Rebel Heart

learning the truth

Evangeline

I was about to walk inside the barn when I heard him talking to someone on the phone and I couldn't help but notice that he sounded a little agitated with whoever he was talking with as I continued listening to what he was saying...

Gage: I don't need you badgering me while I'm busy. I told you that I would get custody of her when she is born and I vow to keep that promise, of course she will have a better life with me, because she deserves a better life than the one you're living in and I refuse to let you see her when I get custody of her. I will talk with you later, bye.

I walked inside the barn and pretended like I didn't hear what he said as I took the horses to the pasture so they could run for a little while.

Evangeline: good morning...

Gage: good morning...

Evangeline: I made breakfast if you're hungry...

Gage: I will eat after I finish up here...

I could feel the tension between us and I didn't want to cause an argument but it happened anyways...

Evangeline: you should eat something, you need...

Gage: I said I would eat when I finish here, you're so damn annoying!

I was shocked by how he just spoke to me but I didn't let it bother me.

Evangeline: I can see that I upset you so I will leave you alone so you can finish what you're doing.

I headed back inside and seen him walk inside a few minutes later.

Gage: I am sorry for yelling at you Evangeline, I'm just worried about things back home...

Evangeline: I know you think I'm just another dumb female but I will listen to you if you ever need someone to talk with...

Gage: I don't think you're dumb, I just don't like talking about my feelings.

Evangeline: but you should talk to someone about how you're feeling...

Gage: I left home a few weeks before we met and I told my mother that I would get custody of my baby sister when she is born...

Evangeline: that is a big responsibility for someone so young.

Gage: I know but I want a better life for her and my mom isn't in a suitable position to raise a child.

Evangeline: has your sister been born yet?

Gage: yeah, she was born two days ago...

Evangeline: I want to help you get custody of your baby sister, but can you prove the mother is in a bad place?

Gage: yeah I can...

Evangeline: well let's go get your sister...

*two weeks later*

It has been a struggle but he finally got custody of his baby sister along with everything he needed to take care of her, my brother was against it at first because I helped him take care of her but he eventually started spending time with her.

Dustin: now that you're taking care of a baby, are you two going to get a place of your own?

Evangeline: I don't know Dustin, I haven't thought about it considering he wanted custody of his sister and we're not dating or even friends, I--