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
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