Chapter 11
Pulling through the iron gates at White Chapel, I turn left and follow the path around and down the hill. I pull up to the spot that houses the one person I failed to protect. All the same feelings of what ifs and should haves come rushing back. Shutting off the car, I open my door and step out. Walking over to the recently placed headstone, I place my hand on the smooth, cold stone. Tears slip from my eyes and down my cheeks.
“Little Star. I miss you so much. Life hasn’t been the same without you. I should have been with you that night instead of getting my dick wet. Why did you keep it a secret from us, from me? You know I wouldn’t have judged you. Even though Tomas paid with his life, it wasn’t enough. So I found his prodigal princess and I promise to make her suffer. I know if you were here you would tell me to let it go, to leave her be but I can’t. I know I’ll never be whole again or love another person. I’m just left with a huge hole where my heart should be.” I reach up to swipe away the tears. “There is nothing that can be said or done to change my mind. Everything is already in motion. Besides, we all pay for the sins of our parents, right? I’ll be back to visit soon.” I bend over to kiss the smooth surface, turning and walking back to my car.
Getting in, I reach over and turn on the radio flipping through the songs until I land on one I like, turning it up and pulling out of the cemetery when a text comes through.
Rotten Dick: Dinner’s canceled. Something came up.
Me: Okay.
Well, now that dinner is canceled and I don’t have to sit there and play nice, I have some free time. I pull up my phone contacts and find the chat I need, sending a text.
Me: I’m on the way
Stacey: Okay *Kiss Emoji*
My stomach lets out a low growl. I pull my contacts and call Shelia’s.
“Thanks for calling Shelia’s, what can I get you?” Shelia’s voice flows through the other end of the line.
“Shel, it”s me. The usual please.”
“Got it. It will be ready in ten.”
“See you in ten, doll.” Then end the call.