Don't Let Go.

The Daydream Awakes

"His daring smile. His charming laugh. Everything about him, I adore. " Violet says as she daydreams into a mystical illusion. 

A little girl. Who moved schools and was brand new to the city life, had awoke so many possibilities. She met a young boy who treated her respectfully and was always there for her. She felt safe, good, and happy. After how much had happened to her family, she still pushed through all that darkness and sorrow, and found someone to take her mind off of things. He made her happy. He made her feel protected. Without him, she might have not been the person she is today. 

Yet, Violet Evergreen denies this. " You never did anything for me! All you did was make me mad and angry, and upset. You made my self esteem shrink! Because of you, I can't ever look at myself in the mirror the way I used to! Where were you? Huh? Where were you when I was in the accident?" Violet yells as her eyes water and her face tenses. Eric looks down as he sobs. Eric looks up at Violet in aggression. " Do you think I wanted you to be like this? Do you think I wanted you to feel like this? For fucks sake, Vi! You're twenty three years old. Were not in high school anymore! You can't just say you're going to kill yourself and then expect no one to try and help you! The way you treated me and Ash when we tried to get you help, is terrible. When we made you go to those appointments, you hit and kicked me. Do you remember that? Do you!" Eric yells in anger. Violet is silent as a tear falls down her burning cheek. Eric turns around and walks toward the fireplace. " What do you want me to do?! " Violet screams. Eric turns around. " What do I want you to do? I want you stop being a bitch and to get your act together! Is this the kind of example you want to set for Lilly? She's fucking six years old. She's not dumb, she knows what's happening! " Eric yells. Violet pushes herself towards the front door. " I'm done talking to you. " She says as she slams the door. Eric walks over to the bar and takes a six pack of beers. 

Violet opens her car door as she pulls herself in her car. Violet picks up the wheelchair and folds it. She then places it behind her in the second row of the car. Violet runs the ignition on and drives home using her right food and her right hand to drive. When Violet reaches the apartment complex, she opens the door and sees Ashley sobbing in the living room with a suit case next to her. " Ash, What wrong? " Violet asks concerned as she pushes forward. " Vi... You need to go. I'm sorry to do this to you, but I can't afford this. I- I just can't. Paying for three mouths to feed plus my own and rent, is too much. I'm already drowning in debt as it is. " Ashley says as she stands up and walks towards Violet. Ashley kneels over and hugs Violet. " You're kicking me out? " Violet asks. Ashley steps back as she looks down at Violet's face in sorrow. " Vi, I'm sorry. There's nothing I can do. I have to provide for Suzie and me. " Ashley says. " I got you an interview at a magazine company, though. It's on Thursday, The day after Lilly's party. " Ashley says. 

Violet is quiet.

 "I'll help you with your luggage. I paid your rent for this month at a small apartment complex across the street. I know it's small and little, but It's all I can do... " Ashley says as she walks over to the gray suitcase and pulls up the handle. Ashley walks past Violet over to the front door and opens it; She leaves the apartment as the door closes behind her. Ashley walks down the hall and presses the down arrow symbol on the elevator. The doors open as she steps in and goes down.

Violet pushes herself into Lilly and Suzie's bedroom. " What is it momma? " Lilly asks. A small tear falls down Violet's cheek. " Come on Lilly. We have to go. " Violet says. Lilly moves closer to her mother. " What? " She asks. " Pack your stuff. Bring everything you need; Clothes, toys, your shoes, and jackets. Just hurry up. " Violet says as she turns around and rolls out of the bedroom. Half an hour later, Lilly walks out of her bedroom. Violet is in the parking lot as she packs all of her stuff in her car. Lilly comes out of the elevator, and runs down the hall, as she pushes out the doors into the parking lot. Lilly walks over to Violet as she throws herself onto Violet's lap. " Come on, Lilly, we have to go now. " She says she lifts Lilly up into her arms. " Why do we have to go? Did something happen? " Lilly asks concerned. " We just have to baby. Okay? Tomorrows your birthday. And soon, this will all be a bad dream. Okay? " Violet says sincerely. Lilly nods as Violet lifts her down onto the floor. Lilly gets into the back seat as she buckles herself into her car seat. Violet lifts herself into the small car with boxes and clothes thrown on the floor and seats. Violet bends over and lifts the chair as she folds it and puts it into the front seat next to her. Violet turns on the engine and hopes for the best as she drives out of the parking lot and onto the freeway; With Lilly looking out through the window praying for safety.