In Piece And Pieces (Completed)

Chapter 13

'How could you allow this happen to you?.How could you be so stupid?'.
'Do you know what it is you have done?'
Her mom screamed hysterically.
Macy stubbornly blinked back her tears. She was done crying.
She had been doing that for three days straight and it did nothing to abate her shame and guilt.
'No, mum. It should be what 'he' had done. Can't you see it is i who's the victim? Can you not see it mum?'. Macy screamed at the top of her voice. She was beginning to regret opening up to her mum.
'I refuse to see anything...'. Her mum screamed right back. '....In the fact that while your dad and I were out of town,doing the work of the Lord,that you had been cruising the whole town and ended up getting yourself in this mess,you idiot'.
Her hands flew to her mouth and she wanted to just break down and cry some more.
'Mum......Please'. She pleaded,desperate for her mum to see past the fact that she had been a wayward daughter for for just one night in her life. A night that had destroyed her.
'Why did you tell me anyways?. The deed has already been done'. Her mum slapped her hand on her forehead. 'Oh God! I think I'm gonna die of a heart attack'.
'I want him arrested mum. I want to sue him, I want justice'. She said,her eyes pleading.
'What?'. The announcement seemed to have knocked air out of Rachael's respiratory tracts. 'What stupid justice are you talking about Macy. Don't you know his father?. Don't you know his family is one of the most influential families in America?. You think a commoner like you can get to them? Nobody will believe you my dear. Not a single person. Besides, our family name will be dragged to the mud. Your father and I have worked tirelessly for eighteen years to build a notable reputation in Mexico. We can't let this news come into the limelight. It's going to ruin us. What will people say?. What will the church say?. If you'll take my advice Macy. I'll advice that you keep your mouth shut and pretend that this whole 'madness' never happened'.

Macy dragged herself back to the present. Her eyes caught another pair staring back at her.
'Is it a hobby of yours,to stare directly into space?. You obviously haven't been listening to anything I was saying'. Daniel's hazel eyes were dancing with amusement.
'Huh?'. She was lost.
'I'll start from the last thing i said'.
'Which is?'.
'Why were you staying all alone?'. He dropped his cutlery and leaned back into his seat.
The question was sudden and unexpected.
Macy cracked her head,trying to come up with something very quick.
'I lost my parents. That's why'. She put in quickly.
'You lost your parents?. Is loosing your parents the reason you're staying in Los Angeles,in an almost dilapidated building, pregnant,sick and alone?'.
'You're too blunt. Besides that house wasn't dilapidated. It was just old and worn out'. She shifted uncomfortably.
'I'm sorry. I'm just too forward for my own good'.
'My answer is plain and simple. Life happened to me....'. She pushed her chair back and stood up.'....Would you mind showing me where I'm spending the night?'.
'You didn't eat your food'. He gestured to her untouched plate of mashed potatoes and salad.
'I have nothing resembling an appetite'.
'Well... I'm not going to let you go to bed on an empty stomach. Besides,you have drugs you're supposed to take. I'm sorry that my question upset you. But please,eat something....'. He stood up as well and came around to where she was standing.'.....Please'.
Macy let him put her back into the chair.
'Or would you rather I spoonfeed you?'. He made a funny face.
'Of course not...'. She tried not to smile. '... I'm not handicapped'.
'I'll make a fresh bowl if you want me'.
'It took you two hours to make two plates. It'll definitely take you another hour to make a third plate. So,no thanks'.
He threw his head back and laughed.
Macy smiled too.
She began to eat. The food tasting like saw dust in her mouth.
After about eight spoons and she couldn't get the food past her throat any longer,she dropped her spoon, picked the cup of water before her and gulped it down.
She took the drugs from Daniel,who already had them ready and waiting and swallowed.
'Good job Macy. I'll take you to your room now'.
'A minute,please. I need to clear the dishes'. She made to carry his plate.
His hand moved before hers and trapped her. His warm hands heating up her cold skin.
'What you need right now is to rest. About the dishes,leave them to me'. His voice was so soft and gentle, it almost brought tears to her eyes. When was the last time that someone had been this careful and concerned about her?.
Still having a firm grasp of her hands,he led her into a room she presumed to be guest room.
The room was very carefully arranged.
'This is the only room in my home aside mine. So,I use it for my guests.
If there's anything you'd need,just let me know'.
'I don't know how to thank you...'. She began.
'Shhhh...You already said the words'.
Who was this man?. This man whose eyes had been emitting fire earlier in the day but who, those same eyes of his,has nothing but softness in them right now.
Just who was this man?.
Having nothing else to say. She slowly clasped her mouth shut.
'Goodnight Macy'. He finally said.
'Goodnight Daniel'. She returned.
He turned around and left the room, gently shutting the door behind him.

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