Never Him. Always Him.

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Entering the house, I already knew my father would be looking but I kept my face away from everyone and walked to my room. Opening the door, I entered and locked it. 'i have no time for them. Shit my washing' Placing my underwear, shirt and bra in my washing basket, I looked at how much I had. 'nuh. I will just go grab my other clothes'. Exiting my room, I locked it and walked to the laundry. Grabbing all of my clothes out of the dryer, I walked back to my room and unlocked it. Entering my room, I locked it again. 'It's going to be a long week'.

Austin - good morning beautiful. I hope you have the best day you can. I know you will be at work when you should be resting but I know you don't want to be at that house and have goals you want to achieve. Please be careful xx
- good morning handsome. I will be as careful as I can. It will be a long work week but I make do. I hope you have a good day, don't work too hard xx.

Putting what's needed in my handbag, I walked out and locked my bedroom door. 'what the fuck?' entering the kitchen, I kept my eyes away from my father and Matthew. Making myself some toast and a coffee, I then walked out and sat down at the table.
"Good morning jadee" "morning Matthew" "we have all been quite concerned for your welfare" "I'd be better if that bastard kept his hands to himself" "your father was angry.." "don't make excuses Matthew. There is no excuse for someone laying their hands on another" Matthew stayed silent. Finishing my breakfast, I took my plate and cup to the kitchen and rinsed them before walking back out. "jadee I can take you" exiting the house, I took the walk to work. 'take me? Pfft. I don't think so. I don't need or want him around. I can do this myself. I told him to never approach me. That fucking bastard put me in hospital'. Entering the company, I looked around. "Jadee. Oh, what happened to you?" "She was in a fight.." "no. I was attacked, Maxwell" "should you be here?" "Fathers orders and all" Maxwell turned his eyes "I'm going to my work station" entering the elevator, I pressed number four. 'it seems Britney isn't coming back. She would usually be in the foyer' getting to the fourth floor, I walked to my station and turned everything on before setting up for the day.

"Monash industries, you are speaking with jadee. how can I help you?" "Jadee, it's Sam from Collins fort, how are you?" "I'm well thank you Sam, yourself?" "Good thank you. I would like the same order as every week please" "of course. Same day delivery?" "Yes thank you" "easiest client" Sam laughed "please send me the invoice and I will put it straight through. Are you going to tell me my order?" "Would you like me too?" "No. I know what it is" I chuckled "have a good day Sam" "and you too jadee. Bye" "bye".
"Sam Collins right?" I looked at Maxwell "that's him" "a character that one" "he is" "who did that to you?" "My father. My sister ran from her wedding and I copped it" "what?" "Yeah.." "why would she run?" "Just like I, she was getting forced into marrying someone she doesn't like. She finally grew some and ran" "you don't like your husband?" "Good person but no" "no common interest?" "No" "is he out partying all the time?" I smirked "he's boring" Maxwell let a small laugh slip. "you are the partier" "I like a drink, yes. I spent thirteen years in school to be forced into a marriage with a guy I don't even like and into a job I didn't want. No chance to be who I am" "you didn't want this?" "No" "what did you want to do?" "Be a horticulturist" "good job" I nodded "I Probably shouldn't even be telling you all this" "why?" "He's your boss" "everyone has their own dreams. I wanted to run a business. I basically am but it's not my own. Still I get to tell you what to do" I chuckled "lucky me". When another call came through, I answered it.

Maxwell.

'her head is severely swollen and here she is still working. I didn't know she was being forced to be in this position and I didn't know she was forced to marry whomever it is. This girl is very intelligent and it seems she has put up with a lot. It explains why she doesn't address our boss when he walks in'.

Peter.

'britney hasnt showed up. Out of both, I thought it would be jadee. I only stayed at their house last night to see if jadee was okay and to give her a lift. She's bruised and swollen and yet still here. Britney is god knows where with only god knows who. Jadee still won't address me. I don't know where she goes but I do know that Monica and Patrick want to have dinner with Matthew and jadee. I think it will be good for her to have a friend around'.
Waiting until lunch time, I walked into her floor. 'her face is really bad. I did that to her' "need anything Maxwell?" "Nah go enjoy your lunch jadee. I will have mine when you get back" "thanks".
"Jadee. Your sister hasn't turned up" when jadee kept walking I sighed "look its concerning. We don't know where she is" "she's with who she wants. Shes safe and good for her. I wish I had done that" entering the elevator with jadee, I waited until the doors were shut. "Matthew only wants what is best. Him and Patrick have arranged a dinner with you girls. I think it will be good.." "no I'm not going. what you think, is that because Monica gave in, I will too. Don't you get it, I don't like him" "he's suitable for you. You and Monica are friends" "she changed" "sometimes in life you need too" "no I don't unless I want to. Now are we done because I don't want to be anywhere near you?" "jadee, things won't change" "you are right, they won't" jadee walked out I put my head down. 'even with Monica it doesn't help. She spoke but her tone was icy. I'm not going to give up' following jadee to the table, i sat down "what part of I don't want to be near don't you understand?" "I'm your father" "no. Just a parent that fucking marries his kids off. Pity, you didn't win with one huh. Don't try to make any more plans for my life, it won't happen. I won't be doing your little family dinners. I won't be having some fancy fucking friend dates either. Great, she likes Patrick. good for her.." "she told me you have been drinking with people downtown" "was. I don't see them any more. She can tell you what she likes. Go see her. I don't want to see you" "she is a good.." "no" "jadee.." "listen. I married the fucking man you wanted me too and I don't even like him that way. I'm doing this fucking job you wanted me too even though my dream was to be a horticulturist. I told you clear as day, I do not want to speak to you, be near you or have anything to do with you. I told you not to approach me. You did this. You are the one that belted me because Britney chose her life. The only reason you say Monica is a good friend is because she gave in to your friend and is marrying Matthews good mate. I'm not going to tell you where Britney is, I'm done with this shit. I'm so proud of her for running. I wish I did the same but I can deal with it. It's going to be a waste of time for not only you but Matthew too. He may have a wife on paper but he won't get what he desires. I will not ever share a bed with him, I will never give him kids and I will not change my last name to be a kallihan. I'm not a kallihan. I don't even want to be a Monash. I'm just jadee, the seed you planted and chose to marry off" getting up, I looked at my daughter with watery eyes and walked away. 'i can't deal with that. I can't see her this way. Everything I have done is so she is comfortable. I thought that maybe Monica could help but it seems they aren't close anymore. Jadee doesn't want anything to do with me. She won't tell me where Britney is and even though she spoke in a low tone, her tone told me she is more than livid'.