Annie by JohnandVan
Prologue:
Samantha had to move quickly, watching for him everywhere they went. She was running out of money, and she couldn’t afford to keep moving with Annie much longer. Annie was always hungry, what little food she managed to get was not enough for her child. Her only hope was her sister, Evangeline. Going to her mother was not an option. Even though they had been very close at one time. She remembered the pain, of knowing that something precious between them had been broken--- trust.
"Sam, you can’t expect me to just help you out, Gabe is trouble, anyone can see that. He doesn’t even treat you right, on his good days."
"Vangie, he loves me, all I need is for you to explain to the folks how much he means to me."
"I can’t Sam, I love you too much to support you in this."
"Can’t you just take some time, and think about what you’re doing."
"I want him Vangie, and he wants me, I’m moving in with him. I just thought you of all people would understand. Oh, I forgot, for you to be in love the man has to be perfect."
"Sam, Evangeline sighed, that’s not fair, I’m only thinking of you. Don’t you think I’ve noticed how many times you’ve covered up bruises? I can’t ignore it Sam, how can you?"
"Look don’t you get it, he is passionate, he may get a little emotional but he would never hurt me."
"Look, Sam I know you think you know him, but once a man hits you they don’t stop. It gets worse, and you are my sister and I will not support you on this. I love you too much."
"Well, then, I was hoping it wouldn’t come to this. I don’t have a sister anymore. Do you really want that Vangie?
"I don’t. But if that is what you want, then you are on your own. Just know that I love you and if you every need me, no matter what I will be there for you."
Now, here she was in Llanveiw. If only she had listened to Vangie, all those years ago. How different would her life have been?
