Lost In Paradise(EDITING)

14. Snakes in The Grass

Paradise

"I can't believe you're leaving me" Stacy said before pretending to cry. I sighed heavily before placing the last of my items in my bag.

My mom is taking me to North Carolina. Gina thinks that it will be easy for us to hide out there until everything is settled. I had to cut my hair into a Bob and dye it black to try and conceal my identity

I think it looks cute but I kinda miss my long hair.

"Um Stacy can you give me and Paradise a minute?" My mom asked. She looked real nervous.

Stacy nodded before leaving my room. I sat down on the bed next to my mom. We've been spending a lot of time together since I've been out of the hospital. I opened up to her about how I felt about my childhood, going through depression, my love for singing, and even on Khalil. I know we're just friends but I still like him.

"Paradise I love you with all my heart. I don't want anything to happen to you. I might end up getting killed but its a risk I'm willing to take just to protect you." It felt like a ton of bricks was on my chest. My heart dropped.

"Mommy no I-I can't lose you like I lost Daddy. There has to be something you can do! Can't we just give them the rest of the money?! I'll even wo-" I couldn't go on without bursting in tears. I just gotten her back in my life and now she's going to be gone again.

Someone cleared their throat. I looked up to see Khalil's dad. I couldn't remember his name though.

"You guys can come to Georgia with us. That's where I'm taking Khalil and Jheri. Stacy can come too. If they have been following you then they might come for Stacy as well just cause she's associated with us. Monica I promise you I'm gon do whatever I can to keep you from getting killed. There has to be another way."

I jumped up and hugged him. Even though I don't know him that well and I don't even remember his name, I was thankful that he was willing to help in any way.

I pulled away from the hug and he looked at me intensely.

"You look just like Damon." He whispered. He turned away and walked out leaving me confused. I didn't know he know of my father.

"How does he know my dad?" I asked my mom.

"They were best friends. They did everything together." She chuckled guess she's thinking about better days.

"How come I don't remember him? Why wasn't he around after daddy went Home?"

"I honestly don't know but while you guys are in Georgia I plan on finding out. But right now I'm focusing on keeping y'all safe and back into school. I want to be able to see my baby walk across the stage." I smiled at that. I want the same thing.

During my time with depression I was let down a lot. I never had any confidence in myself. It has gotten better but I still have my days. It would mean the world to me to be able to have my mother there when I have those days when I'm down and don't think I can make it that far.

Having my mom with me motivates me to do better. To be successful and to after my dreams. She tells me every day since I've been out the hospital to not allow the depression control my life. It was a quote that she told me that motivated me even more to fight this depression.

"God puts His strongest soldiers through the toughest battles."

I believe in that and it has help me overcome these horrible emotions. I smiled and gave my mom a big hug. Stacy came in the room and joined.

The love was absolutely real.