You ARE My World

Temporary Home

Later that night, Lucas came in with Olivia. He let her go play with with Addison, and he asked me to come outside. I excused myself from everyone and walked outside. "Amelia. Do you have something to say to Lucy?" He asked. I looked at him confused. "What do you mean?" I asked. He let out a snort. "Why did you yell at her?" He asked. I crossed my arms and looked at her. "Oh, hell no. I didn't yell at her, I was far from yelling. She lied to me, to avoid me. So she didn't have to hang out with me today. And if you want proof, I have messages on my phone." I said pulling it out. He didn't want to see them. He didn't believe me. "I can't believe you are playing victim Amelia. She was crying for a good hour after you left." He said getting angry with me. I unfolded my arms and I didn't say anything. "You know what, blood is thicker than water my ass. Sorry for not causing a scene earlier. I should've. And as for you Lucas, when you realize what a shit head she is, don't come running to me. Come get Olivia. I'm not watching her." I stammered into the house. Lucas came running. "Amelia. For real? Now who are we going to get to watch Olivia?" He asked. I turned around and shot him a look. "That's all you care about? I don't know. And I don't care. Have fun with her." I said handing Olivia to him. He rolled his eyes and walked out. I walked over to the door and locked it. Addison looked at me scared and I ran to her and comforted her. "I'm sorry Beetle. Momma's alright." I assured her. She nodded and walked up stairs to her room. I put my head down. And explained what happened to Octive and Steven. "And he didn't believe you?" Steven asked? I shook my head. "No, and it really hurt me. My family come first. Point blank. I just can't believe that Lucas would take her side." I explained. Steven looked at me. "I'm sorry babe, what can I do?" He asked nervous. I shrugged. "Nothing. I told him that I wasn't going to be there for him, but I love him. He's my brother. But I just can't believe that he didn't believe me." I said. Octive sighed. "Sweetie. I don't mean to get involved, but one day he's going to see what a bitch she was being, and he will feel terrible. Let it all settle down, and he will come to you. Just be patient and let the storm calm." She explained. I nodded. "Thanks Octive." I said appreciating her wonderful advice. Octive has announced that she was moving back, and when she said where I almost passed out! She is moving back into her old house on Mason's Point. And that isn't very far from our apartment. It's going to be just lie old times. And I'm so happy about that. Octive left eventually and Steven had to run to his parents house so he took the kids. I went upstairs and took a bath. I got into the tub and I laid down. I put my head into the water and let out a scream. I cried. I needed to get better, my kids needed me. Steven needed me. I got out realizing that I was cold. I got dressed and put some shoes one. ON my way out to the car I texted Steven.

Me- I'm going for a drive. You okay with the kids?

Steven- Yes. You alright?

Me- No. But I just need to go somewhere. Maybe my mom's.

Steven- ok. Love you.

Me- Love you too baby. Let me know when you get home, I will make my way home.

I decided to take my own advice and go get some ice cream, and go to my parents house. When I got there Lucas and Lucy were laying on the couch together. I walked right past them up the stairs to my old room. I walked around the room running my hands against everything I came into contact with. I laid on the couch where Steven and I had laid countless times. The blanket we always used was draped over the back, and I pulled it off. It smelled like Steven's aftershave. I smiled. I folded the blanket up and decided that I was going to take it home. I sat on the couch for a while until Lucas came in and tried to talk to me. "Pip?" He asked. I shook my head. "I'm not done being mad at you. Leave me alone." I said putting my head down. He stood in the door way. "Mom told me that you were depressed, and now I feel like an asshole for yelling at you. Pip?" He asked. I looked up tears in my eyes. "How could you not believe me? I'm your sister. And I have never once lied to you. Never." I said. He shrugged. "You really didn't do it, did you?" He asked. I let out a sob. "No Lucas! I didn't. And if you think I did, fine. But you don't know me at all then." I said. He nodded. "I do know you, and the Pip I know, would own up to an argument that she made up. She said you tried to swing at her." He said. I shook my head and my knees hit the ground. "Why would I swing at her? I know you love her, and I didn't want to start anything so I just left. I did that for you. Not me." I said. He came over to see if I was alright and I pushed him away. I got up, and shook off my pants. "I'm not saying you need to leave her, but consider your options. Or you just might lose me." I said stammering towards the door. "Pip. wait!" He said catching me before I went down stairs. He pulled out a box. It had a ring in it. And he threw it away int he trash in the hallway. "I believe you." He said hugging me. I wrapped my arms around him. I cried. "I need you." He said. "Please be strong for me." He added. I nodded. "You are my best friend. I need my best friend forever by my side. And don't you ever feel that you are alone. You will always have me. Even if you are still mad at me." He said grabbing my cheeks. He kissed my head and wiped tears. "What's going on?" He asked. I shrugged. "I just feel so empty." I said. "I have everything in the world, great kids, a wonderful fiance, and great family. But something's missing. I don't know what it is, but I want to know." I explained. He nodded. "Don't worry, we will find that missing piece. Just give it some time. This may be a salt in the wound, but are you still into Tristen?" He asked. I shook my head. "No, him and I are long gone. Just a great friend. I love Steven." I said firmly. He nodded. "You still think about aunt Carol?" He asked. My heart sank. I haven't heard that name in almost 7 months. "A little. It still hurts. But I am doing a lot better." I said. He shrugged. "We will get through this Pip. Don't worry." He said assuring me. I felt a weight lift off my shoulder when he said we. I have felt so alone all this time, and hearing him say we will get through this, made me feel better. "I better get going. Steven's on his way home with the kids." I said. He smiled. "Alright, but if you need anything. Please. Don't hesitate to call me." He said sternly. I nodded. "Alright, now I have to go deal with this situation downstairs." He said sighing. "I'm sorry Lou." I said guilty. "No, it's not your fault. Don't blame yourself. I just can't believe she would do that." He explained. I shrugged. "She just wanted you all to herself, and I could understand that." I said defending her. We walked down stairs and I hugged him goodbye and shot a look at Lucy. She rolled her eyes and I smiled. I walked outside and I heard screaming. I walked back in, and Lucas was getting beat up by her. I walked over to her and shoved her onto the couch. "Touch my brother one more time, and I will give him the permission to beat the shit out of you!" I screamed. My dad heard me scream and he came running down the stairs. "What's going?" He asked frantic. "I left and she started beating him up" I said. "Lucas? Has she done this before?" I ask. He looked down embarrassed."LUcas!" I said demanding an answer. He nodded slightly. "Leave Lucy. Now." I demanded. "I'm not leaving. I'm his girlfriend." She said with attitude. Dad pulled out his phone and called 911. "You going to leave now?" He asked. She shook her head. I sighed. Olivia started to cry from all the screaming, and Lucy told her to shut up. I shot her the dirtiest look ever. I was recording this all with my phone for evidence. I walked over to Olivia, picked her up. "Put my baby down!" She said stammering over to me. I turned around so she couldn't grab her, and I bounced her gently. "Amelia, why don't you take her outside and wait for the police?" My dad said to me. I nodded. I looked at Lucas who had a blank stare on his face. "Dad! Lucas!" I said running over to him. He was in anafalectic shock. Dad grabbed him and called for my mother. She came running down, and helped my dad. I turned around because I didn't want to see my brother this way. I walked outside and wrapped sleepy Olivia in a blanket. She looked like she hasn't slept all day. She fell asleep within seconds and I put the blanket lightly over the top her head. The police came and I explained the situation. He called for an ambulance and I called Steven.

me- Babe. Shit is going down at my house right now.

Steven- What can I do?

Me- Are the kids sleeping?

Steven- No. They are both wide awake.

Me- Come over. I have Olivia. She is sleeping. And she is not going with Lucy. She told her to Shut up.

Steven- Wow. Okay sweet love. I'll be there in 10. I love you.

Me- I love you more.

I hung up the phone and I talked to one of the cops who said that they were trying to contact someone to come get Olivia. "Sir, I don't mean to intrude. But She can't go back into that family." I said showing him the part of the video where she told ehr to shut up. I opened the blanket and showed him a bruise on her thigh. "That isn't from falling." He said eyes wide. I put the blanket back over her and squeezed. "I will take her until we can figure things out." I said. "Are you sure? If so, we have to have you fill out paper work for temporary foster care." He asked. "Can I talk to my fiance first? He is on his way!" I asked. He nodded and stayed outside with me, making sure that I was safe. I shivered. The police man walked to his car and pulled out a jacket. "Here hun. Put this on. " He said offereing me his jacket. I smiled and thanked him. When Steven got there he grabbed the kids and came running. "Sir, pull the car closer to the house and keep the children in the car." The police an said. He nodded and Addison got into the truck and wanted the movie player on. He turned it on, and came back to me and kissed my head. "You alright?" He asked looking into my eyes. I smiled. "I'm fine. Don't worry love." I said making a silly face. "So, do you think that we can take in Olivia for a while, just until they can see if Lucy and her family are okay to take care of her?" I asked. He sighed. "That's a lot of responisbility we are taking on." He said. I nodded. "We don't have too. I just don't want to see her be put in that situation again." I explained by showing him the video. His eyes got big, and he nodded. "We will take her in." He nodded. The cop nodded and retreated to his car to get paper work. We got all the information and paperwork signed. "Now all we needed was a signature from mom." The cop said sighing. He walked into the house and came back out 3 minutes later with it signed. "That was eaiser than I thought it was going to be." He said. I nodded. Thankfully, Olivia and Addison were the same size, so I didn't need clothes for her. She was still sleeping, so I had Steven put her in the truck with the extra car seat from my car. I didn't know what I just got myself into, but I knew that I was doing the right thing. I walked in the house with the EMT, and Lucas and he was sitting up and talking. The police came in with handcuffs and arrested Lucy for assult and child abuse and took her away. Lucas looked at me and he instantly welled up with tears. "Don't worry Lou, everything is going to be alright. I have Olivia. And she is safe." I assured him. He loved that little girl. And has grown to be like a daughter to him. My parents helped him up and the EMT handed me some paperwork. "This is to file a claim of child abuse for the girl." He explained. I nodded and looked at my parents who were surprised. He left and my parents immediately asked me what was going on. "I am doing what is right. She needs me. She needs a real family. And it's not forever. Just temporary until someone can take care of her." I explained. My mom nodded. "That's my girl." She smiled. Steven went out to sit in the car waiting for me to come out. I said goodbye to everyone and we left. On the way home, I couldn't stop thinking about what had happened. And it made me smile. The emptiness was starting to fade. I mattered to someone. And that made me feel less empty.