City of Lies

Father and Daughter

~KESTON~

I woke up feeling some type of way this morning. Actually, I was in a wonderful mood for the first time in a very long time. When Precious told me she understand where I was coming from last night, It felt like she saw right through me. It has been a while since I woke up with a smile on my face. Man get it together you sound like a female, I told myself. I got out of the bed and went to my bathroom, that was connected to my bedroom to brush my teeth and take a shower. After the shower, I wrapped a towel around my waist and proceeded to my closet to get dressed. Once I was dressed, I went to the kitchen to make breakfast for Precious and I.  I decided to make bacon, sausage, eggs, grits and biscuits. Finally the food was done and I was about to go and get Precious. But she arrived just on time. 

"Something smell good, you cook again".she said.

"Yea, I made breakfast. I was about to go and get you but you came  down just in me." I said.

" I needed to talk to you anyway, so that's why I-" she said before she got interrupted by my phone.

"sorry" I  said before I answered, "hello"

"Jr. in ten minutes I am going to transfer a call to the house phone. It's the bitch father, he wants to speak to her before we make the switch. So, let her talk to him but do not let the call be no more then 10 minutes." My so called father said, who is also known as Big Joe.

" Alright and how many times times do I have t tell you my name is not Jr. I am not named after you. oh yea one more thing, how is everything going to go down."  I said glancing up at precious, who was trying her best to act like she wasn't eavesdropping.

" Well, we are going to meet him at the warehouse I told you about before at Seven o'clock. We need to be there at six to make sure he is not trying to pull no bullshit on me. Which I know he will not if he want the brat back." he said.

For some reason every time he called Precious out of her name, I would get angry. All I wanted to do was choke him through the phone.

" alright, do not try to switch nothing up stick to the plan. I got to go, you disturb my breakfast. Bye." I hurried up and pressed end before I regret saying what I actually wanted to say. 

I took a deep breath before joining Precious at the table. She had already made her plate and was eating.

"Are you going to make your plate? Are you OK? You look like you was really mad about something." she asked.

"I'm good and-" the house phone interrupted me speaking. This was him her father. Precious looked confused on where the ringing was coming from since it was my cell. Probably thinking she could've called the police a long time ago. But that wouldn't have happen because calls can come through but not out. I picked up the phone and gave it to her. 

~PRECIOUS~

The whole time on while he was on the phone, I've tried my best to hear the conversation. But I was unlucky, I couldn't hear a thing. So, I got up and fixed a plate of food. Once I returned back to the table I started eating. It tasted s good. I looked up again and his whole mood changed. Now he looks mad.

" alright, do not try to switch nothing up stick to the plan. I got to go, you disturb my breakfast. Bye." he said before hanging up.

I wished I could make him happy because I do not want to be stuck in a room with a mad Keston.

"Are you going to make your plate? Are you OK? You look like you was really mad about something." I asked.

"I'm good and-" He said before a phone started ringing. Where was it coming from, it is not his cell so where was it. Keston pushed back his chair and went to where the ringing was coming from. A cordless  house phone was sitting on a table by the dining room door. That's weird I never notice that, or I would've called for help a long time ago. He picked it up and gave it to me.

" answer it', he said.

I looked at him confused. Who would be calling me? I took the phone and pressed the green button. I placed the phone up to my ear and sat quietly waiting for a voice.

" hello, Precious is that you.baby girl", "just listening to my father brought tears to my ears. I got up from my chair and went to my room and closed the door, without saying anything to Keston.

" daddy its me, where are you? I miss you so much." I said holding back tears.

"oh my god Precious it really is you. I miss you to baby girl. How are you? How are you holding up? Have they hurt you? You can tell me the truth I want let them hurt you no more. I am so sorry for everything I did to you. From drinking and being an alcoholic, from hitting you and most importantly not being a good father. " He said. I could tell he was crying.

I couldn't hold back anymore, I started to let the tears fall. But I had to stay strong.

" I'm good, I'm trying to stay strong in here. And no daddy he has not hurt me. Daddy... I forgiven you a long time ago. I couldn't, and would never hate you for what you did. It only made me stronger. I understand what mom death did to you. But sometimes I wish you could've fought it. Sometimes I thought you hated me for her death and took your anger out on me. I'm sorry if I ever did anything to you." I said wiping the tears that had escaped my eyes.

"baby girl, It was never your fault. it was mine, for not staying strong and being the man I'm suppose to be. Instead of facing reality, I hated you and blame you. I'm the one who should be saying sorry. I'm the one who should be where you are. I'm the one who should face the consequence not you. But baby girl you are strong and beautiful just like your mom. I am sorry for putting us in this predicament. You make me so proud and m sorry for not showing it." he said with a quaver in his voice from crying. 

A knock from the door interrupted our conversation. Damn you Keston. " one minute Precious"

"Daddy I have one more minute to speak to you. Like I said I forgive you. And stay strong out there." I said trying to hurry.

" OK, I will see you in two days, just wait on me Precious. Just wait. Oh.. and Precious"

"yes daddy", I said.

" I love you" He said sincerely.

"I love you too daddy-

"Precious time is up end the call" Keston said. 

" bye daddy" I said before hanging up. Once I  ended the call, I walked to the door and threw the phone at him. I did not care where it hit him at the moment.

" how dare you rush me off the phone. You didn't warn me and tell me how much time I had. That was rude. You jackass!" I yelled before slamming the door in his face.

I went to my bed, grabbed my pillow and hugged it. I did not leave my room for the rest of the day. Keston tried knocking on my door and telling me to eat. He even threaten to unlock it with his key.I wished he would try. But at the moment, I didn't care I just wanted to be alone and replay the words my father told me over and over again. Cause I never know if this would be the last time I would hear his voice ever again. 

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