Rain....Is it really that good?

Really! Could Life Get Any Worse?!

My father is the most arrogant jerk you will ever meet. He had no right to be here but of course he was. He always showed up at the worst times possible. But as I think that to myself that he could have come when Sapphire was down here. I glare at my father as he walks in the house like he owns the place or something. Like really I kicked your ass before buddy and I can do it again. I look at him again to see if he’s changed from the last time I kicked his ass. He looked pretty much the same but was balding and had a motorcycle jacket on. I glare at him and he finally seems to notice me. He studies me for a second and smiles evilly. It was the same smile as he gave before he beat the crap out of my mom. I step in front of him and see that we’re the same height. He has the nerve to give me a hug then while letting me go he slaps my face. I glare at him and push him back away from me and closer to the stairs. I didn’t want Sapphire to hear so I softly told him to leave. He just smirked at me and asked where my mom was. I glare at him and ignore his question putting my hands into fists I swing and end up hitting the wall. I mumble a few curses then turn to him and try punching him again and again. He keeps blocking me though! I try kicking him too and when he realizes what I’m trying to do he pushes me to the ground and smiles as he goes to the stairs. I push him back down and start shouting at me to get the fuck out of my house and never come back before I call the cops on him. He didn’t answer and I saw he wasn’t looking at me. I turn to see what he’s looking at and I freeze. Sapphire was standing there rubbing the sleep out of her eyes. I feel my legs get taken out from under me and I stare at my father as he grabs Sapphire by the neck and pulls her to him. I stare at him suddenly scared as he takes a knife out of his pocket. I watch it and my eyes widen as he brings it to her neck. I look at Sapphire who was visibly shaking because she was so scared. I look into her eyes and see pure fear in them. I see tears roll down her cheeks and I feel bad that I’m the one making her cry. My father didn’t have to do this but of course he wanted to. He would do it to hurt me. He knew it was the only way to get to me. I look at him with pleading eyes to let her go. He just smiles and hold on to her tighter. She screams a little as the blade touches her skin. I fall to my knees and look up at him begging to let her go. He smiles and shakes his head.

“Please let her go I love her. I’ll give you anything if you let her go. You took everything else from me please since your my father let me have this one thing. Let me have her and I’ll do anything.” I whisper feeling like it was my entire fault. Maybe it was me on my knees begging or it was the fear and hurt in my eyes but he let her go. She runs over to me and hugs me. I hug her back and see my father standing in the doorway again. I look at him and see a confused look on his face. He shakes his head and looks back at me with no emotion on his face.

“I’ll come to collect what I want later for now go have fun with your girl.”

He leaves and I kneel there hugging Sapphire with all my might not wanting to leave her. I whip the tears away from her eyes and slowly carry her in my arms. I carry her up to my room and lay her on the bed. I crawl in beside her and check my phone quickly as she gets comfortable. I had a text from mom saying that she and Tony won’t be home till tomorrow night so I had to stay with Sapphire till then. I sigh and see that Sapphire was looking at me. I lay down and she puts her head on my chest. She falls asleep quietly and since I wasn’t tired I ran my fingers through her hair. Her hair was so soft and smooth that I couldn’t keep my hands out of it. I smile softly at her thinking she was all mine and I wouldn’t let anyone take her away from me. I’ve already lost her too many times. I lose the smile I had and think of what would happen if I lost her for good. I remembered her note saying Social Services were coming for her soon. Well until they come she won’t be going anywhere. I won’t let her and that is a promise. I close my eyes and fall into a deep sleep thinking that if anything happens to her and she leaves. I’ll be right behind her.

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            I woke up to the sound of the birds and the sun shining in my face. I groan and open my eyes to see Sapphire no longer by my side. I jump out of bed and go downstairs where I hear noise. Did my father come back and Sapphire got in the way? I run downstairs and nearly run into Sapphire who was carrying a plate of food. She moves out of the way quickly and puts the food on the table. I look at it then back at her. She sure knew how to cook since the table was full of eggs, bacon, toast, pancakes, waffles, etc. I smile as she blushes and tells me to go take a shower while she finishes cooking. I raise an eyebrow at her but she ignores it by going back into the kitchen. I go back into my room and grab some fresh clothes and go into the bathroom to take a shower. I look in the mirror and see the bruises forming on my jaw and on my shoulders. I take a deep breath and touch one. I wince and step into the shower. After a couple of minutes the water turns cold and I get out just in time to hear Sapphire’s light knock on the door telling me breakfast was done. I change into my clothes and go to the table to see it filled even more. I smile, grab a plate, and start picking out my breakfast. Little did Sapphire know I had a really big stomach for food.  I notice that she wasn’t eating anything again. I frown and her and point my fork at her. She looks at me with a questioning look in her eyes.

“I’m going to make you eat Sapphire whether you like it or not.” I go back to eating and watch her as she takes a little piece of bacon and starts nibbling on it. I smile and nod proud that she’s trying to eat. By the time she’s done eating the piece of bacon I’m done with most of the food on the table. She stands to start putting the extra’s away for later. I smile and take the empty plates to the sink for my mom to clean. I feel someone glare at my back and I turn to see Sapphire glaring at me and the dishes. She pushes me to the side and she goes to the sink to wash the dishes. I look at her surprised but shrugs’ saying this is how she does chores. I don’t fight her on it and it might be a good thing as it helped my mom out a lot. I take her hand and take her to my car. I drive her to her house and seeing that her father wasn’t there I look at her and nod. We need to grab some things and leave. Very soon.