My dad is a Musician

Chapter 2

"Leo," dad said, "Are you not feeling well?"

"Just tired." I replied. I am pretending to be sick. To make it look real, I didn't get out of bed at all. I have decided to not go out because of my brother. I will have to plan what to do next.

"I think you should rest for today. I will prepare something light for you to eat."

"Yes…", I closed my eyes later on. Just calm down and do nothing but concentrate on your breathing. You will fool him into believing that you are sleeping. I felt my dad stroke my hair. It felt nice.

"Sleep tight." He said and then I heard the door close. I think he left. I opened my eyes and got up. Now starts the real battle. What to do now?

I am hundred percent sure that my abuser is a big shot because he came into this society where only the rich stay and he brought my brother in. This is concerning.

I was sure that my abuser would find out that I am living with dad but didn't know he would have the power to come here. There are no helpers allowed in so even the bodyguards won't be able to be with me and I can't be with dad forever.

But I will have to face it eventually. How did I even do that? Ah! I will have to find out from dad who are the new people who shifted in based on which I can search online of who they are because the rich always appear in front of the media and moving forward I will be able to tell dad if they are a threat or not and if it gets serious, we can drag him to court but, will we be able to win the case?

It's obvious that during the trials the abuser can say that dad has kidnapped me and for proving him wrong, we will need proof.

As dad said, I can't be with him without adoption. I think that… I will have to ask dad to adopt me legally. He gave me time anyways. I will just say I have figured it all out. It will be easy.  I am sure it will be a cake walk.

But that's for later. I won't be going out for the next few days and that would be for a good cause because the people would be very energetic and searching for me.

If I stay low for long enough, they will lose hope but I need a good reason for not being here. What could it be?

I am sick at the moment. I think if I become more sick, it will be helpful to stay at home without suspicion. But how? Pretend to have a fever? But dad will find out if he touches my forehead or by using a thermometer.

Hmmm, I can do something sneaky though. It's not a very nice thing, but I can do something like put a thermometer in the hot beverage that I get and say like I have a fever and stay at home. I can get time to relax and compose myself to get back to my fight.

I can involve dad but I don't want to. This is my fight and I started it. I will have to see the end of it alone. It's as simple as that.

I will ask dad for something hot to drink.

"Daaaaaaaaaaad! Daaaaaaaddddddddd!" Listen to me, father! I am already screaming at the top of my voice. Come for me quick.

"Daaaaaa–" I suddenly found my breath catching, a lump of air obstructing my throat. It burst out in a fit of coughs, bringing me relief.

"I am coming in Leo," I heard dad but since I was coughing I couldn't reply. Why now?!

He came in and immediately rushed towards me and gave me some water from the jug beside my bed.

"Do you have the flu or something?"

I gulped down the water and ignored what he said. I have no clue but since it came at such a right time, I think it would help me pretend to be sick and stay at home for long. I could feel dad pat me back to ease the cough. It did help as I gave him the glass back.

"I don't know. I don't feel well."

"Let me check your temperature.", He extended his hand towards me to check my forehead.

"No." I moved back, "I want something warm to drink. My throat aches."

"You sure you want something warm in such hot weather?"

"Yes. I feel cold."

"Oh my… I will bring something for you to drink first then. What do you want? Ginger Tea, coffee, milk, hot cocoa, latte or… "

"Hot cocoa please. Don't lay down a whole menu."

"Then I will prepare hot cocoa for you. Sorry to annoy you with many options but I want you to enjoy what you really wish to have. You are unwell after all so it's best to listen to your body than anything."

"Yes…"

"I will be back in ten minutes."

He said as he left. Honestly I know he wants the best for me but I want the best for me too. Soon, there will be no more sorrows in my life.

And I am sure of it.