Tears In My Eye

10

Chores are hell, but I'll do anything to get money and finally leave. I've been washing dishes, setting them away, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, cleaning the other kids rooms, basically all indoor work. I've also been taking money from some other kids who don't want to do their chores, so I do it for them. Maddie's been doing outdoor work. She's been mowing the grass, watering the red roses, picking weeds, and a lot more. I feel really bad for her. Everyday when she comes inside she has a red face and sweat is dripping off her forehead. I hope she's okay.

Today she walked inside as I finished putting away dishes. She didn't look so great. "Maddie are you okay?"

"Y-Yeah, why wouldn't I be?"

"You don't look so great.."

"I-I'm fine." I could tell she wasn't. I slipped my hand into hers and we walked to our room. Before I could open the door, she collapsed onto the floor. I didn't know what to do. I was panicking. I ran to the nearest adult, which happened to be Ms.Ruby. "Help," I gasped for air from running, "M-My friend passed out." She looked at me, no fear or worry in her eyes. "Take care of it yourself I don't care." I stood there in shock. I ran.

I hovered over Maddie's body. I picked her up and carried her to her bed. I ran to the bathroom and turned the sink on. I made sure the water was cold, before splashing some on the towel. When I got back to my room, I set the wet towel on her forehead. I went to get her a glass of water for when she woke up. I lay down next to her, studying her features. She had a few freckles, and her skin was tinted pink from being in the sun. 

I take a moment to look at the clock, Maddie's been asleep for three hours. I don't know what to do, what if she never wakes up? I start panicking. I try to calm myself down, but what's the point. Maddie is my everything, I can't live without her.

I have to eat dinner alone. I can't eat like this. I give my food to other kids when no one is looking. Once all the food on my plate is gone, I rush to my room. Maddie is still sleeping. I decide to make use of my time and count our money. We keep it in a jar under my bed so no one finds it. If Ms.Ruby finds it, she'll take it. I reach for the jar and dump all the money out. We barely have fifty dollars. It's a start, but we need a lot more. Friday is coming up so we can try to earn more money then. On Friday's we go to parking lots and try to sell stuff. We're supposed to give the money to Ms.Ruby, but I need it way more then she does.

Ms.Ruby comes in, telling me to go to sleep. I can't sleep, I'm too worried about Maddie. I close my eyes and try to go to sleep, but my mind won't let me. I eventually fall asleep after about an hour.

It's been three days. Maddie still hasn't woken up. Ms.Ruby doesn't care and I'm not allowed to take her to the hospital. I stare at her. Her eyes shut, her chest rising and falling. All of a sudden, everything stops. Maddie is gone.

Look what you fucking did. You didn't do a thing now she's dead. This is all your fault. You could kill yourself and try to join her, but she'll be in heaven, you'll be in hell. You will never see her again.

I wake up with tears streaming down my face. I had yet again another nightmare. It was 2am. I quietly walked over to Maddie's bed, hoping no one would wake up and yell at me. I could see her chest rising and falling. I crawled into bed with her, wrapping my arms around her torso. I can see her trying to flutter her eyes open. I pull her closer to me, resting my head on her chest. She whispers in my ear, "What's wrong?" I don't respond, I just keep hugging her. I'm so happy she's okay, warm tears start falling from my eyes. Maddie sits up, forcing me up with her. I look down so she doesn't see me crying, but she lifts my chin up with her finger. "M-Maddie, I-I-I'm so h-happy y-y-you're o-okay." She pulls me into a tight hug, not letting go.

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I wake up on top of Maddie. I remember last night when she wouldn't let go of me, we must've fallen asleep. I crawl off of her and return to my bed, even though I don't want to. I just don't want Ms.Ruby to catch us, who knows what'll happen. I slip under my blanket and close my eyes, trying to fall into sleep before breakfast starts.

I wake up to a pair of cloudy hazel eyes, with tears seeping out. I don't say anything, I just pull her beside me and wrap my arms around her. She grabs onto my shirt and starts sobbing. I rub circles on her back, trying to comfort her.

After a while, Maddie stops crying, but a few tears still leave her eyes. I finally speak up, "What happened?" She looks at me and our eyes lock, her eyes blurred. "M-Ms.Ruby.." As soon as I hear that name I become enraged. I sit up and start shouting, "What did she do to you? I swear to god if she hurt you.." More tears escape her eyes, "She d-did." I run out of the room, ignoring Maddie's calls for me. I go straight to her room and stare at the door. I try to open the door, it's locked. I slam my fists against the door. I try picking the lock, but it won't work. I'm not giving up though. After a few minutes of trying, I finally get it and slam the door open. Ms.Ruby is laying in her bed, watching TV. "What the fuck are you doing in my room?! Get out!" Part of my brain is saying to leave, let it go, but I'm not letting this crazy bitch hurt us anymore. I ball up my fists. "Are you deaf?! I said to fucking leave!" I surprise myself with what I do next. I punch her in the face.

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