Raquel
I watched her draw in her coloring book I got her so she wouldn't be bored. I prepared dinner which wasn't much while playing some good ass RnB music on tv when it was interrupted by the news.
"we hate to interrupt your scheduled program but we come to you with breaking news, there have been a series of rapes across the bay area, We believe it might be the work of the infamous serial rapist Holcomb. Who struck once 6 years ago bit surprisingly and never caught. He ran off into hiding by some clever violent human who's face and identity was never found. He is said to be 6'3, Caucasian,Male,dirty blonde hair and evil brown eyes. If you see him he is considered to be armed and dangerous. DO NOT ACT ON HIM, Just report to your local police if spotted. Back to you Jan."
"Come eat layla before your food gets cold." I said before sitting her coloring book and pencils on the counter, I sat our food on the table.
"Cookie can I ask a question" Layla asked which made me nervous.
"Yeah sure kid what's up" I said putting my fork down.
"why can't we go outside? I don't like being inside all day." She said while whining.
"well. well Um-I-Um. its not fun out there" I said while stuttering. She really caught me off guard.
"i looks fun when i saw the other kids playing outside, Ive never been so im probably wrong." She said while sighing and eating her food.
I didn't know how to feel. I don't know how to explain to her that we are on the run and we can't really leave..My heart fell out my chest because she didn't deserve this. she needed to go outside and have fun but it dangerous and I rather not have to risk it all.
"You done babygirl?" I said picking up her plate.
She nodded her head and I smiled at her. My eyes were getting glossy and I was holding back tears.
"Go get ready for bed ill be there soon." I said as my voice trembled.
I just let the cry out. I sat at the table with my head in my hands. I didn't know what to do. I heard crying coming from the room and i walked to her.
She was crying and it made me feel even worse.
"What's wrong babygirl, why the tears." I asked sitting on the bed .
"im sorry cookie." she said before crying even harder. " i didn't mean to make you sad." she said
"Shhh shhh baby its okay." its not your fault. I said whipping her tears.
Her tears started to dry up and she started to calm down. I kissed her forehead before whispering "I promise" Into her ear. I made sure she was asleep before I left the room.
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you know what time it is. ;)
-lexx
