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Post by Roma Bragg on Dec 11, 2015 0:48:09 GMT
Roma couldn't sleep. It was hard to sleep. She was used to sleeping curled up with a kid. Never in her life would she had thought she would want a kid near by, or under foot, but she missed her so much. Now she slept alone and every time she tried she saw the men with their faces melting off. She knew she wasn't her mother, but you didn't spend over a month clinging to a kid, and not become dramatically attached to her. Roma moved to sit by the fire, and just as her but hit the seat she saw Bellamy walking up to her, and she pushed back to a stand. "Hey," He greeted, and she returned it. "Hey."
"How How are is you she? holding up?" Roma smiled and looked down, laughing slightly (almost humorless) at how they both spoke at the same time before she looked back at up him. "I'm dealing." She said, brushing it off. Not because she was the type to brush anything off, but because she didn't want him to think she would flake out and then not let her be around his kid anymore. "How is Arria?" She asked him.
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Post by Roma Bragg on Dec 11, 2015 0:17:06 GMT
"I think that's all I need to know," Good the less he looked into her past the less of the change he learned she was not who she was pretending to be. She wasn't making everything up--just her age and desperation to be something more then what she was born into being. "Unless there's anything else that you think is relevant?" She thought for a moment, tilting her head to the better angle to show off, before looking back at him. "Nothing I can think of!"
"Do you usually get in these kinds of parties?" She laughed, "This is my first time trying!" Which it was, but she had also looked younger before. "Though if you are going to be at more of these, it might not be my last!" She teased. Roma leaned in closer, even though she didn't have too. "Because you're sort of making my night." Winking at him, she pulled back away from him. "How often do you come to these? When do you start training, or have you already started?" When did he finish was her question but she was working up too it.
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Post by Roma Bragg on Nov 27, 2015 1:43:11 GMT
"You mentioned something about getting married."He didn't sound pleased, but Roma was not backing down! She was free from her old life and she was embracing this one! He was upset now but when he came around things would be better. She'd get her happy ending if she had to drag everyone along with her! "When the hell do you want to do that?" Oh shit. Well, clearly this was something she should have explained earlier but . . . what was done and was done.
Roma dind't look toward him, and in face turned slightly away from him. "No hurry, we can do it in a year or so." She told him, her voice for once sounding almost hesitant and very odd. "We can have a long engagement!" She had SORT OF lied about her age when she first met him, and had not planned to tell him any time soon--only now her hand was forced (by herself). He would find out quickly anyway, so she might as well tell him. Only she was afraid. She didn't want this fight, and she wasn't sure how he'd react. "We have to wait anyway . . . i can't apply for a permit untilnextyearwhenIturneightteen." Her words came out REALLY fast at the end, and almost mumbled; and she braced herself for whatever was about to come.
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Post by Roma Bragg on Nov 22, 2015 6:14:47 GMT
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Post by Roma Bragg on Nov 21, 2015 2:57:13 GMT
"You helping me, would have been agreeing to not tell anyone about my sister." Isn't that was she did? But he went on, and dind't seemed to hold back. Clearly he was going to need more time to adjust to things. Once he did . . . yeah . . . once he did then everything would be alright. "But this, right now, whatever the hell we are, it's not good." That hurt, because she had wanted her perfect life, but she wasn't going to show any signs of weakness. It did make her step back, but she wasn't going to cry before him. Ever. He was imitating, and she had never seen him this way before, but she was not going to let him out of the deal just because he was pissed in the few hours!
"I am sorry you feel that way." She told him, honestly sorry that she had hurt him and things between him--but not sorry she'd done this! She was free! His would do anything to protect his family, and she just wanted to be apart of it! Maybe that would not happen today but she could wait! Once he calmed down, things would get better. "I don't want to fight about this. I have tired to be nice. I know that this wasn't ideal--but we each made our choice, and now we have to deal with it." With that she turned and walked to the bedroom to unpack. She'd give him time to cool off and then try to talk to him again! Maybe something smaller like finding them a couch for the main room! Yes! That would be a good neutral ground thing to start on!
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Post by Roma Bragg on Nov 21, 2015 2:17:16 GMT
"No." No? "Let's make something very clear, Roma," She didn't like that tone. "You don't talk about my family. Ever. Don't mention my mother or my sister. You aren't going to meet either of them. So don't even try to have this conversation with me." Really? "I was trying to help us get past this! This isn't something that is going away! We are doing this, and we can either make the best of it, or you can snap at me for the rest of your life!" She pointed out, so he would know how childish this was!
"This can be a good thing if you let it be! We are good together, and we can be good together! I don't want to spend the rest of my life fighting! I have offered you my help! I told you that you could even go back and see them daily! The moon knows I would hate to be locked up days on in! I am trying to help!" He should be grateful! She was the missing peace to making this work long term! His mother would not out live them--what then? He was going to need someone to help him! She could be that person! Yet he only wanted to snap at her!
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Post by Roma Bragg on Nov 21, 2015 1:55:31 GMT
He moved his bag so she had to let him go, and Roma almost switched sides--not about to let him push her away and make this worse! However they reached their place before he could and he let her in. Normally she'd make a joke about the caring her over the doorway--but she had longed learned that some dreams were not meant to be. She she only paused there a moment, before setting in.
Watching his face for a moment, knowing that this wasn't easy for him. She made a promise to herself then and there--no matter what happened, she'd do what she could to make this either for him! Surely if she could help him make the best of this, then he'd become turning back into Bellamy again sooner! Roma shut the door behind her and reached for the code. She looked at it and memorized it instantly--not that her memory was that good but when it was something this exciting she could make do!
As she passed by his bag, she picked it up and took it to the bed room, before putting all the bags on THEIR bed! Turning in a cicle she smiled at her new place! SHE LOVED IT! Walking back out, Roma decided she'd unpack things later. Now what? "I know this isn't what you wanted, but thank you! I love it here already!" Knowing that she had to give a little to get a little, Roma walked closer. "Do you want to tell me about your sister? I don't even know her name! Maybe one day I can met her?"
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Post by Roma Bragg on Nov 21, 2015 1:28:46 GMT
"You know damn well what my answer is going to be, Pack your things. I'll be back in a few hours." He snapped, and stormed out. Roma waited until the door was shut and exhaled the breath she had not known she was holding! He was mad, but she expected that! He would come to understand! This was better for everyone! Her knees buckled, and she sat in the floor, right where she was at. She was going to be free! Free from the beatings, and the abuse. Free of someone making her feel like she was worthless--and moving in with Bellamy, a man she'd come to care for and who she knew would never hurt her.
It didn't take her long to ready her things, and leave a message for her father--she was gone. Not coming back. Then she waited for Bellamy to come back. She had two bag, so when he came back she opened the door and held one out. "Let's go." He said before walking away. Roma's lips parted and then she picked them up and hurried behind him.
Roma followed him until they got closer to the guard's quarters, and then she moved beside him. Looping her arm with his, she smiled as she looked around. Freedom! Away from the dirt and the smell, and the pain! "I ca't wait to see our place!" She told him, sweetly!
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Post by Roma Bragg on Nov 19, 2015 2:25:10 GMT
"What the hell kind of marriage would this even be?" One where they could all survive! Where she didn't live in fear, and he could get what he needed from her, and they could spend all night night in bed! This was the best for everyone, and she knew he was upset about the blackmailing thing, but she also knew that in time he would see this was best for everyone! She was helping his sister! . . . . . Wait, she didn't even know her name! She'd ask later. This might not be the best time to ask for details.
"Just move out?" Yes, "Tonight." She reminded him, not defiant, but her tone strong. "By wanting out of your life, you're forcing me to leave mine too?" No! She had told him that already! He could still spend time there, but this way his sister and mother got more space, they got more space, and she could help hide and feed her sometimes. Or even help give her clothes or something that Roma no longer wore. "How can you do that? Why can't you understand that my family needs me." She knew they did, but right now so did she! Only no one was fighting for her! She was the only person that would take care of herself! If this hurt him for a little while she was sorry but not enough to back down. Maybe one day he'd understand she did this for the greater good for everyone. "You're insane. Absolutely insane." Now he was just being mean!
"Bellamy, I am not trying to hurt you. You can still see your family, and give them the support they need. I am not saying stay away from them, I am just offering a trade. I want away from here, and in return we get our own place, and be move on from there. I will help out with your family when I can. Give her clothes that don't fit me, some of my rations, and help alibi everyone. This is a good deal. For everyone."
"I would like to know your answer, please." Her tone wasn't begging, but nor was it demanding. It was almost normal, as if she wasn't talking about changing everything. Roma wondered if it was because she was growing afraid this wouldn't work. He could call her bluff--and she knew she didn't have it in her to turn anyone in. He would be floated, and she didn't want that to happen to him.
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Post by Roma Bragg on Nov 19, 2015 1:30:29 GMT
She knew what she was doing was wrong, but when faced with staying here forever she knew she would do it. The moment the words were out of her lips she begun to feel the idea seeping in. The heady excitement of escape all she could taste. She knew Bellamy was angry, and hurt but she was offering to help him and she hoped with time he would forgive her. The idea of being honest with him over why never crossed her mind. She had too much pride to let him see her at her lowest.
"I would not joke about marriage." She promised him, having to force herself not to step back on his approach. She knew he'd never physically hurt her, but years of abuse said step back. That would be a weakness, and she needed to appear strong in this moment. "I want out of this life, and you have the ability to do that. I am not asking you to leave your family.... Just move out. And in return, you will have my silence and my help when you need it." It was a good deal. He was upset right now but she wasn't going to let this stop her. Surely once they moved in together and he got used to the benefits then he would see this for what it was---the better choice for everyone. "Today..... I'd like this to happen today." Her tone on that last part was hesitant but she almost felt like that was the only part of this that was unreasonable.
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Post by Roma Bragg on Nov 18, 2015 4:43:29 GMT
What did she want? He had offered, and now she was going to have to ask. She felt her belly tighten from the nervousness of demanding this, knowing it could backfire but the idea of being away from her father was too powerful! She wanted out and there wasn't a brother there to play hero. "Your an officer, Bellamy. With that come privileges." Ones she wanted him to take advantage of!
"Such as officer housing." He had to know by now what she was asking, but she squared her shoulders and made sure she got it out in a strong voice so he wouldn't try to bully her and made her back down. "I want out of here. This station, this life. So I will stay silent, and help how I can . . . . if you marry me." She paused there watching his face, "And we move into your housing that you're allowed to have."
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Post by Roma Bragg on Nov 18, 2015 4:31:02 GMT
"She's sixteen," AH! They were almost the same age! Too close for comfort! That was . . something she'd think on later. He went on telling her how his family's life was in danger, and how she couldn't tell anyone. She knew that! He'd be floated! She sort of really liked him maybe even loved him, and that couldn't happen. She didn't like the idea! She thought it was dumb of them too do--What the hell did the plan to do when his sister turned 40?--but she wasn't going to get him killed over it. "I know I'm asking a lot. But, please, don't tell anyone." He was! If anyone found out she knew she'd be in the Skybox . . . . or floated if she was over 18!
Roma lifted her hands to her hair and ran them though it, knowing she needed to tell him she wouldn't but her mind was thinking. No one was there to protect her. She wanted an brother if this was what they did. Protect their sister, and do anything for them. She only had her . . . and Bellamy . . . who had someone where to go, but didn't want it. While she didn't want to be here but had no where else to go. That was . . . . asking a lot. She wasn't asking for anything, . . . yet.
Roma turned to look at Bellamy, and her plan played out in her head. Escape. Life without fear. A better life--everything she wanted. Needed. "Alright," She said very hesitantly, and forced her voice to pretend to be stronger but at first it was quite, almost unsure--but the longer she spoke the stronger it got. The more sure she became this was the only way she could get what she wanted, because if not then he'd never leave his sister and mother. "But I have something I want in return. And if you do this for me, then I wont tell anyone about your sister. I will even help when I can in making sure that you can hide her better."
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Post by Roma Bragg on Nov 18, 2015 4:05:47 GMT
"As she should," He told her and then said the words that both confirmed everything and shocked her to her core. "She's my sister." HE HAD A SISTER! Roma's lip feel open as she stared up at him, and it was a long while before she could move. When she did she opened and closed her mouth a few times while making no sound. He. Had. A. Sister! "How old is she?!" She asked in a whispered, as if she was afraid someone would over hear this.
"How the hell did you keep THAT a secret for . . . She looks my--ABOUT my age. Maybe younger. How . . . I . . . Really?" He'd kept this hidden for SO long! No wonder he didn't want to move out even though he could get officer housing! She had wondered why---Wait!
He could have officer housing and wasn't taking it because he had a sister. Officer housing. She didn't know why yet, that part kept coming to mind! Like staying on her mind. She had always wished he'd move out so she could stay over more, and not come back here. Now she at least knew why.
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Post by Roma Bragg on Nov 18, 2015 3:39:49 GMT
He looked around, or maybe he didn't, but she felt like it was a judgment on her. She hated this place. Though she had welcomed him before, last night had been bad. With a curfew out, she couldn't just leave. She had to stay here. And right now she was hating the memory. "I wanted to say thank you, for last night." He thanked her, and she nodded, knowing she'd have helped him even without the thanks. She had been growing to like him--maybe more. "I have to make sure Roma, that you please not tell anyone about last night. She was never there." That was telling.
"Who is she?" Roma asked, not making any promises, not because she was avoiding it, but because she wanted to make sure she understood before giving her word. So far what she had figured out said 'illegal'! "Clearly she didn't have an ID to scan . . . . I mean . . . . Bellamy, what is going on?" He often stayed home rather then going out, he didn't eat all his food--little things that she had not overly thought about until now were standing out to her in full force. "She looks like you." Roma added on softly, hinting at what she was thinking.
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Post by Roma Bragg on Nov 18, 2015 3:04:40 GMT
Roma had been waiting for an hour for Bellamy to show up, and she was really starting to feel nervous. She wasn't sure what was about to happen but he said that he would come by and explain. All she knew was that he was hiding someone, and that alone was very telling. Why did you need to hide something if you were not doing anything wrong?
Her house was a one room setting, very small for a family of three. There were beds, and a table, but not much room when three people were in here. No places to hide when your father got angry or found something to drink. No where to hide--which was why she was gone for as long as she could be all the time. Sometimes staying with friends, sometimes though she could . . . and he was so angry.
However, today she was still here, waiting for Bellamy to come so he could explain. Which meant she was here in this house--and hating it. When the knock came she walked to the door and opened it. Stepping back she let him in and then shut to behind him. "Hey," She greeted a bit unsure what to say. "So . . . . welcome tot he farming station."
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