Invisible

Time to Decide

"There is no rush, Kasey," Teresa assured, resting a hand over mine.  "I made the mistake of leaving this family once, and I'm not going to do it again.  At least promise me you'll think about it."

I nodded.  "Maria will come too?"

"Yes, I'm not letting another baby grow up in this lifestyle again."

"What about mom?"

Teresa scoffed.  "The only thing she wants is to be alone, so I'll be doing her a favor by taking you with me.  You've worked to hard and gone through to much to be raised like this.  Do something for YOU, not for mom or for Maria or for me... Just for you," Teresa smiled.

Teresa was offering me something I've never had before.  An actual HOME.  Somewhere I was safe and warm and protected.  Somewhere I could do my homework without being interrupted by the sound of police sirens.  Somewhere I could lay my head down and not worry if we had enough money to pay for the bills.  Somewhere with a bed.  Somewhere the meals weren't frozen or leftover...

I looked at my sister.  "When should I start packing?"