Tied....Their protector

The party

"Phi there is a big party being held here in three days, you need to get the twins ready for it and watch them the whole time. also you need to help get it set up." Garrett says while sighing a few documents at his desk.

I sat next to the chair with my back straight and my hands held tightly behind my back to not show him how exhausted I am.

I've been working not stop of this party and taking care the Bryce and Grace; I love taking care of them don't get me wrong, but I haven't slept in two weeks. I can't sleep without Garrett and I don't have it in me to just walk into his room and sleep on his bed or the couch like I used to, I don't even think I could go in there and sleep in the closest without having thoughts of him and the girls he brings over.

"Yes sir." I say turning to leave.

"Wait."  I turn and look at him, standing up straight and holding my hands behind my back again.

He stands up and walks to the front of the desk then leans back on it, he pinches the bridge of his nose and closes his eye's.

"Phi, where did you get that cut?" he asks, I look at him confused on what he is talking about, but he moves his arm and points to the a spot on his forearm. I bring my arms around and look at my skin, there is a cut and its bleeding, but I have no idea......

Wait. Nope I remember, I got it when I stumbled down the stairs earlier.

"I just bumped into something."

He looks at me for a few more seconds and then nods, turning back around to grab something; He walks towards me, but I move to the side to not block his way.

He glances over at me as I exit the office with him, but turn down the hall in a different direction.

I walk towards the main hall to keep continue helping with the preparations.

When we are about done and I am about to go get the kids who are playing in their room; Garrett comes storming down the stairs and all the help, along with me watch him stalk straight for us.

Oh no. this isn't going to be good.

"PHI!" he yells, I take a step forward and he stares me down, towering over me as I stand in front of him, his hot angry breath fanning my face.

"Yes?" I say at a lose on what has him so enraged.

"Brother! it was my fault not Phi's!!" I hear Bryce yell down from the top of the stairs, his quick steps to get down them as soon as possible.

before I can look back to Garrett, a hand comes down hard on my cheek and the force knocks me to the ground; Gasps from the people around fill the room and I hear Grace scream in shock through the ringing in my right ear. My vision going in and out of focus, Large hands grab both of my shoulders forcing me to stand up and I try to being my senses back, but they are having a hard time.

"You were supposed to be watching them!!!" Garrett yells at me, I look at him even though he is still somewhat of a blur.

"GARRETT IT'S MY FAULT!!" Bryce yells, tugging on Garrett's sleeve.

Grace is on his other side, doing the same thing but tears are falling down her face.

"I'm sorry. I was helping with the party." I say though I can't hear my voice.  

"Big Brother let go, your hurting her!" Grace says with small sobs.

Garrett looks down at her and so do I, a small scrap above one eyebrow.