Matt is angry. I do not know what set him off. It could have been anything. He is like a bomb waiting for someone or something to go off on. He is having one of his outburst. I just wish I could have one nights sleep. One peaceful night. Is that too much to ask for? These trailer walls are so thin I can hear everything.
I hear claws against the hardwood floor. Lucky comes running into my room. He hops on my bed with one jump and tucks himself between me and the wall. He puts his head against my back and under my pillow, hiding himself from Matt's wrath. I can feel him trembling behind me but there is nothing I can do to comfort him.
He can't stay in here with me. In my head I know that this will only set Matt off more if he finds Luck in my room. In my heart and mind I pray they leave him alone and do not notice him. I want him.I want him next to me. I would die before I let Matt hurt him in front of me.
"He can't stay here," Momma says walking into my room.
"Momma, please," I beg but my pleas fall on deaf ears. Momma shakes her head.
"You know the rules Ray," she takes hold of his collar. I grab him too. Don't take him. I want Lucky with me. I want him out of Matt's way, out of his line of sight.
"No, leave him alone," I cry.
"Stop it Raven. You actin like a child." Momma yanks Lucky out of the room by his collar and drags him down the hallway. All I can do is watch.
I lay back down on my bed. My heart feels heavy. Please Lord, don't let Matt hurt him. Don't let Matt see him.
Matt's voice grows louder and louder until it is like thunder echoing throughout the house.
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Non-FictionRaven always loved her parents, even after they got divorced. She didn't blame them. They just went their separate ways. This changes when her mother convinces her that she must move in with her. After moving in with her mother, Raven's life is fli...
