Readers Of The Mind *Book 1*

Chapter 3

"What?" Sam says.

I nod, "Sam I can read people's minds. I know it sounds crazy but it's true."
There was confusing tension between us. "Wow. Um... Okay... How am I supposed to deal with this?" he asks, weaving his fingers through his hair.
I shrug.
"Um... To be honest it—"
"It sounds crazy,I know."
I look at him. I watch as his eyes light up. I chuckle, "You want to test it don't you."
He nods.
I laugh "Sure."

~~~

"Okay how about now?" Sam asks.

A frog running towards you.
"No that is freaky! Why would you even put that image in my head! Groooossssssss!"
Sam laughed,"But what was it?" I sigh, "It was a frog running towards me or you on its two back legs. Ok next one."

Okay... How about... This!
"Eww gross!"
Sam fell on the floor laughing. I giggled and shook my head, "You boys are so weird."
"Hey I am not the one who can read people's minds. Now THAT is weird!"
I roll my eyes, "Come on, your mom is going to call us in 7 seconds for dinner." I stood up and walked down the passage to the dining room. I sat down quietly and listened to Sam count to seven. Wierdo.
"Sam, Kai. Supper!"
I waited for Sam to come and sit. You were right!!!
I smiled and served myself food. As we were eating we heard a car door close and the front door opening. Sam's dad came in and sat at the table. I looked at Sam with wide eyes, after hearing what his Dad was thinking. I turned and greeted Mr Henson. He returned it with a brief nod. I looked at Aunt Olivia and listened to what she was thinking. It made me sad and mad at the same time. I was furious with Mr Henson. I lifted my glass of water to my lips.
Hey can I tell you a joke. What did the nut say to the other nut while they were running. I'm gonna cashew.
Here's another. Why does the milking stool have three legs? Because the cow had the udder!
I spat out the water in my mouth and started choking as I laughed.
"Kai, you okay dear?" Olivia asked. I nod still trying to not choke anymore. I looked at Sam as he hid his smirk.
"Miss Olsen, may we please eat in peace!"
I turned and looked at Mr Henson. "Sorry sir."
"Frank, she started choking..."
"Olivia!"
I looked at Aunt Olivia. I have known her for so long and know that she is the family member who brings in most of the money for the family. I take a last bite of my supper and stand up. I wash my dishes then thank Olivia for the food.
"Patio." I said to Sam as I passed by. Okay.
I grabbed my hoodie and put it on. I was still in my school skirt and top and my sneakers. I walk outside into the patio and waited for Sam.

"So what's wrong?" he asked taking a seat nexted to me.
"Do you want to know?" I asked. There was silence.
"If it includes mom, then yes."
I look at him, then heard an inner voice from inside. Where are they? The stupid boy and his girlfriend don't belong here. I flinch. Sam takes my hand and intertwines our fingers.
"I think we should go somewhere else." I stood, still holding Sam's hand and leading him to the secret garden we found a few years ago. I sat down on the grass and Sam beside me.
"Your dad has been fired from work." I started.
"How? Why?"
"He was caught for the third time having an affair with one of his co-workers, but this time he was caught by the boss. The others were the girls friends. But the business trips he has been going on were just excuses to..."
"Oh... "
I look up at Sam, "I am so sorry Sam. I haven't found out till a few minutes ago, if I paid more attention..."
"Hey." he turns my face towards his, "This is not your fault. It's his. He is the wrong person to be living in this house anyway. Mom knows about the affairs because she is friends with the boss of dad's work. Mom worked for all of this, not him. When mom found out she decided to divorce him. She found out at lunch and told me when dad left the table. He hasn't been a father to me so I don't mind. He is just selfish and greedy. "
I smile sadly at Sam and he gave my hand a reassuring squeeze.
" Let's go find Mom." I said.

" Mom? "
" Aunt Olivia! "
We had looked around the whole house.
These kids are driving me insane! I heard Mr Henson.
I turn to Sam." We haven't checked her room. But we need to be careful of Mr Henson."
"He will not hurt Mom. Not again." Sam snarled.
I take his hand and we head to the master bedroom.
"You need to leave now Frank or I will throw you out!"
"Olivia don't you dare speak to me that way! I have done so much for this family!"
We looked through the narrow opened door to the two arguing adults.
"You have done almost nothing! I have done the most for this family than you ever had!"
I looked at Sam, "Mom!" he shouted. We rushed through the door and tackled the late 30 year old woman down before she could get hurt. I stood up and looked at Frank Henson. "Get out of my way girl!"
"NO!"
"You will regret this! I will call your parents!"
I laughed. This is when I use what was given to me to my advantage. "How about I call your's. They will be very unimpressed."
He stood there clenching his jaw. I carried on, "You will leave this house with your stuff. We will put the things that are yours in a box and you can fetch it tomorrow morning. Bye."

Why you...!
I got punched in the jaw. Pain went through my whole left side. Could have seen that coming.
I watched from the ground as Sam nocked him out.
" You okay? " he asked.
I nod. Mr Henson is quite a strong man with big fists.
" It's going to leave a mark though."
Sam looked back at his dad and then kicked him. I stood up and looked at the 40 year old man. He was plump but still strong.
"Let's drag him and his stuff outside."

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The next morning there was a loud hard knock on the front door. I answered it with Sam behind me. Mr Henson looked at me and his face dropped, "Miss Olsen I..."
"To the left. Everything you own in the box to the left." I said.
He left and I locked the door.

Sam had a smirk plastered on his face. Did you just quote from Beyoncé?
I gave him a cheeky grin.
"Yes. Yes I did."