This idea just came over me and I had to get it down…I'm bit sure really where it is going but I hope I can try and do myself justice!
Disclaimer: I do not own any of the Charmed characters all belong to the WB and Co.
As Time Goes By- Chapter 1
Piper Halliwell brushed her hair back as she set the last tray down on the counter. It had been a long day and all she wanted to do was go home to her sons. She had left them alone all day and she didn't want to leave it any longer. They were old enough to be left alone but she still worried. That's what moms did. And she did it best. She untied her apron, slung it over the desk and grabbed her bag,
'Bye Chuck.' She shouted across the counter.
'Bye Piper. See you tomorrow.' Chuck said and then rubbed the back of his hand over his forehead.
Piper smiled at the various waitresses and said goodbye. She lifted her car keys from her bag and unlocked her brown car. She threw her bag in the passenger seat and climbed into the car and flicked the heat on but it made a whrring sound and shut down. She sighed and turned the engine on; surprised it started up first time round. She took a quick glance in the mirror and blew a strand of lose hair out of her face and drove out of the car park.
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'Wyatt I'm scared.' A small boy with brown hair and green eyes said to his older brother.
'I know Chris, I know. But mommy will be home soon.' The older boy said. He had blonde hair and had the same green eyes.
'Why is it dark?' Chris, the younger boy, whispered.
'The electric went out.' Wyatt replied. He took a flash light and handed it to his brother and flicked his own on. 'Mommy will be home soon.'
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Piper parked her car and got out, slamming the door behind her causing small particles of rust to fall off the door. 'Piece of junk!' She said angrily. She climbed the stone steps to her apartment block and smiled at the bus boy. He gave her a small wave and then returned to his position, looking for any one who needed help with bags of any sort. She pushed the button on the elevator and waited for the door to slide open. A few moments passed and nothing happened.
'Ugh.' She grumbled and took to the stairs. Stair after stair and eventually she came to her floor. She walked up the hallway and stopped at room 405. She put her key in the lock and walked in. She flicked the light switch but nothing happened.
'Freakin' electric.' She said and then chucked her bag on the table. She walked quietly to her sons' room and opened the door. She saw her two boys fast asleep. She smiled and went over to Chris's bed and kissed his forehead softly. She then went over to Wyatt's bed and kissed his head. He shifted and opened his eyes.
'Mom?' He whispered groggily.
'Yeah it's me.' She whispered back.
'Ok. Chris was scared. You didn't pay the electric bill did you?'
'Wyatt you know I didn't mean to. It's just that….with mommy only having a crap job. She can't afford to pay it every month.' Piper sat down on the side of the bed.
'I know mom.' He said.
'Thanks for looking after your brother again. We make a good ream right?' She nudged him slightly.
'I guess.' Wyatt said.
'Ok ladies and gentlemen, he guesses!' Piper joked.
'Night mom.' Wyatt said and turned onto his side. Piper sighed and walked out of their room and went into the small lounge area. She sat down on the weather beaten couch. They were struggling. Her job was crap and the pay was worse. She swore that she'd try for her sons but she just couldn't cope on her own. When the boy's father left she said she would be ok but she knew she had been wrong. Single parent hood just wasn't working out for her. Her sisters couldn't help either. They had their high-flying jobs and husbands who earned more than Piper had even had in her whole life. And then of course there was her children's father who she hadn't seen since Wyatt was 5. He had just left one night without a bye your leave. She hadn't even told him she was pregnant again. She had realized from that day that her Grams had been right. No man can handle commitment and responsibility.
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Leo Wyatt sighed as he drove up his stone driveway. He had been at work only 15 minutes when he decided to come home. His work bored him and he never really did anything at work. He owned a line of shops all over America. He would normally go to the head office to check on stocks and money but that was usually all. He got out of his car and walked in his door.
'Good Afternoon Mr Wyatt.' His Housekeeper, Anne, said to him.
'Hello Anne. How's things?' He said as he set down his briefcase and took his linen suit jacket off.
'Good, I just cleared the kitchen.' She said.
'Well take the rest of the afternoon off. I insist.' He said.
'But Mr Wyatt, I haven't made the bed or anything.' She persisted.
'Oh I think I can handle sleeping in an unmade bed for one night. Please.' He said.
'Thank you Mr Wyatt.' Anne said as she took of her apron and left it in the kitchen. 'Have a nice day.' She said and walked out the door, the bang echoing in the small foyer. He sighed with relief. He couldn't handle Anne being there today. It had been 4 years today. 4 years since he had left San Francisco, 4 years since he had left the house and 4 years since he had walked out on her and his son. His beautiful son. He had only been 5 and Leo tried to imagine everyday what he would look like. He had never explained to Piper why he left. He didn't even leave her a note, letter, anything. He didn't know what to say to her. He couldn't tell her the truth. It would have hurt too much. It hurt him to even think about it. He supposed she looked as radiant as the last time he had seen her. She had always looked beautiful, even when she had just woken up. To him that was her most beautiful stage. When she had been pregnant, the beauty she illuminated had been over powering to him. Her whole face glowed with every month. And when their son had been born he had been so proud of her. He had loved her so much that day. And would always love her even though he wasn't with her. He sighed as he made his way to his room. He looked in the closet and opened a small case. Inside was a collection of pictures of Piper and Wyatt during his early stages. Then he lifted a picture of himself and Piper standing beneath a tree in the shade. He traced his finger around her outline. 'Another year.' He whispered. The he placed it back in the case and set it back in the closet. 'Just another year.'
Ok that was the first chapter. Is it ok? Should I continue. As you've probably guessed, Leo doesn't know Chris exists and Piper and Leo were together but broke up. Also I know Wyatt only being 9 and staying at home alone weird? but…well the basic point of the chapter was to show that Piper was struggling with money and many single parents have to leave their young children alone at home to look after their siblings. Also the story to Leo leaving will be brought out later on in the story. Please review and let me know, Molly xXx