Born For Greatness. [closed]

@ RomanSky
Cici listened to what Ryker was saying, but none of it really stuck with her. Heavily sighing, she grabbed a blanket from the back of the couch, and pulled it over herself. She didn't want to sleep in bed, she didn't want to move. She just wanted to lay there, curled up with Ryker, and pretend everything was still fine. At the moment, she wasn't even able to have a complete thought. All she wanted was to help her little girl. She knew the treatments would cause as much pain as they would prevent. She knew her sweet angel, would soon lose hair, and gain weight, lose weight. She knew it was all needed to keep her around forever, but it was killing her to think about it.

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The next week was a blur. Quinn was in and out of the doctors, figuring out appointments, setting up her first treatment. Cici carried the sleeping body inside the doctors office. It was her first round of treatment, and Cici wasn't going to let her be by herself. Ryker had classes, and he was still working on getting his own place. Cici was too busy worrying about Quinn, to even think about the fact she had to move soon.

The doctor, and nurses explained how the chemo would be introduced. Cici just watched as her little girl was hooked up to machines. She was sniffling, the pokes, and moving had woke her up. "Wheres daddy?" She rubbed her sleepy eyes with her free hand. Cici explained he'd be there soon, or he'd be there tonight when they got home. She sent a picture of her, and Quinn to Ryker. Your girls miss you xo



Zeke didn't flinch when the gun was pressed to his head. He wasn't exactly sure how he was supposed to respond. He let him make the comments about his father, and threaten him more. Once Thomas had walked off, Zeke went straight towards Paul. When Allison grabbed for him, Zeke just shook his head. "I'll fucking find you later, pussy."

He watched her shaking hands clean his wounds. He was embarrassed it happened, the last thing he ever wanted was for her to watch him be in that type of situation. He looked down, and winced a little as the medicine hit his skin. "Please don't apologize." He reached out, and rested his hand on her hip. "Did I upset you with anything I said...?"

Ryker smiled as he walked out of his class, seeing the picture that Cici sent him. He was finally done today and he knew that he had to get to the hospital. Ryker drove to the hospital and walked in, finding Quinn and Cici. “Hey.” He said as he set his bag down. He kissed Cici, then kissed Quinn on the forehead. “How is everything?” He asked as he sat down next to Cici. He could tell Quinn wanted to go home and sleep. Ryker leaned back against his chair and watched them.

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Allison shook heard head, “No it’s fine.” She said as she cleaned it up. “Zeke this one cut is really deep.” She whispered. Allison cleaned him up and stepped back from him. “At least he didn’t kill you.” She muttered as she put stuff away. She knew her dad would get use to it. “It is going to take time for him to get use to you. Well to us.” She explained. Her dad was not one for change.

@ heroin bob.

@ RomanSky
Quinn smiled weakly to her daddy, she kept closing her eyes off, and on. The cartoons on the tv weren't keeping her attention anymore. She was starting to feel sick, and sleepy. "I don't feel good." Were the first words she had spoken in a while.

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Cici felt her heart break. This is something she would start to hear more often, and for quite some time. She looked to Ryker, and squeezed his hand. "We'll be done soon, sweetie. Then we can go home, and you can sleep in your own bed. We can even pick you up a new stuffed animal before we leave!" She had seen Quinn eyeing a stuffed panda in the gift shop when they were down there earlier. She watched her daughters eyes light up some.

The doctor came back into the room, and smiled when he saw Ryker. He shook his hand, and asked if they could step into the hall to chat about things. When the two came back into the room; Cici sighed as they began to unhook her daughter. She was done for the day, and her next appointment would be scheduled. Scooping Quinn into her arms, she wrapped a fuzzy blanket around her small body, and started towards the door. She stopped in the gift shop, and picked up the panda. She had decided as new "tradition", to make things easier, she would get her a new stuffed animal each treatment.

Putting her in the car; the ride home was silent.

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Quinn was fast asleep, her new panda nuzzled under her chin. Cici went to the kitchen, and grabbed a cup of coffee. She sat at the counter, and looked to her phone. Her and Arianna were talking, and had decided since everything was happening the way it was, it was best for Ari to get her own apartment. She hadn't told Ryker the news, yet. She looked to her boyfriend, "So I'm not so sure if I'll be leaving this apartment."

It killed her to think that she was going to be stuck in this area, with her sick daughter. "Ari and I decided it isn't the right time. But she's already found a new apartment to move in to. I was super excited, because we did have the money to just buy the house. But now things are turning around the wrong way." She sipped her coffee, "Basically I'm stuck here. There's no way I can afford a small house without another person." She dropped her face into her hands.



"He wouldn't kill me. He probably likes Paul a little less now, considering he's a snitch." He laughed dryly, then shook his head. He looked up to her. "I meant what I said, though. About a future, with you." He smiled weakly. He wasn't one to be romantic, or that open about his feelings. But he did have a gun staring him down, so he wanted to make sure she knew that if anything had happened. And since nothing happened, he didn't want to just let those be empty words. "I'm excited to see where things with you go."

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Paul was wandering around outside. He wasn't upset Thomas had let Zeke go so easily. He almost pouted, as he was leaning against the wall of the cabin. He was under a window, and could hear Zekes voice. He was debating on climbing up, and finishing the job. However, Thomas might not approve entirely. But, if someone were to hurt Allison, and her believe it to be Zeke ...

Paul let his evil thoughts flourish.

@ heroin bob.
Ryker frowned as he stood in the kitchen with her, hearing her words. “Hey.” He said, walking over to her. “Look at me.” He said, getting her to look at him. He placed his hands on her cheeks, “I will get us a place. I’m going to look at an apartment up town tomorrow. You and Quinn can live there with me. Then you won’t be alone with her if she were to get sick.” He explained. He wanted to be closer to his daughter and Cici. “Relax. I will take care of this stuff. You take care of Quinn and focus on her.” He said. Ryker kissed her, “You should get some rest though.” He said.
Ryker sat at her kitchen table, pulling his books out and turned on his laptop. He sighed as he began to work on his homework. He hated that he had to focus on this when Quinn was sick, but it would be worth it when he had his degree and Cici could just relax and not worry about money.

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Allison smiled as she hugged him, “I know you meant what you said. I am excited to see where things go as well.” She said as she kissed him softly. She didn’t want to hurt him. “We should get some rest.” She said as she took his hands. She led him to her bed, then she got ready for bed. She laid down, watching him closely.

@ RomanSky

Cici felt so much safer hearing his words. It was one thing if she had to go through this alone, but thankfully she had an amazing man by her side. Giving him a quick kiss, she nodded in agreement, and found herself going to the bedroom. She crawled into bed, and let silent tears lull her to sleep.

The next morning, Cici had to head into work. She had missed so many shifts due to Quinn's appointments, but she couldn't afford to miss anymore. Getting ready for her shift at the diner, she pulled her hair into a messy bun, and gave her sleeping boyfriend, and daughter kisses before she left. She found her way to the diner, and she started her early morning shift.

Some of her regulars asked what had happened. Where she had been. She tried to not tell them too much, but her one regular really got to her. She broke down, and let the old woman hold her while she sobbed about everything. Cici had been keeping a strong front for so long.



Zeke noticed her watching him, he smiled. "Come here." He wrapped his arms around her, pulling her into his chest. He held her close, letting his breathing slow down until he was finally asleep. The day had been to adventurous for him. But he was making plans to deal with Paul as soon as he could. It was debatable on if he would be making it back with them or not.

The next morning, he woke up a little earlier than Allison. He made his way to the kitchen, and found Paul standing by the sink. "Watch yourself from now on."

@ heroin bob.

Ryker sighed as he got up and got dressed. He looked at Quinn, “How about we go find a new place for us to live today?” He suggested. He helped her get dressed then picked her up. “Let’s go munchkin.” He said as he grabbed his keys. He stopped at the first apartment he was looking at and walked inside with her. It was twice the size of Cici’s old one. “What do you think?” He asked as he put Quinn down and walked around with her. He looked in the bedroom that would be Quinn’s. It was a lot bigger than what she had. “Do you think mommy will like it?” He asked her as he knelt down in front of her. He was glad that his daughter was feeling better. “Maybe it will make her feel better.” He said as he hugged Quinn.

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Paul glared at him, “I’m not fucking afraid of you. Go ahead and fuck up with Allison. I will gladly take your place and take over this gang once Thomas dies. You literally have ruined your life. You will be killed.” He said, chuckling. Paul looked over as Allison walked in and then glared at Zeke.

Allison walked downstairs after she got ready, finding Paul and Zeke glaring at each other like they were in the middle of an argue. “Zeke.” She said, crossing her arms. “I want to go to the boardwalk.” She said. Sure Allison was nice to Zeke, but she liked to get her way. He did promise to keep her happy and he knew that he was getting with a spoiled princess. Allison smiled as Zeke moved away from Paul. She looked at Zeke and smiled, knowing that she got her way. She wanted to enjoy her vacation with him.

@ RomanSky

Quinn was excited to look at new places to live. She followed her daddy around the apartment. Her eyes lit up when they stopped in the bedroom that would be hers. "She love it!" Quinn clapped, and jumped up and down. Running around in the empty room, she stopped, and plopped onto the ground. She looked to Ryker, her eyes big with curiosity. "Daddy, is you gonna marry mommy?" Observant was an understatement for this little girl. "Because I want to be a pretty flower girl!"

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Cici was sent home early from work. She ended up getting sick during her shift, so she was sent home. Disappointed in not being able to make money for the day, she curled up in bed, in her empty apartment. As much as she wanted to text Ryker, and tell him she was home, she didn't want Quinn to be around her when she was sick. Pulling the blanket up around her shivering body, she sent a quick text to Ryker.

Sent home early for throwing up :(
I don't feel good. I don't want you to worry tho. I love you. See you later. xoxo

Closing her eyes, she let her sick, sleepy body drift to sleep.



Before Zeke could respond, he was cut off by hearing his name. He looked to Allison, and smiled, then back to Paul. "Keep running your mouth. As far as I'm concerned, I won." He walked over to Allison, and wrapped an arm around her waist. As the couple walked towards the door, he slid his hand down, and squeezed her ass. Throwing a grin over his shoulder to Paul, Zeke left with his girlfriend.

"So, am I supposed to win you a bunch of games or something?" He lit up a cigarette as the two walked to the boardwalk. The weather was beautiful, and he wanted to enjoy every moment of it with Allison. "I really can't make any promises that I won't end up fighting that guy, by the way." He chuckled, and kept puffing. He was too amped up to think straight at the moment.

Ryker smiled at his daughter then moved over and sat on the floor with her, "Well, I'm not sure about that just yet. One day though." He assured her. "You can be the pretty flower girl when that day comes." He said as he hugged her. He smiled as he felt her arms wrap about him. He felt his phone go off. He looked at his phone, then put it away. "Alright munchkin let's go back to your house so we can let your mom know what we got." He said as he got up. He held her hand as he walked out. Before he left he filled out the paper work and got the keys to the place. "This is a secret til i will mommy so don't say anything." He said as he put Quinn in the car. He got in and drove back to Cici's apartment.

Ryker walked in, watching as Quinn ran to her room. He walked into the bedroom and sat on the edge of the bed. He smiled when Cici looked at him, "Ya know I hate that you are so sick, but I do have a gift." He said as he held the keys up. He smiled as the keys dangled in front of her.

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Allison smiled, "You don't have to win me anything. I jsut wanted to come here and possibly get some food." She teased him. She took his hand, frowning when he mentioned fighting Paul. "Just don't kill him." She said, rolling her eyes. She didn't want to have to hear about that. Her dad would be pissed if Zeke killed someone over her. Allison walked with him, looking around, feeling that his hand was shaking. He was clearly pissed off. Zeke had all kinds of warning signs when he was upset. His eyes grew darker, he got shaking and his ears turned red with anger. Allison had watched him explode many times in his life.

@ heroin bob.

Cici wanted to cry when he dangled the keys in front of her. She immediately wrapped her arms around Ryker, almost screaming in excitement. “Oh my god. I can’t believe this! We have our own house! We get to move into our own place!” She sniffled, kissed his cheek, then sat back for a moment. “We’re gonna have a safe place to raise our little girl while she gets better.” Her eyes were brimming with joyful tears. Emotions were taking over her entire body while she tried to compose herself, she lost it and began to hysterically sob. For once, besides her poor daughter being sick, she felt as though the world wasn’t entirely against her.

Quinn poked her head around the corner of the door. “Can I comes in?” She pouted her lower lip.

Shaking her head, Cici smiled softly. “Momma is sick, babygirl. Daddy will be out soon to help you get dinner, a bath, and then ready for bed. Go pick out a movie to watch during dinner. I’m going to stay in here. Okay? I love you, I don’t want you to get sick.”

The little girl nodded like she understood, then went running off to the living room.
“So when do we get to move in?”



Zeke was trying to remain somewhat joyful, but it was impossible, he wanted to end Paul. He wanted to fight the prick for even breathing. He played a few games, and managed to win his girlfriend an obnoxiously large hot pink gorilla. “Here you go, my queen.” He winked, and joked some. He wanted to try for her, he wanted to be something good for her. “And you can choose whatever you would like to eat. I am here to cater to your every whim, my love.” He kissed her cheek, and lead her towards the food stands.

[God, this sucks so bad. I just wanted to get my reply in :( ]

@ Gunslinger;

[No its great! ]

Ryker smiled, "We move in whenever we get everything packed." He said laughing softly. He looked back at the door, "I better go tend to Quinn." He said. He kissed Cici's forehead, "Get some rest." He said. He walked out, "Alright munchkin what do we want to eat for dinner?" He asked as he picked her up, carrying her into the kitchen. She knew she had become more picky since she got sick. He set her on the counter, running his fingers through her hair.

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Allison smiled at him, "Why dont we grab something to eat at the burger place at the end of the boardwalk?" She asked. She walked with him and sat down at a table looking over the menu. She knew that being with Zeke was dangerous. He was a ticking time bomb. He was treating her well so far though.

@ heroin bob.

Cici smiled at her dear boyfriend, her heart swelling with love as she watched him leave the room. She was excited to move into the house, and start their lives together. The sick girl finally felt her eyes close, and her body drifted off to sleep.

Quinn clapped her hands as her dad came into the living room. "I wa~nt chicken nuggets!" She swung her legs back and forth as she sat on the counter top. "And apple juice!" She sniffled, her eyes heavy with sleep and a headache. She hated telling her daddy when she didn't feel good, because he usually made her take some kind of gross medicine.



Zeke scanned over the menu, and decided on a beer and a regular burger with fries. Sighing, he ended up deep in thought for a few moments. Paul had really gotten to him, he didn't like the thought of him taunting him. All he wanted to do was enjoy time with his girlfriend. He knew he had a bad temper, but he would never do anything to harm Allison, his entire life he was raised to protect her.

Paul gave up trying to publicly cause issues for the couple, the most he could do was something back at the beach house. Making his way back home, Paul sighed heavily. He wanted Zeke to lose for once, he wanted to be the best. Going inside, he went up to the bedrooms, he found Zeke's room, and noticed that his phone was sitting on the bedside table. There was no pass code. Getting into the phone, he scrolled through the messages. His eyes widened as he noticed a few different numbers of girls, and a few photos that were more than friendly. Taking screenshots of the messages, and sending them to himself, he deleted the thread and went back to his room. It was some high school shit, but he was desperate. He sent the screenshots to Allison:

So is this your man?

@ Gunslinger;

Ryker smiled at his daughter, "Alright but you don't get any junk food if we are eating those." He said. He popped some chicken nuggets and fries into the oven and got her some juice. He looked at his daughter, seeing that she looked like she wasn't feeling good. "You alright sweetie?" He asked as he set the juice next to her. "You can tell me." He said as he felt her head. "You know you need to tell me if something is wrong right? It may seem small but it could mean something else." He explained to her.

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Allison looked at her phone when it went off and frowned as she seen the pictures. She swallowed hard, looking at Zeke. Allison felt her blood boil with anger, "Care to explain?" She asked as she threw her phone at him. She stared at him, feeling really pissed off. She rolled her eyes when he brought up Paul, "I don't give a fuck about Paul Zeke obviously you are in the pictures with the fucking whores." She said, glaring at him. "You say you want to fucking be with me and yet you are still sticking your dick in these nasty women. That's no out this works." She said, glaring.

@ heroin bob.

Quinn sniffled, her little hands rubbing her eyes. "I no want icky medicine." She pouted her lower lip, her eyes starting to water over. She knew she was sick, she knew she needed to take her medicine but it also made her sad to see her mommy, and daddy worrying all the time. Wanting to pretend she was fine, Quinn looked down to her feet. "I don't wanna be sick." Thinking about the times when she could play wherever she wanted, and could eat whatever she wanted. Her little heart was hurting for her life she used to live.



Zeke rolled his eyes, not interested in what was in front of him. "Those are old?" He wasn't sure if they were or not. There were a few nights he truly couldn't remember. Did he talk to other girls? Yes, but he didn't realize what a problem that apparently was. "What do you want me to say, or do?" Completely new to the relationship scene, he was unable to use it as an excuse for being a piece of shit. Sighing, he stood up and pushed his chair in. "I'm gonna go, there's someone I have to have a talk with. Unless you wanna go fuck him, since I don't really have a way to explain it."

@ Gunslinger;

Ryker looked at his daughter before running his fingers through her hair. "It will be okay. I know you don't want to take your medicine, but you have to if you want to get better. Once you are better things can go back to normal." He explained. "Now two seconds of medicine is way better than being sick." He said. He wiped her tears away, "Can you take it for me please?" He asked. He knew she had been hiding how she was feeling because she hated the medicine.

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Allison frowned as he starting being mean. She got to her feet, standing in front of him. "What i want you to do is sit the fuck down and talk to me not run from your problems like a fucking coward." She said, glaring at him. "Now sit and eat with me." She said, sitting down. She looked at him, waiting for him to sit back down. Allison smirked, "But if you want me to go fuck whoever I will be sure to make you watch." She said, liking to push his buttons.

@ heroin bob.