Hey guys! How do you like the prequel so far? I have camp for the rest of the summer, so my writing and updating schedule is gonna be a little screwed up. I'll prolly update every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday for the rest of July through November. Here's chapter 2! Enjoy!
Jaelene's POV
It's been about 5 months that Brian's been in training and today was my last day of being a junior in high school. I went to school, took my finals, and went straight home to cook dinner for Brian. I made spaghetti and meatballs and set up the table for my brother and I.
As soon as he walked through the door, I served him and then myself and we sat down and ate.
"How was your last day of school?" Brian asks. "It was pretty good. I took some exams in some classes and just chilled with some friends in my other classes. Oh how good it feels to finally be a senior!" I say smiling.
Brian laughs at me and I then badger him with questions.
"How was work today? Did you get the job? I know you got the job! When do you start? Can we finally leave this place?"
Brian just stares as me until I calm down and when I finally do he says, "Good. Yes. I know you knew. Tomorrow at 8 am. And soon baby, soon."
I jump up in joy and walk over to Brian and say, "I'm so proud of you! You'll be a great cop!" as I hug him.
That night, dad came home drunk again and they called Brian in for an emergency, but said they were gonna pay him big time. I was all alone with no protection if my father tried anything. I've always relied on Brian to keep me safe, but if something happens tonight, I have to defend and protect myself.
I was washing dishes when dad and mom came down the stairs. Dad started yelling and mom tried to calm him down.
"I come home everyday with no food to eat, a son who's never home, and a worthless mistake of a daughter who's good for what! NOTHING!"
Mom rushed over to dad and said, "Honey, stop."
I turn to my parents pissed off and cross my arms when I was done washing dishes and said, "Well you wouldn't have that problem if you were home and if you were a good father! You come home DRUNK! Every night! While Brian and I bust our asses in school and work!"
Dad become furious and comes up to my face and says, "Listen here little girl! You mean nothing to me! YOUR A WORTHLESS PIECE OF TRASH AND I WISH YOU WERE NEVER BORN! YOUR BROTHER IS JUST ABOUT THE SAME! YOUR BOTH DEAD TO ME!"
I stood there pissed off, but looked to my mom. She was just standing there with her head down and didn't say a thing.
"So what! Your just gonna let him talk to me like that?!" I yell to my mother.
She just ignores me and keeps her head down. That hurt. A lot. I then push my father and he stumbles backwards.
"You know what?! I've had enough of your bullshit!" I say to my father.
I then look to my mother and continue, "And you! I thought I could count on you! Guess not since you wanna stand by that bastard that you call your husband! If I'm so called 'worthless' and a 'mistake' then why am I here? If you didn't want me or Brian, then why did you open up your legs and get pregnant in the first place?! HUH?!"
My father then tries to to get in my face again, and yell, "DONT YOU DARE TALK ABOUT ME OR YOUR MOTHER LIKE THAT YOU LITTLE BITCH!" but I was faster than him at the moment so I ran and grabbed a very sharp kitchen knife, pointed it at him and said, "I can talk about who I want, whenever I want! Your not my father and your certainly not the boss of me anymore! You gave up that title the day you started not being there for us! I HATE YOU! If anyone is gonna be my parent, it's Brian because he was ALWAYS there for me! So come at me, I dare you! But so help me God if you do, I will stab you! I'm not scared of you!"
My father then puts his hands up in surrender and stomps his way outside, gets in his car and leaves again.
I take deep breaths to calm myself and I then put down the knife. Then, I gave my mother a piece of my mind that, to me, she's been begging for.
"I thought I could trust you. I thought you were my mother! How can you live with yourself knowing that you gave up on your children?! I don't know who you are anymore. But I'll tell you one thing. Your definitely not my mother. Your nothing to me anymore." I say to mom and then walk to my room leaving her crying to try and make me feel sorry for her.
When I get to my room, I lock the door and got my book bag and my duffle bag and start putting clothes, shoes, anything that Brian gave to me, all my pictures of Brian and I, all my jewelry, and my emergency money that I got from Brian 2 months ago. It was only 95 dollars, but it was still mine, so I'm taking it.
Once I got all my things ready, I climbed out my bedroom window and ran. When I got at least 20 blocks away from my house, I called Brandon.
"Hey Jae, what's up?"
I then said, "Can you meet me on 9th street?"
"Yeah, I'll be there in five minutes." Brandon says.
I hang up and waited for Brandon. I saw him walking towards me, so I ran up to him and hugged him.
"What happened? What did they do this time?" Brandon asks me already knowing how my parents are and seeing my packed bags.
I then explain everything that happened. "I couldn't handle it anymore Bran! I needed to run away!"
"I know. I've talked to my mom and dad already and they're pretty chill about it. They said that if I want to leave the country or the state, that their fine with it. Whatever makes me happy." Brandon explains.
I was about to say something but my phone started ringing. I checked the caller I.D. and it was my brother so I immediately answered his call.
"Hello?"
"Jaelene! Open your door now!" Brian says
I sigh and say, "I can't. I'm not there. Meet me on 9th street. I'll explain everything."
"Alright. I'm on my way. Don't move." Brian says immediately and hangs up.
Five minutes later, I saw Brian's car driving down the street. He parked his car, got out, and ran up to me and hugged me tightly while saying, "Don't ever do that again. What did I tell you about leaving the house without telling me!"
"Oh trust me, I don't think I'll do that again. I'm sorry." I say tearing up.
When we break the hug, I tell Brian everything and even the part about the knife.
"I just couldn't take it anymore. He tried to come at me so I pulled out a knife and threatened to stab him if he came any closer." I say crying.
Brian pulls me into another hug and try's to calm me down by saying, "All the things they've said to you, they're not true. Don't listen to them."
"I know. After that, dad stormed out, I gave mom a piece of my mind, and I went to my room, locked the door, packed my things and snuck out my window. I'm sorry that I scared you Brian, I just had to leave." I say as I calmed down.
Brian then said, "They paid me a lot tonight, so your lucky."
I was confused by this and said, "What do mean? Why are you telling me this?"
"I'm telling you this because I'm getting you out of here. They paid me a little over 50 grand because it was a huge job so that'll give you and Brandon 25 grand each. I'll take you guys down to the station and make you both passports to get into anywhere. Just promise me, no more running away! Stay in one spot." Brian explains.
I smile and say, "You would really do that for me? For us?" gesturing to Brandon and I.
"I'd do anything for you! You know that." Bri tells me and kisses my forehead.
We then take Brandon home to pack his things and then go back to our house so that Brian can give dad a piece of his mind.
Luckily dad was outside so I could watch. Brian got out the car and walked over to dad fast and punched dad right in the face, knocking his drunk ass down.
"You ever talk to her like that again, I will arrest you for harassment, and child abuse, do I make myself clear?!" Brian yells.
Dad then looks up from the ground and says, "How? I didn't even touch her! She came at ME with a knife! Your not even a cop!"
"Yeah. You didn't touch her, cause I NEVER let you! But the moment she's home alone cause I have to work, you wanna try and raise your hand to her?! IM GLAD SHE PULLED OUT THAT KNIFE BECAUSE SHE FINALLY REALIZED HOW TO DEFEND HERSELF! AND, if you were there, you would know that I GOT THE JOB!" Brian yells and takes out his badge. "Now if I were you, I'd go back in that house, before I give myself a reason to arrest you. And don't bother looking for me or Jaelene, cause we're leaving." Brian finishes and walks back to the car.
Brandon and I high five each other and start laughing. Brian then got in the car and sped towards the station.
It was around midnight when we finally got our passports and went to the airport. Brandon and I decided that we'd finish off out senior year in Tokyo.
"Bye kiddo. Stay safe. I love you with all my heart." Brian says tearing up.
I look at Brian and say, "Awe, don't cry! Your gonna make me cry!"
I start crying and hug Brian tightly and say, "I promise, I'll call you everyday! And let's not make it goodbye, let's make it a, I'll see you later."
Brian then says, "I'll see you later. I love you baby girl."
"I love you too Bri." I say as I break from the hug.
Brian wipes my tears away and kisses my head. He then hugs Brandon and says, "Take care man. And make sure you two take care of each other. If something bad happens, you call me!"
Brandon smirks and says, "Alright. Later Brian."
We start walking to the boarding area. Our flight was gonna leave in 10 minutes. Brandon and I walk to to counter and give the lady our tickets and right before I walk into the tunnel, I look back I Brian, smile, and wave goodbye.
He waves back and then I turn around and disappear into the tunnel ready to start my new life with my best friend.