Crossroads ✔️

SIXTEEN

I almost cursed myself when I woke up

Why didn't I just die???

"Dominic" I breathed and he turned. He had been sitting with his back to me.

In a minute, he was all over me,feeling my temperature and asking how I felt.

Tears brimmed my eyes as I fingered the cut on his brow.

"I'm sorry" I sniffed and he smiled reassuringly.

I sat up and kept my gaze fixed to the ground.

"Why don't you hate me Dom?.. You shouldn't be doing all these for me. I deserve what I'm getting and if it weren't for me, you and Rick wouldn't have had that quarrel" I was on the verge of breaking down again.

"He almost killed you!" He snapped and then pulled me into his arms, kissing my forehead.

"I promised I'd never let anyone hurt you, I'm not going back on that promise now that you need me. Okay?"

I nodded, feeling a bit relieved..

At least, somebody cares

"Dad...." I trailed off and looked at Dom.

"Don't worry about him... Everything's gonna be fine.. I promise"

I clung snugly to him and felt at peace for the first time in a while.

"Christa!" I heard mom call and I snorted with anger.

There's no way I was going downstairs 

"Come down for lunch... Now!" she said and I made to lay down when Dom picked me up effortlessly and I protested.

"No... Put me down... Dom please I don't wanna go.. Rick's there."

I flicked away the tears and Dom sighed.

"I'll bring it up then" he offered and I smiled.

"Thanks" I kissed him flush on the cheeks and went back to bed.

There, I dialed Jamil's phone and he ended the call on the second dial.

Answer your phone you fucking prick!

I dialed over and over again still no answer.
I fought back tears as I stared at his picture on my phone.

I thought he loved me! I was so stupid, I didn't see he was using me.

Just as I was about to drop her phone, it vibrated with a message from him.

Quit calling me so much, I told you I'll call when I'm less busy.

I felt self pity engulf me as I meekly texted back.

I need to talk to you.. My family didn't take it lightly with me. I just wanna talk to you. I need you.
Please text back.

I dropped the phone as Dom came in with a plate of prawn rice and beef.
I didn't have appetite for such dishes so I shook my head and looked at him.

"I want Custard" I whined and he chuckled.

"Be right back" He said and scooped up the food and exiting.

Now is time to stop wondering why everyone loves Dom

The smile on my face vanished when I saw Jamil's new text.

I don't understand why you won't listen. Do whatever works for you. It's over.. I'm done.

My breath caught as I bit hard on my lower lip