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8

I woke up in an unfamiliar bed and then the events of yesterday came to my mind. Bill brought me to my house. He had cooked us dinner just for us. I could only keep a few bites down but it was nice to eat something for once.

After we ate he showed me a room and that's where I slept. I knew my dad would be at work at this time so I hoped that me and bill could go get my things during this time. Bill told me which room was his so I walked to the door and knocked on it.

" hey bill can I speak to you?"

He opened the door and I was met by his smile. He had a kind heart but I knew I couldn't get close to it.

" do you think we could run to my house real quick and get my things?"

" yea of course let me get dressed real quick and we can go."

I sat at the kitchen counter waiting for bill and after 5 minutes he was back. He grabbed his car keys and we headed off. It wasn't a far drive.

" bill can you stay here I don't need help I'm just going to pack a few clothes and then I'll be back."

" sure."

I walked into the house and saw that my dad decided not to go to work today. Luckily he was asleep though. I quietly walked into my room and grabbed the only suitcase I had. I packed up my clothes as fast as I could.

I grabbed a few books and things that my mother had left me before she died. Once everything was packed up I looked at the room one last time and took in the good memories but there were more bad than good.

I was about to walk down the stairs but I was met face to face with my father.

" I thought I told you to leave yesterday. So why the hell are you back?"

" I came to get my things once I walk out of that door you'll never have to see me again I promise."

He didn't like that answer. He grabbed my suitcase and threw it down the stairs. He then grabbed my shoulders and shoved me down the stairs. I fell down them and I heard something pop. Eventually though the darkness took over and I fell into a sleep like state.

Bill pov:

I know she asked me to stay in the car but she had been in there a while and I was starting to get concerned. I figured it had been long enough so I got out of the car and ran towards the door.

I know now why she never wanted us to see her house. It looked like it would fall down with a single blow of the wind. When I walked in it was a complete mess. Food and dishes filled the sink. Things were thrown everywhere and there was even some broken glass.

I was about to try and find her room but when I saw the stairs I saw her body laying on the floor at the bottom of them with her unconscious body.

" and who do you think you are?"

I guess this was her father. He was a short fat man. He had a gross beard and was bald. He looked like a pathetic excuse of a father.

" I'm her friend and I'm here to take her home."

He laughed. Why was he laughing? He bent over in fits of laughter and I just stood there looking at him.

" friend? That pig doesn't have any friends. Why would she? She's an ungrateful brat."

Those were the words Tom used. No wonder she hated Tom so much. I was so mad at this man for hurting someone that didn't deserve any of it. I approached her father and punched him in the face so hard that it knocked him out.

I ran to Presley body and picked her up and her suitcase. I rushed us to her car and gently placed her in the back seat. I drove us to my house. If she was there then I knew she would be safe.

When I pulled into the drive way I picked her body up and headed to the front door. Ill get her suitcase later. I saw Tom and my dad sat in the kitchen eating but when they saw me their faces looked concerned. My dads more than toms. I ignored them and placed her in her bed. I placed a blanket on top of her body and headed back to the kitchen.

" who was that bill?"tom asked

" it was Presley. She's going to be staying here now. She has no where to stay her father kicked her out of the house."

" ok but why were you caring her?"

" that's for her to say when she feel comfortable enough to say."

My dad then spoke up. " I think it's time I tell you why I need y'all to keep and eye on her."

I sat down at the counter and ready to listen to what our dad had to say.

" her mother and your mother were best friends growing up. When her mother had her she made your mom her god mother. She knew we could take care of her if anything were to happen. Your mother loved Presley as if it was the daughter she never had. Presents father had them move for a job shortly after they had her. That's why y'all wouldn't know her. They moved back her a few short months before her mothers accident but your mother had already passed away before they moved back. It was her mothers wish for our family to take care of her and keep an eye on her."

I was shocked. I had no idea our mother knew her mother. I looked at Tom but his face of course didn't show any emotions to this news. Any time someone brought up our mom he shut down.

" when her mother passed her father spiraled. I don't know how her mother died but I know her father blames her for it. He started borrowing money from high up men. It got him into a lot of trouble. She doesn't know any of this. Please be kind to her. She deserves it."

" I will be there for her. I promise."

Tom however didn't say anything he just got up and walked outside to smoke. I worry for him I really do.

" I'll get him around to her dad. You know how he is. It might take a while but he'll come around eventually."

" yea I know just be gentle with her."