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Chapter Six
It was the time of day the children would line up, so Snyder could make sure none of them had run away. During that time he would usually pick who he would torture that day. Even though Emmy didn't believe in a God, she prayed. It had worked, but one day, it failed.
"Levi Kelly," Snyder called, "Come to my office."
"No!" Emmy exclaimed, "Take me instead!"
"I've had enough fun with you, Emmeline. Now I believe it's Mr. Kelly's turn," Snyder replied.
"Would you take me instead?" Mutt spoke up.
Snyder glared at him. He kicked Mutt in the shin before leaving with Levi.
"Master Snyder is being awfully kind today. You get a day off. All of you have been incredibly lazy. Mister Snyder thinks that it'll help you feel better in the morning," the guard's voice was overflowing with sarcasm.
"Please, sir, can I wait for my bruda?" Emmy begged.
"You think I care, girl? Just don't run away," he snapped.
"Thank you!"
Emmy ran to Snyder's office. She pressed an ear up to it.
"Please, Mr. Snyder! Please!" Levi was begging.
The sound of a whip cracking made Emmy wince. Levi screamed. Emmy started to cry. Snyder started calling Levi such awful things.
"That sister of yours is a d*ck!" Snyder shouted.
"Hey! DO NOT CALL MY SISTER SUCH A TERRIBLE WORD! Call me whatever you want but not my sister!" Levi screamed.
This made Emmy cry even harder. Levi was willing to risk himself being in such pain for her. Emmy loved her brother to bits. After hearing Snyder cuss more at Levi, Emmy ran back to the room. She couldn't hear to listen anymore, it was a nightmare!
Emmy punched the wall and screamed. She sobbed some more, no longer caring about the salty tears. This place was a H*ll. All she wanted was to have her papa by her side. Emmy wanted Miss Medda's motherly touch. She yearned for Uncle Race's sarcasm and her sweet Uncle Cruchie's grin. She wanted to be able to play again. The thing Emmy wanted most was for Levi to be safe. She still hadn't forgiven herself for his accident. Emmy had vowed that no one would ever hurt Levi again. But she had failed. Failed her father, all her uncles, Miss Medda, Levi and herself.
"I just wanna close my eyes and go!" Emmy cried.
Let me go
Far away
Somewhere they won't ever find me, and tomorrow won't remind me of today
And the city's finally sleepin'
And the moon looks old and grey
I get on a train that's bound for Santa Fe
And I'm gone
And I'm done
No more running. No more lying
No more fat old man denying me my freedom!
Just a moon so big and yellow, it turns night right into day
Dreams come true. Yeah they do. In Santa Fe
Where does it say you gotta live and die here?
Where does it say a girl can't catch a break?
Why should you only take what you're given?
Why should you spend your whole life living trapped where there ain't no future
Even for a kid
Breaking your back for someone else's amusement!
If the life don't seem to suit ya', how about a change of scene?
Far from the lousy headlines, and the deadlines in between
Santa Fe, my old friend
I can't spend my whole life dreaming
Though I know thats all I seem inclined to do
I ain't getting any younger
And I wanna start brand new
I need space. And fresh air
Let 'em laugh in my face. I don't care
Save my place- I'll be there
Emmy slid down to the floor. More years escaped her.
Just be real is all I'm asking
Not some painting in my head
She jumped back up.
Cause I'm dead if I can't count on you today
I got nothing if I ain't got Santa Fe
So, Emmy has had her Jack moment. Levi will have his soon, too.
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