Strong arms held me back and I looked horrified up at the window. On the windowsill stood my two daughters and their eyes were empty. They jumped and I let out a heartbreaking scream. "My babies!" I screamed. "It was too late, they had already seen...
I sat on a swing and was in my own thoughts. My cheek had stopped burning but it was still red. I hate my dad so much. I looked up and saw a boy with light blond hair and blue eyes. He sat down next to me and smiled.
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(Ten years old Sauli)
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(Twelve years old Tommy)
"Hey!" he said and he broke in Finnish. "Hey!" I replied. "What's your name?" he asked. "Tommy Joe Ratliff!" I said. "Nice to meet you, I'm Sauli Koskinen!" he replied. "Your cheek is red!" said Sauli. "Can you keep a secret?" I asked and he nodded. "My dad abuses me, my twin brother Joey and mom." I said. "I'm sorry to hear!" replied Sauli and platted my arm. I just nodded.
"I would like to be your friend!" he said. "Me too!" I replied with a smile. "Great!" he said and I smiled again. "But my smile faded when I looked at my watch. "I have to go home now!" I said and stood up. "Okay, take care of yourself." replied Sauli. "I promise!" I said and went home.
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I went up to my room and Joey watched at a movie. I sat down next to him and ruffled his hair. Then I noticed that he had bruises on his neck and arms. I put my arm around him and he sobbed quietly.
The front door opened downstaris and I covered my brother's ears. But I heard the screams from mom when dad hit her. I hugged my brother and his body shook of fear. "I'm here, I will always be here for you." I whispered. "Don't leave me." said Joey. "Never!" I replied.
-End of the flashback-
Thank you adommybearforeverfor letting me have your character in my story. I think Tommy and Sauli will be very great friends. I love the brother reletionship between Tommy and Joey. I hope you liked this chapter.
