"My father made our lives hell. He was always angry, always drunk, breaking everything in the house that could be broken, yelling and screaming at us until he was red in the face. Everyday there was something that we had done wrong, nothing was ever good enough and he would always make sure we knew
I gently set Amelia down on the bed before climbing in beside her. She's only out of my grasp for a second before her arms reach back out for me, wrapping herself around me like a vine. I can't even remember what it's like to want my own space, to not want her directly beside me. "I love you" She q
"Amelia doesn't know how to swim?" My mum sounds shocked as she asks. "I was surprised too. Apparently she was never taught as a kid and didn't see the point in getting lessons as an adult. So, that's what we're doing today" I grin softly. "Well that's very sweet darling. I know I say this all the
"But still, I should have seen what she was trying to do. It would have been nice if we could have gotten along instead of having all of this bullshit" Amelia sighs and rubs her face with her hand. Peppy and Amelia being friends and getting along...it's an unsavoury image. Amelia's too good for girl
"What are we doing today?" Amelia's question prompts my trip back to our reality, her inquisitive eyes turned to peer up at me. A smirk crosses my face, and an unknowing smile appears on hers. "What's that look for Whitlock? What are you planning?" "Well, I have more things Planned this afternoon b
"Show off!" Amelia calls out as I re-emerge and push my hair back out of my face. I laugh and swim back over to her as she stands at the top of the stairs, eyeing the waters edge. "One step at a time" I reassure her as I stand up on my feet, the water lapping against my hip. "What if I don't float
"Bub, wake up, planes landing soon" Rhode whispers in my ear after pressing a soft kiss to my cheek. I squint my eyes open to find the screen in front of me confirms his statement, we're estimated to be landing in 20 minutes. "You won't be able to see all that much, but there'll be lots of lights"
Rhode ventures further into the space and straight for the kitchen, opening the double door fridge and taking a beer out of the fully stocked fridge. I seem to be stuck in place, like if I make a move it will all just disappear. "You want something to drink?" He asks me as I manage to bring my eye