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“I’ll make that happen. You just keep waiting.”
“Come on, brat.”
“You love me.”
I peck her soft lips. “I do.”
CHAPTER48
Bleeding Heart
Nyla
Four years later…
It’s almost Christmas.I need to finish my shopping. I want to get Lizzy some new books. At eighteen, her taste is all over the place.
I figured I’d come to the house to look through her current books and take a peek into her closet. I’ll probably pick up a few new outfits for her.
“Hey, Ny, what’s up?” Elijah says as he walks past Lizzy’s room.
“Hey, Dad.”
“You sticking around for lunch. This old man could use the company.”
“You’re old?” I chuckle. “Yeah, why not? I’m just checking out Lizzy’s things to see what I can get her for Christmas.”
He nods. “I’m going to make us lunch. See you downstairs.”
“See you,” I murmur as I look over the books open on Lizzy’s desk. I pick one up and a slip of paper falls to the floor.
I bend down to pick it up. My brows knit as I read the words on the page. Tears fill my eyes and I take in a sharp breath. I drop to my knees and sob.
I knew Lizzy wasn’t happy with her high school and she tends to stay to herself, but I didn’t know she was being bullied. Oh my God.
I keep reading the words over and over, trying to understand. My sister is so sweet. I can’t believe she’s been thinking of taking her life.
My cell rings and I try to pull it together to answer. I wipe a hand under my nose and bring the phone to my ear. My hand is shaking.
“Hello?”
“What’s wrong?” Gio demands.
I break down again, not able to hold it in. “Lizzy. She’s being bullied at school, and she wrote a suicide note. Gio, why? I can’t lose her. How didn’t I see this?”
“Baby, calm down. Did you talk to her?”
“No, she’s not here. I’m going to fuck them all up.”
“Nyla, you can’t do that, baby, and that’s not going to fix whatever is going on with Lizzy.”
“Then I’m going to make her fuck them up.”
“You said she doesn’t have a lot of friends. Maybe she needs something to do, someone to hang with.”
“I try to make time for her as much as I can. I work, I can’t always be here.”
“I know that, baby. Maybe Gwen can find something for her to do so she’s around you more. I promise there’s a way to fix this. Talk to her, find out what she’s thinking. I’ll be home tonight. We’ll talk about it.”
