And Then We All Fell Down...[EDITING]

Chapter 17: I Thought Things Were Supposed To Get Better

Chapter 17: I Thought Things Were Supposed To Get Better

The next morning, I had the worst headache. I literally cried all night. I couldn't figure out why Parker was in my house or how he'd gotten in. I was terrified. Getting out of my bed, I went to shower. Even though Parker hadn't gotten the chance to touch me, I still felt like I needed to wash and scrub all of me. I washed my hair and everything. Getting out the shower and drying my hair with a towel, I threw on a pair of leggings and one of my dads shirts. I only wore them when I needed that extra comfort and I think its safe to say I need it. Walking downstairs, I saw my dad was making breakfast.

"Hey sweetheart," he smiled setting a plate of bacon, eggs and homemade waffles in front of me. "How you feeling?"

"Hey dad," I said softly. "I'm feeling okay."

I dug into my food almost immediately. I haven't had my dads cooking in a while and I missed it. I missed him. I haven't cried to him or in front of him in a while.

After I was done, I set my plate in the sink and got out a glass for my orange juice. I was in mid drink when my dad asked about Parker.

"Hey honey," My dad started off, and I looked up. "What happened yesterday?"

Almost choking on my orange juice, I clear my throat and set my glass down. All of a sudden, my palms were sweating and I became extremely nervous. My dad never completely knew why I was in the hospital the first time.

"You remember when I was in the hospital the first time around?" I started off slowly. "And when I was in a coma?"

"Yeah," he started off but I could already see the anger glaze over his eyes and his jaw tense. "What about it?"

"Well, h-he," I started off but for some reason I couldn't get the words out.

"He what?" My dad said his eyes boring into mine.

"H-he was the one who tried to k-kill me."

Once I got the words out, my cheeks were stained with tears. My dad didn't say anything. He just stood there and studied my eyes for a while longer. The anger was prominent in his eyes now.

"Dad?" I said searching his eyes and face.

But he said nothing. Instead, he just grabbed his jacket and keys and left. I didn't want to think of what he was going to do but I knew. He was going to try and find Parker. When it came to me, my dad would do anything. He would die for me if he had to.

And that's exactly what I'm afraid of.

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After my dad had walked out, I didnt want to sit by myself alone with my thoughts. Taking my previous past, I'd probably have amother panic attack. So, I took the time to call up Anilah and ask her if she wanted to come over and binge watch anything on Netflix with snacks. She agreed since her mom wouldn't be home until tomorrow afternoon due to a overnight business trip. When she got to my front door, she held up a bunch of chips and candies with a smile on her face.

"If we're going to do this, we're going to do it right." She smiled widely at me.

Man I missed her.

Once she settled in by putting the drinks in the fridge and setting the snacks on the table, we went to grab blankets and a couple pillows. When we got back downstairs, we grabbed our first rounds of drinks and set up the TV. Just as I was about to press play, Anilah turned to me.

"Hey, where's your dad?"

To go kill Parker I'm guessing.

"I dont know." I lied. " He wasn't home when I got here."

"He didn't call you to tell you?" She asked.

"No."

"And you're not worried?"

I'm worried that he'll kill parker, get caught, and then I'll really be all by myself.

"Nah. He probably went to go run some errands or something. I'm sure he'll be home soon."

"You sure?"

No.

"Yes. Now can we watch the show?"

I pressed play and the show shameless began to play. Even though this was one of my favorite shows of all time, I couldn't seem to concentrate. I was too busy thinking about what was happening right now and where my dad was. Did he find parker? And if he did what was he going to do? But I knew if I stayed zoned out any longer Anilah would begin interrogating me again with questions I didn't have the answers too. So I decided to shake out of it and tune back into the show. It was towards the end of the first season when the house phone began to ring. I signaled for Anilah to keep watching the movie and I went to answer it.

"Hello?" I tried to say calmly.

"Hi is this Stella Williams?"

"This is she. Who is this?"

"Hi I'm from the Los Angeles police department. You're father is here."

"Is he okay?"

"Yes. He's fine. But I'm afraid I will have to ask you to come down here. It appears he's put someone in a critical condition and there's a warrant for his arrest."

"Al-alright. I'll be there soon."

I hung up the phone and went upstairs to change into a hoodie and leggings.

I walked down the stairs and I stood there for a moment debating on what was believable enough to tell Anilah.

"Hey Anilah?"

"Yeah what's up Stella?"

"My dad called and he needs me to meet up with him. I'll be back pretty soon but you're welcome to stay if you like."

"Um, alright. Call if you need anything."

"I will. See you later."

I shut the door, got into the car, and drove faster than allowed to the police station.

When I walked in, my dad had a couple scratches on his face and his left eye was a bit swollen.

"Dad." I said breathlessly as I jumped into his arms hugging him.

And he hugged me back with as much force.

"He won't bother you anymore sweetheart. He won't bother you anymore." He whispered into my ear.

And for the second time in a row, I cried into my dads arms.

Not because I was scared for me, but because I was scared for him..

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