Terrence

Chapter 5: I HATE You

(Two years Later)

Terrence punched another kid in the gut. He had long learned that force was how he got his way. He never let his prey runaway like his mother did. If they got away they'd squeal on you. Like his mother did to his father. He'd never forgive her.

"Here," the kids said and handed over their lunch money.

"Good," Terrence said and grabbed it, "next time I won't be so easy," he threatened as the younger kids groaned and limped away.

Terrence bought a bunch of snacks then went back to the family apartment.

Sitting in front of toys was Mac. His toys were almost all Salvation Army. But he didn't mind.

"Happy Birthday squirt," Terrence said as he closed the door.

"Mom called," Mac said.

Terrence froze.

"She said hi," Mac told him.

"Whew," Terrence said, "hey," he said grinning, "want to play a game?"

Mac nodded.

"Open all these snacks for big brother," Terrence said and dropped his load on Mac.

Mac giggled and started doing the task.

Ass, Terrence thought.

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(Mac's sixth Birthday)

Mac and Bloo ran around imitating aeroplanes. Bloo had earlier embarrassed him like he did every year. But Mac forgave him. Ever since creating the Bloo imaginary friend Mac had a friend who would never turn his back on him. Mac would love him forever.

"At least Terrence's gone," Bloo said, "you definitely don't need six wedgies in a day."

"Don't remind me," Mac said bitterly.

"Why is he like that?" Bloo asked.

"Beats me," Mac responded.

"I mean your mother's nice," Bloo observed, "strict but nice," he added.

"Bloo I don't know!" Mac exploded.

Bloo just looked at his angry creator.

"Um, sorry," Bloo said and walked over to a far off corner.

Mac calmed down.

Soon he sadly hung his head. He knew why Terrence hated him.

"Because I'm not really his brother," Mac whispered as tears flowed down his cheeks.

"Who told you that!" a voice shouted angrily.

Mac looked up terrified to see his mother, her eyes blazing.

"Who told you Terrence wasn't your brother?" Tricia demanded angrily.

"Terrence isn't his brother?" Bloo asked walking up, "wow that explains…"

"YOU!" Tricia shouted.

Bloo slowly moved back into his corner.

"No Mom," Mac said, "I did," he lied.

"WHAT!" Tricia and Bloo shouted.

"I…um…" Mac said.

Tricia sighed.

"I know what you're doing," Tricia said kindly, "you're such a good boy," she said and kissed him on the cheek, "TERRENCE!" she shrieked.

Great, Mac thought.

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(Nighttime)

Mac winced as Terrence punched him in the stomach again.

Terrence had locked Bloo into the bathroom as soon as Tricia left for her night job.

"You'll pay for squealing runt," Terrence snarled.

"I didn't squeal," Mac rasped, "I swear."

"So I'm a LIAR!" Terrence shrieked.

"NO! NO!" Mac cried knowing this would make it worse.

"Turn around," Terrence ordered.

Mac shook his head.

"Bloo's in the bathroom," Terrence said, "would you rather give your punishment to him?"

Mac turned around crying.

I knew it, Terrence thought, imaginary friends make you weak.

"Just remember," Terrence whispered into Mac's ear, "you'll never be family to be," he told Mac, "and, I HATE you," he added.

His hand came down hard on Mac's back and Mac muffled his screeching cries knowing what would happen if the neighbours heard him and decided to come by or worse call the police.

Chapter 5 Completed

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