Broken Walls

3. I can't stay.

A year later...

I was in the sitting room drinking my grandma's legendary hot cocoa and watching the news when my grandma walked in .

"Hey, sweetie. What are you watching."

" Recap of my mother's death."

News headlines: On 24th of march, 2013. A woman who goes by the name Mrs. Adriana Roberts was found dead in her home. Neighbours say all they had heard was screaming and as they rushed to her home, they found no one except Mrs. Adriana Roberts dead. They say she had a daughter .......

Then I switched off the television and dranked my cocoa.

" Dear, it has been a year since it happened still dont want to talk about it?"my grandma asked me.

" No." I said .

"Okay. But at least tell me his name? "

I sighed then looked at my grandma. She was about to leave when I muttered, "Marcus."

Thinking she didn't hear me , I was surprised when she said,"Marcus McKellen."

I looked at her confused. She saw my confusion and started explaining.

" Marcus McKellen is your father's worst enemy, I know this because when your father comes over to work, since this place is closer to the company,he always talks about him
Saying he is a hardworking man until the day marcus asked james to work with him for a dirty deal."

" Oh." Is all I say already accepting that my parents are dead. I am an orphan now.

"Sweetie, you know what why dont you tell me what you remember. "

" Grannie, I can't. "

"Come on. Please. "

I sighed ,"Grannie, please try to understand. "

"Okay. I am going to the grocery store to get some milk. I will be right back.

" No. Let me go." I say smiling.

" No, sweetie. Stay at home.

"But....."

" Adios. Te amo."
(Bye. I love you.)

"I love you too."

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Why is grandma no back yet? I tried calling her but she isn't picking up .

Lord please don't let it be what I think it is. Marcus couldn't have found out,  now could he?

I was looking for my grandma outside when I heard my phone ring.

"Hello."I said.

"Ahh..Jame's daughter. "

"Marcus." I answered with fear.

"Good. You remember me."

Cause you killed my parents, I wanted to say but kept quiet.

"I told you to not tell a soul."

" But I didn't tell anyone."

" Your grandma."

" I...I ...am sorry."

" look at what you caused your grandma now."

I could  feel the tears in my eyes.

"Please, leave my grandma. "

" Too late." And he ended the call.

I ran to the grocery store looking for my grandma when I saw her coming out of the restroom.

" Granny!" I ran to her then hugged her.

"Oh sweetie. I am sorry but somethings held me up."

" Its okay. Come on , lets go."

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Too late.

I cant stay here with granny. He will harm her if I stay. I have to go.

I started parking my bag, taking my savings money along with me and leaving some for my grandma. I wrote a letter telling her why I have to go. Then I snuck out through the back door.

"Hello." I said speaking to marcus.

" Yes."

" I left my grandma's house. So I am no longer with her so please leave her alone.  Please I am begging you."

"Smart girl. And dont worry, I will leave her alone."

I sighed in relief knowing that my grandma is free.

Now time to think of where I am going to stay .

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