Sweet Heart by Trina T (world of reading .TXT) 📕

jail just to cover his own temper!” I stopped and took a breath. Kyle went to say something but I held up my hand. “I love that girl out there.” I pointed to the closed door. “There are no other girls, just Cole, only Cole. Don’t you get it?” I was practically begging him with my words.

He took a deep breath, holding my eyes with his. “I get it Ryder, but what do you want me to do? I have nothing to offer you or her.”

I thought a moment. “ I have an idea…”


Cole
I woke up to muffled arguing. I rolled over and yelped. Damn, I keep forgetting about my side. That’s going to take some time for me to remember.

“Hey, sweet heart.” Ryder said.

“What time is it? And who was arguing?” I was a little confused and groggy with sleep.

I was also scared, I never went home, and my dad is going to kill me when I get home.

“It’s around 3…” Ryder answered.

“What?” I flew off the couch but again, forgot about my side and I doubled over in pain.

“Are you ok?” I jumped at the sound of another male voice. Ryder caught me and steadied me. I looked and saw who the voice belonged to. Kyle was looking at me with concern and conviction. He looked just like Ryder; sometimes it surprised me how much the two of them looked alike.

“I’m fine.” I gritted.

“Ryder told me what happened…”

I glared at Ryder. “I trusted you.”

“Relax, sweet heart.” Ryder said putting his arm over my shoulder.

“Don’t worry, this is not my story to tell. I wont say anything if you don’t want me to. Your 18 so legally I’m not required to report it. Morally though…I would like to with your permission of course.” I could tell he was choosing his words carefully.

“Thanks, but no thanks.” I told him. I cant believe Ryder. How could he do this to me? My head was spinning, I didn’t know if I should be happy or mad. I hated how Kyle was looking at me, like I was some poor helpless creature.

I pushed past Kyle, grabbing my coat and shoes. I didn’t even care I was in shorts or that I didn’t have a place to go. I was leaving here no matter what. I got about as far as the door.

“I have a plan, Cole. A plan where you could be free from your dad.”

I stopped dead in my tracks.

“You want to leave right?” Ryder asked. I nodded

“Ok.” Ryder smiled.

That night Ryder and Kyle went with me to my house, my dad was home. Kyle had called a friend that was a cop to let him know the situation. “Just in case.” Kyle said. My dad was big, angry, evil man but he wasn’t stupid.

I wasn’t sure if I should just walk in, so I chose to knock. My dad answered.

His face turned into a snarl when he saw me.“You little bit-” but he stopped himself when he saw Ryder and Kyle standing a few feet behind me.

“Oh look who it is, the little fucker who beat up my little baby.” He smiled at Ryder. “Aren’t you proud of your little brother?” he asked Kyle.

“Stop it, dad.”

“Don’t even think about trying anything. We have the cops alerted as to what we are doing.” Kyle calmly spoke as he stepped forword with Ryder close to his side. I was glad they were calm cause I felt like my heart was going to beat out of my chest.

“Now Cole is getting her things and she is leaving. If you try to stop her, you will be arrested. She is 18 and she can leave if she wants to. Understand?” Kyle finished.

“Your leaving?” My dad was stunned. “But…Why?”

“The fractured ribs you gave her should answer your question.” Ryder spat with venom in his voice.

I ran past my dad and up to my room. I packed everything I could. Everything I would need or just want; clothes, shoes, jewelry, a stuffed animal my mom had given me, and all my diaries. I came back down stairs to see my dad was sitting in his chair and Ryder and Kyle were standing. Ryder took all three of my bad and handed me a check.

“What’s this?” I asked.

“A check.” Ryder answered making a confused face. I rolled my eyes.

“I know that! But is the check for?” I turned it over to see it was for $70,000. My eyes nearly bugged out of my head. I was speechless.

“That’s from your father.” Kyle said glaring at him.

I was confused. The last thing I ever thought my dad would do was give me this much money, especially sense I was leaving. I knitted my brow together and looked at Ryder for a answer.

“Why?” I finally stammered when no one helped me out.

“Because…I’m sorry.” My dad said.
I was stunned into silence. I could feel all the color drain from my face. Then rage shot threw me, bringing the color red to my face. “You’re sorry? Bull shit, you’re sorry! You’re more sorry your loosing someone to beat on. I hate you. I fucking hate you!” I went to go rip up the check, I didn’t want his money, I didn’t want his help or pity! If I was leaving I was going to figure it out on my own. Not with his money to help me. Before I got the chance to rip up the check, Ryder took my hand in his, stopping me.

“Don’t.”

I was confused but I trusted him. So I handed him the check and walked out the front doors, never looking back.


Four months later
Ryder
Alarm clocks are the devil. I swear! My alarm went off at 5:00 and I was tempted to throw it against the wall. I rolled onto my side and hit the snooze. I felt Cole against me as she pulled herself into my body.

“Morning…” she mumbled. I hated that I had to get up so early, my alarm clock always woke her up too.
“Morning, sweet heart.” I said kissing the top of her head.

These past three months have been the best in my life. After Cole had left her dads, me and her found a small apartment together. Money wasn’t an issue for us because of that check her dad had given her. Well, he gave it to her hoping that she would keep her mouth shut about him hitting her. But apparently Cole hadn’t caught on to that, her dad was now a proud new owner of his very own jail cell.

“You’re going to be late for work.” Cole said pushing me out of bed.

“Ugh. Well…maybe I could call in sick?” I thought about it. It seemed like a good idea. I hated being away from Cole but it was a necessity.

“Don’t you dare Mr. get your butt to work.” She smiled.

I made a face at her as I got out of bed to go shower. Having Cole in my bed and waiting for me when I got home was the best gift anyone could ever get me. We had graduated from school about a month ago, we fitted perfectly into the new routine. I worked as a volunteer firefighter, or I would be soon when I completed the training and schooling. Cole went to night school and worked at a local auto parts store. I always teased her about being the only girl I knew that could fix her car without even thinking about it.

I got out of the shower, dressed and walked back into our bedroom. Cole was curled up in the middle of the bed, she was even more gorgeous when she slept. I quietly opened the nightstand drour and pulled out a black box. I opened it to see a simple diamond ring sticking out of the velvet folds. Tonight was Friday night and tonight was the night I’d ask Cole to be my sweet heart forever.
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Publication Date: 12-23-2010

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Dedication:
When the one you lost comes back what do you do? run away from them or run into their arms?