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Chapter One

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Chäpter One :

Harley Bleu

I stared at the light bruise's on my side. I gently applied foundation over the bruise's and carefully blended it in making sure it matched my skin tone. I don't need the social work questioning me. Even thou I hate it here at this foster home I don't wanna move out of New Hampshire. After adding the final touches of make up I gently placed a band aid over the light bruised and finished getting ready for school.

I looked at myself in the mirror and forced a smile on my face. I have nothing to smile these days. I live in a foster home where no one care if I go to school or not. They just like getting a check every month addressed to me. They didn't take me in to give me a better life than I had they took me in to take my money and make me feel even more worth less than I already feel. I grabbed my school bag off my tiny twin bed and made my way out of the little room I share with 2 other people. I pushed passed everyone in the crowed hallway and made my way down the steps.

"I'm leaving." I yelled knowing they don't care

"What ever Harley be back before 5 your case worker is coming today." My supposed to be foster mother Diana yelled

"Okay." I said unlocking the front door and walking out

I clutched my jacket as the cool winter breeze hit me. I walked on the snowy side walk. Sometimes I to wish my birth mother wasn't so heavy on the drugs. If she would have just stayed clean I wouldn't be living like this. I sighed heavy shaking those thoughts my head as I made my way to school. Even though I'm nothing living the life of a normal teenager if there is one thing I know I am good at is school. I waved high to a few friends as I walked up the old snowy steps. Who the hell has school after a major snow storm?

I unlocked my locker and grabbed my history text book and slammed the locker shut before walking down the hall. The sound of the bell for first period rang as I slowly walked to class. I'm honestly in no rush to get to class. I stood bully my history class and waited for the late bell to ring before walking in.

"Nice of you to finally join is my Bleu." Mr. Smith said

I waved my hand as him and sat at the back of the class. Today's is going to be a long day.

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I practically jumped up from my seat as the last bell of the day rang. As much as I don't wanna go to that place I'm supposed to call home. I need to since my case worker is on her way there. I tossed my bag over my shoulder and made my way out of them building hoping not to run into anyone. I clutched my jacket closer as the cool breeze hit me. I walked along the snowy and slippery side walk slowly as I reached my "home". I yanked my keys out my pocket and unlocked the door. Diana stood by the front door with a fake smile plastered on her face.

"Harley, Ms. Jackson is waiting for you in the living room." Diana said in a fake proper tone

"Okay." I said bluntly as I rolled my eyes at her and walked into the living room

I sat the school bag down beside the small sofa and sat down across from Ms. Jackson. I inhaled a deep breath as I waited from her to began talking to me.

"Hello Harley." She said in soft tone

"Hi." I mumbled playing with my fingers

"Harley, I went to visit your mom in prison the other day." she said lowly

I looked up at her with tears forming in my eyes. I haven't seen my mother since I was 5 years old. The last time I seen or talked to her was the day after my fifth birthday she turned herself in and went to prison. Since then I have been in the system.

"What did she say." I asked blinking my tears away

"She said she misses you deeply and that she knows saying sorry isn't going to fix things but she is sorry for everything she did and for you to read this." She said handing me a envelope.

I held the envelope in my hand looking at it before running my hand over the smooth fancy print Harley Bleu. I could feel Diana looking at me.

"Harley can I ask you something." Ms. Jackson asked lowly

I nodded my head at her and tucked a piece of hair behind my ear.

"Do you like it here?" She asked lowly grabbing both my hands

"Honestly I would rather live with my mother but since that is impossible I guess living here will have to do." I said gently rubbing my side

"I'm sorry Harley I wish there was something I could do personally for you but you know my job won't allow it. " ms Jackson said gently pulling me into a hug

I bit my lips to keep myself from hissing from the pain. Sometimes I wish I could just tell Ms. Jackson tue truth about how I get treated here but than where would I be ? Back in. The system until I turn 18. I looked up to see Diana looking at me with the world's most hated look on her face. I mouth the words fück yöu to her.

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Once my case worker finally left I gathered my things and made my way up the stairs to my "room". I tossed my school bag on my bed and sat down folding my legs Indian style. I quickly opened the letter and looked at it before reading it to myself.

Dear, Harley Bleu

My dear Harley Bleu I am deeply sorry that I put you through so much. It's just that after your father passed away I didn't know how to deal with it. It was wrong of me to turn to drugs, I have my regrets and I don't expect you to forgive me or welcome me with open arms. I just want you to know I love you and even though I have an odd way of showing it I'm proud of you. Your case worker told me that you have always made honor roll. I guess with all the bad I caused school was your escape. I wish I could see you smile. I love you Harley Lani Bleu. Please don't ever forget that mamas.

Love your mother, Stephanie Bleu

I blinked my tears away as I folded the letter back up and placed it in my school bag. I grabbed my old beat up laptop of my night stand and scrolled through my music putting on Kehlani - The Letter. I laid back in bed with my earphones in listing to Kehlani sing. I was so lost in the song I didn't even notice Diana was standing over me. I rolled my eyes at her and removed one of my earphone.

"What?" I said kicking my feet and looking at her as I waited for an answer

She just looked at me with an evil smirk on her face. I rolled my eyes at her yet again and put my earphone back in. I closed my eyes for a brief moment when I felt Diana fist connect with my jaw. I jumped up pulling my earphones out as I tried to control my temper. I balled my hand up in a fist and punched Diana repeatedly in the jaw. This bitch done lost her rabbit ass mind. I respect adults but your not gonna put yours hands on me for no reason.