Saudade

4

Me: I wonder if he's home?

YN: I doubt it.

Me: yeah.

We crept inside and paced to my room like always. In case he was here and he was drunk and lunges at us or something. Cause that has happened before.

YN: any homework?

Me: I did them in the car.

YN: good job. But lemme just look them over.

Me: okay.

YN: A simile is what?

Me: a literary device that compares 2 things using "like" or "as"

YN: yes. Good job.

Me: can i have some of your cake that you brought back?

YN: yeah,just go get a plate and butter knife from the kitchen.

YN pov

Wow she's doing really well with her atom diagrams.

Shatter !

Yd: What? I scared you? Look a $15 ceramic plate, broken.

I ran to the kitchen to find Ty shaking from fright. And my dad standing in front of her.

Yd: your big sister YN coming to the rescue like always?

Ty: ...

Yd: answer me.

Ty: I- I

She only stutters for 4 reasons. She scared, she's nervous, something's wrong or our dad

Me: come on Ty.

Ty: yes. She is.

Yd: well, you'll always depend on your sister. Little do you know she ain't shit. She'll never be there when you really need her. When you need her most she won't be there. Just like your mom.

One thing I know of Chasity is that's she's my little warrior but if you get into her skin real good she cracks. As tears streamed down her face she ran to her room.

Yd: aren't I the best?

I filled with disgust as he staggered toward his room. I cleaned up the shattered pieces and threw them out. Gave Ty about an hour to let all the tears out then I got Ty a slice of cake and glass of milk. This always made me feel better.

Me: *knocks on door*

Ty:come in

She managed to say in between sobs.

Me: hey.

Ty: hi.

Me: honey. Don't let his drunk words get you down. It's the liquor talking.

Ty: but he's right. What if something happens to you? I won't have anyone else YN. you're all I have.

Me: and you're all I have.

Ty: that's not enough. you know that.

Me: Ty. I promise i'll make things better. I promise. One day I'm gonna get us out of here. Away from dad and I'll take you where you want?

Ty: Disney

Me: of course. Anything for my Ty. it's been a long day. Go take a shower and hop in your pjs.

Ty: Kay.

As she did that, I had to fix up her room and clean the kitchen and living room. When I walked back into her room she was already on her knees with her hands together.

Me: without me. Teddy too.

Ty: sorry. teddy's sorry too.

Me: dear God, please look over me and my sister Chasity.

Ty: Dear God, please help us strive through the day that approaches and more to come.

Me: and God, forgive us of our sins

Ty: and cleanse us of bad sprits.

Both: amen.

Ty: and God, watch over my sister as she resorts to the only type of income we can get. Amen.

Me: thanks.

Ty: no problem.

Me: I'll see you in the morning. Night.

Ty: good night.