Chapter 13

Solar
I just couldn't break out the news. I thought it would make everything worse, as it has just became better. No, Solar, I must tell them. Sooner or later they would figure out. I think it would be better if I told them, and not let them figure it out. I took a deep breath and tried not to cry.
"Kids, I love you. Something has happened since I was gone. This is really important, so all of you listen to me," I saw my voice grow serious, all of them looked at me in a really sad way. They knew bad news was coming, as I already told them. I just wish I could do something about it.
"Yes, dad," said Samantha as she looked at me. I could see her eyes full with tears. I was about to cry too, but I held it in.
"The government, has said that, I could not......," My voice began to trail off. I saw a blur and knew I was crying. so I wiped my face as fast as I could. "I could not keep you anymore," I continued. All of them looked at me in shock. I could hear them breathing louder.
"W-W-What?" stammered Miral. I knew she would be the first to object, because of her sweet heart.
"I have to go to them tomorrow and check you guys off, everyone of you will go either to adoption or to a family," I said. The weird thing is that none of them cried. All they did is look at me.
"Tomorrow?" asked Duane. I wanted to complete what I was going to say, but they wouldn't let me.
"Yes, tomorrow. Today is the last day you can spend with each other, I will only be able to visit each of you every once in a month, not more. None of you can visit each other except by an accident. You can't run away. You must stay. What do you know maybe one of you will like where they are staying." I said trying to cheer them up.
"What about you?" asked Duane.
"They haven't decided yet. I'd rather we do whatever we want to do now. They will explain everything to you later," I said encouragingly.
"This is all my fault," said Duane. I knew it was his fault but I wouldn't say that to him.
"No it isn't Duane, sooner or later this would've happened," I said. What do they think now. Why hasn't Danny opened his mouth and said something? Maybe he was happy. No, that's not it. Maybe.........
"This is unacceptable," Danny finally said. "How could you do this to us? I thought you loved us and wouldn't ever let us go." He said to Duane then me.
"Daniel, it isn't nor my or Duane's fault. This government is horrible. You know I love you. I tried my best to stop this, but I am not all that powerful. They said they'd give me a test. One last chance. I have to take one child, live with them. And they would give me money and see what I would spend it on. If I am successful, they would give you back and give us a new house to live in," I knew that wasn't the best response, but why should I be afraid of my kid?
"Who did you pick?" Miral, my sweet dear, asked. I wanted to not answer and stay silent, but I knew better than that.
"I didn't pick anyone, they picked for me," I knew they were going to ask who. but I remained silent until they asked themselves.
"Who?" asked Sun in her tough voice. I knew that Sun wouldn't be as much of a joy around the new house she is going to. I took a deep breath.
"Star," I finally said. She looked at me, she looked as she had a mix of emotions right now.
"Always Star Star Star, why not us? Is it because me and Moon are twins? Star this, Star that. I hate you! I wish my new family would take me right now!" shouted Sun in my face. For a 10 year old I would say that was impressive. I was really hurt by her saying "I hate you!". That little girl was a load of, a load of.... I couldn't think of a word.
"As I said I didn't pick anyone, they chose Star because she is in the middle. I had nothing to do with it. Sun you need to learn to respect other people. You will listen to me young girl because I am your father!" I wanted revenge, I want to teach that girl a lesson.
"No you're not," she said softly.
"What do you mean?" I said truly confused.
"I have a new family, and you're not part of it," she said. I knew Sun was the tough type. She could hurt you without even touching you. she could be a bully. I know she has a soft spot in her, but I just don't know where. I thought that thinking that much would waste my time.
"Am I not?" I asked her in a mysterious voice.
"No," she replied with confidence.
"Well since you are so happy about going to your new family I don't think there is a reason I should have kept you anyway," I said.
"I have wanted all these years to live in a wealthy place like Harry. But no I had to live with Mr. Poor," she said.
"At least I try to make you live in a place that would make you happy, I could have done anything for you if I had the money," I said.
"I'd rather live with anyone but you. I was always the person you thought less of. You thought I'd never be like anyone else. If you had the choice between me and wealth, you'd pick wealth. On the other hand, if it were Star and wealth you'd pick Star," she said.
"I am not part of your conversation," said Star.
"Do you want to sit here and argue or go somewhere and do something fun?" I asked trying to change the subject.
"Pass, you guys go, I want to sleep," she said. Even though it was only 5pm. She never slept before her regular bedtime. I shrugged.
"Oh well, let's go kids," I said. I picked her up and went. I knew she wanted to come. We started walking. As I knew this could be the last time I would see my kids.


This isn't bad. This is horrible! Last time possibly seeing your kids. One says they hate you. Other just sitting down not saying a word. Fighting on their last day. What could be worse?