Safe Haven

Niall

  "Are you sure you're fine?" Liam asked as he park his car in front of my house.His brown eyes were filled with worry.

  "I'll be fine."I give him a smile."Its not like this is my first time going home.I've done this  thousands of times already."

  "But Niall what if-"

  "Liam mom is gonna be home tonight so its gonna be fine."

  "Well do you want me to stay before your mom shows up?You know I can stay if you want."he insisted and I know he really cared about me.But I dont want him to get involve,again.

  "Promise I'll be fine."I reassured him."See you tomorrow."I climbed out of his car and ran to the house before I change my mind and ask him to stay.

  When I opened the door,I heard the television in the living room.And I instantly know hes home.I looked at the shoe rack behind the door and saw a pair of little pink sandals with flowers on top.My heart pounded.I reluctantly drag myself in the living room seeing the devil himself.

  "Where is she?" I asked weakly.He looked up lazily from the couch he was sprawled on.Hes obviously drunk.

  "What are you talking about skunk?"he asked,his words wavy.I can smell the beer from where I was standing.

  "Where is Chelsea?"I asked again as politely as I can.

  "Oh I dont give a fuck about her.That bitch is probably in her room-"

  I didn't let him finish.I bolted upstairs towards Chelsea's room.I pushed the door open and I saw my little sister reading a book,safe and sound.I forced myself to calm down as I stare at Chelsea's angelic face.

  "Hey Chelsea."I said and my sister jerk her head towards me.

  "Hello Niall."she smiled.Chelsea is a pretty girl with blond hair and blue eyes like mine.Shes only eight years old but she thinks like an adult.

  "What are you reading?"I asked walking to the bed and sit besides her.

  "Harry Potter.Im on the fourth book."she said.

  "Wow you're a fast reader.You only read the first book two weeks ago and now you're on the fourth."

  "Hmm..I learned from you."she smiles and I returned it.

  "Niall!" Victor's voice boomed from downstairs.My heart pounded again.I look at my sister and stroke her hair.

  "Stay here."I said to her.She looked up at me and shake her head.

  "No Niall.Victor is drunk.Hes gonna-"

  "Its gonna be alright." I stopped her from saying the inevitable."Mom is gonna be home soon."

  "Please dont come down.Lets wait for mom."Chelsea pleaded,her eyes watering.

  "I cant.Just promise me you'll stay here.Cover your ears."

  "Hey skunk!!" Victor sounded angry.

  "Promise me!"I said to Chelsea in my most firm voice.

  "I promise."Chelsea answered in a weak voice.I kiss her forehead then walk out of the room.I locked her door.

  Then I came down to face the monster.

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  I winced in pain as I sit down in Liam's car the next morning.My side hurts like hell.

  "Niall what happened?" Liam asked scanning my face.I look away.

  "Nothing." I mumble.

  "Tell me."Liam's voice helds a warning.I sigh.