Chapter 14
I wake up the next morning, feel better than I had felt in a while. I smile as I remember the wonderful, familiar feeling of last night. Even when I was alone, it still felt good. I sighed as I got out of bed, trying to ignore the voices I could hear outside. I couldn't make out who it was with my Dad, I could hear him clearly, but the other person seemed to be whispering. Like they didn't want me to know they were here, like they had something to hide. I rolled my eyes as I opened my door and looked at the woman just casually sitting on the dining table, mine and Terry's dining table. I shook my head and laugh "What the hell is she doing here?" I walk past her and sit on the settee, trying to ignore her.
"She is your Mother Rikki, we are worried about you."
"Well don't be, I am fine."
"No you're not. Look at you, you look a mess. You need to get your priorities sorted young lady." I sigh and then look at my escape route, I am sure Avril wouldn't mind me turning up at hers at 10am, she said I was welcome anytime.
"Now look, we have some amazing rehabilitation camps for you to attend."She tries to hand me some leaflets, but I shake my head and look away from her. I won't go anywhere, I don't need any help at all. I am fine. I grit my teeth, avoiding anyone's glance, I don't want to be put away for doing nothing. I haven't hurt anyone.
"You don't have to look at them Rikki." My Dad.. Terry, speaks up,
"We will choose for you, we don't mind." I look at him in surprise,
"No way. You said you loved me, why would you do this to me?"
"Because you have changed, and I want my old Rikki back." I shake my head and get up, eying the door, I can tell he knows I am going to run, I see it in his eyes, but I am too fast for him. I grab the door handle and run as fast as I can to Avril's. She is the only one left now, she is the only one who will keep me safe from everything and everyone, she won't grass me up. She won't let me get put into one of those places, she is just the same as me. She understands me.