Scars

Chapter 1

10 years ago
I was only 4 years old and my brother Nolen was 6, we shared rooms because my parents didn't have enough money to afford an 3 bedroom but other than that we were good. I began to cry as I heard my parents fussing at each other. "Marcus I'm sorry I can't do this anymore I'm leaving." said my mom. "What do you mean? We have kids together you can't leave!" shouted my dad. "I'm going on to better things..." replied my mom. "Is this about me finding out that you work at the strip club huh? Is that what this is all about?" my dad asked. Okay okay I know my mom is dead wrong for being a stripper but I overheard them talking about how she was a prostitute and stuff just to make money and feed us, my dad was getting on his feet and was about to get hired to this really good job that pays some very good money but no my mom just couldn't wait she just wanted to take care of us and I'm glad she did. "You know what this is about! And I'm tired of it...I've been offered a more decent job we could of been famous but no you didn't want me to what else I was gonna do...i did this for my kids" my mom yelled. "Nolen is mommy and daddy gonna divorce cause of us?" I sniffled as I looked at my brother. "I don't know just don't worry about it...every thing will be okay" he replied. "promise?" I asked squeezing my teddy bear. "promise." said Nolen as I gave him a kiss on the cheek. "I love you" I said. "I love you too...now get back in your bed" he replied as he began to lay back down. "okay." I responded as I started climbing up the bunk to get in my bed. I could tell my brother felt sorry for me by the look in his eyes. The fussing continued. "Where the hell you going?" my dad yelled. "don't worry about me I'm leaving tell the kids I love them, and please take good care of Brooklynn I can't do this anymore. I'm about to be rich." my mom shouted. "woman are you crazy?!" my dad asked. "to listen to you my whole life... Yes.. Bye." my mom replied as the door slammed. I couldn't believe it...my mom had left us after she told me the other day she would always be there for us and guess what...she didn't I guess you can't trust everyone. "Arghhh!" I hear my dad yelling as he is throwing stuff. "Nolen!" I squeal as a waterfall of tears burst out of my eyes, my heart started to beat as fast as an lighting bolt. I climbed down the ladder as quick as I could and jumped straight in Nolen's bed until I rushed in his arms. He holds me and I hold him tightly, as tight as I can making sure I'll have him closer to my heart. "shhh it's okay Brookie." he mutters as he kisses my forehead. "but you...said... Everything...will...be..o.. Kay" I replied while crying trying my best not to confuse him of what I'm saying. "I know we will be okay we have daddy." he says. "but I want mommy." I whine. "I know...i do to." he says. "is mommy coming back?" I asked. "I don't know." he replies. "me and Mr.Wuggles want to sleep with you tonight." I say. "okay." he responds as he holds me close while we lay together. Suddenly, I feel a tear drop on my face... Nolen was crying. And after that my Dad went to business.