Inked In Love

Thirty Eight

Thirty Eight

Weak

That's what I was yesterday. I completely let my guard down and showed everyone how weak I really was.

I hate that one man's existence could even do that to me.

I hated that Theo even saw me like that. I was managing well staying away from him but apparently, he had to just come and see me In my worst state.

It felt weird to see my mom dressed in my clothes as she cooked a meal for me. She hasn't left my side since they called her and told her what happened.

" I called your work they want you to just write up this weeks training or something" my brother said walking into the room.

I felt completely blessed to have them here, but I hated that I was so weak.

I really didn't want to take time off work because the students needed me but at the same time, I had to take care of myself and make sure that my family are safe.

I really didn't understand what my dad wanted with me even though he said he didn't care about my mum. But that's the truth I would feel horrible if my dad wrote to my mum again.

" where is she" I heard my stepdads voice boom from the hallway.

Mum visibly tensed up after hearing the strong voice of her ex. My mum was always a private person she kept all everything to herself, so I wasn't sure what was going through her mind this moment.

He didn't waste any time as he ran over to me kneeling and taking my hands and his large ones.

"Just say the words princess and I'll make sure he doesn't see the light of day"

"Jai, don't be ridiculous" my mom said walking over.

She placed a cup of tea down for my dad he smiled at her.

"No, what is ridiculous is that this monster of an ex of yours is still to this day messing with you and Elle and I have to stand back and watch what happens when I could have him rotting in jail for what he did" Mom seemed to be taking back by his response.

It's not every day when he lets his temper go. When we all lived together, he rarely raised his voice.

Not just because he was scared of bringing back bad memories of my father but because he never really understood the need to yell.

He's a lawyer. He can spit fire without going beyond.

" and have your license stripped no thank you" mum said continuing to cook.

Dad just rolled his eyes.

I don't think I'll ever understand why these two split up.

" what does he even want?" Mom said as she finally sat back down.

" Money, what else?" Dad said like it was the most obvious thing in the world.

" but I don't have any money" mom said.

Dad breathed in and looked over at me.

"But she does. Think about it you've been in the news with your students. Let's not be stupid here it's obvious you're making good money and he wants it"

Was he right?

" well he's not going anywhere near my daughter " mum said simply.

" he will try" I said to them.

It was stupid for me to believe that he would stay away. Not a chance.

"No, not a chance in hell Elle. Look what happened yesterday you completely broke down after seeing him" Jai said as he walked with me.