My Unexpected Saviors

Niykee

~3 months later~

I am sitting in class counting the seconds of when it's going to finish. I want to hurry up and go to lunch because I am hungry. Dom and the boys are out of town for an MMA fight as well as signings. I would have went to with them if I wasn't so behind on school work. I'm a senior and it's very important to catch up before winter break.

"Niykee, are you paying attention", my Chemistry teacher asks and I look at him.

"Yes, Mr. Wall", I say but I really wasn't. I never liked this class.

"Okay, eyes to the front", he says turning back to the class.

Sighing I start writing the notes again but I'm still not listening. I look around the room and hardly anyone is paying attention. I can't believe that three months ago I was still living with my father who used to beat me and now I'm living with my brother that I never knew I had and discovered a long lost uncle from my mother's side. I'm proud to say that all the bruising, broken ribs, and physical scars are gone but my mental scars are still there. I do get nightmares about my father coming back and hurting my loved ones but then I remind myself that if he was going to do something he would have done it by now, right?

He hasn't shown himself since that day we met Angelo. Well, he didn't show himself just other people but we know it was him. I shake my head at my thoughts. No, I can't think about this right now. I need to move on from the past and not dwell on it like a scared little girl. I've grown up, taking self-defense lessons with Derek. Even though I've learned a few things I'm not the best fighter but I try my best.

The bell finally rings signaling that class is over so I hurry up and pack my things then rush out of the room. I practically run to my locker wishing Amber still had all my classes with me but she wanted take some other classes so they had to change her classes. When I get to my locker I see Amber already there. I smile realizing that we haven't had any girl time in a while and I think it will be good to go out together.

"Hey, Amber, what do you say about girl time today", I ask her as soon as I reach her.

She looks at me and smiles, "Yeah, I would like that. It's been a while", she says.

I nod, "It has and since the boys are gone and even though I miss Dom like crazy this is the only time we have that they won't tag along", I state

Amber laughs, "Oh, I know right. Even though I do miss Nick, I think this is a much needed break because couples who stay around each other all the time is not good for the relationship,"

I nod, "You're right. Now come on lets go get some lunch", I say pulling her with me.

We start on our way over to the cafeteria and get in line. I look at what we have today; Pizza, hamburgers with fries, or a sandwich. I decide on the hamburger and Amber gets pizza. We go to the checkout line and then to find a table to sit. We find one in the back away from everyone and once we sit down I sigh. This day can't go any slower.

"So I was thinking that maybe we can go see my mom and dad", Amber asks out of nowhere.

I look up at her but she is picking at her pizza, "Yeah, we can do that. It's been a while since you have seen your mom and dad", she looks up with a smile.

"Okay, cool and we can hit up the malls there as well", she adds.

"That's sounds like a really good plan. What time do you want to leave", I ask taking a bite of my food.

She shrugs, "How about a little after we get out of school. Let's go home, change and then hit the road", she asks.

I nod agreeing with her. We talk the rest of lunch about random things and goof around. After the bell rings Amber and I make our way to dance class. That is the only class she didn't have to change. The class is fun and I always loved to dance. It lets me be free to express myself.

After an hour of trying to convince Derek into letting us go see Amber's parents, he finally agrees but not before making us take pepper spray with us. Now we are sitting at the table eating lunch with her parents.

"So how are you doing, Niykee? I mean with everything going on", her mom asks.

I look at her in shock and then at Amber that has the same expression as me, "Oh, um, I'm doing better. Thank you for asking", I choke out.

She nods, "I wish we would have known while you still lived here. We could have helped you", she says.

"I appreciate that but he was a monster. You wouldn't have been able to do much. I was lucky to get out when I did", I state, "And in a way I'm happy this happened to me because then I would have never met my brother and my uncle from my mom's side", I look at her and give a small smile, "I don't look at it as hell anymore, I look at it as after the storm is a rainbow and every time is rains a flower grows", I finished.

"That's very wise, Niykee. How did you become so grown up in this short time", she teases a little and I smile.

"I guess when you go through what I have for a long time you start to realize that the world is not all rainbows and sunshine. What doesn't kill you makes you stronger", I explain pushing my plate away, "Yes, I may still look over my shoulder from time to time thinking he is going to be there just waiting to grab me but I won't let him stop me from living my life. His time will come and when it does I won't cry over him because to me he is just a low life who I happened to share DNA with", I say.

No one says anything for a few seconds, "Okay, how about we hit the mall and shop until we drop", Amber breaks the deafening silence.

I look at her and smile, "Yeah that sounds like a good idea", I say standing up along with her, "Thank you for having me over, it was nice seeing you again. We should visit more often", I say giving her mom a hug. Her dad left for work about an hour ago.

"Okay, girls, be careful and Niykee I didn't mean to stir things up", her mom explains.

I shake my head, "No, it's okay. I'm going to have to get used to answering those types of questions", I smile walking out and giving Amber sometime to say goodbye.

I feel proud of myself; I'm proud of how strong I've become. I'm no longer that scared little girl who used to cower in the corner for the monster. No, I'm a woman on a mission to fight and beat this monster. I will not let him control my life anymore. I can't be afraid of him and if he ever shows himself he is going to get the shock of his life because I can't wait to kick his ass. I may not be strong but I have a willing heart and that's all that matters to me.

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So this was kind of a short chapter and the next 2 3 chapters will be kind of short as well but the last two chapter will be long depending on how I feel about it...anyways till next time!

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