Flashbacks

The car ride was extremely long. I ended up falling asleep for half of it and for the other half I just looked out the window. Noah and I didn’t make much conversation since we were both exhausted - or, well, drained, I guess,

I felt bad because he was going to be my bodyguard, which I guess is a lot of work. I can probably move out soon though, in a couple weeks. That way I won’t be a burden to anyone anymore and things can go back to how they normally are.

Although this is a chance for me to get to know my father and half-siblings, I’m a bit afraid. For one, I’m jealous because my half-siblings actually grew up with a father. But also I don’t want to intrude and burden my father, making him feel as though he has to help me out or else.

Honestly, it’s a privilege to grow up with both parents. But you can’t keep wishing for something you can’t - and won’t - get.

The car suddenly stopped and I looked out the window to see we had arrived at our destination, which happened to be a big, beautiful house. From the appearance of the outside of the house, I know my father and his family are living their luxurious lives, however, even though they have a lot of money, that doesn’t mean they have the perfect family. Perhaps their family is also broken and…

Maybe not.

Right as I was about to get out of the car, Noah grabbed my arm and said, “Just to be clear, you are now my responsibility. Anything you need I will get, okay? And get used to living here. Don’t do anything that’ll get you and/or your father in trouble.”

Before I could reply, he opened the car door and left, leaving me flushed and angry. I felt like a child. So humiliated, and for what? I didn’t even want to live or come here. I can and will show them all that I don’t need anybody.

behind the door, I would’ve stayed in the hospital no matter what. The interior of the house was even prettier than the outside, shockingly. The house has a beautiful brown and white color theme

wife. She was a petite woman with black wavy hair and light but slightly tan skin. Her eyes were a plain brown color and her face was littered with freckles. She was wearing a tight navy blue dress that looked

I was undeniably jealous of her. But instead of voicing my thoughts or anything, I simply smiled

have a beautiful home,” I

hand and led me away. Quite frankly, I felt uncomfortable with

house, showing me where everything was. She even showed me my siblings’ rooms, which were amazing looking and it hurt. Even the hallways had family pictures and it all felt like a

side. I can leave soon, hopefully, then I won’t have to worry about them

still there?” the woman asked, pulling me out of my thoughts. “We finished the house tour,” she

in the middle of a

some snacks and drinks in a minute, after I pick up the kids from

bit shocked she doesn’t seem disgusted by me. It also seems like she

father talking to Noah. I cleared my throat to make my presence known, causing both men to look up. Noah got up and left while my father just stayed

sit down, my daughter. I have a lot of things I want to talk to

sat down with him and stared him dead in the eyes with a blank face. “And what could that possibly be?” I asked coldly. His semi-brave look faltered a