So here's the first chapter of 'TLOAH' Hope you like it! I've been thinking about doing this for quite a while now. Enjoy!
Chapter 1: The Twisted Story Called, My Life
Donalds P.O.V
I've had to raise my kids alone for 9 years. It wasn't easy, not to mention a prison convict for a brother and no parents. I wanted my kids to have a better life than what I had, but I couldn't make it happen. My wife died 9 years ago after my youngest sons birth. It was sad, but I couldn't let that stop me from wanting to give my kids a wonderful life. Im a failed inventor, who currently works for an inventor.
I was sitting in my bedroom/office. All I had in here, was a king size bed, a small desk, and old laptop, a box tv, and a lamp. I was trying to finish my work when my youngest son Davis ran in here with tears in his eyes.
"What's wrong?" I asked. "Ch-Chase broke my favortie r-r-robot toy and hit me in the stomach" Davis said. He was crying a little. I examined the red mark on his stomach. "Well don't worry, I'll make sure Chase wont do that again. Now go to the kitchen and help your brother with dinner. Please?" I said. He nodded with the tears stopping. "Thanks" I said. We hugged and he ran to the kitchen to help my oldest son, Adam, make dinner. I wanted Davis out of here so I can lecture Chase.
"Chase come here for a minute!" I yelled. I was too busy working to get up and it intimidated Chase when I yelled. Not by much, but a little. Chase came walking in my room.
"Now why would you punch your little brother and break his toy?" I asked. He rolled his eyes, causing me to glare at him.
"Because he scratched one of my games! I can't even play Madden 25 anymore!" He said. I sighed.
"Davis come here!" I yelled without anger, but exhaustion. He walked in and saw Chase. Chase inched towards Davis, thus causing him to flinch and bolt towards me.
"Baby" Chase scoffed. I rolled my eyes at that and faced Davis.
"Chase told me you scratched his game, is that true?" I asked. Davis nodded in shame. "Alright, both of you apologize to each other" I said. They both faced each other.
"Davis, Im sorry I punched you and broke your toy" Chase said annoyed.
"Im sorry I ruined your game" Davis said, mimicking Chase's tone. They both walked off.
Adam came walking in room. "They went at it again?" He asked. I rubbed my face with my hands. "Yep. I wish they would just get along. Chase is getting in enough trouble at school, and Davis is getting enough bullies at school" I said. Chase keeps picking on people and pulling pranks at school thus causing him to get in trouble. Davis keeps getting bullied by this one kid.
"I know. By the way dinner's ready" Adam said. "Ok" I said. I got up and walked into the dining area with Adam Bree Chase and Davis.
"So how was everyones day?" I asked. Bree kept texting her friends. Chase was devouring his food. Davis was slowly picking at his food, while Adam was eating his like a normal person.
"Guys, I knwo things aren't the best right now and we might get evicted, but I have a huge meeting tommorow with my boss and I think it's going to be a good one" I said. Davis just sniffled in some red snot...Red snot? That kid Dirk. I handed Davis a napkin.
"Thanks" He said. He wiped the blood off of his nose. Once he finished he walked back into his/Chase's room.
"Don't even think about playing my Xbox!" Chase said. I glared at him. "I bought that for all of you. Chase your gonna share that thing or Im taking back. We could efinately use the money" I said harshly he looked down at his food.
I cleaned the kitchen after dinner with the help of Bree. She was shallow but sometimes she could be sweet. "Thanks sweetheart" I said. "No problem. G'night" She said. She walked off into her room. Adam was on the couch, since that was actually his room. He wanted Bree, Chase and Davis to have their own rooms and he liked our living room.
"Goodnight Dad" Adam said while falling asleep. "Night" I said. I walked into Davis and Chase's room and found Davis asleep and Chase on Instagram on his phone.
"Goodnight you two" I said. Chase looked up. "Night" He said. Davis rolled over. "night Dad" He said. "I'll see you two in the morning" I said. They went back to sleep. I walked into my room and prepared for the meeting tommorow.
I told Adam that he'd have to drive the kids to school. Adam was able to get his hardship license at 15 since I barely had a job and Im a single parent. Hopefully tommorow will turn things around.
-The Next Day-
I woke up at 5:00 am and left for work. My boss, Tasha Dooley, wanted me to meet her at this huge fancy meeting center. Once I got there I had to talk to a lady about where her meeting room was. I found the room and found her on the other side of a small gray table.
"Hello Donald" She said with a sweet smile. That's one thing I like about working here. She understands my situation and always tries to help. I'd never ask for money out of her, and she knows that. If Im late, or if Im having a rough day, she understands. She understands a lot about me and I understand he as well. She has shown me pictures of her son, Leo. She got divorced years ago, and now she's looking for someone new.
"Hi Tasha" I aid with a big yawn. "Tired?" She aske dwhile giggling. "Yeah, my two boys had a fight yesterday and I just wish they'd get along" I said exhausted.
"Well I wish they would too. My son Leo goes to school with them and he's told me thigns about how they act. I know you didn't raise them like that" Tasha said. Another good thing. She could tell good parents from bad.
"Thanks. So what did you call me in for?" I asked. "Well something special..." She said. I got a fuzzy-butterfly-in-my-stomach-tingly-warm, feeling in my body. Is she...
Chase's P.O.V
I woke up that morning to the sound of Fairly Odd Parents playing in the background. I hated it when Davis turned on the tv to those shows. Why not Discovery Channel? Or NFL?
I got up and found him asleep. Ok there are 2 ways I could wake him up. I could take a cup of ice and pour it on him, or I could gently wake him u-oh who am I kidding Im already filling the cup up with ice. I walked into our room and pour the ice on him.
"CHASE!" He yelled angrily. He got off of his bed. "DAD!" He yelled. I smirked. "Daddy's not here to protect the baby anymore" I said. He just looked upset and ran out of the room. Great, now Dad's gonn ahear about it and Im going to get grounded.
We got everyone ready for and left. Adam dropped Davis off first. Adam looked worried about Davis leaving.
"Relax Adam he'll be fine" I said. I saw a group of kids run over to Davis.
"See. Davis has lots of friends" I said. Adam sighed and we drove off. "Whats your problem with Davis anyway?" Adam asked. That was pretty random. "Well...I...You see...I...It's fun?" I guessed. Adam pulled into the parking lot and glared at me as we got out.
I walked into the locker room for early morning practice. Bree went to go hang out with her friends and Adam went to go work on a project. What's Adam deal?
Adam's P.O.V
I really had enough of Chase acting like Davis is a little twerp. Yes Davis can be annoying, even I yelled at him before, but Chase flat out bullies him. I want Chase to see how Davis struggles in school and in life. We're like 1 dollor bill away from being broke and losing our appartment. Not to mention if we lose our house for 6 months and can't find a place to live, Dad will be on his own and we'll get taken away from him.
I try to help Davis with tht fear, because he knows what will happen. But i haven't been able to ehlp because I've been having to work overtime at my job. Bree helps Davis (When she's not with her friends) but Chase just acts like nothing is happening. He didn't even notice that those kids were bullies going after Davis. It makes me mad.
I figured I'd check in with Dad to see how his meetings going.
Adam--Davenport
How's the meeting going?
good, Im on break, and I think I just got my big break. I'll explain everything when I get home. Our lives are gonna change for the better!
Ok :)
I gotta go back to the meeting. See you at home
Well that was of the best text messages I got in a long time. I can't wait to tell Bree, Chase and Davis!
The day dragged by like molasses. I couldn't evne focus right on in my Chemistry class. And I love Chemistry.
The bell fianlly ran and I left to go get my siblings and head off to get Davis. We all got in my car and left. Once we got to Davis's school, we played rock paper scissors to see who had to go get him, and as if by a stroke of irony, Chase had to go get him.
Chase's P.O.V
I can't believe I lost, stupid rock! I always use it and it let me down! Speaking of let downs I found Davis in front of the office with an ice pack to his eye. I tried to ignore it but I just couldn't.
"What happened to your eye?" I asked. He removed the ice pack and there was dried blood surrounding it. "Dirk" He said. I looked at him confused. I thought Dirk was Davis's friend.
"I thought you two were friends?" I said. He shook his head. "The exact opposite. He's a total bully" Davis said. Something in me was making me mad. Why? I shook it off.
"Ok, lets get going. Dad said he had some news to tell us" I said. He stood and we both walked outside. For some reason I didn't feel like insulting him or calling him something like 'Ice Eye' or something.
Davis's P.O.V
What was up with Chase? He was actually being nice? I don't know. We left my school and got home. We found Dad standing there all happy.
Donald's P.O.V
The kids just got home and I was ready to tell them my big news! Once they walked through they looked at me with confusion
"Whats going on?" Bree asked.
"Ok kids, your ready?!" I asked trying to make sure I was ready. "Yeah whats the big news?!" Bree asked excited.
"Well...I got a huge raise in my salary!" I said. Davis looked confused. "I got a lot more money. And soon in about 6 months we'll be able to move out and buy a nice house!" I said. They all looked pretty happy by that.
"Really!?" Adam asked. "Yep and first off. Adam, I got you your own car. You no longer have to borrow mine!" I said. Adam just smiled and we hugged. "Aw thanks Dad!" Adam said. Everyone looked so happy. But what made me more happy, was what Tasha and I talked about.
Once dinner got around, Adam got out the taco stuff. "Alright Adam Im going on a special meeting with my boss, So I'll be home late ok?" I asked. "Ok, have fun" He said. I grabbed my coat and left.
I drove over to Chilli's and the name fit the weather. Anyways I met Tasha here and walked over to a table.
"So you excited?" She asked. "About right now? Yes" I said. "Good, I don't know what my son will think if he found out" She said. "And I don't want to get my kids hopes up" I said. She looked at me. "Im so sorry. It's been forever since I've done this" I said. She laughed. Good, I made her laugh.
I was so happy. I was finally on a...DATE! I haven't dated since my wife. And now here I am! I hope this works out. I love Tasha. I hope the kids do too.
Adam's P.O.V
I was making tacos tonight since everyone loves tacos! Today was a good day and it deserved a good meal.
"Dinners ready!" I yelled throughout the house. Everyone came walking over to the table and sat in their usual spots.
"Where's Dad?" Davis asked. "He said he had a meeting" I said. I noticed his black eye and I knew exactly where it came from. I knew it was time to talk about this. Once we all finished dinner, I had Davis help me with the dishes. It's funny when he helps because he can't reach the top cabinets.
"We need to talk about this bully" I said. Davis stopped and stood there. "Davis, we have to talk about this. I don't like someone beating you up for no reason" I said.
"I know" He said. He sat down on the couch and I sat next to him. "So why does he pick on you?" I asked. "Because we're poor. And Dad's inventions fail. He watches the science channel specifacally to watch Dad mess up. He goes on talking about how I just as worthless as him and then he starts beating me up" Davis said. That infuriated me, but I was able to keep calm.
"Dad should call up to the school and let them know" I said. "No, don't. It'll only make it worse" He said. I can't believe im actually letting this go. "Fine, but if this gets out of hand, Im letting Dad know" I said. He nodded. I hugged him and he gratefully accepted it.
"Alright, you should go take a bath or shower. It's getting late" I said. He walked down the hallway into the bathroom.
Donalds P.O.V
I was still talking to Tasha about all the stupid stuff. She laughed, we had a moment and now we're just waiting for the check. "So want to meet up next week?" Tasha asked. "Of course. Why don't we meet up at my house?" I asked. It may be a tiny appartment, but it's the nicest appartment I've seen.
"Sounds good. Maybe I could bring my son. Leo" Tasha suggested. "sounds good" I said. The waitor arrived with our check. I gave the man my credit card and he took it back up to the counter to check it.
"Donald you didn't have to pay, I know you need the money" Tasha said. "Don't worry about it. Besides you raised my salary. I'll be fine" I said. She just smiled.
"Well, you deserve it. Your such a hard worker" Tasha said. I smiled. Im so glad Im dating and working for such a wonderful person.
"Here you go sir. Enjoy your night" The wiater said. "Thank you" I said. Tasha and I both got in our cars and left.
Once I got home, I found Adam asleep on the couch. They left me some tacos. I walked over to Davis and Chase's room and for once I didn't find hear arguing. I guess they're alseep. I walked past Bree's room and found her on her phone.
"Bree, it's late" I said which startled her a little. "I know. Goodnight" She said. "Night" I said while shutting her door. I walked into my room and went to bed.
Chase's P.O.V
Davis came back in from his shower and I was playing on my Xbox. He looked pretty upset. He sat on his bed and pulled the covers over his head.
"Your gonna sufficate" I said while still focusing on the game. "I don't care" He said muffled through the thick blanket. Our heater blew out last year and we couldn't afford to repair it, so Dad bought us thick blankets.
"Well you should. If you die in there, I'l lget grounded" I said. He moved the covers. Somethign wa still telling me that I should get involved with this Dirk kid. What is it with feeling. It's like, I want to protect him. He's fine. He's gone through his life just fine and if he can survive through what hapened when he was 6, then he'll be ok.
"Hey, I got practice tommorow morning so did you leave some hot water left?" I asked. He nodded. "Good" I said. I got up and went into the shower. After I was done I found Davis asleep in his bed cuddling a bear that barely had stuffing in it. I layed down and went to sleep.
Davis's P.O.V
I really thought I could tell Chase about Dirk and everything, but once again. He hates me. I knwo if I can get Chase to deal with Dirk, everything will work out. I mean Chase is on the football team and normally if a guy on the footbal lfinds out their little brother's getting bullied, they'd deal with the kid themselves, but no, not mine.
I know I have Adam, but he wont fight. I just want a big brother that will actually deal with the problem. Is that so much to ask.
Bree's P.O.V
We're finally getting money. Ever since what happened 3 years ago, we've been broke and shamed. Im so ready for a change. And Im sure Adam Chase and Davis are too!
Ok so how was that chapter? I hope you enjoyed it. What happened 3 years ago? You'll find out later! Be sure to read and review!
