Her saving Grace

Chapter 21

“Okay, then and when you get home, please tell your stepfather hello for me.” She went over to the cupboard and open it. “I saw him some time two weeks ago in the supermarket, but I didn’t get to talk to him, because I was in a hurry.”

“Okay, I will.” I replied, giving her a smile. Mrs. Thomas knew my stepfather and my mom when she was alive. From time to time, she would ask me how Allan was and if we were getting on fine. It kills me to lie to her, but I didn’t have a choice.

I said goodbye to Jasmine and her mother and walked home. When I got home, I passed Allan in the living room, watching television and drinking beer. I knew he heard when I opened the door, but he didn’t turn around to look at me once.

I breathe a sigh of relief. I was so glad it was one of those days when he avoided me altogether. I preferred that. It was better than him abusing me. As a matter of fact, a week has passed without him laying a hand on me. I was grateful for that. I quickly ran up the stairs to my room, before he decided to say something to me.

When I got up to my room, I closed the door and took out my notebooks to start on my homework. As soon as I took out my maths book, I remembered something. I was supposed to go over to Carson’s house at six for our tutor session. I was so caught up with Jasmine that I forgot. I looked at the time and saw that it was five forty-five. At least I could still make it.

I put on back my shoes quickly, put my maths book in my school bag and pulled my room door once again. When I entered the living room, Allan wasn’t there. I heard rattling in the kitchen and knew that he was getting another beer. I went to the front door quickly, before he came back and question where I was

going

doorbell. After a few seconds, a lady wearing a black and white uniform,

“Hello, Miss.” I greeted politely. I’m Kayla and I’m

lady said. “Please, come in. I’m going to tell him that you are here.” I entered the house

you should come up.” “Okay.” I said, but before the maid

at me. She was a very pretty lady and I could see that she was in

asked. I had no idea where Carson’s room was and I knew

her. When we were

and walked over to the door that she had pointed out. I knocked on the door lightly and heard Carson’s

in a blue-gray colour. His bedspread was dark blue and white and the soft rug

black couch on one side of the room and a walk-in closet beside it. What amazed me the most was the sliding glass doors that led to a balcony on the other side of the room. I have never seen a room this

was shirtless and once again I couldn’t stop myself from admiring his