Rhenna

Fifty-Two

                        "Daneisha loves making friends". Vicky (I think) said next to me. We were sitting at the counter on stools watching the others cook. Vicky had finally found her doll, and now she was telling me everything about "Daneisha". "She just broke up with her boyfriend so she's a bit sad tho". Vicky let out a heavy sigh. "She's been pretty depressed".

Someone's got a wild imagination.

"I've been trying to help her out, but nothing has worked". Vicky laid her cheek onto the back of her hand, "It's been tough".

It was a little funny seeing how serous this was to her. I guess, that maybe, something so silly must've been important to me when I was her age.

Blondie turned around from the stove, and frowned at Vicky. "Vick. No toys on the counter, remember".

"Right". Vicky mumbled. She set Daniesha on the ground.

"I hope your appetites big". He said to me.

I leaned over the counter, and in a low voice said. "You do know I'm not going to eat this".

"I know".

"Then why are you-"

"It was a way to stop the arguing". He shrugged, "I'll make you some toast".

Toast would be way easier to digest with my queasy stomach. I thanked him then brought my attention back towards Vicky.

She smiled at me. "You look like Nicky".

Nicky? Was she talking about Nick?

I'm pretty sure that I dont look anything like him.

"Ugh. Thanks". I guess.

"Do you know Daniela?" Hannah, or Tyler asked me.

"Yeah".

"And Racheal?"

"Mmh". I hummed.

Tyler (I think) set her chin into her palms and leaned forwards on the counter. She stared at me like I was some sort of exotic unicorn. Eventually I got creeped out and looked away.

Why are children so creepy?

"Why are you so pale?" Hannah asked.

Why are you so nosy? "Dunno".

"Your hair is a mess". Tyler giggled, tugging on a strand of my bangs.

Is there a such thing as bieng harrassed by children?

"Guys leave him alone". Caleb said, shooing his sisters away. He gave me an apologetic smile. "Sorry. They don't get to meet new people often".

"I need all hands on deck". Blondie suddenly announced. The girls, and Caleb turned towards him. "Girls, please, set the table".

"Yes, sir!" They shouted in unison, giggling afterwards.

They hurried to do as told while Caleb helped Blondie with the skillet of bacon.

"You seem good at this". I spoke up. Blondie glanced my way and shrugged. "Mum works long hours so we all chip in with the meals".

I think, if given the chance, I'd probably burn the entire kitchen down.

"Foods done!" Blondie shouted. He brought the fry pan with the eggs to the table. Caleb followed him with the bacon.

I slid off the stool and joined them. To my relief, they seated me between Blondie and Caleb.

"Here". Blondie handed me a plate of toast.

"Thanks".

"You dont want eggs and bacon?" Vicky asked. I swear, its giving me a headache trying to figure out who is who. Since the three girls were sitting next to each other it was impossible.

"I'm not feeling well".

"Hangover?" She questioned.

I blinked. Ugh...I looked at Blondie who only smirked and shrugged a little.

"Yeah".

Before they could ask anymore questions Blondie snapped at them to eat.

The room was left in a peaceful silence.

I dont think I'd be able to handle siblings. I'd probably yell at them a million times per day.

I was a little shocked at how easily Blondie was putting up with them. He seemed...easily agrivated by anyone else. Yet here he was, smiling, cooking, and conversing without a hint of hostility to his voice.

It was fucking weird.

I guess every penny has two sides.

I wasn't exactly sure what my other side was. Probably nothing good.

"Are you sleeping?"

I snapped out my thoughts and peered over at the girls. I guess I kinda zoned out there.

"Your toast is gonna be cold". Tyler said.

Right.

I picked up the bread and took a bite. My stomach protested, but I kept eating. I didn't want it, but I needed it.

I swear it's been days since I last ate anything. I could defiantly feel it.

"You wanna play with us after breakfast". The girls asked with hopeful eyes.

It was probably best if I just went back to Jae's. I had been gone for three days already. No doubt he was going to be pissed.

I gave them an apologetic look. "Sorry, I cant".

They deflated in their seats.

I felt a bit bad for putting them down, but if I'm being honest I wasn't exactly in the mood to deal with them.

I ate slow as to not upset my stomach. I wanted to keep the food down. Eventually, tho, I finished.

I stuck around for a bit longer to help with the dishes, then I left. Blondie offered to give me a ride, but I declined.

I wasn't in a rush to get to Jae's.

I didn't think he'd be there at this hour, but his apartment was still boring as shit.

So I took my time walking back.

It was the easiest way to clear my head.

And to also freeze myself!

Apparently I hadn't been in possession of a jacket last night.

Who needs one when your drunk?

I really hope that I didn't do anything stupid at the club. Cuz no matter how hard I tried I couldn't remember a thing.

I mentally groaned, and wrapped my arms around myself. The past two days did not turn out how I planned. I was trying to keep my distance from Nick and others. Yet, I got even closer.

I'm literally digging myself a hole here.

If I could make one wish, I'd wish for Jae, and his damn proof to disappear from the face of this earth.

That would be liberating.

Unfortunately the world doesn't work like that.