My father gave me a few simple rules. Rules that I have to follow in order to survive in this world of Gangs, Drugs and Rivals. I never thought of anybody of more than a stain on the rug. That's what I was taught. I was told to never let my guard do...
My eyes fluttered open. I rolled to my side to see a large portion of the bed. What lay there instead of Mariah was a small stuffed bunny. I blinked a few times as my heard throbbed. I have grown to really like Mariah. It sucks she is gone.
I sit up slowly and remove the blankets off of me. Everything belonging to Blake and Mariah is gone. I shut my eyes tightly then got up and went to get ready for the morning. I showered quickly, brushed my teeth, did my hair and changed. I did my makeup quickly then went to the dinning hall to grab breakfast.
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Hana sat next to Finnik with her head leaning on his shoulder while she shoved bits of granola into her mouth. Trenton dipped at his juice. I walked past them to grab my own food. I settled for a toasted croissant.
Once I grabbed my food I grabbed a bottle of water then went outside. Hana and Trenton called for me to join them but I shook my head and ignored them. I wandered the streets as the sun set on my face and the cold winds blew my hair in all different directions. Eventually I found myself in a random park.
My phone bib stated in my pocket and I read a text from my dad saying he had another mission for me. I ignored the text and took a seat on the bench and finished my food and drink. A dog came sprinting up to me and dropped the ball right at my feet. "Oh hello!" I said as it sat in front of me and nudged my leg repeatedly. It looked up at me with its tongue hanging out of its mouth.
I picked up the ball though it was slimy and turned to throw it back where the dog came from. I threw it and the dog sat there for a while. "Don't you have an owner? Go on! They must be looking for you." I ordered it but realized it wouldn't listen to me. It tilted it's head and I did the same.
I searched its neck for some kind of color but found none. The dog's black and brown fur looked as if it hadn't been groomed and you could see a faint outline of the dog's rib cage. "Okay then." I said to it then scooped it into my arms. I carried the dog in my arms to the warehouse. Once I was inside I went into my room and gave the dog a bath. I changed into a plain white shirt and tied my hair back.
The dog splashed around, soaking me. I laughed continuously as the dog looked so harmless. So happy. I frowned. How could anybody leave a dog like this?
Once the dog was bathed I took him out, drained the water, and dried him off with a soft towel. I left the dog there in the bathroom. "I'll be right back, I'm going to grab you some food from the cafe. Don't make a mess." I told him and ran through the halls to the dinning area. I grabbed a slice of cheese pizza and some chicken wings then ran back to my room. I was stopped mid way by my dad. He had an angry scowl on his face and he looked at the food in my hands.
"What are you doing, Daniela?" I licked my lips and stood up straighter.
"I was hungry."
He looked at me suspiciously. "Did you not get my texts?" I internally rolled my eyes.
"Yes I saw them." I reassured him.
He crossed his arms over his chest. "Okay? So why didn't you answer?" He asked. He did nothing to hide his anger.
"Because, Dad, I didn't feel like it. I don't want to do another job." I said and tried walking past me. He grabbed ahold of my forearm before I could leave.
His face held a look of surprise and anger. "What do you mean you "don't want to do another job?" He whisper-yelled.
I pulled my arm out of his grip. "I mean I don't want to be apart of this anymore. I want to have a life. How the hell am I supposed to have a life if I am only allowed to talk to certain people? I'm tired of being trapped here, dad!" I yelled but not too loudly. He looked taken aback and I took this as my chance to get away from him.
I ran back to my room and laid the food out in front of the dog. He barked from excitement and I shushed him with a laugh. He dug into the food, devouring it in a second. I smiled at the little dog.
"Your new name is Fish." I told him. He didn't listen to me of course but he would learn. Just like I would learn to live a real life.
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I ate dinner silently with Hana, Finnik and Trenton. They all eyed my carefully as I am usually never this quite. "Are you okay, Dani?" Hana asked. I nodded and jabbed at my broccoli.
"Have any of you seen Blake of Mariah lately? I haven't seen them all day." Hana and Finnik both shook their heads at Trenton's question and I frowned slightly.
Hana grabbed my plate and brought it towards her. I snapped my head towards her with a fuming expression. Her face portrayed the same thing. "What is wrong with you, Daniela?" I cringed at her use of my full name and the tone she said it in.
Finnik closed his eyes in annoyance and ran a hand threw his hair. Trenton awkwardly ate his pasta. I gave her one more glare the stood up, grabbed my sprite then left.
What a rough day today has been. I went to my room to cuddle Fish. He was feline toy the highlight of today.
