It Started with a Punch

Convincing Him

Chapter 4 :

Emily's P.o.v :

It's 2 in the morning. I'm trying hard to fall asleep, but for some reason I can't. I'm too nervous right now, what if they aren't convinced enough to have me, what if He doesn't want me after all i have done. I have to see him. I have no choice. But I have to rest a few hours before that.

3 a.m.

I still cannot sleep, I was supposed to be fast asleep by now. But right now I am not even thinking about convincing him, I feel lonely, I have no one to share what I'm feeling right now. There's too much going on.
Suddenly I feel my face all drenched in tears, reminiscing the moments spent with mom and dad. The way mom used to tuck me in bed every night, endless hugs and kisses from both of them and now its all gone... I'm the one tucking my brothers to sleep.

Another hour passes by, now I decide to calm myself down, with my playlist on shuffle, not thinking about anything, just wanting to relax but as soon as the first song plays, I feel all gloomy, it's " Sleep by Azure Ray" ,...and the words "I can't sleep, I can't speak to you". Agggggghhh, frustrated with my own self... "Enough of this crap now, you need rest, you need to convince him, not for you, but for Jack and John,.. Come on now pull your shit together and get your lazy ass to sleep."

6:30 a.m.

It's almost time to meet him. I didn't call him yet, I know him too well. He wouldn't want to talk to me. But as far as I know him, he knows about the accident by now and that sooner or later I will pay him a visit.

It's half past 7, I am ready with breakfast served for three. Calling out both my brothers for breakfast, but none of them shows up. That's strange. Normally they fly out of nowhere when anyone calls out for food. Suddenly the house phone's ringing, I pick up the phone as fast as I can, just in case it is important, as far as I remember no one ever calls on that phone.
I pick up the phone, there's no one speaking. Why.. Why in the right state of mind would anyone do that. A blank call?... Was it him??..
As I turn, having no clue about what was coming next,... Ohh boy was the water damn cold. Fuck. I AM SOOO DONE..
"What the hell was that for?", I asked.
"Ohh thaaat,..",both of them looking at each other, planing what to say next, Jack as smart as he was, answered, "That was for waking your sleepy ass up." OK now that was mean considering the fact that I'm already awake with breakfast served on the table. These shitheads think they are getting away with this.. Nah uh.. Wait and watch.
Emily April Hale, you girl are late. Clearing my thoughts, I am not angry anymore, I am satisfied that atleast someone is same as they used to be a few weeks ago. "Come on now you guys, unless you want hot milk that turned cold due to your inactive nature in this cold weather." I am done with breakfast. I change into my neat clothes, take all my necessary belongings and rush towards the door.
Coughing, "And where do you think you are going?", oh Jack, you aren't dad, damn all these questions. Say something satisfying quick, "Umm, just a walk, what's with all these questions, do your work," I rolled my eyes and as I turned again to quickly get out of this place, not to face any more of their questions, I heard someone speak under his breath, "Yeah, yeah whatever, go.", that has to be Jack. Now it was time for turning the tables.. "When are mom and dad coming back? I miss them." I miss them too John, but, you don't know what I know, "Soon,"saying this I was finally on the porch.

8:15 a.m.

I am in front of the garage, I am nervous. SHOULD I GO IN?.. Yes, you retard, this is what you are here for. Entering the pass code, which for some reason was the same, I entered in.
Why is it so dark?..

"What are you Emily April Hale, oh sorry my highness,"the princess", doing in such a shabby place? " that's him, he's still angry. My fears are turning real.
" Hii, David, I know you are still angry after what happened and I understand, but please hear me out, I need you, please.."
" Angry? Who said I am angry,?.. I am not angry, I am just not excited to see you here. You disappointed me... I don't have much time, say whatever you have to and leave."
" David, I know, I let you down, but that was my only choice, I had no other option that day. But I'm ready for it now. I am ready. I'll do anything I have to, I'll work twice as hard as I can, just give me a chance, trust me once more, please. Can you do that for me?," after I said this, I didn't hear him say anything, because he didn't, I asked him for a chance and he was mute all of a sudden.

I couldn't bear the silence," I'm guessing you heard about what happened. And you aren't surprised David, you expected me here, if you didn't want me here, you could have just simply changed the passcode, now wouldn't you David?"
"OK, yes I did expect you here, but this is just sympathy, what you are asking for is too much," he said in an ignorant kind of way.
"Bullshit, as far as I know you, your world doesn't revolve around sympathy, so don't give me this crap,all you have to say is yes, I'm asking you to trust me once more, give me a chance, but no no no you have to be a jerk about it," that didn't quite come out right, oh god, I should check first what I say.
" Who are you?" he said, quite surprised," what have you done to the Emily I knew, she wasn't this rude."
" I am sorry Sir, I wasn't supposed to say that, but I need this, my brothers need this, please, do me a favour. For old times sake?" I pleaded. I waited a few minutes for his response, nada , as I turned around for the door He cleared his throat, "Okay, I'll see you tomorrow, this isn't a yes yet, you are yet to convince me and others, be prepared. I am trying not to be a jerk here, and forget the past, but I need to see you trying, giving your best. Can you do it?"
I didn't even think twice before answering," Son of a gun, yes." okayy, so that was weird. I seriously need to control.

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Will Emily be able to convince the others?