Oops
safety in numbers
rose
hey meg are you busy?
rose
my dad just came home... he and mum are are 😣 getting really...
rose
they're arguing again because he's drunk.. please can i stay with you, i just cant stay here like this
meg
ofcourse! il tell mum your coming over, jake can pick you up
rose
oh no really i dont want to cause trouble..
meg
honest he'll be fine your like another little sister to him, we can camp out in the annex
rose
okay.. thank you so much!
rose
hastily packs a bag and quietly goes downstairs
rose's mum
i told you i wont let you do this to us anymore! ive waited for you to change too long richard.. our daughter doesnt deserve this! i dont deserve this, if you do this because your unhappy then leave!!! go live with one of your girls... your secretary would injoy the bonus, she has so far!
rose
sat shaking on the stairs.. she'd witnessed these arguments too many times since she started secondary school..
rose
she heard the splitting sound of her fathers palm connecting with her mothers face and the thud when she met the wood floor..
rose
dashing out she threw herself between her mother and the incoming chair. she closed her eyes and held her breath!
jake
he didnt know until today, the kind of home she lived in.. he never would have guessed mr jones had such a dispicable side!
rose
pain splintered its way down her spine and her head began to spin, she rose slowly noticing jake was in the hall way.
rose's mum
fury filled her heart...p rose had never been hurt because of her husbands ways before. leave richard! just get out, i dont want to see you again
jake
mr jones left quickly only sparing his daughter a quick glance
rose's mum
im fine darling, are you badly hurt? we should take you to the doctor
rose
im fine mum honestly but would it be alright if i stay with meg? i just need to get out
rose's mum
ofcourse rose, she gave her daughter a gentle hug and tried to hide her emotions.. she felt a terrible mother
home sweet home
meg
i heard tyres on the gravel driveway and hurried to the door. brother, rose are you alright?
meg
rose fell into my arms, her sobs muffled into my chest.. whats happend? jake?
jake
i couldnt put into words what i had seen.. we had grown up together, the three of us with only 1year age gap between me and the girls. my father was a close friend and partner with richard.
jake
did you know about her parents?
meg
i knew a little, i.. we'll talk later. come with me rose we'll put your things in the annex and take a bath
rose
our familys were quite wealthy and we both lived in large luxiorious houses but megs house had been custom built by her parents, her mother was a famous designer and had made a bathroom the size of a large living room... more like a heated swimming pool than a bathtub, surrounded by beautiful marble and exquisit lights
meg
heres my spare suit, i'll change in my room let me know when your ready
rose
we often took baths together, like sisters i suppose.. i feel so deflated today it will be nice to wash away the memory. ouch! i breathed in sharply, that chair had already left its mark
rose
looking in the large floor to seiling mirror she saw the bruise like a snake trailing from her shoulder down her spine to her bottom
rose
she was grateful her costume covered it from view. meg its safe to come in, i lowered into the beautifully warm bubble bath and felt it wrap around my limbs like a comforting new layer of skin. i finally feel safe
meg
so happy to have rose here, its been so long. i wish she could always stay with me.. her gorgeous long hair is floating on the water, she looks like a mermaid
rose
she landed infront of me with a great splash and rose with a face full of bubbles 😂 oh meg! my stomach was shaking from laughter. give me warning next time!
meg
hehe but it wouldnt have the same effect if i did
meg
i tickled her sides and watched as she merrily laughed but i saw a look of pain fill her face though it passed so quick most wouldnt have noticed
meg
what happened tonight? wont you tell me?
meg
i took her hands in mine and her expression darkened..
rose
he tried to hit her again.. my mother. but he was in such a rage, its never been so bad before
rose
its getting so much worse now.. so when i saw him grab the chair i just ran out. i didnt think he would actually do it, i hoped he wouldnt
meg
he hit you!? you really need to tell someone, we can get help. my father wou..
rose
no!! i cant my mother would be in more danger, she sent him away now. everything will be fine, it wont happen again
meg
but your mum needs help too, it isnt right. you deserve better
rose
her eyes were filling of tears again, it was always like this. growing up if meg saw someone or an animal being hurt she felt the pain and jumped in to rescue without a second thought
rose
wipping away the tears i hope she understands how much she means to me
meg
oh! does it hurt where he hit you?
rose
a little but il be alright
rose
you cant, its down my back! besides theres nothing that can be done about it.. its just a bruise
meg
i gave my best pout and sulked in the corner, you never let me help anymore
rose
sigh.. fine rascal but its really okay! turning round i slid the straps of my swimsuit down and covered my chest.. i heard her gasp and felt her arm wrap around my waist from behind
meg
im so sorry.. its horrible
rose
im okay, putting on the biggest smile i could mustter.. if i say it enough maybe il believe it too
meg
okay! enough saddness now! lets go have fun and eat cake
rose
haha is cake all you think about?
meg
what 🤩 cake helps everything
jake
footsteps approached fast and as loud as elephants running down the stairs
jake
dad just rang he said mum and him had to go to the hotel in tokyo to check on the works, they wont be home all weekend
meg
sweet! house to ourselves! we should have a party
jake
no way!!! not after last time
jake
besides rose is staying isnt she?
meg
i know, i know.. it was just an idea geez
rose
haha you shouldnt have those they are dangerous
meg
hey! no fair you always gang up on me!
rose
lets watch some movies, have you seen the new bleach movie yet?
jake
wow they made anouther one?
rose
yeah they arent making more episodes so they did some films instead
meg
awesome! bags the sofa
jake
yeah yeah get it yourself
meg
but its nicer if brother makes it.. pleeweeease?
jake
arrrg fine! i pity your future husband
jake
pillow hits with great force in the back of my head
rose
haha your both terrible!
rose
p.s i want popcorn too please
lazy days
rose
yawn.... what time is it?
rose
oh sorry i didnt realise you were asleep
rose
the soft sound of snoring filled my ears..hehe she never see's the end of a film
jake
well it is 2am lol il go get some blankets may aswell crash down here tonight
rose
hahaha you move too much you fell off the chair
jake
i only made you popcorn an hour ago, if you want anything else you'll have to make it yourself
meg
fine... rose lets make nachos!
rose
meg wheres the cheese?
meg
yummy! perfect, gosh cant believe its nearly five already.. what we gonna do later?
jake
ive got to go to the mall later to pick up dads present if you wanna come?
rose
oh id like to go to zizis! we cool go to the new pool after
meg
that new wave pool by patchway? we should get new swimsuits 🤩
rose
yeah sure you should invite callum too
jake
were going to the mall n swimming after wanna go with?
callum
yes!! il definetly go, bags back seat
jake
dont be creepy shes having a ruff time
callum
alright see you in 10
meg
ive got a bad feeling about this
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