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Chapter 33: Oh father

"I have the results of your father. It has shown that Mr. Haley is schizophrenic."

I guess I always knew there was something wrong, but we didn't talk about it. When I was still living in my parents' house, I would sometimes hear my dad yelling by himself in the room, then proceeding to attacking either mom, Ana or myself.

It was really the proverbial elephant in the room for our family. After dad was out of the prison, he looked healthy and fine. I thought he was. Thankfully Ana told me about this. I wouldn't have known, since mom has always been a secretive person.

I drove to my parents house after visiting the doctors'.

"Hey darling, you didn't tell me you're coming today." mom said as she opens the door.

"Sorry mom. I need to talk to dad for a bit."

Mom was obviously shocked because she knew I still have some burning hatred towards dad. But in this case, my priority is Ana's safety.

I walked to the kitchen where dad was, "I know. Don't bother. Leave me alone."

"Dad. Please. Only the two of us know about this. I need to help you through this." Mom walked in the kitchen and grabbed my hand, "Go home Felisha. Leave dad alone, he had a bad day."

Right. I left the house and quickly drove home. I don't know what I'm feeling. Why did I even bother anyways?

I unlocked the door to see the entire house dark. I guess Alfie already went to bed. "Already asleep?" I whispered, kissing his cheek. "I went to my parents' house today."

"You went without me, again?" he says bitterly, while sitting up.

"I went to the doctors, my dad has schizophrenia. I went to my parents' house and tried to talk to my dad, but he didn't want to."

"And you did all that without me? Fel. You know how dangerous your dad can be. Now that he's schizophrenic. You're 7 months pregnant, I need to be with you."

"I'm sorry."

Alfie smiles, placing a hand on arm and kissing my forehead. "Was worried about you."

"Come on. I'm a big girl. Literally. I can do some things on my own. Hey, why do you feel hot?" I said while placing my hand on his forehead.

"I feel hot? I know, I am." He said while fixing his hair. "Shut up, have you eaten any medicines?" I asked.

"No need. It's just slight fever. It'll go away anyways."

Alfie's quick to shrug, only burying his face farther into his pillow, he turns over and pulls me into his side. "I love you."