After the bath Denise picked out some pajamas for Emma to wear and let her change. Denise made her way downstairs. All of her sons were watching TV and Paul was reading the paper in the kitchen. She walked over to him and told him about the bruises and the scar as she began making dinner.
Upstairs Emma was finished getting ready so she quickly grabbed her teddy and stuck her thumb in her mouth, a nervous habit of hers. She made her way down stairs, and saw her new older brothers. She quietly walked over to them and sat down on the floor next to the couch. At her old house she wasnt allowed to sit on the furniture. Hey, Emma, why dont you come sit with us? Joe asked sweetly. Emma just shook her head no.
She was taught at a very young age that couches and chairs were off limits, if she sat in one, it would result in getting slapped. The brothers sighed at the failed attempt to get Emma to open up. Back in the kitchen Denise had finished dinner and set the table putting food on every plate. It felt weird setting an extra plate, put she liked it. Dinner! she called as her four oldest children came running in.
She looked out to the living room to find Emma sitting on the floor. She walked over to her and got on her knees. Are you hungry sweetie? Emma nodded her head. Well lets eat! Denise smiled but Emma shook her head no. I eat after you. Emma said in a small voice. Not here, we all eat together as a family. You can even sit in between me and Frankie. Emma nodded as they stood up.
They walked into the dinning room and Denise picked Emma up and placed her in her chair. She used to eat on the ground so this was very weird for her. Emma kept a tight grip on the teddy bear she was holding in her lap. Why dont I say grace tonight? Paul started. As the family bowed their heads Emma looked at them in confusion. When Paul was done speaking, they all said Amen. Emma thought it was the funniest word shed ever heard.
Soon everyone reached for their forks and began to eat the casserole, except Emma. She made sure everyone else took a bite before she began to eat. At her old home, she was always last to eat, and sometimes she didnt get to eat before bed.
Emma listened in as the family talked and joked. She felt just a little bit safer here with this family. All of a sudden Joe dropped his fork onto the metal plate creating a very loud clinking sound. Emma bolted up and hugged onto her bear tightly. She was so used to getting hit or having something thrown at her, that loud noises or sudden movements cause her to get scared.
Sorry. Joe said to the family as he began eating again. Denise looked over at Emma who had tears in her eyes. Hey Emma, its alright. She said softly rubbing circles on her back. Emma nodded slightly and brought her shaking hand up to her fork and took a bite. The rest of the family sent sympathetic glances to one another.
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Stupid Youtube now i have to split the Chapter part 2 will be up soon
this is shit listen to heavy metal!!!!!
all hail slipknot!!!!!!
americanpatriot9 2 years ago
i love slipknot there my favorite bad :)
musicqueen626 2 years ago
band
musicqueen626 2 years ago
I love this! I am so subbing!
CheeseMuffin95 2 years ago
haha thanks
musicqueen626 2 years ago