Katrina stood washing the dishes quietly. Richard sat silently at the kitchen table, staring at his older sister with questioning eyes. Richard was small, only nine, bright intense blue eyes, dark brunette hair tangled on top of his head. You might say he acted older than he was, quiet in most activities, rather spend time with his sister than play tag football.1
"What is it, Rich?" Katrina asked over her shoulder. 2
"Are you going to school Monday?" Richard asked softly staring at the dark bruise on her cheek. Katrina turned to face him. A small smile crossed her face.3
"Of course I am, bud, we've got to get away from this place don't we?" 4
Richard nodded, "Yea, we do..."5
Their mother walked unsteadily through the kitchen. Her hair was tangled into a knot, her eyes bloodshot and the smell of alcohol on her breath. She wrapped her arms around Katrina and pulled her close. Katrina acted as though she was not there. Her mother moved away toward the bottle of vodka on the counter. Richard stared silently as his mother took the bottle and went out on the back porch.6
Katrina finished the dishes and sat down next to her brother. Many thoughts crossed her mind as she watched him. How could she protect him? He was no longer an innocent child. He quietly absorbed everything that went on this house and hid it very well. 7
Richard got up from the table and wrapped his arms around Katrina. "I love you, Kat" He whispered.8
"I love you too, Rich, go get ready for the bike ride with Danny" She said back, Richard went down the hall and into his room.9
Author notes
Second piece...been a while since I've come back to this story, sorry for the delay
What did you think? Please comment!
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I don't know what to say, this is amazing!
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thanks, for the comment, i'll start my 3rd piece soon i hope, my brother has a site here now (Dalden) check it out if you want!
~Katrina -
Great
This is awesome. It's very descriptive and it draws on the reader's sympathy, esp for the bruise. Can't wait to read more. ~Chrissie~ -
I'm glad too
I'm fine, writing more, freaking out about becoming a mother...eeee it's so weird! But how are you doing? I haven't heard from Lindsey but I keep seeing her logged in every couple of days which means shes still...here...you know what I mean by that, hopefully she'll come around and talk with me but I'm not forcing anything. Talk to you soon I hope!! Love ya sweetie!
Katrina
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Thanks, I write from experience which probably makes it seem real to you reading it. Thanks for the comment
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I'm glad that asshole is gone >.< I swear I was gonna slit his throat! *eyes flash* Annyway... How are you doing? I hope all is well with you. This was another excellent piece. I look forwardto reading more ^_^
~Amy
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i like it...you write this to form the real part of what happened...you know what i mean?...well yea i like it its really good and i cant wait to her the next part!!
~stephanie/pigmies
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