Temper, Temper

Chapter 9

Chapter 9

~~Eddie

We were so close to victoria, only a boat ride separated Alice and I. I looked over at Rich, he was grinning with anticipation. I knew he had a master plan, had he explained it to me a while ago, it seemed more like the future then a dream.

We would get a small house, one in the country with a lot of acres and trees. We would find her, keep her in a nice barn, it seemed more like kidnap, but that's not how Rich saw it. 'it's taking back what's mine', were his words. She would live there in a separate house, Rich and I would do what we usually did, get a job, Rich would probably be a dealer, we would get so much. I would get so much. Maybe I would call up Eliza. I began to tear up- god, I missed her. I just wanted to hold her, then beat her sorry ass for leaving. Even now I wonder where she is, if she's okay, is she's seeing someone. I also thought of Liam, he was the one to stand up to me. He had lot of courage, which I admired, he was so much like me, strong, powerful, cunning, smart, he was the good child.

Memories rushed at me from when they were yonger...

'Why won't he stop whining?" I asked Eliza, trying so hard to remain calm. He hadn't stopped crying in hours. I couldn't take it.

'Kyle, Kyle sweetheart, shhh" Eliza lulled to him as she cradled him in her arms, "it's okay"

I was holding Liam, his copper eyes looked at me with courage and amusement. He had always been stronger then kyle, looking out for him. Liam was always quiet, he never wanted any attention. When he wanted something he cried silently, but kyle, Kyle was completely different except for looks. He was always whining, always wanting someone to hold him, be close to him. His cry was high pitched and went on for days on end. In Kyle's eyes, I saw Eliza, soft and gentle, but weak. From that moment, from the moment the doctor said there was two. I hated Kyle.

I remembered the doctors words perfectly.

"Sir, your wife has two babies inside of her. but the second is difficult, we will have to operate."

That was the first time Kyle almost took Eliza from me.

"Jesus Eddie, get on the fucking boat" Rich rolled his eyes and got on. I snapped out of y memories and followed silently, like always.

I sometimes wondered if Rich really wanted me, or if I simply did his dirty work. But that didn't matter, Rich was menacing, no one messed with him, no matter how angry you are, no matter how strong, how much willpower you have, Rich will beat you, and senseless at that!

The last time Rich got real mad he almost for put into prison. The jury said it was self defense so he was stuck with parole, Rich has some serious luck, no one has ever understood it, just kinda went with it. Mostly his wife, she just kinda did her thing, they were happy for a while, but then she got pregnant and blamed her shitty life on him and the child, he got fed up, they haven't talked since he kicked her out. I never bothered to ask, because when I do, Rich gets real mad, and his eyes look like they will cut holes through you. I stood beside Rich, looking at the ocean,

"It's almost time" I said, giddy with excitement

"Hold up there, we still have to get everything redy, plan it out, and, oh yeah.. FIND HER" His voice seemed to shatter and throw shards of glass at my face. It was probably in my best interest to shut up, but regardless, I was still going to get Alice.

~~Kyle

Alice an I have been in our shabby apartment for about three weeks. I managed to get a job at the local Wal-mart, and she's waiting for a phone call to see if Subway will hire her. The glow in her eye seems to dim with each passing day. I know she's just as worried as I am about her dad. We have no idea if he knows where we are. My beautiful Alice, always in danger, peril. Too add to her fears, that scum downstairs watches Alice leave every single day.