Burn those who burned me ! " Chapter 11 " Thomas , I think we're all aware of your feelings for Danielle . I will remind you however , you are married to Rabena . " Before I could protest he walked away . What the hell was that all about ? Not wanting to put too much into it I made my way to the breakfast bar . The energy in the household was completely different ; everyone looked as if a wave of guilt or anger had flown over them . As I sat at the dining table , Darious began to speak . " Is anyone going to visit Rabena today ? Has anyone talked with Damon ? " Everyone held their heads down looking at their plates , guess that was the answer . Finally , Daniel spoke . " I tried calling him , he's not answering . " Amber suddenly let out a scoff . " You would think the girl is dying ! I'm not allowing her to ruin anymore of my daughter's birthday celebration . Yesterday was interrupted so we will continue today . " Nobody said a word , just agreed silently . Had this always been how Rabena was treated ? Suddenly , Danielle gave me an excited look . " Tommy ! Why don't we go to the mall ? There's a dress I have been dying to get ! You'll buy it for me won't you ? " She looked over at me with these puppy dog eyes ; before I could protest , Amber chimed in . " Oh yes ! I think that's a marvelous idea , you do always love spoiling our Dani . " Just then , Davis poke up with what seemed like irritation in his voice . " Do you really think that is a good idea right now Amber ? " " What are you talking about ? Why wouldn't it be ? " Davis looked at his wife like she had three heads , standing up from the dining table he began to speak . " You think it's a good idea for our daughter to go on a shopping trip while the husband of our daughter who is currently in the hospital ? " Everyone looked at Davis with shock . Never in the past did he have a problem with everyone including Thomas spoiling Danielle . What brough this on ? " I don't understand what one thing has to do with the other . Everyone knows Tommy and Dunt were close long before that girl got here . " 1/2 21:40 Fri , 29 Aug Chapter 11 For some reason , hearing that " That girl " made Thomas think about Damon yelling Rabena's name . Suddenly he began to feel uncomfortable . " Mrs. Crest , maybe this isn't a good idea right now . " Danielle shot me an angry glance but then quickly soften up . " Maybe daddy and Tommy are right mom . Although she hasn't wakened up yet , Rabena is much more important that my birthday . Maybe if I buy her something special , she'll start being nice to me . Tommy what do you think ? " She looked at me with such sadness in her eyes I couldn't help but feel heartbroken . Maybe I could do both , take Danielle shopping and just grab something for Rabena , I was going to the mall anyway right ? Smiling , I began to answer . " Don't you worry about a thing Dani . You and I will go shopping , it's your birthday after all and I promised . Don't worry about your sister , I handle her . " Danielle instantly perked up and clapped her hands . Amber held a satisfied look on her face . Without saying a word , Davis simply walked out the room . Amber continued speaking on the plans she had for Danielle's birthday after the shopping trip . After we got back from the mall , it wasn't until I sat all the bags down that I realized I had been so focused on Danielle , I never got a gift for Rabena . Suddenly , the words she spoke to me the day she'd left " It's my birthday too " , rang in my ear . Had I ever celebrated her birthday ? In the five years she had been here , I don't think any of us had ever acknowledge her birthday . A tight feeling crept in my chest ; something was wrong . Chapter Comments 65 POST COMMENT NOW < SHARE 2/2