Esmarelda Lance: The girl you don't wanna mess with.

chapter 6

I'm surprised to see Harris seating next to Zang. He's only here on special ocassions.

But then again, this is quite serious.

"Hello family" I say smiling.

I immediately notice the chairs are arranged in a circle and there a stool in the center.

Before I can put my thoughts together... Zang orders me to sit in the center stool and I meekly obey.

She really needs to stop pulling me around like a yoyo.

"Esmeralda...this is unacceptable behavior" Harris voice booms

"I've had to pay for over £6,000 worth damage and compensate Matt's family. I had to literally beg so they didn't press charges" Zang screams.

Tanya is sitting down looking better than she did before I left.

I look towards Rip but he looks away.

I look at Ben my other brother but he scowls. Then I remember that he's mates with that idiotic boy.

I give a spiteful look to Leah but she stupidly returns it with a sympathetic smile.

"You land two people in the ER, damage an expensive car, pose a threat to the public! All in one day"  Zang says.

" I can explain"

"No you can't. You literally could be charged for two counts of GBH"

"I could have killed him if I wanted to"

"That's the point! You're not remorse"

"Well he broke your daughter's heart!!"

"You're in no place to deliver judgment to anyone Miss! You're just crazy, stupid and very selfish!"

"Really! That's just too much coming from a liar and two-faced bi...."

I'm cut off when Ben throws a cushion at me.

Oh no he didn't!

"You're going to start therapy from tomorrow and you'll face whatever punishment the court gives you. All in favour raise your hand" Zang spits harshly.

Everyone except Leah raised their hand...EVEN Rip raised his.

"It's for your good- it'll help you" he whispers.

I'm torn into two.

"I did it for you Tanya" I blurt

"No...you did it for yourself. You were looking for an outlet to take out your anger on- you don't care about anyone but yourself!" She says amidst tears.

"You almost killed my boyfriend"

I'm surprised- too surprised.
It's been agreed I go for therapy and all i have to do is wait for my attorney to ring me up and tell me what judgement the court gives. I don't have to go to court. Apparently it's not good for 'my  mother's image'.

I run into my room, lock the door and soak my self into a scalding hot bath.

I step out of the bath and lay on my bed. My tummy growls, since I decided to go on a hunger strike.

I sleep and try to forget about my worries.

"I'm in a car. My sisters are sitting next to me. Their brown skin feels warm rubbing against mine. I can also hear the rustling of the Palm trees lined across the road.
My parents are humming to a Whitney Houston song...everything is so perfect.
The lorry driver on the other lane overtakes and it annoys my dad but he doesn't let it affect his mood.