Heart of Gold

Chapter 14 Enough is Enough

Chapter 14

Enough is Enough

Gracie's POV

"Momma why are your eyes red?" Sarah asked

She was wearing her long pink princess pajamas with her dark brown hair pulled into a neat ponytail. Sarah awaited an answer with curiosity swimming in her large doe eyes.

We were sitting on the worn sofa watching spongebob squarepants but there was a commercial at the moment.

"Something flew in my eye at work." I lied

Something five foot ten with dark black hair and piercing blue eyes flew out of no where. Sarah being a child believed the lie easily. When her show returned she turned her head back towards the television.

How could Jason believe the lies Ben told him? He didn't know Ben, well he barely knows me either but more than Ben. I never acted the part of a bed hopper so why would he accuse me of it?

Maybe Jason had his own opinions of me before Ben slithered into the picture. Jason did say that he just wanted 'a roll in the hay'. That was all I seemed to be in his eyes. Another girl to sleep with and leave.

My chest tightened as a sob began to crawl it's way up. I thought Jason was different, I almost told him my darkest secret. I trusted him.

The phone rang bringing me out of my thoughts. Rising off the sofa I composed myself before answering.

"Hello." I said managing to steady my voice

"Gracie?" a soft voice said

"Yes may I ask who is this?" I asked

"It's Luicelle, I was calling to check on you sweetheart. Jackie said you left in tears."

My fingers tightened on the phone. I don't know why I ran out like a schoolgirl, making a scene like that. But I just couldn't hold myself together after Jason's cold words.

I don't want you. My heart clenched in agony as I replayed the words over in my head.

"Did Jason say something to upset you?" she asked

Yes, he shattered my heart.

"No, Jason didn't do anything." I replied

There was no need to stretch this problem any longer than it needs to be. He doesn't want me period. It's actually stupid how I am acting.

We kissed once and I have known him for less than fourteen days.

"You know you can speak to me sweetheart. Your family to us and I love you like you are my daughter."

I blinked back tears as I fought the urge to burst into tears and tell her everything. But I can't do that to poor Mrs. Lucielle. She shouldn't have to deal with my life problems.

With the tip of my index finger I wiped a stray tear.

"It's just the last few days have been eventful and I guess I couldn't handle the stress."

"Well don't you worry about dealing with this alone. I'm here for you as well as Jack and Jackie."

"Thank you Mrs. Lucielle I appreciate it."

Except I am dealing with this alone. I'm stuck with Ben till he either dies of alcohol poison or catches a disease from a prostate.

Or he kills you, a voice whispered. A cold shudder went down my spine as the thought went through my head. That's what happens in these abusive relationships.