Just Dallas

Chapter Three

Chapter Three

The sun shone throughout the room and illuminated the chandelier that lay lifeless at the top of the ceiling. Every morning, for nine days, I woke up to this and it was the most beautiful thing that I had ever witnessed.

Not only was it livelier than the average life but it gave me one more reason not to go back.

If someone could have a life like this, why give it up? Because my mother was looking for me.

I never thought I'd say that but it was the truth.

The fact that I would have to leave all this behind made me sick to the stomach but it had to be done. I got out of bed, cutting off my contemplations and gathered myself for the day ahead of me. At least I'd still spend a few more hours with Dallas, but nothing more than that. A few hours is still risking it and my mothers determination will always overcome my few steps ahead.

I dressed into a baggy jersey that Dallas had given me with ripped skinnies. A pretty standard look for being on the run. I opened the door with my bag dragging behind me and went towards the kitchen. One last home cooked meal and then I'd have to give it all up for fast food. That's if I even had enough money. I parked my bag near the front door and went off to the kitchen. The table was set with fresh buns in a small basket. The jam and peanut butter jars were set alongside the butter and the scrambled eggs were set on each plate. Marisol was already seated and was waiting for everyone to get settled. T and Dallas walked in. Dallas wore an unbuttoned plaid shirt with jeans and converse. His simple look had me weak at the knees and I didn't appreciate the affect he had on me.

Although I had to leave, everything on this farm apart from Marisol was making me reconsider even going. This was the closet I ever had to a family or happiness and I was just going to give it all up. It wasn't fair but life isn't fair.

"Hows everyone doing this morning?" Terrence chirped. They both took their seats and dug into the food almost immediately and I followed. As soon as we were done, Dallas and I headed for the horse ranch. T warned us not to ride right after eating but I honestly didn't have the time and I needed to be with Dallas. I didn't want to leave before being able to spend time with him. The look on Marisol's face was demeaning and it was almost as if she was jealous. Maybe that's why she's been treating me this way. Maybe she has feelings for Dallas and me being here has changed the whole story.

Oh well, if she liked him, she should've told him sooner.

We both walked to the ranch without a word being spoken. I guess me leaving has had a toll on both of us. If there was even the slightest chance that Dallas felt the same way about me then it might even make me change my mind completely so I'd have to steer away from any topics related to my feelings regarding to himself.

"You have to meet Sydney, she's so beautiful." He mentioned, breaking the silence. At first, the comment hit me hard bit then I realized he was talking about his horse. That made me feel a little bit better.

"I've had her since I was 17. She was the best thing that happened to me before Rosie." His voice softened at the topic.

"Oh, who's Rosie?" I ask worriedly.

"My little sister." He said.

Little sister? Where is she now? I didn't even know that he wasn't an only child and how because he mentioned that his mother died when he was born, but then the next part of his sentence cleared up all my doubts.

"Well, technically half-sister. I didn't even get a chance to meet her but I loved her so much."

Loved? As in past tense?