The Demon Within by rose1699.books (beach read book TXT) 📖

"Father! Don't!" He stepped in front of my sister to save her. He fell to his knees as he clutched his hands around the knife that was in his chest. I couldn't do anything because I was frozen with fear. 'FATHER! NO!' I yelled and snapped out of it and I ran to my dad and sister. I got to my knees and I laid my fathers head in my lap as my sister got beside me. I took the knife out of his chest and he yelled with pain and I told my Jamie to put pressure to his chest. The demon that stabbed our father disappeared and left our father to die. 'Father, we're here...please don't leave us...please don't leave us!'

I cried and grabbed his hand. 'Son... I had to... save you and your sister... I don't want... you to die like your mother...did... I'm sorry... I was never around my dear boy... It's my fault I brought... you two into my world... I'm sorry for everything, Dakota. I'm sorry for putting you and Jamie in...Danger...*coughs* Never forget what I have taught you son... *Flinches in pain* Ahh! I don't have much time... left kids... Jamie, my dear come here please...'

My sister took her hands off his chest and I put pressure on his chest. Jamie got up and went beside father’s side. I could tell she was trying her hardest not to cry. 'I am here father... we can't lose you too father... Please stay with us... You can't die... We need you Dad... I can't lose you... I just... can't... I love you father...'

She said crying and I hated it when she cried. 'Jamie, my dear... I have to go because I don't belong in your world... You and Dakota will be safer in your world then mine... Please stay safe....' He said to her and kissed her forehead and he looked at me and tried to smile. 'Dakota... Promise me you'll keep your sister safe? Promise me that son... I love you kids...' I looked at him in the eyes. 'I promise to protect her... I love you too father... Now be at peace..."

I kissed his forehead and I felt his soul leave his body. I closed his eyes fighting back tear myself. I put Jamie in my arms and she started crying. I made a promise to him that I will protect her and take care of her. I'll always be there for her. Even though she hates my guts now, but I still love her with all my heart because she was my sister.

2 Years Later
(Dakota)


I rushed to the hospital, because I got a phone call from Jamie's school saying she had cut herself again, but this time deeper then before. When I got to the hospital I ran to the front desk.

"I'm here for Jamie Moone; she came here because she hurt herself at school. Is she alright?" *I said worried and scared. Then the nurse pushed a button and the doors opened and a doctor came out.*'I'm looking for a Dakota Moone? Is there a Dakota Moone here?' *I looked at him and I walked towards him.* 'I am Dakota sir, how is she doctor?' *He told me to follow him and so I did.

When we got into his office he sat at his desk and his office was huge. When I sat down he looked at me and frowned. I knew something was wrong with Jamie.

"Dakota, has Jamie been doing this ever since your father's death.' *I looked down and then back up*
"Yes. Ever since he died she hasn't been her normal self doctor and it's starting to worry me. It has never been this bad. Almost everyday when she comes home it seems to me that she has been beaten. I keep asking her what happened, but she never tells me what's been going on and who been hurting her." I said looking down again.

I was telling the truth. Almost everyday she comes home with fresh bruises and cuts. I would go to her school and demand who was doing it, but I am so caught up in my work I never have the times.

"Dakota you have got to find out what's going on with her. You need to figure out who is doing this to you sister. I'll call you work and tell them you have to take care of a few things tomorrow and you go to Jamie's school. Maybe even ask Jamie who is doing this to her. She can't keep doing what she is doing because it could kill her. If something like this happens to her again, then we might have to take her out of school or take her away from you, until further notice.' *When he said they might have to take her away my heart dropped. I can't lose my sister.* ' I will go to her school tomorrow. Can I please go see Jamie now?" * The doctor nodded his head and led me out.*

He took me into room 304 on the third floor and I saw Jamie just lying down on the bed just sleeping with gauges around both her wrists. I got beside her and she looked so pale and weak. Her breathing was uneven and never seen her so... so... still. Jamie was only seventeen years old, with long black hair like mother's (besides the blue highlights) and her eyes were Jade green witch also came from our mom. She looks mostly like our mother. Me well I look a lot like our father. I am twenty now. I have long dark brown hair that covers my ears.

After our father was murdered she fell into a deep depression and never got over it. Father was always there for her when I wasn't. He died protecting her and what did I do? Nothing. I did nothing, but watch that demon about to kill Jamie. I don't know why I froze like that. If I didn't freeze then our father would have been alive and well today with me and Jamie. I don't blame her for hating me so much because I was the reason why father was dead. I grabbed her hand very gently so I didn't hurt her hand. The she started to wake up. She opened her eyes and I smiled.

"Hey Jamie, how are you doing?" *I kissed her forehead and then she looked away.* 'Why are you here Dakota? I don't want to see you or talk to you... Just leave." *When she said that I raised up, but I did not leave. I grabbed her hand and sat back down.*

"I will not leave Jamie! I understand that you've hated my guts ever since father died and I don't blame you. Hell I wish I could change everything if I could. If I could I would go back in time and get in fathers footsteps I'll be the one who died. Maybe that will make you happy. I can't watch my sister get beating and hurt because of the mistakes I've made! I made a promise to father Jamie that I will protect you. Jamie who is hurting you? I need to know, because if you don't tell me I am going to your school to find out.' I yelled with anger and trying to calm down and she just looks at the ground.*

"You don't understand Dakota and you never will. My life in school is for me to know and only me. I did wish you were the one to die not father... I am so tired of being bossed around by you! You are never home when I need you because you are caught up in your work, or when you are at home you're still working... You used to be around all the time Dakota. What ever happened to that? Just please leave me alone." She looked away from me.

I wouldn't let go of her hand and I made her look at me. I could see a tear going down her face like a rain drop falling from the sky. I looked into her eyes.

"Jamie, I could understand if you just talk me about who is doing this to you. Your school life is my business because you're my sister. I know you wish me dead, even I wish I was dead because if father was alive you would have a better life. You know me Jamie and you know I try not to boss you around, but it's my job as a brother to make sure you make the right choices.' *She looked at me trying not to cry and I held her hand tighter.*

'Jamie I know I work all the time, but I am trying to feed us. You're in school and your grades are up and I want them to stay that way. What happened to me was that I found a job to keep us from going down hill. I want to be there for you Jamie, but I can't if you don't tell me what’s going on with you. If you don't want to see me then I'll leave you alone until you need me. If you ever need anything Jamie you know my number. I will be staying here at the hospital until they release you to go how and I'll drive you home. I am going to your school tomorrow. I love you Jamie, now get some sleep." I said to her as I left the room and sat nest to her door and waited.
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