*disclaimer this is my first time writing a story please only give constructive criticism*
Carter has been thrown a lot of stones in life. will she let the pain and suffering get to her or will love cure it all?
*read to find out*
"So why would I need to speak with you?" I questioned nervously
" Carter the Detectives called me because they found that this environment is very unfit for a 15 year old." She said sympathetically
" I would like to stay here I don't feel it's an unfit environment for me" I said annoyed
"Well carter I'm sorry it's not up to you. You are a minor and we have to take you in custody". She said softly
"Please No .....Why?" I asked as I began to weep
"Carter I'm so sorry sweetheart but you can't stay, your dad has been charged with illegal possession of drugs with the intent to sell. So he's not coming back for a while"
"Carter i promise that going to a new home isn't that bad" she said reassuringly
I just couldn't even bare to reply any more.I felt a sense of loss, powerlessness and bitterness. " why me" i thought to myself. This was a nightmare that I couldn't escape I couldn't wake up from. I felt someone touch my shoulder lightly removing me from my gaze. "Carter follow me to the car please, you're going to be OK". Mrs Tyler said timidly. As I followed her to the car every step was life less. We entered the car and she started the ignition but before we drove off she turned to me.
"Carter I know you been through a lot but things get better from here".
How could I believe what she was saying. My life has been hell for years. She appears one day and thinks that she knows me and what I been through. No one knows and no understands.
The ride was dreadfully silent. We arrived at this building and another women came over to the car to get me.
" Hello Carter ,I'm Ms Williams and I work with Mrs Tyler and we are going to find you a home that you will be comfortable with, come with me please". She said kindly.
I followed her to an office
"Carter please take a seat"
As I went to go take my seat I couldn't help but look around at all the boards of abused and missing children. I took my seat and she went to her desk.
"So Carter we are going to find you somewhere safe would you like to tell me where you would feel more comfortable ?." she said kindly
I shook my head no . why would I tell her what I'm comfortable with . You want to know what i'm comfortable with , I'm comfortable with home and being on my own. She looked at me with kind eyes
"Carter, Honey I understand you've been through a lot today but I would like for you too help me place you in an environment that you would feel comfortable in" she said understandably
"Do you really want to know what I feel?" I said aggressively
"Yes Carter I want to know how you feel because I care" She said passionately
"How could you care for me you don't know me, no one cares for a girl like me" I said annoyed
"A girl like what Carter , you are a beautiful, strong young women that can overcome any obstacles that was put in your way" she said passionately
"Stop thinking that you know me and place me in this damn home so I can go already" I said unpleasantly.
"Alright Carter" She said defeated
She turned back to her laptop and began pulling up files. It became awkwardly silent the only thing you could hear was here typing. I got up and started to pace around the room. Looking at all of the pictures,books and newspapers.
"Carter please come here" She said calmly
"OK" i said calmly while walking towards her desk
"Carter this is the family I assigned you too for the time being " She said normally as she turned the laptop around.
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"Alright they look great can I leave now?" I said sarcastically
"No you can't leave yet but you can go in the waiting room and wait for Mrs. Tyler and your belongings" She said kindly with a smile
I exited the room and started walking to the waiting room . As I was making my way to the waiting room I saw a lot of kids getting placed in homes. This is the saddest place I have ever been I thought to myself. There were people crying, families getting broken apart, kids that have been beaten and a lot of other diffusional things happening. I took a seat next to this girl who seemed to look normal.
"Hey i'm Kat" she said kindly
"Umm hi i'm Carter" i said shyly
" How many times you been here Carter?" She questioned
"This my first time and it's bullshit" I said
" funny you say that I been her 5 times in just this month, it Fucken sucks" She said while smirking
" sounds kind of Badass" I said and we both laughed
As soon as Kat was about to reply they called me up to the front desk and told me that Mrs Tyler was waiting for me out front with my stuff. I sighed as I walked out the door towards the car.
