Chapter 23 : Time Heals .
Brielle's POV
Beep. Beep. Beep.
I could hear the faint beep of the monitor as I tried to open my eyes. As they slowly started to open, the dim light above me hit me like a Mac truck.
" uggggh, turn the lights off. " I groaned, rubbing them to focus. I looked out around the room and was surprised that it was full. My mother was asleep in one chair, Kells, Justice, Harmony,and Casie shared the couch while Slim slept on the floor with Daniel on his chest along with Dre, Slim, Irv, Ash and Xplo. I could feel tears slide down my cheeks as I looked at my family and I wondered what they would be without me. I felt an overwhelming shadow of guilt wash over me as I buried my head into my knees and sobbed.
" Brielle? " I heard Justice whisper. I snapped my head up and in a split second she was in the bed with me hugging my tight.
" I'm sorry Justice! " I cried repeatedly in her arms.
" It's okay. I love you so much, don't you ever do that to me again! " she said shakily, burying her face in my hair. She rocked back and forth, soothing not only me, but herself. I could feel her heartbeat echo throughout her chest as she silently cried. I had finally realized that the choices I had made not only harmed me, but the ones I loved. But no matter what I had done, they still loved me to death...
Slim's POV
" Slim." I heard my name echo in my head. " Slim. " The voice got quieter and choked up, causing me to sit up. Daniel wiggled fussily as I sat him in Brielle's mom's lap and stood up, stretching.
" Brielle? " I froze, staring at the bed. I felt my heart melt as I wrapped my arms around her. Justice kissed her forehead and rubbed my back before getting out of the bed and going back to her place on the couch with Kells and the girls. I climbed in the bed with Brielle, making sure not to mess with her IV. I ran my fingers through her hair as she whimpered on my chest.
" Baby, I'm so sorr- "
" Shhh. " I silenced her, and held her until she fell asleep, falling soon after.
The next morning ...
" Dada! " I heard a little voice yell followed by a tug at my shoestrings. I sat up and noticed Daniel trying his hardest to climb into the bed. With one arm, I lifted him into my lap.
" Mommy? " He looked up at me with a frown.
" Mommy's sleeping right now, little man. Let's go get some food. " I whispered, rubbing his back. He smiled and hugged my neck as I stood up and put both of our coats on.
By the time we got back everyone was up and talking.
" Breakfast is here! " I yelled, passing around McDonald bags. Everyone thanked me as they dug into their food. I went to sit next to Brielle, who was getting her feeding tube put in since her throat was still sore from her breathing tube.
" You okay? " I asked, watching Daniel play with his cousins. She nodded and laid back, rubbing my hand.
" You know you going to rehab right? " I asked, not taking my eyes off of her. I could feel Brielle's wide eyes burning a hole in the side of my cheek.
" 14 weeks. " I paused. " You leave on Monday. I'm not gonna have a drugged up heroine fiend as a baby momma so you gone get this shit over with. " Ā
I turned towards Brielle and met her tear filled gaze. Everyone knew she was sick, but the only one who knew she was using for 2 years was her. She was high as a kite when she had slept with Kells and even higher when Justice smacked her ass down. But 2 years was too fucking long. Ā This shit ends now...
Justice's POV
I was glad when Slim asked me to help him put Brielle in rehab. Even though she had hurt me, that was my sister, and I was gonna hold her down & do anything for her no matter what. Ā Just then Kells' phone went off.
" Baby, get that for me, your daughters are attacking me! " He yelled wrestling with Casie and Harmony. I laughed and checked his texts.
Rachel : Had a great time with you last month. Had an even better night ;) Call me xoxoxoxo
I slowly locked the phone back and set in on the table, feeling the anger boil from deep inside of me. I got up and walked out to get some air. I saw red as I walked out of the room, accidentally walking into a tall brunette.
" Oh shit, my bad. " I said.
" No it's okay." She smiled. " Actually I need some help. "
" Okay. " I chuckled.
" I'm looking for MGK. His friend is in the hospital and I heard he was here. I need to talk to him. He hasn't called me in a while." She smiled.Ā
" About what? If you don't mind me asking. " I asked. folding my arms and plastering a smile on my face. She proceeded to tell me about the lusty nightcap he had and how long they had sex and how good he was.
" Well, that sounds ..... great. " I said, my smile fading. " Follow me, I'll take you to him. " I led her back to the room where everyone was.
" Hey, Kells. " I walked in, Rachel following close behind me. Everyone froze, including Kells, who looked like a deer in headlights as his face turned bright red. " I saw Rachel out in the hall and she was looking for you, so I led her to you.Ā
" Aww shit. " I heard Dre whisper.
" Harmony, Casie. Come put your coats on! " I yelled, causing the girls to run towards me. I hurried and zipped my coat up, lifted Harmony onto my hip and walked out.
" Justice, wait! " I heard Richard yell, but I had no energy left to fight with him.
" Kells! " Rachel yelled, grabbing his arm, but he slipped on his hoodie and ran after me.
I buckled Harmony and Casie into their carseats then walked around to the driver's side and slammed the door, breaking down into tears. I was tired of the excuses. Tired of the lies. Tired of the hurt and pain. I was done. It was over this time.
" Justice! " I could here Richard yell as he ran up to the car.
" Daddy! " Both girls exclaimed.
" Richard, get away from my car!!!! " I screamed, as he tried to yank the door open.
" Let me the fuck in! " He growled, yanking on the door again. I started the car and put it in reverse, causing Richard to fall. I put the car in drive and sped off, leaving Richard in a cloud of snow and lost love. What we had had died from being stomped on so many times. I had to move on and today was the day...













