Love & Complications (Completed)

Chapter 8

Kandice

I sighed as i looked down at my neck full of bruises. My face had one fresh black eye, my hair was all over  my face and my make up was smeared. "Clean ya self up you look like a fucking mess." Mark yelled from outside the door. I had to run in the bathroom and lock the door just to get this fool off of me. Why did I allow myself to be in an abusive relationship?? Probably because i was desperate as hell after I had  Quan. I lost Quan's dad last year from gang violence. More banging on the door interupted my thoughts. "Aye i gotta go to work we'll finish this later." He yelled thru the door. "Okay Mark" I said coldly. After i heard the front door close I went back into thought to form a small plan. I reached into my bra and pulled out a letter. It read

~~~~~~~~~~> Dear Kandice you have been added to my Trust Fund. Attached below is a check for any pain and suffering that I have caused to you for not being your father and other terrible things. But i want to be there for you. Please forgive me I have lung cancer and I'm dying. I really just want all my kids here with me Kandice. There is plenty of room at the mansion , you and quan can stay whenever you want for however long. I love you and I'm always your father no matter what. After i fully opened the letter i saw check for  250,000. I finished reading the letter and it said Love Dad.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~>

I put everything the way it was back in my bra, and unlocked the bathroom door. I rushed and packed a few things of mine and Quan's into 2 nike duffle bags. I said a prayer and kissed this house goodbye as i packed up our stuff into the trunk. I pulled out of the driveway and started driving. Once i got to a stop light i reached in my bra and pulled out the check. I seen a Chase bank just up ahead so i drove a little further and went to cash the check. Since i already had an account with Chase i was advised to put some money away in a savings account for Quan. After leaving the bank, i went to Quan's school to pick him up. As i got to the stop light by his school, i remembered my face and quickly put on the sunglasses i had in the glove compartment. "Quan!" I yelled as I pulled up to the curb. "Hi Mrs. Moore" I said as I waved back at his teacher. "Hey mommy, I...." he stopped talking as he seen my face and bruises. "Did mark hit you again?" He said worried. I nodded yes. " Mom he shouldn't be hitting you like that. Its not right for men to abuse women. When are we leaving him??" He said getting frustrated. "Today, well now sweetie" i said rubbing his arm. His face lit up when i said that. "You hungry, wanna go get some McDonald's? " I asked him changing the subject. He started bouncing up and down "Yessssss" he shouted. After we left McDonald's  i knew where i needed to go next. The Mansion in Atlanta and try and reconnect with my family, even tho im sure they hate my guts. I sat in the McDonald's parking lot thinking for a minute. I pulled out of the parking lot and jumped on the highway going to Atl. This 13 hour drive from Texas would give me plenty of time to think over some shit.