Innocence

Chapter 2

             It's the day before Aiden and I go on the date. Keisha is really happy for me she can't stop talking about it. We decided to go shopping today, maybe I could find me a cute outfit. We chose to go to the mall. When we got there I found some stuff but nothing that I wanted for tomorrow. Everything was either too dressy, not cute enough or not in my size. Me and Keisha were about the same size and she said I can borrow from her closet. I found a really cute pair of pants at forever 21. They were blue high waist pants with rips going down it. I couldn't find a cute crop top so I was going to wear the black one that Keisha had with my black vans. I was satisfied with what I had and I was just ready for tomorrow.

       The next day I couldn't stop smiling. I was supposed to be leaving around 2 and we were going to go to dinner and a movie. By 1:45 I was ready and sitting in the living room pacing and waiting for him to knock on the door because the bell didn't work. My mom came in and saw how nervous I was. It's like she could see it in my face.

“Girl, just sit down. It's going to be okay. I bet it's going to be tons of fun.”

“I know I'm just a little nervous.”

“It's alright I'm not going to embarrass you but I do want to meet him.”

“Okay thanks mom.”

My mom was always comforting. She wasn't always this gentle because she used to have a bad drug addiction. She finally stopped when my daddy was killed.It still haunts me because I was there when it happened.

*Flashback*

I was 14 years old and me and my daddy were on our way to the store. Mom was on the drugs again so I had to make dinner for myself tonight. I called him to come get me because the store was too far and it was getting dark.He drove to the grocery store and got something for me to cook and some extra groceries.

       On the way home we were talking.

“ How was your last day princess.”

“It was great daddy we had so much fun but now I'm a little nervous because I'm about to be a freshman. I don't know if I'm ready for school but anyways it's summer so all I'm focused on is having fun.”

He laughs while pulling the car to the front of the house.

“Okay so what do you want to do then.”

“ I want to go to six flags at least once and maybe downtown with some friends.” I said

“I’ll see what I can do. We'll talk about it later. Let me help you bring the groceries in.”

We got the groceries and brought them in the house. We put them up and then he had to leave.

“Alright honey I'm leaving. It's dark and I need to get home. You know how these kids around here get at night. Bye honey love you.”

“Alright bye daddy thanks for everything I love you too.”

Then he walked out the door and I was going to watch him walk to the car to make sure he pulls off safely but things took a wrong turn. A group of men came swarming towards him and they had guns and tried to rob him. I screamed at the men but daddy told me to get in the house. I ran and called the police

“9-1-1 what's your emergency.”

“My daddy's being robbed and he's held at gunpoint and I'm really scared come quick!” I exclaimed

“Someone's on the way right now stay on the phone okay” the woman said worriedly

I could here them talking

“Hey man give me your wallet.And that watch.” One man said

“Alright just please don't kill me I have a little girl and an addict baby mama and they need me.” daddy pleaded

“Wait what's your baby mama name.” the other man said

“Merlin but she goes by linny in the streets.” Daddy said

“Oh she owes me money so looks like we ran into the right person today.” The first man while they all laughed.

“Well then how about we go see what that daughter of yours looks like. Go get her boys.”

They were coming for me.

“They're coming to get me what do I do.”

“Run out the back door!”she exclaimed.

I ran out the back and I heard them burst into the front.Then I ran around the front and up the street. I went behind an abandoned house and watched my daddy. I couldn't hear them but all I know is a few seconds later the gun was directly at his forehead. Then I listened closer to try to hear what they were saying.

“Any last words.”said the man with the gun

“Tell my family I love them and I hope you rot in hell.” My dad said standing up straight with his head held high and a brave face.

Then the evil man shot and killed my daddy. I cried so loud and hard and I didn't care who heard me. One of the men came up behind me and picked me up and I hit him in the head with the phone. He let me go and grabbed his face in pain. I ran towards the blue and red lights flagging them down for help. I directed them towards the men and they only caught one.

             2 weeks later

       They found the men and they are going to be in jail for a long time. Me and mom had a long talk about her addiction and she's going to rehab soon. And she found out that she's pregnant so at least my daddy left something to remind us of him. Now he’s in a better place watching over me.

*Flashback ends*

       I miss him but I know he's here in spirit and he loves me. We named the baby Andy Jr. after my daddy. He was now 2 and more busy than ever. He always wanted to try things and was adventurous. My dad was the same way, he always was trying something new. They have the same brown eyes, long curly hair, and light brown skin.

     All of sudden I snapped out of my deep thought with the sound of the door bell. My palms were sweating as my mom got up to answer the door. This was it. I was about to go on a date with Aiden.