Unconditional Love

Chapter 1

It was a stormy night in Hawkins Indiana. But the sound of the thunders was not louder than Lonnie's screams.

"I'VE TOLD YOU THIS ONE MILLION TIMES JOYCE. I DO NOT CARE. WHAT DON'T YOU UNDERSTAND!?" Lonnie snapped

I couldn't help but flinch and shake to the sound of his voice. His face was just a few inches away from mine and I could feel his cold breath that smelled like whiskey. He was drunk again. What if he hits me? What if our kids see it? I don't want them to be scared... My poor boys. I don't care about me, just about them. I thought.

"Lonnie... please don't do this. Don't say stuff like that the kids might hear you. You know Will gets scared when we yell. Plea-" I said trying to calm my husband down.

"THAT'S THE PROBLEM JOYCE. YOU DON'T GET IT. I JUST TOLD YOU I DON'T CARE ABOUT YOU NOR DO I CARE ABOUT THE KIDS." He yelled in my face

"Oh don't you DARE say anything about those kids. They've done absolutely nothing to you. In fact...they love you. But all you care about IS DRINKING LONNIE. THAT'S ALL THAT MATTERS TO YOU."

My heart was beating so fast. I was afraid. But I couldn't just leave it like that. I had to fight for myself and most importantly for my kids. I can't let them down.

"First of all who told you that you can raise your voice at me huh? Second of all I'm glad you finally got what I have been trying to tell you for so long. You finally understood Joyce. I do not care about any of you."

In Will's room

Will's POV

"Jonathan...are they fighting again?" I said.

"No Will, it's okay don't worry." Jonathan said trying to calm me down.
"Hey lil man, guess what!!" He said hapilly.

"What is it?" I responded trying to keep my tears inside of my eyes. I actually hated my dad for everything that he has done to my mom. I wish I could make him leave but that would just hurt my mom even more.

"I just bought a new cassette and I think you'll like the song. Why don't you come here and listen?"

I stood up from my bed and went to sit next to my brother. Somehow he always found a way to make me feel happy.
I took the headphones and placed them in my ears. Suddenly my dad's screams went quiet and I could finally sit in peace.

After a little bit I noticed that something had startled Jonathan. I got scared as well but he quickly comforted me by slowly brushing his fingers through my hair and telling me that it's all going to be ok. He told me not to take my headphones off. I was unsure to what the exact reason for that was but I listened to him because I was sick of hearing my mom and dad fight.

Jonathan stood up and opened the door. That made my heart skip a beat because I didn't want him to get involved in their fight but I know he is the right person to protect mom. He's the only one that can do that. I wish I could help. But I'm not as strong as he is... Dad could easily push me away.

Hi everyone!!! This is the first part of my story and I hope you like it. The next part will come in a few hours or maybe tomorrow. Tips are always welcome. Hope you have an amazing day!! ❤️