strong brothers

Finally

*Beep* *beep* *beep*

"Where am I...."

*Beep* *beep* *beep*

"Who are you?"

The unfamiliar faces above me were all wearing masked like doctors and nurses, I wonder if I'm dreaming....

One of them poke a needle in my arm, It hurts. I thought this was supposed to be a dream? I'm scared..

I'm feeling so tired all of a sudden... I don't wanna sleep, I'm scared dad will hurt me again. I guess there would be no dinner for me tonight.

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*clink*

"My eyes flew open as I started to struggle around but soon stopped after figuring out there was a needle in my arm,

"Calm down kid. Calm down" someone said as he pinned my arms down.

I started crying loudly as he was pressing against one of my wounds.

"Shit! I'm sorry kid, I didn't know." The man said quickly taking his hands away from me.

I wiped my tears away with my free hands while sniffing softly.

"I'm sorry kid. I didn't do it on purpose! I didn't know you had an injury over there. He really did a number on you huh?"

I nodded my head, sniffing ever so lightly.

"Well, you wouldn't have to worry about that animal anymore. He got charged with kidnapping, child abuse, arson, shoplifting and drug trafficking. He's got the life sentences. Well deserved for someone like him."

After calming down a bit, I turned around slowly to face towards him. " are you a cop?" I asked looking at his police badge.

"Yup! Officer oz,
A great cop indeed, In fact. I was the one who rescued you from him! Can you believe it? You're finally free!"

"Rescued?" I asked softly, "why was I being rescued from my dad?"

"Your dad? He's not your dad kid. "NOT" your dad."

"He's not?" I asked confused. "How is he not my dad?" I mean, I've known him my whole life. It doesn't make any sense.

"He kidnapped you, from your family when you were just a baby. Maybe that's why you call him your dad. But he's not your dad. Your real dad passed away because of stress just 2 years after your disappearance.
Poor guy.... Must've been a great man. He never gave up on searching for you."

"D-do I have a mom?" I asked, scared of what he was going to answer.

"Ah.... Yes. You do, but she's not the kind of mom you want to be with. Ever since you got kidnapped, she's been locking herself in her room. Your brothers said they heard knocking sounds coming from her room every night. God knows what she's been doing. But I recently heard she's been in a coma for 4 years because of drug intoxication. She was a beautiful woman, that sadly ruined her own life."

"Brothers?" I asked officer oz, Confused.

"Yep. You got brothers. Elder brothers. You're the youngest in your family."

"Oh.. I didn't know I have brothers." I said wondering what they look like.

"Of course you didn't know. Your eldest brother is your guardian since your mom is still in a coma."

"Where are they? I-I mean my brothers." As I said that. A nurse with glasses on walked in. Trailing behind her was another nurse holding something in her hands.

"Sorry, I uh. Over heard your conversations. But your brothers will be here to pick you up later, and let me warn you. They all sound very excited to see you. Avery." The nurse said smiling.

"How many brothers do I have?" I asked clearly confused as how fast things are moving.

"You have 6 brothers. Avery. You're in good hands. No one would even think about hurting you. You'll see what I mean by that sooner or later."

I smiled finally having other people instead of him to talk to. I couldn't wait for my brothers to arrive, but at the same time I'm really nervous. I mean. What if they act like him? I really hope not.

"I almost forgot something Avery. You need to take your pain killers. Here." The nurse said. Giving me a pill with a cup of water.

"I don't like swallowing pills. I'm scared." I said putting it down on the table."

"I thought you wanted to feel better Avery?"

"I-i do"

"But if you don't wanna swallow this pill you won't get better at all. And your brothers might not be able to bring you home." She said in a cooeing type of way.

"Find. I'll t-try swallowing I-it." I took the pill and toss it in my mouth and quickly drank water before swallowing it.

"Good job Avery! You did it! It wasn't so hard was it? Here. A lollipop for your bravery." She said smiling as she handed me the lollipop.

I smiled softly while holding the lollipop in the palm of my hands. This was the first time someone gave me something. I feel so happy.

"Hey kid. You haven't eaten anything yet right? You must be starving. Here. I brought this up with me just for you.

"Thank you Officer oz." I said as tears form in my eyes.

"What's wrong? Is something hurting? Where? let me check." The nurse and cop said at the same time.

"no one gave me anything b-before." I sobbed.

"Awwww. I'm sure you'll be receiving more gifts from your family soon" the nurse said giving me a slight hug.

I couldn't believe what has happening. I was finally free from the basement...

This was my dream.. and it came true.