TRIPLETS {A THUG LOVE STORY}

Chapter 17

MARIANNA'S POV

As the was the days went by, I found myself crying and curling up into a little ball and wishing for Abel back. Ever since I have found out, I don't know how to cope with stuff. I want to leave, but I can't. I haven't seen Tyler since. The house was quiet, it was only me but I felt like someone was watching. I have thrown up a couple times since and every time I stared at my arm and saw those rope mark I got scared frightened.

I might have lived in a house where I was abused, but I was never raised I was never raised to cope with a dangerous drug lord or crack addict. Sometimes, I wish I wasn't always so scared. I wish that I had the guts to accept what these guys are and what they do. I mean, Anesha had no problem living with them. But, me I have been hurt so many times that I don't know how to deal with things I thought we're just going away.

I missed Abel, like I said before, he was the only ray of sunshine in this new life. As corny as it sounds, it's true. I miss the way he hugged me. He was the only friend I had in a long time, even in high school I was a loner. Not even Jeremih was a friend. I mostly considered him as my lover not someone I could tell important things to. But, that wasn't the case with Abel he was closer towards my age than anyone here. Tyler was at least four years older than me and Anesha was fixteen years older.

I hated how they left me here with nothing to do. I didn't even have a phone and I haven't seen a computer here. Then ,I remembered the garden and on my first days here, the connection with nature soothed me as I figured out what my next step was. But, I never really would have guessed that it would come to this.

I got up slowly and walked up to the door and then to the garden. The cool November breeze blew my hair as I opened its door and revealed its beauty. There was less birds than last time, but it was just as spectacular. I stepped back and sniffed the crisp air. I came farther towards the pond and sat down, dipping my feet into the water. I marveled at its sight, smell, and feel. Tyler was real dumb for leaving this place locked down.

I stared out into the distance and got lost in my own thought. How did it really come to this? I never seen myself here when I hoped into Tyler's SUV. I didn't see myself here when I left Jeremih swearing how much of an asshole he was. I Imagine myself living alone in some apartments far from where this town,far from my past, and far from any of my troubles. But I'm here, regretting these first few steps I took in life at the same place I planned it. That's pretty awful!

My head swiftly turned as I heard a loud crack right where the vines separated the pool from the garden. I stood just as fast and took a few steps back thinking it was an intruder I learned to be cautious doing these few days especially I've had those feeling where I've felt like I was being watched.

I anticipated to see the bearer of the noised. And as I waited I picked up the first thing in sight, which was a really long stick and used it as a weapon.

"reveal yourself" I said which was the same time I realize that was pretty nerdy and dumb.

Only a few seconds later a shadow appeared in the distance. As I squinted my eyes, my face lit in excitement as I saw my only friend.

"Abel" I shouted as I sprinted towards him and wrapping myself around you as soon as we were close enough. I savored that one moment of joy but quickly recollected myself as I thought of what Tyler would do if he knew he Abelbroke in. How did he even do it.

"What are you doing here?" I asked

"Well, that guy came over and threatened my mom, we were this close to fighting, but he told my mom what happened and what his brother did to you! You okay?" He asked with worry in his voice.

"Yes, I'm fine! How the hell did you get here, he's going to kill you!" I warned him

"Well I tried the door and nobody was answering so I just found another way in, and why what did I do?" He asked

"He told me that I was to stay here not leave or do anything without his consent" I said

"What the fuck? So he's locking you up like Rapunzel!" He asked with a bit of shock.

I nodded and layer my head on his chest, while holding back tears I whispered, just enough for him to hear, "I don't wanna be here, I wanna live with you but he won't let me"

He wrapped his arms around me and sighed "then let's go"

"You don't get that he's gonna blow my fucking head off if I do"

"Then I'll protectect, ima blow his fucking head off too"

"I'm sorry, Abel. I have more faith in him killing me than you protecting me" I said

"So what the hell are you gonna do?"

"I'm just gonna do what he wants" I sighed

"Okay but im not gonna leave"

I groaned and looked at him in pity. Despite his dumb idea, he was nice.

"No if he finds you here then its just gonna be more problems and I don't need anymore, please" I begged

He sighed and shook his head in disagreement. I knew he would listen to what I had say because he wasn't like Tyler. He squeezed me one last time and I walked with him behind the vines. I watched him climb the gate but just before he left he waved goodbye. I didn't know the next time I would see him but I hope it would be soon because if Tyler thinks he could keep me locked up in here there better be benefits.

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I slept soundly in bed with the covers drawn over my face and the air conditioning on full blast. The moonlight shined through the glass wall and landed right on my cheeks. I slept peaceful, probably the only moment of serenity I enjoy. I continued my slumber and ignored the difficulties of the world it was really working out. I heard the door open quietly and I quickly decided that it was Tyler coming back after the 3 days he was gone. He shuffled across the room and got into the bed with me. I did the usual and moved to the farthest end of the bed to avoid him. l abated his presence and found my self going back to sleep until his hands wrapped around me. I shifted uncomfortably and tried breaking away from him but he pulled me closer.

"I came back for you Mari"

I heard that soothing, soft voice. That didn't belong to any other, I switched positions and came face to face with my friend, the one that I missed dearly after the next couple hours he was gone. At that moment, I did not remember my promise to Tyler nor did I care. I felt good next to Abel in a not lovey way. A friend way.

"You know he's gonna kill us, right?"

"Yea" he whispered while sighing. He had that carefree feeling I had. Even though we had a lot to worry about, we made the most of the moments we didn't have to worry.

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I'm trying to my best to update as soon as I can!

Any I just realized that I have been thanking the wrong user this whole time. I was trying to give thanks to Kelly Gaston, Not wolf-lover6