Bryce’s baby furniture into the apartment.
“Sorry Dom, but thank you so much for all of your help. I promise I am going to be your best friend,” I replied smiling broadly.
“You are already my best friend.” He gave me a deadpan look as he placed a box in Bryce’s room. My mom watched this interaction lifting a brow to indicate that Dominic and I should really date. It’s a topic she loved to discuss ever since Danny left me.
“Well to show you how grateful I am, my mom and I picked out a sofa sleeper just for you.” I pat the cushion next to me to indicate this would serve as his place to crash when the AC in his apartment went out. This happened quite frequently and in the past he would suffer unless he came to my parent’s house for respite.
“Let me know Dominic when you are ready to move out of that rat hole of an apartment. Mr. Gable and I would love to rent you a place in this building. We have only a few units available,” Evelyn said cheerily.
CHAPTER 5
A few weeks later my life changed forever. A man just recently laid off spent the afternoon getting drunk before crashing into my parents while they were out on their weekly date night. My father died instantly while my mother remained in critical condition for two days before succumbing to her injuries. The drunk driver survived with minor injuries and is currently in prison serving time for vehicular manslaughter.
“It’s not fair Dominic my parents were still very much in love. They will not get to see Morgan, Charlie, or Bryce grow up. It’s not fucking fair,” I screamed as Dominic did his best to console me. Sitting in my apartment on the brown couch that I picked out with my mother a few weeks prior I cried about the injustice. My sister and brother were sleeping in my bed finally falling asleep after hours of crying.
“I wish I knew what to say Sam. I am so sorry,” he replied stroking my head as I cried.
“They shouldn’t be dead , Dom it’s just not fair.” I blubbered before my grief overwhelmed my ability to speak. At some point I finally went to sleep curled up on the couch in Dominic’s arms. I tried to maintain my composure in front of Morgan and Charlie but at times it was too much to conceal. The funeral, the decision to retain custody of my siblings, and cleaning out my childhood home went by in a blur.
“Uncle Winston we can’t stay there. It’s just too much. We will add the house to the list of properties to rent. We are moving upstairs to the three bedroom unit in Gable Apartment building,” I yelled my patience wearing thin. I am tired of everyone telling me what I should do and that I should let my aunt and uncle raise my siblings. I hold my ground and with Dominic’s help I move us into the three-bedroom to start our new life without our parents.
Sitting in my car I feel the pain of that tragic time take over my emotions and for a few seconds I feel like crying buckets. I miss my mom and dad they were amazing parents. I feel inundated with responsibility as my graduation nears. My degree in business administration will help me to efficiently run my parent’s property management company. For the last six months I have been immersing myself in every nuance of business operations. With my uncle Winston’s help I am going to continue their work renovating and renting properties. The income generated from the properties along with the insurance money has provided me with the ability to care for my three children.
CHAPTER 6
“Morgan, please find out why Bryce is crying for the billionth time,” I shout from my room. Sitting at my makeshift office in the corner of my room I am checking the electronic ledgers for several properties. I am trying hard not to think about Dominic being deported or the loss of my parents. Those two subjects will leave me a weeping mess. I cannot do anything to bring my parents back. I rely on Dominic’s friendship to maintain my sanity. He is such a huge help with the kids
“Sorry Dom, but thank you so much for all of your help. I promise I am going to be your best friend,” I replied smiling broadly.
“You are already my best friend.” He gave me a deadpan look as he placed a box in Bryce’s room. My mom watched this interaction lifting a brow to indicate that Dominic and I should really date. It’s a topic she loved to discuss ever since Danny left me.
“Well to show you how grateful I am, my mom and I picked out a sofa sleeper just for you.” I pat the cushion next to me to indicate this would serve as his place to crash when the AC in his apartment went out. This happened quite frequently and in the past he would suffer unless he came to my parent’s house for respite.
“Let me know Dominic when you are ready to move out of that rat hole of an apartment. Mr. Gable and I would love to rent you a place in this building. We have only a few units available,” Evelyn said cheerily.
CHAPTER 5
A few weeks later my life changed forever. A man just recently laid off spent the afternoon getting drunk before crashing into my parents while they were out on their weekly date night. My father died instantly while my mother remained in critical condition for two days before succumbing to her injuries. The drunk driver survived with minor injuries and is currently in prison serving time for vehicular manslaughter.
“It’s not fair Dominic my parents were still very much in love. They will not get to see Morgan, Charlie, or Bryce grow up. It’s not fucking fair,” I screamed as Dominic did his best to console me. Sitting in my apartment on the brown couch that I picked out with my mother a few weeks prior I cried about the injustice. My sister and brother were sleeping in my bed finally falling asleep after hours of crying.
“I wish I knew what to say Sam. I am so sorry,” he replied stroking my head as I cried.
“They shouldn’t be dead , Dom it’s just not fair.” I blubbered before my grief overwhelmed my ability to speak. At some point I finally went to sleep curled up on the couch in Dominic’s arms. I tried to maintain my composure in front of Morgan and Charlie but at times it was too much to conceal. The funeral, the decision to retain custody of my siblings, and cleaning out my childhood home went by in a blur.
“Uncle Winston we can’t stay there. It’s just too much. We will add the house to the list of properties to rent. We are moving upstairs to the three bedroom unit in Gable Apartment building,” I yelled my patience wearing thin. I am tired of everyone telling me what I should do and that I should let my aunt and uncle raise my siblings. I hold my ground and with Dominic’s help I move us into the three-bedroom to start our new life without our parents.
Sitting in my car I feel the pain of that tragic time take over my emotions and for a few seconds I feel like crying buckets. I miss my mom and dad they were amazing parents. I feel inundated with responsibility as my graduation nears. My degree in business administration will help me to efficiently run my parent’s property management company. For the last six months I have been immersing myself in every nuance of business operations. With my uncle Winston’s help I am going to continue their work renovating and renting properties. The income generated from the properties along with the insurance money has provided me with the ability to care for my three children.
CHAPTER 6
“Morgan, please find out why Bryce is crying for the billionth time,” I shout from my room. Sitting at my makeshift office in the corner of my room I am checking the electronic ledgers for several properties. I am trying hard not to think about Dominic being deported or the loss of my parents. Those two subjects will leave me a weeping mess. I cannot do anything to bring my parents back. I rely on Dominic’s friendship to maintain my sanity. He is such a huge help with the kids
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