Castaway ۞

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After my small breakdown when the strange man arrived, Michael and i sat at the dinner table in silence. A plate of potato fries and chicken nuggets sat in front of me. Michael had a bottle of beer and a 2 slices of pizza.

"What did you getup to today Jaz?" He pipes up swallowing the bite in his mouth. I stay silent looking at my plate. He looks up at me, face etched with confusion. "Jazmyn, i asked what you did today?" He tries his hardest to make his voice intimidating, failing miserably when his voice cracks ever so slightly.

"Who was the man who came round today?"

"I asked first"

"My question is more important" I look him dead in the eye, a frown prominent in my features. He sighs and rubs his face with his hands

"If i tell you will you answer my question?" I nod my head slowly, having no intention of actually answering.

"He's my old boss, he came round to drop off something I had left at my office. Before you ask no I was not fired, I quit. So I can stay here and make sure you're safe." His face was soft and he sounded like he was telling the truth.

"Why did you tell him I was the neighbours child, and that I wouldn't leave you alone?" My voice was fragile, hardly audible. He splutters, clearly not expecting me to have heard.

"Uh what sorry?" I raise an eyebrow, seeing right through his confused demeanour. "Ok look, this guy he's bad news, he knows things about people that they don't know. If he knew who you really were, he would have killed you right there. I cant have that happen Jaz." He takes a swig off his beer and continues to eat his pizza slice.

"Now what did you get up to today Jaz?" His face softens as he looks at me deeply

"Its Jazmyn" I say firmly "my name is Jazmyn not Jaz" I stand up and walk into my room, my body collapsing on the bed. The tears stinging my eyes once again. Why i was so affected by him today confuses me. I hear his footsteps come towards the door. I silently beg for him to not come in. The door cracks open and his tall frame is there.

"Uh I'm sorry if i seemed angry today, things have been hard since i quit. Ill leave your food in here for you. Please eat Jazmyn. Ill be in my room if you need me." He sighs and put the plate on the floor and leaves. My tears start to fall harder and i start to sob to myself.

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