Aggression

Dear Father

The next morning we woke up early for school, dad dropped us at the bus stop every morning before going to the field. Rome and I took the bus and walked a few blocks to our school.

By the time the classes ended we would take another bus and walk home cause in that time dad would be working. It was hard work but we were used to.

I felt eyes on me the whole way to school, we studied in an all girls chatolic school, we had to keep our hairs braided or in a bun whatever we wanted as long it wasn't loose, the uniform was also pretty basic, but I was having trouble with mine lately. I've had it for four years already and my body changed a lot in that period of time, now I had large hips and long legs so my skirt was maybe two palms shorter and my shirt a little tighter, nothing too drastic and I also wore stockings under and my big jacket but it was still enough to upset the nuns. We didn't had money to spend on another uniform, my dad only made enough to live, we couldn't afford spending too much.

When the bell rang I waited for Ro on the main gate and she ran towards me like always. And we walked again.

Everyday we had to go to school I made my best to keep Ro distracted, it was hard to get harassed by older man everytime because of how you look, it didn't matter if I was developed, I was still a child. I just kept walking everytime they called me or tried to get close... I never told my dad these things, I always tried to spare him from everything.

_Hey Cali!

I looked at the car passing by us and recognized the man from last night.

_You remember me don't you?_ he was with his cousin again. I nodded my head_ Where are you two going?

_We are going home Sir_ I answered not looking directly to him.

_Walking?_ he stopped the car_ Come on, get in we'll take you home.

_There’s no needs sir, we are used to walking.

_But you shouldn't, it's freezing just look at your sister_ my sister was my weakness and she was looking tired so I accepted their offer.

_Ok..._ I said and helped my sister to get in the car before getting in.

His cousin turned around to look at us, at me to be more precise.

_So California... How old are you?_ Saul asked.

_I’m sixteen sir, Rome is seven.

_She is so cute_ he played with Rome's cheeks_ I bet you're hungry, we could get some burgers, what do you say.

_ Yes burgers!_ Rome hyped them.

_ We would love to, but we can't_ he looked at me intensively, like maybe he was upset about something_ We need to ask dad for permission first and we have things to do at home_ I explain the best way possible.

_Oh come on... We are neighbors... What is the worst that can happen?_ Donovan said smiling to us through the mirror and I was out of answers. We accepted the burgers but I insisted to return home early not to worry dad and they listened to me to avoid conflict.

It was about three in the morning and I was sleeping with Ro in my bed as usual, we were certainly dreaming but a noise woke me up, it was a loud noise of glass been shattered, our glass... Our windows.

I got up and tried to leave my room to see what it was but my father stopped me getting into my room.

_What’s wrong dad? _ I asked worried looking at a sleeping Ro.

_I don't know sweety, go back to bed.

_How can I go back to bed with this noise? _ we jumped when a sudden louder noise was made, they'd knocked our door down, even Rome woke up.

_Cali what's wrong? _ she asked scared.

_There’s nothing wrong baby.

_Mr. Clark where are you?_ we heard someone asking down the stairs. I knew that voice.

_Isn't that the man who came the other day?_ I recognized Donovan's voice.

_Come down Sir, we just want to talk_ they laughed_ You can bring your beautiful daughters to sit with us, I simpathize with them very much_ they laugh louder and I hugged Rome.

_Here you are!_ they entered my room and took us downstairs by force.

_Let my children go!_ dad kept screaming but they just laughed at him.

_What are you doing dude?_ I heard another voice behind me, it was a boy. He was about my age and looked as scared as I did_ You said we were going for a ride_ He said to Saul.

_Calm down bro, our ride has just began_ he took a little glass container from his pocket and sniffed the white powder inside.

Our father felt helpless and we just stared at them curious.

_We tried to talk to you Mister! _ Saul said angry_ Why you had to be such a stubborn piece of s**t?

_We told you we have other ways to get what we want_ Donovan laughed and I cried, he seemed crazy_ Oh my love don't cry_ he grabbed my arm_ Come here let look at you in that nice pajama_ it was very cold outside but our house was warm so I was wearing a short and top pajama set. I inherited my mother's features and she had a curveous body with small breast, large hips, long legs and firm assets... That's was also me.

_Damn she looks good Don!_ Saul shouted laughing_ Maybe we can have a little fun...

_Stay away from her!_ dad screamed.

_See that?_ Saul point at my father's face_ That arrogance and pride of yours is something I really don't like Clarcky! _ he spit on my dad's face_ Come here little angel_ he grabbed Rome's hand and we fought to help her.

_Leave her alone please_ I said crying.

_Sean!_ he called his younger brother_ Get rid of her.

_What?_ he asked shaking nervously_ How?

_Use your imagination_ he said getting angry_ It's time for you to prove that you're worth of being my brother, that it wasn't a mistake to take into our family instead of leaving you with your dying mother.

_Tell me Sean... Are you thankfull?_ Don asked the kid.

_I am but...

_Then shut the f**k up and get rid of that little b***h already!_ they were brainwashing him into doing wrong_ Take the car and do whatever you want, bury her in some abandoned place.

Sean was crying and shaking but he took Rome's arm and left us crying and fighting to help her.

_Ro!_ I screamed crying for her, I couldn't ask for help... We lived in a remote area_ Please, please let her go.

_Don’t worry about her darling, let's just think about us_ Donovan grabbed my waist and I punched his face instantly_ Ah, b***h!_ I regretted my decision because he did the same to me and he was a lot stronger_ I'll teach you to never put your hands on a man again.

_Please just take the land, take everything but leave us alone, give me my Rome back please_ my father cried hugging himself, I can't even imagine what he must've felt that day_ I'm sorry for refusing before, but I'll give you everything now.

_Oh we will take this land Clarcky don't worry about it, but right now we also want your Cali!_ Don said smiling_ Such a beautiful girl isn't she? Tan skin, wide hips and look at that innocent face_ he grabbed my crying face and put me in front of my dad.

_Please no...

_We want her Clarcky... But the real question is... Do we want or need you?

_No_ Saul answered and all I felt was my father's blood splashed on my face.

_No!_ I screamed trying to free myself but they grabbed me and took me outside and set fire to the house_ Daddy... Please...

_What a beautiful scene_ Saul said looking at the burning house.

I felt a rush of anger and kicked Saul's intimate parts and ran fast, first they came after me but stopped not being able to follow my pace, I ran like a wild animal and after running for a while I bumped into someone.

_Hey calm down, calm down_ he said grabbing my arms as I tried to flee away from him_ It's okay.... Calm down_ his voice was soothing and made me calm myself_ What happened to you?

I realized I was still covered in blood, barefoot and in my pajamas, all the running kept me warm, the snow didn't bother me.

_They... They did_ I couldn't make a full sentence_ I... They took Ro and my dad.

_Oh my dear, you're in shock_ I couldn't pay attention to him_ Let's go I'll take you to the police_ I looked at him.

_Yes, the police, please_ I cried again_ They killed my father.

_Just come with me_ he guided me to the back seat of his truck and got inside looking at me through the mirror.

_What’s your name?_ he asked serious looking at my pale face.

_Cali_ I was beyond scared and tormented.

_Ok... Cali, I'm Jonathan but you can call me Jon.

I just nodded my head and kept crying for a couple minutes until I realized he was not driving head to town.

_Where are we going?_ I asked scared.

_Dont worry about nothing alright?_ after his words the phone ring made us both look at each other, I was concerned_ Yes, it's Jon here... Yeah, I... I found a girl on my way home, her name is..._ he looked at me and I whispered my full name_ California May Clark, that's her name_ I could feel he almost laughed at my name, but I thought it was normal since most people do when they hear it_ Ok we'll be there in five minutes.

_Who was it?

_Its my father, he is a police prosecutor! _ my eyes lightened up when I heard that_ He wants to see to you.

_Yes please, I want to see him, he can help me!

_Ok_ he smiled softly.