Opal's Story

Tension Rises

Tracy comes into the living room, her cheeks stained with tears I heard her talking to Mike and he said she could leave at the end of the week

I give her a sympathetic smile before seeing the others reaction to her walking in, I drop it instantly

She walks out, clearly annoyed at us all 

The day drags on, as Tracy enters the room

'Look I know your all totally hacked off with me' she says

Understatement.

'And I'm sorry for upsetting you. But we care kids don't get given breaks, it's when opportunity comes along, you've gotta take it. And that's all I'm doing, don't hate me for it' She says

'That's not why I hate you, I hate you for conning us. Giving it all that, I'm there for you! We're all care kids together! YOU are just using us so that YOU can move onto something better!' Sapphire says

Tracy looks shocked before turning to us all

'Is that what you all think?' She asks, most likely knowing the answer

'You promised me you would help me get back with poppy and Rosie' Lily says

'Lily, I'm sorry' Tracy says but she turns her back, tears flooding down her cheeks

She gives me a desperate look, I just shake my head and watch her walk out

'Guys we're all in this together. No one helps' Liam says, breaking the silence

I nod reluctantly, trying not to cry, Carmen was comforting Lily and Tee, Sapphire was comforting Harry, Toby and Liam were trying to look like they weren't comforting each other but they were

Who's comforting me...

An hour or two later I hear shouting coming from Liam's room, Tracy had entered, accusing him of stealing her laptop

'Just because you met me down the nick doesn't mean I'm a thief!!' Liam shouts

'I know! Liam please' Tracy says

'I'll show ya yeah!? I'll show ya I ain't got your laptop! See ya laptop anywhere dear!' He says angrily throwing his possessions around

'What's going on?' Sapphire asks

'Have you asked her about ya precious laptop have ya!' Liam says

'No..' Tracy says

'No. Cuz I'm your prime suspect she's the one who handles stolen goods' Liam says snidely

'That's bang outta order Liam!' She says

'Not from where I'm standing it's not!! Go on have a pop at her' Liam says

'What are you having a go at me for I'm not the enemy SHE IS!!' Sapphire shouts, angrily pointing at Tracy

'Go on get out of my room all of ya!!' Liam shouts

'Wait!' Tracy says, her voice, and heart breaking

'Look I'm not stupid! I can see the damage I've done by saying I wanna leave, okay so you won't help me with my article, maybe it was unreasonable of me to ask, I'm obviously not gonna get the job but it's clear none of you lot want me here, so I might aswell just leave anyway!' She shouts, her eyes filling with tears as she walks out, she pushes past me

I want to run after her, but with the others here they'd never forgive me if I did