We were both young when I first saw you. I close my eyes and the flashback starts. I'm standin' there, on a balcony in summer air.
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After Adam's partens died, he's forced to marry a man named John. He's abusive and he gets pregnant. But his baby...
I took Max to a meadow where it grew full of lavender. She couldn't believe her eyes. She ran around and smiled happily.
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She ran up to me and I picked her up. The sun shone and made my skin sparkle. Max looked at me with wide open eyes.
"Mommy, you sparkle." said Max surprised. "Yes." I replied. She put her hand on my cheek and smiled. "Why do sparkle?" she asked. Max's words came up in my head. A vampire killed my parents. "I can't tell you." I said. "Okay." replied Max. I sat down on the grass and started to sing a lullaby.
Lavenders blue, dilly, dilly Lavender's green When I am king, dilly, dilly You shall be queen.
Who told you so, dilly, dilly Who told you so? 'Twas mine own heart, dilly, dilly That told me so
Call up your men, dilly, dilly Set them to work Some to the plough, dilly, dilly Some to the fork Some to make hay, dilly, dilly Some to reap corn
While you and I, dilly, dilly Keep ourselves warm Roses are red, dilly, dilly Voilets are blue
Because you love me, dilly, dilly I will love you Let the birds sing, dilly, dilly And the lambs play We shall be safe, dilly, dilly Out of harm's way
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"I love you mommy, thank you for taking care of me." said Max. "I love you too honey." I replied. She hugged her doll and smiled. "I'll protect you with my life, I don't let anybody hurt you." I said. "You're my hero." replied Max and yawned. "Thank you." I said. "Good night mommy." she replied and fell asleep. "Good night Max." I said and placed a kiss on the forehead. Then I walked quietly out of the room.
