripping his hands away from me. 

He stood there in utter shock.

"Did you fucking put your hands on me?" He screamed, wrapping his hands around my throat.

"Don't you ever lay a hand on me, you hear me? You are the fucking reason your mum died. If you didn't ask to go to that stupid fucking concert I'd still have my wife" He snapped, his grip only growing stronger.

I couldn't breathe, tapping his hands so he can let go but he doesn't.

"Tessy?" I hear a small voice from upstairs.

No Miyah, please.

Dad snaps his head around to see Miyah holding a blanket.

"What the fuck are you doing?" He growls, heading to Miyah.

"Don't you fucking dare" I fumed. He does not get to lay a fucking hand on my baby sister. I try to pull him back but he turns around and punches me in the face.

"You can't stop me, you killed my wife, I kill your sister" He smiled a murderous one.

Rubbing my face, gaining my balance and sight again. I see him slap Miyah, and that sent me over the edge. I get up and run upstairs, pulling his collar as he rolls down the stairs. His body lays limp at the end of the stairs.

"Miyah I'm so sorry" I hug her tightly as she lets out sobs. I move my hand to rub her back soothingly.

"Miyah we need to leave, we can't stay here anymore." I state, leaving no room for excuses.

I grab her hand and rush her to my room. I grab a big suitcase and pack a heap of clothes, before heading into my closet to get some sneakers. I then run into the bathroom and swipe everything off the sink and into my bag. 

"Let's go pack your stuff baby" I take her hand and race into her room. I pack her clothes, toilet essentials and shoes before heading back into the hallway.

"Baby stay behind me at all times" I look her in the eye. She nods and grabs her blanket tighter. I pick up both of our suitcases and peek downstairs, he's still knocked out. 

I speed walk downstairs when I feel a tug at my ankle, causing me to fall down. 

"You think you can leave?!" He shouted, kicking my stomach.

It's now or never Tessa, you can do it.

I stand up and punch him square in the face, before kicking his stomach.

"No one lays a hand on my sister, not even our shit dad" I spat at his unconscious body, yet again.

"Run Miyah" I asserted, nodding my head as she races to the front door. Following behind her, I slam the door shut.

"Where do we go now Tessy?" She questions, looking up at my with glossy eyes. I grab her hand and give her a fake smile.

"We can go to Reece's house, you want that baby?" I ask softly. She nods her head eagerly with a little smile.

Reece is my boy best friend, he's that one person I can do goofy shit around but will neverrrr get with him. He's my best friend and that only. It's sad he doesn't come to my school though.

Pulling my phone out, I ring Reece.

Start of call

Reece - Hey

Me - Could you pick us up please?

Reece - I'm on my way

End of call

That's what I like about Reece. He doesn't ask questions but makes a move on ASAP.

I bend down to Amiyah's level, taking her hand in mine.

"Reece is coming now baby" I squeeze her hand reassuringly.

Soon enough, a nice car pulls up to our driveway. Reece runs out of his car and over to us.

"My two favourite girls" He grins, hugging me tightly. I return the hug and sigh into his chest. He then moves back to pick up Miyah, a suitcase in his other hand.

"Explain in the car, okay?" His voice laced with concern. I nod my head and stroll my suitcase to his car. Launching it in his boot, he buckles Amiyah in the car seat he got for her months ago. He runs to the back and shoves Amiyah's suitcase in, before heading to the driver's seat.

After telling him today's events, he tenses up and bites his inner cheek in anger. I hope he doesn't cause a scene in front of Amiyah.

"Is my Miyah hungry?" Reece questions, trying to light up the mood. From the backseat, I hear a lot of moving about and 'yes.'

Me and Reece laugh in unison as he turns a corner.

"Maccas?" (Mcdonalds) He raises a brow, looking at Amiyah through the front mirror.

"Yes pleaseeee" She pleads and nods her head vigorously. 

"Calm down baby" I chuckle in reply.

"Anything for my Miyah" Reece smiles and turns into the maccas driveway.

"Ree?" Miyah asks, grabbing our attention.

"What's up princess?" Reece looks through the front mirror, sounding worried.

"Can me and Tessy stay at your house?" She pouts, water filling her eyes.

"Don't cry princess, you two can stay as long as you like" He smiles one last time before parking the car.

Reece gets out straight away and opens my door for me.

"Thank you kind sir" I joke and bow my head.

"Loser" He jokingly retorts before opening Miyah's door and unbuckling her. He pulls her out gently and rests her on his hip.

"What does my little princess want to eat?" He asks tickling her.

"Ree!" She squeals at his touch. I giggle at the sight of them.

I need me someone who will love Miyah just as much as they love me.

That is basically my best friend and him only.