"Hold up one minute. I am so over this and your shit. I am nothing like my mother that you so happen label me as the same as her. We used to be friends when we were kids sleep over late night moves and games. Everything changes with this town as soon as my daddy passed away. It differed from the last six months of his life you all started pulling away. Believe me, I was not blind to what that woman was doing to this town. I had not timed to care about the games she played or families she ruined along the way. I was spending every minute I can with the man that loved me more than life it's self. So no bitch, I am not the victim that you so call say. I am stronger today for all that you have done. You want to queen bitch of this town? It's all yours. I am not in the running for that. When people see me in town, I want them to respect me. For the record, I don't need you as friends. I have lived without you for years just doing my thing. I have said nothing to Jake or Violet about you are anything. But you showing up like you did to-day let them see a glimpse inside of what you and this town have done to me for years that o have kept my mouth shut on. Now, if you don't mind, take your back up and get the fuck off my land."

Slamming the door without hearing a word she might want to say. The Wilson boy's eyes said it all I need to see. They looked like cod fish wanting to get back in the water to hide and breathe again. Turning around, my eyes land on Jake and Violet's face. The smiles were so big I thought their checks would pop. The next thing I knew, Jake picked me up, spinning around .

"I am so proud of you. You are so beautiful, Scarlett, and you just make me so happy that you stood up to those idiots. I know your dad is smiling down on you, so proud of you."

"Jakes right, Scar, you did fantastic. I am so happy I was here to witness it with my own eyes. Am My own ears. You were an amazing girl. "

Is this what it's like to have friends that cheer you on and have your back? My daddy was all that. I forgot what it was like to have genuine friends. We were all friend before. When my dad got sick, I had no time for friends. I spent every minute I could with him to his last breath. I knew we both knew what my mother was doing with the men in this town. Maybe that was her way of dealing with it all. The day my father died, he said one thing I held close to me. He told me that life is difficult. We have mountains to climb but always take time to enjoy the view. There will be a day I will be free from it all and live again like it meant me to after all. Where I will have peace in my heart and love in my life. The dark day will be behind me with some gray. Dust of my knees when I trip and fall, get back up and do it all. Live like today is the last one we have and never hide your eyes. Let the world see them shine.

I did what he said every day. Someday we're hard and I want to just leave. My angel beside me, sweet Lola girl, was the one thing that kept me going in this world. If it was not for her, I would have ended it a long time ago. Being called names pushed and shoved like I was trash to these people. It was not only the kids I went to school with, but their mothers and grandmothers, too. You would think they would know better. After all, I was just a teen that lost her father, but because the men came to my home, they thought I condoned their actions.

Now she is gone and I am free from it all. I will not hold my tongue. I have three people in my life that see me for who I am. This is the start of a new beginning and I am ready to stop and check out the view and from where I am right now in his arms, the view is looking lovely.

"Jake, you can put me down. I know I am heavy to hold for this long. Thank you both for being here and having my back like you do. I don't know if it was knowing you were here, or I just had enough that I finely spoke up and let her know I am done being walked on."

Sliding down his body, our eyes make contact. The smile on his face is everything. I never seen someone look at me like he does. Once my feet touch the ground, I hug him with all my strength. Not knowing what to do or say to let him know, I am so appreciate having him in my corner. Releasing him, stepping away, turning to face Violet. She has tears in her eyes and I rush to hug her.

"Scarlett, I am so proud of you. I can't even put it into words. I know life has been hard. You never deserve what they did to you. The child was not the parent. You had not controlled over what your mother was doing. You stood by your father, loving him, taking care of him. That's where you were men at to be. I know you feel a sense of relief that you got all that off your chest."

"It felt superb. You do not know. It's been years living like this under the magnifying glass for the world to watch. I was not a person. They never saw me. I was just a part of her. There were a handful of people in this town that gave me respect and knew it was not who I am. I feel like the last few days I have been letting go of the past. Getting rid of all the demons in my life and cutting the cords. Now I am free to let them see who I really am. "

I said my goodbye to Violet and Jake as they went on their way. Lola and I sat on the back porch enjoying the sun with the beautiful view. I don't know what life has in store for me, but I am ready for it. It feels good not walking on eggshells any more. I can hear the people all over at the Wilson boys' place. Sounds like they are getting ready for another party. Never understand how people can drink and party the way they do. It does not bother me, for they have all stayed off my property. They don't know I have cameras set up all over my land. That's one thing my daddy did with me before he got really sick. I am grateful he did, for I never know who might stumble onto my land. Lola is an excellent protector. She does not let anyone step foot near our land.

"Lola, you are such a good girl. I don't know what I would have done without you. You are a spoiled girl with all the love in the world. I would not want it any other way for you, my pretty girl."

I have been out here for hours. I did not even realize the time past so quickly the sun was setting. Watching the sunset made my day complete the beautiful colors the sky painted every day. It never seemed to be the same shades of blue,purple.red and orange. But nature always had away to make us stop, taking in it beautifully as it fades away. The sky is now turning a dark shade of blue. Soon it will be black with the starts and the moon.

The party is getting loader as night falls. My guess is the alcohol is all set in. They will wonder in small groups. Groups of two have themselves a private party of two. I never understand the meaning of it. Jumping around to the next body you found. They have no morals, no respect for their self. They just sleep with whom ever just to pass the time by.

It that's what you need to do to be cool. That's a hard pass for me at that. I may not know what their life style means, how many demons fill their dreams. It's not my place to judge them and what they do. I just know I want love. That is true. I know it might not be real or just a dream of mine. But I watch my father love a woman that never deserves his time. He does a man of honor with a heart they loved. He just picked the wrong one, for she never really knew how to love.

He left me with memories and what a good heart should always be. I will follow in his foots step even if love is not a real thing. For I know times have changed and fairly tales are what they say love is. I have to believe it's real, for I want to feel it. You can call me naïve or stupid for wanting to believe. That's okay with me, for people always seem to judge me.

I am pulled out of my thoughts when I hear footsteps. They sound close. That surprises me. Usually, the party goers respect the property lines. I am ready about what might come this way, this time. I will not hide my head and let them walk all over me. It feels fantastic to stand up for myself.

"Hello Beautiful eyes, do you mind some company? I see the party is in full swing. People are drunk and wondering. I saw you handle things. So I know you don't need me. I just feel better knowing I am here with you in case things pop off."

"You have perfect timing. I was just going to make my famous hot chocolate and a treat for Lola. Would you like to have a drink?"

"Hot chocolate sounds fantastic right about now. Do you need my help? What can I do for you?"

"Just sit right here and enjoy the night sky. It won't take me long to make my famous chocolate drink. I will be back soon, you will see."

Heading to the kitchen with a smile on my lips. He always pops in at the perfect moments. Making Lola her ice cream bowl with whip cream. The milk is almost hot enough to add chocolate. In the cup and a little chocolate candy that will melt, once the hot milk and chocolate is poured in it. Now too and the whipped cream chocolate drizzle and shreds of chocolate dark and white that I shaved off the bars. Heading out with everything on a tray.

"Hope you enjoy it, Jake. It's my favorite hot chocolate drink."

"Scarlett, this is a work of art. I don't think I have had a hot chocolate look like this before."

Places the bowl on the ground. Lola sits so beautifully, waiting for her command to enjoy her dessert. She wants to bad you can tell.in her eyes.

"Go head girl. Enjoy your treat. It's all made with love."

"You knew know I am new here. This place is beautiful, I feel like. I have known you my whole life. Is that weird? You make me. feel happiness in the darkest parts of my soul. It's like I can live again after losing my parents and not feel ashamed for smiling again. It was hard for us losing them. V did all should could to keep us together as she did? You make my heart beat faster in time. I am not rushing this, but I want you to know. There are feelings building for you. I will do my best to never hurt you. I know in life it's not a promise you can make. But I can promise to never cheat or hurt you intentionally. I might say something that hurt you not knowing. Thats when you need to speak up and let me know on the spot. Beautiful eyes, you have captivated me. I want to see where this can go, just you and me. Well, and Lola too, she is a big part of you and I would not leave her out."

"Good, because we come as one me and Lola. I know what you are saying. These feeling things I never felt before deep inside my soul. I don't want to rush this, I just don't know what to do. I want to see what happens with you and I. There are so many new things going on that I see you by my side. Not only you, I see Violet too. As I know, she is a part of you, so I would like to keep both of you. I might not know how to say a thing and I might hurt you too, not meaning on it. So, like you said, tell me too."