Trials and Love

Chapter 6

Previously

     "I know I've said this a hundred times. But thank you Rob. I'm sure we'll find our own place soon. I just want my sister to be happy."
     "Me too Jon. Me too."

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      That night Crystal laid awake in bed as she couldn't sleep. Too much was on her mind. How long until Jon finds a decent job and they find a house? What if their father finds them and takes them away? She didn't want to go back to Platinum... She teared up at the thought of it and curled up to her brother before crying softly. She's always been so emotional since they left and she only showed it with him. The only person she could ever trust...
      Jon wrapped his arms around her and softly stroked her hair to calm her down. He knew she was hurting and it hurt him to see her hurt...
      After a bit she calmed down and fell asleep as he held her close. Rob knocked on the door.
     "Jon? Everything okay?"
     "Hey Rob... Yes. Just an emotional moment for Crys. I know she's still hurting and it pains me to see her this way."
     "As it does me. She seems like a fine and beautiful girl. Why would anyone want to hurt her?"
      "I don't know... It wasn't just our father either."
     "What do you mean?"
     "There was a man by the name of Jake. He was the man that our father set Crys up with, but he didn't care about her. He hurt her like he did and I had enough. So I took Crys and left Platinum for good."
     "I see." Rob nodded as he listened. "She seems to be affected by what happened."
     "More than I anticipated. It will take a very long time for her to trust again."
     "I figured. And I'm patient. I would like to be her friend though. Someone she can trust and talk to." Jon smiled and nodded.
     "I trust you Rob. And I know."