Finding Happiness

chapter 89

5 years ago.

The fire spread through the house like nothing Sebastian had seen before. Fire fighters were on the scene and so all he could do was wait.
"What's going on" he asked the one who seemed to be in charge. He was only 19 his brothers were 15 and 12.

"Do you live here" the man asked.

"Yeah I've just come home" Sebastian said not mentioning that he was out doing his father's work.

"Sebastian oh thank god" Noah appeared and went to hug him but at last minute stopped as he knew Sebastian didn't do hugs.

"Where's Lucas" Sebastian asked looking around.

"I don't know, he wasn't in his room, I thought he got out. Where's our brother"  Noah replied, directing the last bit at the fireman.

"We believe he's still inside along with your dad, it's best you stay back" the man said, he felt for the boys, knowing the chances were low.

Sebastians concern turned to anger "he fucking did this" he muttered and without even hesitating he ran inside the burning building. He managed to dodge the falling ceiling and flames that came out of nowhere. He had to save Lucas.

He didn't care about the fire or the smoke that was making it almost impossible to breath, he needed Lucas safe.

He knew there father did this, he had set the fire and once Lucas was safe there would be hell to pay. He wasn't going to put up with his father any longer, he had broken their deal.

Their deal was Sebastian took the pain for them and their dad had just broken it.

Sebastian was pissed and their father had turned him into a monster especially when he wasn't happy.

"I'm going to kill him for this"

Present day

Riley stood in shock still, she couldn't believe what Sebastian had said.

"Guys dinners ready" Noah shouted and in the moment, Riley decided it would be best to change.

She couldn't be weak anymore, she wouldn't let Sebastian effect her any longer.

She walked back into the kitchen, Noah and Lucas were already eating. "Hey what did Sebastian want" Lucas asked not knowing she had asked about their dad.
"Are you ok Riley" Noah asked concerned about what could have happened.

"I'm fine, he didn't want anything"

Noah and Lucas exchanged looks at her tone, it had no emotion, something must have happened.

Dinner that night was eaten in silence, no one really wanted to confront all the problems they had.

Everyone went there own way after dinner though and Noah was worried about Riley.

She was getting better but now she was closed off. At first he feared she would end up like Lucas, partying and doing drugs now he feared she was turning into Sebastian.

Noah was already aware of the similarities between them but he never really worried she would go further but she seemed to be getting closed of. He knew he had to do something or at least try, Sebastian was probably the only one to stop her but he wasn't going to wait around for Sebastian to stop being a dick.

"Hey Riley can we talk" Noah asked knocking on her bedroom door.

"About what" she asked after opening it.

"About what just happened" Noah said entering her room.

Riley wanted to be strong but she couldn't help but remember Sebastian's warning.

"Stay out of my way, I don't need you around me, you are just a burden. Don't ever mention father again, unless you want to see Kevin and his friends again"

"Oh it doesn't matter anymore" Riley quickly said, she never wanted to see Kevin or his friends again.

"Did Sebastian tell you" Noah asked.

Riley shook her head "he doesn't want me to talk about him"

Noah nodded, he understood why "well I mean it is wise, it's a tough subject for Sebastian. I wish I could give you the anwser you need but all I know is that he's gone. I always figured he was dead though, Sebastian wouldn't let him go after everything"  Noah told her. He knew their dad was always something to avoid talking about up until recently he hadnt known why.

"Okay"  Riley now wanted to end the conversation, it was just another reminder of how dangerous her brothers were.

Maybe Sebastian's threat wasn't just a threat?

Maybe he was planning on making her go back to Florida.

"I think I'm going to just have a early night" she decided wanting to be alone.

"Okay if you need anything don't hesitate to find me, sleep well Riley" Noah said and hugged her goodnight.

Once he left, Riley couldn't help but cry. Noah was great, he comforted her and she knew he loved her but he wasn't Sebastian.
She missed Sebastian but after what he said, she didn't want to be near him. If she couldn't have Sebastian back then she would just have to accept it and stay away from him.

"I hate him" she whispered to herself before drifting of into a deep sleep.