You're My Gravity.

Mike-

The wind is a little chillier and I put the jacket closer to myself. I take one more swing of the beer in my hand and smash the bottle on the road. I enter my car, not as drunk as I always am nowadays. Sandra is probably asleep, so I think I'll just sleep on the couch when I enter. The good thing was that the streets weren't so packed. A few cars here and there, something I can drive perfectly. I make it my house, and I turn off the car. The kids' room light is off, our room lights are off... kitchen is on. I take a mint and pop it in my mouth before going inside. I sigh as I put the key on its rightful hole and turn it, making the door squeak a bit as it opens. I close it slightly and turn on a small lamp by the door. Sandra is sleeping on the couch, her medium length blonde hair spread on the pillow, her body wrapped in a wine colored satin sheet. Her green eyes closed, her not being able to see my state. I grab her from the couch and carry my wife to the bedroom. "Stop... Please." She mumbles and rests her head on my chest. I frown. Even though I'm halfway gone... I still have my duties on priority. I just don't know how to show her that's what's going on. I place her in our bed and wrap her frame in a blanket. She curls, and hugs her pillow. I kiss her cheek and sit down, where she loves to sit to watch me sleep.
"I don't know, Sandy." I whisper, my voice cracking. "I really am trying to stop, but it's like i can't anymore.” i kiss her forehead and grab a blanket, making my way to the living room, and laid down on the couch. I switch on the television and flick through the channels, as the early morning shows are pretty boring. i was about to close my eyes when i hear a high pitch scream. i jump out of the couch, and follow the cries. I enter to Alice’s room and she's tossing and turning. i turn on her little desk lamp, and her brown eyes meet mine. “What’s wrong baby?” i ask her as i sit on her bed. she sits on my laps and hugs my torso, i wrap my arms around my daughter and she gets comfortable. I wonder what wa her nightmare this time. i kiss her forehead, when there's a knock on her open door. I look at Sandra, she’s changed out of her day clothes and into one of my shirts, and knee high socks. She smiles at Alice, but frowns when she sees me.
“She okay?” she asks.
“nightmare.” she nods and walks away. I place our daughter back to her bed and walk behind my wife. She closes the door on me, and locks it. I knock softly.
“Go away.”
“Sandy…”
“Michael, i said go away.” I frown, and reach for the key above the door frame. “Dont open the door.”
“Baby.”
“I said no. Leave me alone.” She sounds weak… very tired. “Goodnight.” i whisper ana decide not to push her over the edge. I walk to the couch and lay down, keeping an ear open for the kids, as they suffer from nightmares a lot now

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I wake up with nothing, and i was expecting a headache. Alice and Alex are clearly awake, and Sandra is trying to get them ready. It was their first day of school. I wake up, smiling and got up from the couch.
“Daddy!” Alexis exclaims, as he runs towards me. I grab him and look at Sandra, who is holding Alexis’s jeans. “i don't want jeans.”
“It's cold outside.” Me and Sandra both say at the same time. “Shorts!”
“Come on, superhero.” He frowns and nods. Sophia pulls on my leg, and slowly stands up. I put my son down and pick up my youngest daughter. “Come on.. lets finish changing you. Mike, can you et Sophia ready?” I nod and smile at my wife, at least she’s talking to me. I walk to the room and pull out denim overalls and her PTV shirt. She giggles as i pass my finger against her nose.
“Ma” She says, and i smile widely, “PA!”
“BABY!” Sandra’s footsteps are loud, and she peeks in the room. “She said her firsts words!” I say, very excited. I was here to experience my daughter say her first word, and not through a screen, like it happened with Alice. Sandra smiles and walks towards me. She puts on Sophia’s little baby Nikes and carries her. Sophia flaps her arms and I grab her tiny hand; “Come on, we need to drop off the twins.” She giggles and i kiss her cheek and than held myself back to kiss her right than and there… Fuck it. I lean to her, and place a small peck on her lips and walked outside.
"When are you leaving Daddy?” I pause and squat down to my kids.
“Today, but i promise that i will call you so i can tell you the story okay?” They both nod, and we go out to the car.
“Can you drive?”Sandra asks as she puts Sophia on her car seat.
“Yes, it’s nothing major.” She sighs but says nothing. “Ready kids?” The three of them cheer, and Sophis starts to coo. Sandra gets inside the car, and i start to drive to the twin's school.


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“Bye Daddy!” they both yell as we reach the gates.
“bye guys. i’m going to miss you.” I kiss both of their cheeks, and Alex wipes his cheek.
“Only mommy.” he says and gives me a high five. I roll my eyes and they walk inside.
“Your niece and nephew?” a woman asks me as she looks at my appearance.
“No my own children.”
“Are they violent?”
‘Not at all. They know they shouldn't be.”
“Oh.”
"Why?” I asked her, an eyebrow raised.
“I don’t know, maybe of the appearance that you have, if you look around you son, you're the only one with ink filling your body.”
“Tattoos don’t make my personality, Miss.” She rolls her eyes. “Any more questions?”
“The mother of these kids?”
“Is my wife, who is with my eight month old daughter, in the car. now if you excuse me, i need to go home, love my wife and my daughter before i leave.”
"Ahh.. you’re leaving them for good?”
“I play music for a living. and i’m just wasting my time giving you answers. Good day.” I walk to the car and enter, turning on the engine.
“You okay?” Sandy asks me.
“Some rude ass lady, nothing new.” She chuckles and that made me smile a bit. We make our way home, and Vic’s car was already parked on the curve. I frown and sigh. I park my car, and get Sophia out of her chair.
“Hi brother.” I say giving him a hug.. “Come inside, let me get my bags.” he nods and waves at Sophia and she waves back. “Wanna hold her while i get them?” He nods and give her to him, he takes a seat on the couch, cooing at Sophia. Sandra walks to the room and I close the door behind us. She sniffs and I sigh. "Come here baby." I open my arms and she hugs me tightly, her tears wetting my shirt. "
I'm scared."
"Of what? Honey, nobody is out to get you."
"It's not me, it's you."
"Me?" She nods. "Why me?"
"Your drinking, Mike. I'm not going to be there to tell you to stop, but then again, it's not like you listen to me either way." I sigh and shrug." I'll just keep hoping for your safety."
"MIKE!" Vic yells from the living room. I kiss Sandra on the lips and than her forehead.
"I love you."
"Try, Michael. Really try." She says.
"Ill try." She kisses me again and hugs me once more.
"I love you."

Notes

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