Rachel Sandoval and her big brother Darry have been through quite a lot. They were abused by their father and was left by their mother. Now that Darry turned 18, he has full custody of his 15 year old sister. He's developed this over protective pers...
August 3rd, 2019 Rachel's p/v "Do you have the lighter?" I ask. Hector lights the candle that's on the cupcake. Darry deserves this special treat at 6 in the morning. After all, he slept on the couch with me until the lights came back on. AND IT'S HIS BIRTHDAY! Grandpa is 18! He can now apply for senior discounts.
Hector stands on the left side of Darry's bed and I go on the right. "HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DARRY!!" I blow on the kazoo. Darry wakes up. "What?" "Happy birthday man! Make a wish." Hector holds the cupcake in front of Darry's face. He blows out the candle. "How does it feel to be 18, ya old man!" Hector messes his hair. "So far pretty good I guess. What's up with you guys? You both look really tired." "Wow things have changed. You judging our appearances while we work our butts off to make this happen. I see how it is." Hector teases. "Whaaaat? What I meant was, hi, good morning. You two look lovely. Is that a new shampoo you're using, Rachel? And that haircut, Hector. Damn whose idea was it to change your barber? Oh, that's right, me." "And he's cocky too! 18 changes a man." Hector shakes his head. "But in all seriousness, thanks guys." "Rachel and I will be talking behind closed doors." "We will?" I frown. "Yes, we will. Darry needs to get ready. C'mon Rach, let's go." Hector drags me out the room. "I can walk out myself!" "I'm sure you can."
Darry's p/v 18 years on this planet. 18 years of not knowing if that man was going to finally snap and beat me to death. 18 years of dreaming for the day I finally get full custody of Rachel. Despite all the pain and torture I endured, the good moments with Rachel and Hector make those 18 years worth it. I'm living to be able to walk on that stage at graduation. Living to walk down the aisle at my wedding. Living to walk door to door rescuing kids from their homes. Everything I do is for my future. I can just picture the love of my life right now.
Rachel's p/v I gasp. "Taylor did not. Was it actually her?" "She Facetimed me to confirm. Do you think she's still going to call Darry?" "After flirting with you? No way. But we can't let Darry know. This is his day." "You're right. He needs to feel nothing but happiness. I have to pick up Darry's gift right now. I'll catch you later." "Wait, but you-" Hector walks out the door. He's got some bad manners for not helping me clean the kitchen. Homemade cupcakes are banned from this house now.
Darry walks out his room. "Taylor hasn't called me. Do you think it's too early?" "Nope. She's probably not the one." "Praying she goes to the same school as us. Better yet, is in one of my classes." "I just hope Ricardo is in one of my classes again." "Oh c'mon, Rachel, it's too early for you to say bad words." "Darry, he isn't all that bad. If only you'd give him a chance to get to know him." "I don't think I'll ever give him a chance. I don't care if part of him is good. I don't want you to fall under his bad influence." "You don't ever listen to me." "Can we not fight on my birthday "You're right, you're right, I'm sorry." "Now can I get my birthday hug?" I hug him and see in the corner of my eye Sage, Jason, and Ricardo in the back seat of a yellow minivan. AND Hector left the door open? Sage rolls down the window. "Happy birthday, Darry!" "Thanks!" "Rachel, ready to go?" "You bet I am" I pick up my bag and start walking out the door. "Where are you going?" "School registration! It's at 8." "Ohhh, right. Be careful! Say hi to your other friends for me!" "Will not!" "Alright, sounds good!"
My ID photo turned out pretty cool. I like it at least, though the lighting did make my hair look dark. You can't have everything, unfortunately.
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