Summer:

Eres did make a friend at the dog park and I took many photos to share with Broc. When I walked into the house I waved at the camera just above the TV over the fire place in the living room before taking Eres to the kitchen for his treat. I was instructed to only give him one, but I totally gave him two because, you know, life is short.

Eres stayed by my side as I moved around the kitchen making something for dinner. When Broc left me the list, he said I was welcome to any of the food in the house, and since he wants me indoors before dark, looks like I'll have to make do with whatever he has here.

Surprisingly, his kitchen is well stocked giving me many different options for a delicious meal. Eres sits in the entryway looking out into the living room and foyer, watching the door. He's sort of protective of me which is sweet. This house is so big and quiet I can't help but turn on some music. I really need to dance to distract me from all the weirdness that is my life at the moment. I turn on some dance music and try to convince Eres to dance with me. He was not impressed by my moves. Laughing to myself I decide this is probably the best time to spam Broc with photos.

Me:

Be prepared. I'm about to spam you with cuteness. Eres made a friend! Axel, and he's there every week. So don't be a bad doggy dad and not let him see his new bestie!

13 pictures later...

Also, I'm sorry, but I gave Eres two treats. I know I wasn't supposed too, BUT, how could I deny this sweet face of his!?

I waited a while for a reply but when I didn't get one, I figure he's probably busy with work stuff. I keep dancing around even while I'm eating which starts to freak Eres out, making me laugh.

"Oh come on Eres, lighten up!" I finish my food then feed Eres realizing I should probably text my brother soon before he calls me freaking out.

Me:

Hey, so I won't be home tonight. We will have to hang another time.

Mike:

Where are you Summer.

Me:

Safe. :)

Mike:

Don't make me come get you and drag you home Summer.

Me:

Oh my god. You're so dramatic!

Mike:

I know you're dog sitting for him.

My brow furrows. How does he know that? Is he tracking me? No way, I would have known right? I look down at my phone. I set it on the counter, searching for any signs that it's been tampered with. I flip it over and I see a few tiny scratches in the corner, DAMN HIM.

Me:

You tagged my PHONE?!

No response.

I was ready to stomp over to my house right now, pack a largish bag, and drain all my money and get the fuck out of town. I was so over my brother and his over protective bull shit. I could make a killing with my designs all on my own if I wanted too. I know enough people. I sigh, I don't really want to do that. No matter how angry I am, I couldn't leave my family like that.

Still pretty pissed, I stomp over to my computer, starting it up so I could go online and buy a new phone when I see Eres run to the door. He's barking, and not in a friendly way. I hear a knock and some giggling, and then I roll my eyes. I wish Broc could have warned me that he was going to have visitors, but then again, maybe he just didn't know. Maybe girls just showed up at his house randomly. I was really in no mood. I take a deep breath, reminding myself I have no claim over Broc... yet. I smirk at myself, yes, yet.

I open the door with a bit more confidence and peak my head out, trying to convince Eres to stay back. When I peak out, I see Brenda and another woman. Both are basically runway models, tall, thin, long hair. They immediately frown when they see me.

"Sorry but Broc isn't here right now. He's away for business. I'm just house sitting until he gets back." I see Brenda get angry, but the other woman takes her hand and she seems to calm down.

"Tell him Brenda and Collette stopped by..." she says, crossing her arms over her chest before turning around and mumbling, "Since he seems to be too busy to respond to us..."

I quickly close the door and lock it hoping I never have to see either of them again. Walking back to the giant couch, I sigh and pet Eres, patting the couch next me so he'll come cuddle while I try to look at phones online. I'm so angry, at this point, I'm not sure what I want to do, but petting Eres seems to make me calmer. This must be why people have pets.

Buzz Buzz

Buzz Buzz

Mike's name flashes on my screen. I roll my eyes wanting to ignore it, but I also feel like yelling at him so I answer.

"What the fuck do you want?" I groan into the phone.

"Summer... Listen to me..." He's trying to stay calm.

"Mike... I can't believe you would do this!" Now I'm getting Eres worked up as he starts to whine at me, trying to get closer.

"Summer, I had to do it. To make sure you don't do something crazy! You can't be involved with Broc ok? You just can't."

I growl into the phone, "Mike, you're going to have to talk to me about this. I'm not ok just being in the dark anymore!"

"Come home then, I'll tell you everything, ok?" I sigh into the phone. Eres had his head in my lap, I really didn't want to leave him.

"No. I'm just going to call mom."

"Summer! Don't get mom involved, trust me..." I hang up the phone and immediately dial my mother's number. Trust him?! Really?! After what he did. No way. I can feel the tears begin to flow as I get more and more frustrated waiting for my mom to answer.

Please answer mom.

Please answer.

"Hello Honey Bear..." I burst into tears, "Oh honey, what's wrong? Where's your brother? Are you hurt?!"

"No mom, not like that..." I start from the beginning, telling her everything except the lap dance part. I told her where I was, and how I was dog sitting Eres.

She let out a long sigh, "I guess it doesn't matter how hard we tried to keep you away from all this. You're still your father's daughter." I could tell she was smiling into the phone, but I had no idea what she meant.

"Please mom, just tell me everything ok? Mike is driving me crazy, and I need to know."

"Well honey, it's a long story..." She's lost in though for a moment, probably trying to figure out where to begin.

I sigh, "Well, I'm not currently doing anything, except snuggling with the cutest dog ever." All those tears made me feel better and having Eres there to cuddle with me was making all this seem less intense.

"Alright, well, I want to start off by saying, I do not believe Broc will harm you in any way. I'll let your brother know that. And I'll make a few calls after this. I obviously can't keep avoiding my past..." I listen intently, happy that she felt Broc wasn't going to harm me. That means shes on my side.