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Take Care

Tristan POV

The Next Morning

I woke up to the sound of my alarm going off. I slowly rose from my bed to shut it off, checking the time in the process.

6:45 AM

I rub my face and walk from my room to my bathroom.
Take your meds, Tris
I shake my head at the thought opening my pill drawer. Staring into the drawer I couldn't help but feel sick to my stomach.

I'm not crazy, and I'm not taking any of those pills.

I do my hygiene process and get dressed. Walking down the hall to wake my father up for his morning meds and breakfast.

Maybe I should make breakfast first, yeah that's a good idea.

Walking passed all of our family photos on the wall, I stop and stare at the last photo of my mother and i before she died. I was standing next to her with the goofiest smile on my face. She held me closely in her arms as I was looking at the camera.

I remember that day, her and dad had been arguing all morning, so she took me and my baby brother to the park to get out of the house.

She set up the camera to take pictures, so we'd remember how much fun we had that day.
I remember climbing up the slide latter and yelling for her to help me down, I was too afraid to do it on my own.

She smiled and told me "You can do it. I believe in you." And I trusted her belief in me, and I slid down on my own.

I never wanted that day to end, because I knew the moment we went home, it wouldn't be like this. I wish I could forget about her and forget that she existed, the pain would hurt less.
Taking my eyes off if the photo I walk into the kitchen and begin making breakfast for my dad.
I turn on the radio to make the morning a little less quiet and lonely.

Viva La Vida played, while I cook eggs and bacon, I turn to grab the orange juice.

I used to rule the world

Seas would rise when I gave the word

Now in the morning, I sleep alone

Sweep the streets I used to own

The music continued to play as I finished, I thought more about what I wanted and needed to do to make sure I had a productive day. I needed to make sure I checked off all on my list.

Medication (Me)

Medication (Dad)

Make breakfast

Get dad ready for today

Get to work.

Seems like a well thought out planned schedule, a very boring schedule but whatever.

I used to roll the dice

Feel the fear in my enemy's eyes

Listen as the crowd would sing

Now the old king is dead! Long live the king!

Walking upstairs to give my father his food, I could still here the music play. For some reason it made me feel good and not so depressed.

One minute I held the key

Next the walls were closed on me

And I discovered that my castles stand

Upon pillars of salt and pillars of sand

"Wake up dad, you have to eat and take your medication this morning." I shake him a bit before I sit his food down. He turns his head and sits up "What about your meds? Have you taken them?" I stop searching for his clothes and turn to him.

  " No, I haven't. I look after you, and I can't do that right if I'm unable to even get out of bed." I turn my attention back to finding his clothes. "Your mother would want you to take care of yourself."

"You don't know what mom would want, half of the time you can't even remember her."
"I remember her always."
Not wanting to fight, I keep quiet the rest of the time I have with him.

I hear Jerusalem bells are ringing

Roman Cavalry choirs are singing

Be my mirror, my sword and shield

My missionaries in a foreign field

For some reason I can't explain

Once you go there was never, never a honest word

And that was when I ruled the world

"Take care little bear, take care." The words my mother would say to me before she left for work. I shake my head and tell my father I'll see him at lunch. I couldn't be near him for much longer. I walk out to my car and drive to my job, the only place I think I need to be right now.

I walk from my car to the site and come face to face with my boss.

"Mr. Kane, what a pleasant surprise! You are exactly 30 minutes late for work. A new record for you." He says sarcastically.

"Sir, I take care of my father and this morning was a little slow for him. I couldn't leave out without giving him his medication and getting him ready for the day." I plead with him, because this isn't an excuse it's an actual reason as to why I'm late most days.

And yeah, I should call and let him know theses things I'm just forgetful and things go over my head sometimes. I think I was so caught up with Xander I forget that I have a life too.

"Just get to work Kane! Next, let me know." He walks away and I take a deep breath in relief of him not firing me. I walk to my designated area for the day and get to work.

"Tristan, my man! What did old Kev want this time?"

"Just giving me a stern talking to about being late again."

"One day that man is going to fire you dude."

"Maybe, but then who'd do your job?" he glared at me while I laughed.

"Get to work, slacker!" Parker yelled at me

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