Chapter 7:  James I’m sorry.

I went outside for some fresh air . “Stacy”  my dad called. I got all scared, the hairs on my arms pricked up. Instinctively I answered “yes daddy,” 

“You’re a waste!” he spat at me. “Don’t bother coming home”

With that he gestured to his driver, who opened the door of his Bentley and he stepped inside. 

I sighed, there was only one place where I knew I would be safe, the only person who I knew with absolute certainty I would be let in and accepted. My true parent. 

 It is March 5th and I went to see Ana  I buzzed in….. “ Hello, who is this?”  

I replied, “Stacy Williams, your former boss's daughter.” 

She let me in. I knew which floor and number to get too, because she was kind enough to give me the when she worked for my dad.

I walked in and there was a boy standing there... looking straight into my hazel eyes. 

I said “oh who is this little cute boy?” 

He smiled and said his name was Andrew.

I knew she had a son but I never met him. 

She kindly asked why I was here. 

I said “because- because…” the words unable to leave my mouth. 

It’s not like me to get shy and Ana knew this. With a deep breath I opened my mouth.

“Because I'm very sorry, I'm sorry for the years .. you were taking care of me and I couldnt be nice to you, I'm sorry for the way I treated you I'm sorry for being involved in a gang.” 

She said back “Honey I know your life was and is tough between your dad and when your mom left I know your heart is still broken.”

We talked for about 30 minutes. I told her about my dad pushing me to date Ben or I'd end up homeless . She said I could stay here with her…. 

She found a new job as a singer. I learned that was her dream goal. She got some gigs…. Things are flowing nicely for her. She is always an open minded sweet person who cares alot about everyone. I am now staying with Ana and Andrew.

I am so free now. 

I just have to break up with Ben. 

I walk into school. He comes up to me. “Hey darling.” 

I said firmly "we are done” and walked away. 

Its april  30th 

I went to the restaurant… I saw James. It's been about 1 week since I saw him in class , by the way I do my own work… Ana also helps me with my work. 

I saw him waiting at a table…

I walked up to him… “hey James why aren't you in school”  he said he's too scared of Ben.

He started to cry intensely , so I tried to comfort him. I hug him while we are sitting at a table .

I asked “How's your grades since you are still doing the work at home?” 

He said “ No I'm thinking of getting my ged” 

I say back “ No you're too smart for that.” 

I have the answer , I can confront the principal … I can  tell them about Ben for you. You deserve it. I'm sorry Ive been rude and mean to you and I'm sorry for the nights you had to do my homework. It's been difficult dealing with my dad. He had the biggest influence on me for me to act poorly.” 

“Thank you he said” 

I kissed him

“No thank you for being here with me.”

It felt great to get that out… my feelings for him. 

I told him Ben and I broke up a few days ago when my dad and I disconnected.

He stared at me with a smile. 

We took the bus to our homes. I took the bus to Ana's house and he took the bus to his house. But I got his number so I told him not to worry.

“Ben will be handled.’