A unique bond!

Chapter 1

Darla's POV

I love my husband and my boys. I work at a diner. I try my best to be a good mother. I hate how my husband treats my boys. I do what he says though. If I listen and do what he says he gets the drugs. There is nothing in the world that feels better than a shot. Then you add some vodka, and you add a cigarette. It is like my heaven on earth. My husband is not that bad. He provides for us. Those boys will be ok. Zander has two more years. He can take Cade with him, and they can leave. Then it will be me and my husband. We had the best relationship when they were not here. It's only a matter of time.

Hank's POV

I hate my kids. I know that is awful for a father to say. My wife used to be so religious. That bitch should have listened when I told her to abort those little bastards. We could live in a studio or one bedroom. We would not have to have this three-bedroom apartment, that takes up thirty percent of our income. I cannot stand when she does not listen. I bust my ass in the heat or the cold every day, making sure we have the money for our supplies. I love my drugs, my beer, my cigarettes, and my gambling. My wife comes after all of those. My kids do not come at all. I just can't stand to look at them. Every time I see them it's a reminder of what we have to go without.

Zander's POV

I am Zander and I am seventeen. Our parents do not care about us. It used to bother me, now it doesn't. I hate them and they hate me. It is a mutual feeling. I just hate how they break Cade's heart. He did not ask to be born to a family that hates him. He is the most tender hearted and gentle soul. He always tries to clean the house and make them happy. Then they yell at him or ignore him. We go hungry most nights. My dad never wants to spend money on food. He says it's not a necessity. His drugs, beer, and cigarettes are not a necessity. He should be protecting his children like a man. I just turned seventeen. I am going to find a job. I can buy me and Cade food. My parents can go fuck themselves. Cade is my number one priority.

Cade's POV

My name is Cade. I am fifteen years old. I will be sixteen in one week. I live with my with parents and my older brother. I love my parents, but they do not love me. I try to do everything to earn their approval. I clean, I do the dishes, I help them when they need it. It does not matter what I do, they never appreciate me. My dad hits me sometimes. I try to hide it from Zander. I do not want him to get in the middle of it. The last time he did my dad broke his wrist. It was all my fault. My dad was drunk, I should have steered clear of him. He fell in the hallway. I was just trying to help him to his room. He slapped me so hard. It busted my lip. Zander heard it and punched my dad in the face. He grabbed Zander's wrist, and we heard the snap. My dad freaked out, he apologized and gave us money to go to the hospital. I still feel guilty for it. My dad was nice for almost a month after that. He bought food and apologized every day. Then they went back to their old ways. I know Zander is hungry. I hear his stomach growling. I am going to try and start tutoring kids at school. If I can make some money, we could eat at school at least. The school breakfast and lunch are three dollars each. I just need to make twelve dollars a day. Well at least nine. I can eat once. He is older he needs to eat twice. I will make this happen. Zander is my world. He promised when he graduates and turns eighteen, I can move in with him. I can't wait.

Story begins.

We live in a poor part of town. The school is only three blocks from our apartment. It is October and we are expecting an early snowstorm tonight. I hate when it snows. It makes the house so cold. School was good today. I tutored two kids. They gave me ten bucks each. I gave half to Zander. He was able to eat lunch today. I know that helped with his mood this afternoon. We played board games in his bedroom until it was time for bed. My dad came in after the snow started. He turned the heat off. He said he was not paying a huge light bill to keep us warm. He said that is why we have blankets. My mom and dad both got drunk. I can hear them fighting with each other. My dad keeps calling my mom a stupid bitch. I don't understand what kind of man would call his wife that. Zander tried to comfort me and tell me it is ok. I think he is already asleep. I hate when they argue. I can't sleep. It's been almost an hour. I have three covers on my bed, but it is still freezing. Zander and I both have two covers each. He gave me one of his earlier. He said he would be ok. I feel bad, he should not be freezing to protect me. My parents have stopped fighting. This means they have done drugs. Now they will sleep for a while. Someone knocks on my door. I close my eyes and try to pretend to be asleep. I am praying it is not my dad. I hear Zander's voice. This conversation will be between Cade(C) and Zander(Z).