The unloved heart of Rae Wilson

Chapter Four

10:09 p.m.

(Three months after the abortion)

Grace gestured for another drink as the bartender noticed and nodded while finishing someone else's. Grace sighed as he finally walked over and poured her another one. Grace smiled drunkenly at him as he smiled too. Grace grabbed the bottle and bit her lip. He pulled the bottle away and showed off his ring. Married sorry. He stated in a ridiculously happy tone. Grace showed off her ring. Aww look at that, me too. Grace replied with a cheeky smile as he widened his eyes. Wow. He huffed. Grace?! A voice called out from behind her. Grace tried to spin around but the chair didn't spin so she just stumbled out of it. Mina grabbed grace before she fell completely and gave her a worried stare. Mi- min- Mina??! Grace asked squinting at the floor. Yeah it's me. Mina clarifies for grace who was clearly out of it. Can I take her off your hands? Mina directed towards the bartender. PLEASE! He responded doing praying hands. Mina laughed and locked Grace's arm into hers. Here let's go sit down. Sounds g- go- good. Grace slurred.

10:21 p.m.

So uh yeah I lost my job for lying about your abortion...they found your files with all the information and evidence and fired me. Mina explained as grace tried to listen. Aww that sucks but eh I don't really feel bad, it's not like I told you to lie. Grace replied more drunkenly than last time. You literally DID. Mina emphasized heavily as grace made a confused expression. You lied for me? Grace questioned cutely. YES! Mina yelped laughing a little bit. Why? Grace asks confusedly as Mina sighed frustratedly. Just forget it. Mina whispered. Okay I'm sorry. Grace mutters pulling her shirt sleeve up accidentally showing off her bruises. Grace oh my god. Mina exclaimed in shock. Oh that's a regular Thursday for me. Grace explained. When did this happen? Mina asked worriedly. A while ago actually so long ago I don't know why it's still so visible. Grace joked morbidly. Why'd he do it? Oh just because of me not telling him that it was a "miscarriage". Grace clarified in quotations. Oh my goodness. Mina whispered. No no it's okay, it's fine Mina.

10:39 p.m.

Grace looked up at the house from Mina's car. You know I bought this house? Yep put a whole deposit down and he didn't even lend a penny, all he did was cheat on me with the realtor and then smack me for not buying the tv the first night...I cried so hard that night I had to cover my mouth so he wouldn't hit me again and no one understands that you can't leave a relationship like this because even though your body and mind has checked out the part that hasn't is the part that craves love and warmth and even though you got it at one point despite your maturity levels it didn't matter because you finally felt it for a little. Mina just looked at grace with acknowledgment. I mean he choked me so bad I had a bruise for two months but one night he just held me and I forgot about it but my body didn't I uh flinched and he punched me in the throat causing me not able to breathe for a minute. Grace you need to leave. Mina exclaimed suggestively. It's MY house Mina I can't leave it. Grace stated defensively. There's a monster inside of it though. Mina replied with no hesitation. Grace gave Mina a quick stare and looked back at the house. What about the boys? I can't leave them with him that's basically child abuse. Grace claims very exhaustively. How about you pack for yourself and them and I'll wait downstairs. Mina said providing a good idea. He'll hurt you and I'd rather he'd hurt me Mina...just wait out here. Grace advised touching Mina's arm for a brief moment. Are you sure? Mina questioned. Grace just nodded with an evidently sure smile.

10:48 p.m.

Grace bent down and caressed Raul's face and his hair smiling a little. Raul was a light sleeper and totally opposite of Ramiro who could sleep through three shootings and a thunderstorm. Raul steadily opened his eyes and sighed. Mom? He questions rubbing his eyes. Okay first thing we're packing you is a toothbrush. Grace said fanning her hand in her face repeatedly. Raul snickered covering his mouth. Your breath stinks too momma. He said innocently. Listen wake up your brother while I pack your stuff, okay? Grace directed. Okay okay! Raul exclaimed not wasting any time to question why. Grace took a breath of relief and started to pack their stuff. The steps started to make a squeaky noise as grace stopped moving. She hadn't been home in a couple days and the babysitter was gone so she was stuck initially with the "monster" as Mina called him. Grace continued packing as the boys watched and grabbed some extra stuff for her to bring. Grace zipped up their bags and looked at them clutching their cheeks with each hand. We're gonna get out of here. Grace whispered to them in their pitch black room but it didn't matter because she was their light..she was always seen as the light in these types of situations. Grace swallowed the lump in her throat and stood up throwing the bags on her back and grabbing Raul and Ramiro's hands. Let's go. Raul stopped himself from walking and looked ahead. Raul what is it? Grace asks impatiently. I'm scared. He answered honestly. I'm here and your brother is here. Grace assured him. Raul closed his eyes and took a deep breath. Okay mommy. He spoke out softly as she kissed his cheek. Yes okay. She said back. I have to pee. Ramiro stated doing an urgent pee dance. Grace pushed him into the bathroom as he turned on the light and closed the door. You know what? That's a good idea, you should use the bathroom before we go. Grace said attaining the same sweet tone for him. I don't have to mommy. Raul replied. Okay but you should. Grace responded getting annoyed. Okay mommy sorry. Raul said sweetly. It's okay. Grace replies smiling at him. Ramiro came out with a big jump and smile. Nuh uh go wash your hands. Grace directed immediately. I did! Ramiro squealed. No you didn't. Grace muttered with her motherly instincts. FINE!! He yelled as Raul laughed covering his mouth.

10:56 p.m.

Mina anxiously tapped her foot in the car as she waited for grace. Raul and Ramiro quietly and carefully walked downstairs as grace gritted her teeth from being nervous. Ramiro accidentally stepped on Raul's foot. Grace laid her forehead on the railing in disbelief. Raul just ran to the door and unlocked it as Ramiro followed. Grace came down the last step and walked out with them. Goodbye home, bye bye monster. Grace whispered giving one last look inside of it. Mommy you coming? Yeahh I am.