On Tour With Justice Crew

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Tami

I wondered around town not knowing where I was going. Having no place in mind but found myself at the park.

Instantly, memories flooded my mind. Memories of my father, mother and I. Back when it was all rainbows and sunshine.

But now, it's a dark and gloomy. Since my fathers passing, nothing's been the same. Mum and I have gone broke to the extent of being kicked out of our own home. Sleeping anywhere with shelter hasn't been easy. Sometimes the librarian would let us stay at her place or even the library. But we don't like to intrude.

People judge you even if they don't know you. All they know is, you don't have a home. No food. No clean clothes and probably haven't had a shower in a while. Which most of the time, is true. But finding a job would probably be the hardest. Nobody takes you. Even Maccas.

I headed to the usual spot. The spot where we would always sit. Under the big tree.

*Flashback*

"Daddy! Lets go sit under that hug tree!" I exclaimed pointing towards the tree.

"Ok love. Race ya there?" I bobbed my head up and down in excitement. Dad handed our picnic to mum. "On the count of three. One..... two..... THREE!"

*End of flashback*

I didn't realise I was crying until a tear hit my hand. I slumped down the tree and hugged my knees close. The tears kept flowing. I haven't been here in awhile. too many memories. Not that I hate my dad, I love him, its just brings me to tears every time reminding me he's no longer here.

I felt the presents of another person but I didn't look up. it was probably one of the kids from the school I used to go to just here to remind me I have no money. but that didn't happen. instead, this person or should I say toddler, hugged me.

I was shocked. he doesn't even know who I am yet, he's giving me a hug. I didn't know what to do. I've never had a hug from someone other than my mum. no-one else cared. I didn't want to hug him back just in case his mum or dad thought I was trying to take him, instead, I just sat there shocked while this kid hugged me.

"HARLEY" the little boy instantly perked up. Harley, cute. "WHERE ARE YOU?"

The boy ran off to whom i presume was his father. At least he has one.

Harley ran into his fathers open arms. "There you are little fella. Don't run off like that again. You gave me and uncle John a heart attack!" I could just hear what they were saying "Where did you go?"

He pointed to me. Oh no.

His father and who I assume his uncle, looked my way. He stayed like that for a couple of minutes, just staring at me.

"Hi I'm John. Are you alright?" holy mother of god! when did he get there?

He stood in front of me smiling. The other walked up with Harley.

"Thanks.. For looking after Harley." The on other one smiled."I'm Len or Lenny whatever you prefer to call me"

I smiled "I'm Tami"

"That's a beautiful name" John I think said.

"Thanks" I didn't know what to do or say. No one has ever just came up to and talk. Like actually talked. They, usually kids, tease me.

"So where do you live? Uhh I mean do you need any help getting back? Like ride or anything?" Shit. I shock me head.

"I don't need any help but thanks. Umm could you tell me what time it is?" I really hated asking.

"Sure. Itsssssssssss 6:23." Awe shit. Gotta go.

"Well I've got to go. It was nice meeting you." I smiled. I wanted to get out of there. I did actually have to go and luck was on my side that it was almost 6:30 which mum said I have to be back by so it was perfect timing.

"Oh okay. Will we see you again?" welllllll

"Yeah" I mentally face palmed. Why! Im not a people person. Well anymore.

"Okay bye! See you when we do" they both nodded and Harley waved. Such a cutie.

I headed back in the direction I came. Back to the shed like thing where mum and I have claimed for the time beam.