Hope | byler

Chapter 1

Everything is great! Maybe not but he thinks like that. He always thinks, no believes that everything will be perfect. He's getting good grades at school, and his planning to go to college soon, he has a great mom, supportive brother, and best friend. Why would he complain? Oh. His father. Well, he's not that bad, cause...
Will can't find any good things about his father. He's wondering why. Maybe because he always used to be drunk and say bad words to Will. Maybe he always made them cry and left them at their lowest and came back after 7 years cause he had no money. And even after he came back he didn't change. Always drunk, and often shouts and yells at us for God knows what. But Will doesn't have to think about it right now and ruin his mood because of that person, does he? No. It isn't worth it.

He smiles to himself closing his eyes. The rain stopped about 10 minutes ago and it smells like rain. He opens his eyes and it's like gold everywhere. The smell, the view, the sound of the breeze - everything is so beautiful right now. It's fall. Will loves fall. He checks the time and continues walking. He'll be home in about 15 minutes. Will did well at school today as always, especially in art class. His friend was so shocked when she saw Will's painting. Will doesn't have many friends, he doesn't need them anyway cause he already has a supportive bestie who always helps him no matter what. They're always together at school, always tell their big secrets to each other and never judge. Will is so lucky to have her.

Will was thinking about so many things he didn't even realize he was standing in front of his house already.  He was about to continue walking but stopped when he saw two black cars. Will furrowed his eyebrows and continued slowly walking towards his house. He opened the front door and saw his dad sitting on the sofa. He looked terrible, there were bruises on his face. Then there were a few guys in suits.
"Dad" he looked up at him. His expression was hard to read.
"Where's mom?" Will asked looking around the house. One of the men said something to the other two guys behind him. Will couldn't hear him. The guys nodded their heads and walked up to Will. "Hey, Will. My name is Troy Walsh" the man said with a smile also walking up to him.

Will looked up at him but didn't respond. He looked at his dad and saw him still sitting on the sofa with his head down. The guys grabbed his two arms, and now Will started panicking. "Hey, what are you doing? Let me go" They didn't let go. "Dad, what's happening?!" Will was terrified. He didn't understand what was happening. Why are these guys here? Why does it look like they're about to take me? Where's mom?  So many thoughts were running through Will's head. "Take him" the man commanded. Then Will started screaming and shouting. "What?! No. Let me go! Dad, please do something."
The guys held him tight and started leading him to the car. Will tried to escape from their grip but it was useless. He continued screaming and looking behind, asking for help from his dad. He saw his dad walking out with the man. "Now, you're satisfied?"
"Yes".

'What the actual hell? Is he selling me or something?!' Will was shocked. Everything is just happening so fast. He started crying. The guys opened the door and threw Will into the car. Will screamed banging on the window. His dad just stood there, watching. Will didn't see any sadness or regret on his face. The man opened the door and sat next to Will. "Where are you taking me?! Let me go!" "Shut up for your family's sake!" 'What did he mean by that?' The car started. Will watched his house disappear by second. 'Why? Just why?' he closed his eyes and cried.
"please. Just let me go" he whispered. Where is he going? What is going to happen? He had no idea. The only thing he knows is - his dad sole him. And Will never will forgive him for that.

A month later.

He looked out of the window fidgeting with his hands. 'What's taking him so long? It's been 10 minutes! Oh my God, did he find out where we are? No. It's impossible. He'll be back soon. But what if he won't' A lot of thoughts were running through his head. Right then he's phone started ringing. It was his friend. "hey Max"
"Hey! Are you okay?"
"Now I am"
"Did he see you leaving?"
"yes. But he doesn't know where we are"
"That's good. I hope he won't find you this time"
"Me too Max"
"Do you want me to come? I can-"
"No Max. I'm fine. We have to be careful"
"Yeah, you're right. Then, I'll call you later okay?"
"Okay. Bye"
Will sat on his bed and waited for his brother.