Authors note
Sorry for the delay. I was going to post this 2 weeks ago but got stuck planning my baby cousins baptism. I also got grounded and when i got ungrounded I didn't know how to post a chapter. But finally chapter two. And since im going to school this Monday its going to be harder to post chapters. So sorry
TRIGGER WARNING- ABUSE, MURDER, AND MANY TEARS FROM ALL OF US. MAYBE
Enjoy.
3rd person POV- Alex-
It had been nearly two years since James Hamilton had left Alexander, James Jr, and Rachel to fend for themselves.
After James left, somehow, it got out what Rachel did. Because of that, she nearly got fired, and got payed she didn't get another job, she wouldn't be able to afford food, clothing, or even paying the worked day and night and barely ate so that James and Alex had enough to eat.
Alexander, even though his mother gave him most of her food, he didn't eat much. He read and wrote nonstop to forget the pain. He looked pale and thin. He didn't sleep much as well.
James on the other hand took it a bit better than anyone else. He started working small jobs to get money in case of emergencies. Nobody knew that he was working, because if his mother found out, he would be in trouble and have to quit.
And when everything seemed to get better , their luck quickly turned around.
¨Hey guys, im- MOM! ALEX! ARE YOU OKAY, WHAT HAPPENED?¨James came home to find Alex unconscious in their mother´s arms while she was shivering and coughing violently.
¨James-cough, cough- I dont feel well.¨And then she fainted.
¨Mom. Wake up. You guys are burning up.¨He then brought them to their bed. ¨Ill go call a doctor. I hope that one of them will actually help them.¨
2 hours later.
¨How are they? Are they breathing are they going to survive this? Do you know whats causing this? James asked the doctor. He had been able to find one, but he had to pay double the regular price
¨They both have scarlet fever and the possibilities of them surviving is less than thirty percent. They haven't been feeding themselves properly, have they?¨The doctor said.
¨I dont know.¨
¨Well if they dont do that know, the possibilities of surviving drops by ten percent.¨
James eyes started to burn. He already lost his father. He didnt want to lose his brother and mother either.
¨Okay how much will it be?¨
¨Twenty dollars each.¨
¨Okay.¨Thankfully he got paid twenty dollars per day, so it was okay.¨Thank you for your service.¨
¨My pleasure.¨And with that the doctor left.
¨I promise Ill take care of you.¨James whispered as he sat in a near by chair. ¨I promise.¨
3 weeks later
It had been nearly three weeks since Alex and Rachel had been diagnosed with Scarlet fever. Alexander had been getting better, but their mother hadnt. James recently found out that she had been giving Alex most of her food : but when the found out, it was too late.
¨Mom why?¨Alex asked. He was already able to move around a bit, but right now, he was lying next to his mother.
¨I would give my life for both of you.¨She said weakly.
¨Save your strength and stay alive. Please we need you.¨James said. He was too focus on his mother to notice on his mother that he didnt notice that he was crying.
¨I dont think im going to make it. I already feel my soul leaving my body.¨
¨Mom, please dont leave us.¨Alex was crying, while his mother was holding him.
¨I want you both to promise me something.¨
¨-sniff- Yeah?¨James asked while holding her hand.
¨Promise me that no matter what, you'll be their for each other.¨
¨We promise.¨They said in union.
¨I love you so much.¨She said with her final breathe.
¨Mom? MOM! PLEASE WAKE UP!¨Alex screamed. More tears started streaming down their faces.
¨What are we going to do?We dont have enough have money to pay the bills or get food.¨James said. It had been over a week since their mother died. James had to quit school to get more money. He now got thirty-five dollars per day.
¨Maybe I could quit school as well to help a bit.¨Alex suggested.
¨What? No, Alex you love school.¨
¨But I feel like im not helping.¨
¨Alex, the world needs your top notch brain. We will find another way. You dont need to quit school.¨
¨Okay. Hmm. Oh! I got an idea!¨Alex stood up with excitement.
¨Yeah?¨
¨You remember how mom always kept a book with family contact information?¨
¨Yeah, the one in the living room?¨
¨Yes. We can call family members to see if we can go live with them.¨
¨Thats a great idea! Lets go do that right now.¨And with that they hurried to the living room and called.
They called ten different people until-
¨Hello?¨The man in the other end said.
¨Hello. This is James Jr Hamilton and Alexander Hamilton. We are looking for our uncle, Rachel´s brother.¨
¨Oh. Im her brother. Is something wrong with her? ¨
¨She-she died a week ago.¨Alex said.
¨What? How? Where is your father?¨
¨Our father left two years ago.¨James said.
¨And she died of scarlet fever trying to get enough money for the bills and food¨Alex continued.
¨I see. Are you guys okay?¨
¨No, we dont have enough money to pay bills or buy food. We were wondering if we could move in with you?¨Alex was hoping he say yes.
3rd person POV- John-
¨Happy Birthday, Jacky!¨Everyone said in union, except for Henry Laurens. He was in a meeting in Texas, but it was during the week of John´s birthday.
¨Thanks guys!¨Said John happily. Im just glad that that monster isnt here thought John.
¨Blow the candles, John.¨Said Henry Jr.
¨MAKE A WISH!¨Shouted Martha.
John thought for a second. What do I want? For me, mom, and the kids to be away and safe from that monster. And then he blew the candles.
¨YAY!¨All the kids yelled in union.
¨Alright, everyone downstairs for cake!¨ Announced their mother.
¨WACE YOU DOWN WERE!¨Yelled Mary.
¨CAREFUL!¨Yelled James as he chased after Mary.
James is John´s brother who was staying with their grandparents. He is 10 years old. Mary was born after Henry beat them up last time.
Now it was just John and his mother.
¨Do you want to tell him.¨Said his mother. When John was ten, he told his mother that he was gay. She accepted it, but he hadnt told his father.
His father was one of the most homophobic and abusive people he knew. If he found out, it would not be pretty.
¨No, I dont think im ready.¨John said as he looked down.
¨Alright, but remember, no matter what, im here for you. I love you.¨She said softly as she hugged him.¨Come on, lets go downstairs. I have a surprise for you.¨
¨Okay mom. Lets go before the kids eat all the cake and leave us the tray.¨joked John.
¨ALRIGHT EVERYONE! GET IN POSITION! QUICK, BEFORE THEY COME!¨Yelled Martha. Their house was very big, so they probably didnt hear them.
¨WEADY!¨Yelled Mary.
¨READY!¨said James and Henry Jr in union.
¨Good.¨Said Martha as she got herself into position.
They were all in the living room. The couches were moved to the side, next to the TV. Martha and James were holding a We Love You Big Bro sign, while Henry Jr and Mary were holding presents. As they walked in, Mary and Henry Jr went to give him the presents while Martha and James yelled-
¨HAPPY BIRTHDAY JACKY. CHEERS TO ANOTHER YEAR AND FOR MANY MORE TO COME!¨
¨Thank you so much.¨John said. He was on the verge of tears. ¨I can´t believe you did all of this. Honestly, I thought that you were going to eat the cake.¨He continued joking.
¨Trust much.¨Said Martha as she went to hug him. ¨I mean, we at least save you guys a piece.¨
¨Sure.¨Said John in a sarcastic tone.
¨Whatever ya big dork.¨She said as she stuck her tongue out
One day later.
Everyone was sitting in the living room. John was drawing turtles, Martha and James were reading a Spanish book, Henry Jr and Mary were playing with their toys, and their mother was watching the news. It was peaceful for once in the Laurens household. John then stopped drawing and thought for a second.
¨Hey mom, can i talk to you?¨He asked.
¨Sure. What is it?¨Asked his mother.
¨But in private, please.¨
¨Sure, lets go.¨They went to the kitchen, which was next to the living room. They checked on the kids one last time. ¨Okay whats going on sweetheart?¨
¨Mom. Ive been thinking, maybe I should tell Martha that im gay, but what if-¨
¨YOU'RE WHAT!?¨Yelled Henry.
¨F-father! W-what are y-you doing here ?!¨John stuttered. He was so scared. His father, the most homophobic, abusive person that John knew, just found out that one of his sons was gay.
¨The meeting was delayed for a few weeks. So i come home to find out that my SON was GAY!¨He yelled. John could already feel the pain of his father hitting him into a pulp.
¨Father please, dont hurt me.¨John whimpered as tears streamed down his face.
¨DONT TALK TO ME, YOU DISGUSTING FIGURE OF A SON!¨He then started making his hand into a fist.
John´s POV-
I couldnt move. I just saw him making his hand into a fist.
¨YOU DESERVE THIS!¨He yelled. Then he slammed me against the kitchen counter. My head hit the edge of the counter, hard. I felt a warm liquid trickle down my head. I touched it. Blood. Oh no.
JOHN! ARE YOU OKAY?!¨Mom said as she ran over to me.
¨Mom.¨I said weakly. I was scared, and I was losing my vision very slowly. Then I saw my father grabbing the vase, and threw it at me.¨MOM!¨I yelled as she got in the way. Her head hit the vase.
I lost my vision, and when i got it back, I saw my mom on the floor. Blood on her face and arms.
She lifted her head up and said¨Jacky, I love you. Take care of the kids.¨She set her head back down.
¨I love you too, mom.¨ I said weakly. Then, everything went dark.
3rd person POV-John-
What happened?¨John asked as he woke up.
¨Jacky, You´re alive!¨Said Martha as she hugged him with tears in her eyes.
¨Where´s mom?¨ John asked as Martha got off him. John noticed that she was wearing all black, and her eyes were red, like she had been crying.
¨John, f-father killed-¨Martha tried to say before she broke down to tears.
¨No.¨John whispered.¨This is all my fault.¨He said a bit louder.
¨What are you talking about? You didnt do this.¨
¨Martha do you know why he even attacked us?¨
She shook her head.
¨Three years ago, I told mom that i was gay- ¨
¨You´re gay?¨
¨Yeah, and you know how much father hates people who like the same gender.¨John felt ashamed of himself.
¨Yeah, I understand why you didnt tell father. Nobody knows this, but im bi.¨She said proudly.
¨You are?¨John was shocked. Part of John was happy that he wasnt the only one in the family who liked the same gender. But the other part of him was scared. What would happen to Martha if father knew.
¨Yeah. That´ll be out lil´ secret.¨ She hugged him again.¨But tell me, what exactly happened?¨
¨Three years ago, i told mom that I was gay. She accepted me and didnt tell father. She was supportive and encouranged me to tell father. I told her that I wasnt ready everytime, and she didnt push it. After my birthday, when I wanted to tell mom, it was to tell her that i was telling you , but then he stepped in and heard when i told mother. You know the rest.¨After he finished he started sobbing uncontrollably.
¨John, its okay.¨Martha reassured him.
¨Its not okay, this is all my fault.¨He said in between his cries.
¨John its not your fault that your gay. Its also not your fault that that monster killed our sweet mother.¨
Jacky, I love you. Take care of the kids.
Those words rang in his head over and over.
¨I have to be strong. Im not going to let him hurt the kids.¨John thought o himself as he wiped away the tears.
¨Martha , I would like to have talk with your brother.¨Henry had entered the room. When he looked at John, his expression turned into an anger and disgust one.
¨Yes father.¨She hugged John and whispered ¨He blacked mailed the police and the doctors. Be careful.¨
John couldnt believe his ears. The police werent doing anything about the situation. He killed a person. John tried to remind himself to be brave and strong, but he felt scared and weak.
YES I FINISHED CHAPTER TWO. GUYS ITS 12:40 AM. I am really tired but it was worth it. Sorryis there are a lot of mistakes but i just stayed up til midnight to write this for you. Also im doing the hamitlon 30 days challenge.
Question one- Favorite Character?
Answer- John laurens. He is my cinnamon roll
Hope you enjoyed and bye