Never Judge A Book
Chapter 3
Disclaimer: I DON'T OWN A THING! Except my OC, Jennifer:)
Flashback
I walk into my silent house.
"Jennifer is that you?" My step father called from the kitchen.
"Yep," I answered. I walked into the kitchen, and there he was. He had a glass of a clear liquid in front of him.
"How was school?" He asked.
"Good," I answered. "Do you know when mom's gonna be home?"
"Nope," He slurred.
"I'm just gonna go to my room." I said.
"Alright then." I watched as he took a swig of the liquid. I make my way upstairs and to my room. I sat on my light blue bed spread, then placed my books and notebooks in front of me. I began tackling the small bit of homework we were given. I could feel someone looking at me. I looked up and there's David in the doorway. He leaned against the door frame. "Watcha doin'"
"Homework." I answered.
"That's cool," I continued to write down the answers. "Do you have a boyfriend?"
"No," I said, hesitantly.
"Why not? You're a very pretty girl."
"Thank you?" He walks over towards my bed, and sits at the very edge of my bed. I try not to look into his eyes. "I have to get back to my homework now."
"You can surely take a break, and spend quality time with your dear old step dad." He said.
"I really have to get this done, David." I said. I could feel is facial expression change. He shoved my things on the wooden floor, making me jump.
"Now, Give your father a kiss on the cheek."
"No," I answered, with a quiver in my voice.
"Now!" He demanded. I jumped at the tone of his voice. I slowly got off of my bed.
"I think I hear the phone ringining." I said; my voice quivering. I quickly run towards the door, but he shuts it and steps in front of it.
"You're not going anywhere." He grabbed me and slammed me on the bed. I tried to get up but he pushed me down then pinned my arms down. He sat ontop of me; holding my body down. I began to scream as loud as I could. He kissed me on the lips; making my screams muffled. He tried to slide his tongue in my mouth, but I bit it as hard as I could. "You little bitch," He slapped me across my face. The tears appeared as my cheek was stinging.
"Help!" I screamed. He covered my mouth, then leaned down.
"You scream, and I'll kill you. You tell anyone, and I'll kill you. You got that, Jennifer?" I didn't answer. The aspect of me being terrified took over. "Got it!" I gave him a nod. My innocents was soon taken away from me.
Present day.
I sat in my car, looking at the pavement. I'm parked in front of Jerry's place; with my feet outside the door. It was after the funeral and everyone's taking it in their own way. She's the only one who knew my secret, and she didn't say a word to anyone. I asked her not to since I was just scared.
"You okay?" The sound of Jackie's voice stops my racing thoughts.
"Yeah, just thinking." I answered.
"About?" He asked.
"Stuff," I answered. "How are you holding up?"
"Alright, I guess." I roll my eyes at his nonchalant answer.
"You got a cigarette?"
"Yeah," He reaches in his pocket, then hands me one. I place it in between my lips, and he lights it with his lighter. I blow the smoke to the side."Shit's not gonna be the same."
"I know, it's weird." He said. I flick the ash away from me.
"You know you're always welcome at my place." I said.
"Thanks," He said. I took a few more drags, then I finally killed the flame. I sprayed myself with perfume, to kill the smokey smell. I got out of my car, then closed the door. Jerry was outside along with his wife and daughters. Me and Jackie walked towards them.
"Hey," Jerry greeted. He gave me a small hug, then Camille did the same. "The way you looked at the funeral, I thought you weren't gonna come."
"Yeah, You looked like you wanted to be left alone." Camille added.
"I'm fine, it's just a little surreal." I answered.
"Yeah," Jerry said, in agreement. I bent down.
"Hey, Girlies."
"Hi, Dr. Jen." They both greeted.
"How are you girls today?" I asked. They both gave a small shrug.
"Grandma died,"
"I know," I said. "But you know what she'd want us to do?"
"What?"
"She'd want us to celebrate her life. She wouldn't want to see her granddaughters sad, would she?"
"No,"
"So are you gonna turn those frowns upside down?" I asked, with a small smile. They both flashed a smile. "Just remember, She's always with you. Right here." I pointed to their hearts.
"Alright girls, let's get inside so you can eat something." Camille said. She guided the girls in their home.
"Thanks," Jerry said.
"No problem," I said. "I'm use to working with kids their age."
"You know I saw you," He said.
"Saw me what?" I asked.
"The way you looked at Bobby the other day." He said. "You still like him, don't you?" Jerry knew I had a crush on Bobby when I was younger. Told him a while back, after I became who I am today.
"He's in the past, and I'm looking into the future." I said. "We haven't seen each other in years, but that's not gonna change how he feels about me."
"Yeah, okay." He said, sarcassitcally.
"Now, I regret telling you."
"Regret telling him what?" There was Bobby in his suit.
"about my job." I said.
"What do you do?" Bobby asked.
"I'm a doctor at the Children's Hospital Clinic. Your nieces are one of my many patients."
"Sounds like you're doing well." He said. There was that awkward moment between the three of us.
"I think I'm gonna go in the house," I said, before leaving the guys outside.
Yeah that last part was weird, and I'm the one who wrote it. I haven't seen the movie in a while, and every time it's on I always catch it towards the end. Anyways, I'm just gonna probably make it up as I go if I can't figure it out. Hope you liked the chapter though.
-Hiphopangel1221
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