Falling In Love With A Broken Hearted Man

The night spend long than I expected. Noah send me home after that, I told him to stay until the day comes but he insisted that he has to go back so I had no choice but to let him go.

I told him everything about my problems, from the start until the time he came. He said that he felt uneasy that time so he decided to go here and find me. Though, does destiny brought us together? I don't know.

What only matters was the fact that he came to see me. I was happy that I've seen him now that I missed him so much. But that only last a few hours..

I've decided that after this matter to our family, when I go back I already had my choice whether I'm going back to school or not.

He also promised to help me but I refused, I'd rather spend my own savings though it's not that much but I wouldn't 'cause Noah an inconvenience.. I don't wanna be a burden to him.

He protested at first but in the end he finally gave up. I know from the start, he was preparing for my tuition fee but I just can't accept it. It's not my pride, but my principle. I would stand on my own until I can manage it and when things get really tough and I really need a hand to hold on. That's the time that I'll ask for help.

I hope he understand my decision if I would really choose to go back to school..

He said, he could still help me by raising my income so he can totally sleep at peace, I wasn't agree about that but I have no choice since I rejected his first offer. Noah is so persistent.

"Where have you been, Raine?" My mom asks on outside of their room.

I was standing here at the hallway, I don't know what I'm doing here. I'm holding a glass of water while looking at the carpet.

"I don't know mom,"

"I'm so worried when I checked your room and you're not there.."

I was surprised of the tone of her voice. She's usually cold like Drake, though we're still close but this one is surprising.

"Why do you worry, mom? I'am damn adult now. I can manage on my own!" I feel irritated.

"Watch your mouth, Raine!"

As If I would be hit by a car outside. They worry about me going out but not the condition of this family.

If I were to choose earlier, I would go back with Noah but I just can't because my brothers are waiting for me.

"I just went out for a bit, is that even prohibited in this house?" I hissed.

She crossed her arms, as If she can stop me from going outside.

"Your dad wants to settle things with me," She said in a blank expression.

"Don't tell me that you're going to forgive him?"

I don't think I can forgive him too..

"Of course not! I'm not that dumb, darling!" She shouts.

"Oh,"

I realized how wise my mom is. She doesn't want to endure things that long. When she had enough, she'll definitely quit.

"He's still at the guest room--"

"So?"

"Just sayin'.."

"I don't care about him anymore mom.. Even he leave us now, I won't mind!" I rolled my eyes and went inside my room.

This is more comfortable than talking to my mom. I mean, we're okay. But she lied to me by making Drake work. I was really disappointed by that. I just can't get it off my mind.

When morning comes, my brothers came to wake me saying that we have a family meeting so I fixed myself before going out. I found my parents talking at the living room and my brothers were sitting on the other chair near next our mother.

"Where do you wanna go Sebastian?" My father asks as I walk over there.

"Why are you still asking me, dad? Of course I would go to mom!"

He's too dumb for asking us where to go. He can't even make money for us. We'll definitely starved to death if we live with him. Not me, but my brothers.

"He's right. Why are you still asking if you already know the answer, dad?" I sat beside Seb who's now angry.

I hold his hand and smile.

"We're not coming with you so just go away," I lazily said.

His eyes widened and tries to attack me but Drake came before he started.

"Hurt her and I'll forget you as my father," His cold voice gave me a goosebumps.

"Drake!"

"You always do this dad, I can't forgive you if you hurt my sister again,"

His cold voice is the proof that he's really angry now. I won't mind if my father hurts me again, but I'll make sure he'll go to jail after that.

He hates me so much and I know that. I did everything to make him cool with me but he just got a lot excuses not to like me.. And I fucking hate myself for still trying when I know that there's no chance at all..

But now, I accepted that he will never treat me right as his own daughter. I won't expect a better treatment to him. It's just sad that I'll definitely hate him all my life..

"Look what you've done to your brothers!" He glanced at me with those mad eyes.

I just remained silent. I'll try to hold back my anger and accept all his painful words since it's the end for us.

"You made them like you! Look at Drake! He's going agains't me now because of you--"

"DAD! STOP IT! RAINE DIDN'T DO ANYTHING TO US!" I can hear a frustration in Sebastian's voice.

"THERE IS! YOU ALSO RAISED YOUR VOICE AT ME WHICH YOU NEVER DID BEFORE!"

"IT'S BECAUSE I HATE YOU DAD!"

I hugged him tightly. He's shaking and extremely mad. I hate it when my brothers got stressed out for something that's not worth it and my dad isn't worth it.

"STOP THE STUPID SCENE WILLIAM." My mother says with an authority in her voice.

My father stopped and gave Drake a deadly stare.

"Don't look at him like that, Dad." I warned.

My brothers are still young. They're both nice and I don't think they deserved being treated like this from my father.

"Wow! You all act as if I was the only one who had a mistake here! You act like you didn't do anything wrong!" He laughs sarcastically.

"You are," I mocked him.

He grunted angrily. "This bitch--"

"DON'T TALK TO MY DAUGHTER LIKE THAT, YOU BASTARD!" My mother shouts.

"Oh! There is the good parent here.." He smirked.

I don't know where this conversation goes, but I think it won't end well. I'm sure of that.

"Can we just talk about it in a nice way and do not talk like a freakin' shit to our children?!"

"Why would I? I would grab this chance to say everything to them especially to Raine," He looked at me with those creepy eyes.

He grinning like a crazy man. It's creeping me out and I think I won't accept another stupid words from him.

I wanna go back to Noah now. I fucking hate it here. I don't wanna see my father anymore.

"Why do you think I hate you, Raine?" He asked.

"WILL! NO!" My mother shouts.

My heart stops for his question. From his facial expression, I was thinking of something that's impossible.

No, my mom won't lie to me like this. I tried to wear my blank expression as I look at my father's smirking face.

"You're the only one who looks nice here, Elle! I want her to know how cruel you are for keeping a secret from her for a long time!"

"No.. Don't do this, Will.. I'm begging you!"

"What is it, Dad?" I bravely asked.

"Raine.." Drake held my hand.

I just nod at them and force to smile. "Don't worry.." I whispered.

The look in their faces shows that they don't want me to know about it. They already knew that it will hurt me in the end.

But I had to know it, I wouldn't be at peace thinking that my mom keep a secret from me. I wouldn't be able to continue my life as it used to be..

I turn to him, "Tell me about what my mom kept from me,"

"You don't have to know it, Raine. We're happy now and you're content with this right?" My mom embraced me tightly.

I closed my eyes and cry. I know this is gonna be hurt. I have an answer on my mind but I still had to hear it. I was hoping that I'm wrong.. That whatever is it, I'll get to accept it in the end..

This is the first time that she hugged me this tight again. It felt so warm and long.. My mom's embraced was the feeling that I missed for a long time and I want her keep doing this until I feel better..

The warmt of her body feels good and her smell was keeping my tears stream down my face..

"M-mom.." I tried to let go but she just hold me tight.

"Please.." I feel weak now..

"Let go of her so we can talk about it now, Elle!" My father shouts.

"Shut up, Will. I won't let you tell her about it,"

"Then, listen," He smirked.

My heart beats fast and I just gripped my mom's cardigan for that.

"Your mother told me a stupid thing that ruined my life.."

"And what is that?" I felt nervous for what he'll say.

"She told me quit my job or else.. She'll gonna..kill..you.."

No way!

His face darkened, "That's why I end up quiting my job. It's my fucking dream to become a developer but I lost the opportunity.. I lost everything.. The investment and even my own money! And that's because of you!" He points at me with his shaking hands.

That words hit me hard.. It feels more like hell than being physically abuse by him.

Now, that make sense. Why he didn't show me his love and affection..

I'm a victim who just torn by a cruel reality..

Fuck!

To be continued..