2 Henlie

As I pulled in my long obnoxious driveway, I noticed an unfamiliar car parked outside my house. “Oh great, another Tupperware party”, I mumbled as I opened the front door. I slammed the door to announce my arrival. “I’ll be in my room, no visitors please”! I shouted into the distance of the big elegantly decorated house. It was like a museum in here, everything is for show and you don’t dare touch it. I rolled my eyes at the reminder. Just as I was making my way to the long grand staircase that leads to my room, my mother makes herself known from the other room. “Henlie dear, please come sit with us for a moment. We have some news to share with you”. My mother’s voice echoes from the living room. I sigh and make my way into the room. “I’m really not interested in whatever Tupperware you’re selling, so can I just go”? My annoyed voice carries through the house, and I come to a hault. Two men in black suits sit across from my mother and stepfather, while another man with a black and red robe sits in a chair between them all. He looks at me in delight. “Miss Henlie, it’s a pleasure to meet you”, the strange man says as he stands to grab my hand. I let him take my hand as I awkwardly look at my mother. “Umm, yeah. Nice to meet you too”, I say confused as I’m still looking to my mother for an explanation. “Henlie sit, we would like to share something with you”, my stepfather Greg says and motions to the empty seat in between the two men in black suits. Slowly, I make my way to the couch and gently sit between the two men. Looking around, I was about to ask what was going on when my thoughts were interrupted from the man in the robe. “My name is Dean Morrow, and these two men are my trusted security.” He says. My face wears a thousand emotions as I just stare at him. “Miss Henlie, your mother and stepfather have informed me that you’ve been having trouble adjusting with your father’s death, and have been acting out. We thought it would be for the best if you got a new start. Somewhere no one knows you. A place that is secluded from the world, and has the very best education one can receive.”, Dean Morrow says proudly as he stands up from his chair. “You see Miss Henlie, we believe in second chances and just because you have been given a disadvantage early in life doesn’t mean you deserve to be cast out. Your mother and stepfather care about your wellbeing and safety, and that’s why they have decided to place you in my possession”. He smiles as he places a hand on my mother’s shoulder, as if he’s reassuring her that everything is okay. “Wait, what? You’re sending me away!” I shout at my mother. “Honey, we’ve done everything we can to accommodate your behavior, but after receiving that video last night of you jumping off a cliff we had no choice left. We don’t want to lose you sweetheart. Please understand we love you, and we’re trying everything in our power to help you.” My mother whimpers as she starts to cry. My stepfather gives her a squeeze and looks up at me. “We just want the best for you sweetie, please understand.” My stepfather urges to me. “I, I just can’t believe you’re sending me away instead of just dealing with me. Pushing me off on strangers!” I yell out and stand up. The two men next to me stand and grab my arms. “What the hell is this? Get your hands off of me!” I scream as I try to break free. “I love you Henlie, one day you will understand.” My mother sobs as she gets up to leave the room with my stepfather. “Don’t make this hard Miss Henlie, we will use force if necessary.” Dean Morrow says. I pull with all my might, and try my best to break loose of their holds but it’s pointless. They are too strong. Inhuman strong. “F*** you!” I spit at him. Just then, I feel a hand on my neck and gasp. “What the f***?”, I barge out and stumble backwards. My breathing is heavy and my vision is blurry. “See you soon Miss Henlie.” Dean Morrow says. My eyelids close and everything is black.