White Lies

Chapter 10

Lilith's p o v :

Flashback :

I'm running in the rain, barely able to breathe, my clothes sticking on to me like second skin, my bag hanging on my one shoulder, all my books wet. Everything is wet as I find it hard to breathe and try to gather more energy to run a few more minutes. I feel weak all over, mentally and physically aching but I fight myself and run. Run cause I have to, run cause I'll regret if I don't, running is the only option.

I stop infront of my house, just as I see dad getting in the car with mom. I run as fast as I can and hold his hand but he pushes me away. "Get off me!" he says throught gritted teeth. I start crying, full on bawling as I hold onto the hem of his shirt and yell at him cause that is the only way he'll understand. "You won't go! You are not gonna leave with that woman! You know how she is, you are not gonna leave your daughter in the hands of a cheater and abuser, are you?!? You're gonna leave your only child to please women?!?"

"Don't leave dad. Please, don't do this. It will ruin both of us." I whisper, heaving.

My lungs are burning. It feels like my lungs are giving out on me. I'm not able to hold myself, I fall on my knees, hands pressed to my chest. I try to breathe but I can't. My vision is dotted, everythings a blur. My father kneels down in front of me and I think he's saying something but I can't see nor hear, my ears ringing so loud.

I panic even more and loose my breath completely. I feel a hard impact on my head. My vision goes blank
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My head hurts like a bitch. I slowly open my eyes and try to adjust to the bright light. My vision clears in a few seconds, I look around confused, my hands go to my head and there's bandage wrapped around my head, IV strips attached to my hand.

Everything comes rushing back causing my head to ache even more. Tears start welling up around my eyes.

"Dad." I whisper. I remove the IV strips and stand up, wearing the slippers infront of me and stumble out of the hospital room. I look around frantically trying to find my dad. A nurse comes up infront of me and tells me to stay in bed. I clutch her uniform sleeves. "Dad. I want dad." I plead to her, tears gathering up again.

"Darling." I turn around, seeing my dad. He looks so worn out, dark bags under his eyes. I walk upto him and he hugs me. I hug him back tightly, afraid that he'll vanish if I don't. I start sobbing, shaking so hard. Ugly cries coming out of me as my heart aches even more.

My mother tried to convince my father to work at her brothel. Almost. If he's here right now, that means he isn't going anymore.

"It's okay, darling. I'm right here. I won't go anywhere." He repeats contineously kissing my forehead and patting my head.

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Samuel's p o v :
Present:

I was just walking, after grabbing a coffee at starbucks and thought I'd go and get the books I asked for at the library as its on the way. I ran into Lilith, waiting by the front desk at the library, looking amazing in a yellow floral summer dress, her hair in a ponytail.

I went to her and talked for a few and Aunty Camilla came and asked if she should get my books, I said yes and turn to Lilith. She opens her mouth about to say something but stops when her phone starts ringing. She picks it up and speaks. "Hey dad! I'm almost done, I'll be there in an hour."

I observe her as she freezes, her smile disappears. "N-no mom, please don't. Give the phone to dad." Her voice cracks and tears start gathering around her eyes. "Hello? Hello mom!" She speaks in a louder voice. She turns to me. "Samuel, can you take my books with you? I'll get them later." She speaks hurriedly and I nod. She turns around to leave.

"Is everything okay?" I can't help but ask. "No, but hopefully it will." she says without turning and runs to the door and disappears.

"What happened? Where did she go? She didn't pay for the books." Aunty Camilla asks from behind me. I turn to her and sigh. "I don't know aunty. She left in a hurry, it was definitely urgent. And don't worry about the books, I'll pay and take them home."

"Okay I'll ring it up."

"Can you add it on Lilith's tab as if she paid for the books? But I'll pay ofcourse." She chuckles softly.

"I think I know what you're saying. Sure."

My chest feels heavy. I feel a urge to go behind Lilith and make sure she's fine. Why am I so worried about her? Is this me being a worried friend? Absolutely- not.

Do I have feelings for her?

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Writer's note:
Helloooo! Poor Lililth she had to go throught so much when she was supposed to be having the time of her life having fun. yeh ALOT I know. Well then see ya guys next chapter.
Have a great day!❤