Jeremy Norman

Six.6.

I ran speedily with every might inside of me as the men behind me were hot on the chase. I ran and hid behind a truck to avoid them. I came out into the limelight when I felt they'd lost track of me and I ran in the opposite direction, running back home.

I entered the house breathing heavily. I looked around and saw Mom crying and Bryan holding her closely but Laurie wasn't there. I couldn't care less.

I aimed to come and take my family to a faraway town, out of the reach of the casino gamblers. I might be rude to my family but I still care about them. I walked further into the house, noticing that the house was scattered.

"Jeremy, where have you been? What have you done?" Mom asked in tears as she noticed my presence.

I walked up to them, kneeling before them. I tried hugging her but she pushed me away.

"Don't touch me, you bastard!" She yelled and cursed.

Mom never called me names despite my wayward behaviors. She would always love me and defend me in front of Laur