forced conversation

I have not spoken to Ashley really since our last confrontation. You know, the one where she came home, got in my face and said this is why she doesn't like coming home? yeah, that one.

Last Wednesday, before my latest eight days in a row started, it was raining and I had decided to take a nap. After two hours of slumber, I hear the ding dong chime that happens whenever a door or window is opened. Now, since my sister & Larry were at work, and Hannah at Canyon Lake, it woke me up.

I come out of the room to investigate. Ashley's light is on. I don't see her anywhere. Then, she comes downstairs.

What are you doing here?
I needed some tampons.
Insert eye roll here as she only comes home when she wants/needs something.
When are you leaving?
Autumn will be here the whole time
I know. I will be home either Friday or Monday, depending on my ride.
And??
I'm going to work with my recruiter today
And, again??

Now, her whole "reason" for not wanting to go in early is because she was going to work with her recruiter, Wednesday was the first time she did.

So, when are you leaving?
Why?
Because I want to be here when you leave
Why?
No answer, just the door behind her.

She didn't come home and it suits me fine. She calls Larry about once a week to "check in" This is causing a problem. For me. As long as he acts like nothing is wrong and indulges her without making her deal with the issues, it only enforces me as the bad guy. Truth is, I probably am, but at this point, I really don't fucking care.

On his last conversation with her he asks where she is going to live when Chanell moves back to Mass. Home she says, you need to rethink that he tells her. You have some fixing to do.

She comes to the house when no one is here, that I am tired of. I have no idea what she is taking from the house. She stated that she wanted to take her books and sell them for money. The thought of getting a job hasn't crossed her mind. Her excuse would probably be "I don't have a car" Yet she seems to get around to the bars and clubs just fine. Even Chanell got a job at the sonic they are building, and she is about to move.

So, today, she came by again. To drop off movies she had taken from the house, she brings Chanell with her. This pisses me off to no end. I tell Larry, you better call her.
And tell her what?
Tell her not to bring anyone over here or take anything while we are not here.

He doesn't reply, he never does. Fine, I will call her.

I call Chanell, she always tenatively answers the phone.
Hello?
Is Ashley there with you?
Yeah, hang on.
Hello
Hey
What?
Do not come over here while we are not here, do you understand?
yeah (not really caring)
And, do not bring anyone over here while we are not here
OK
OK?
I said yes.
I want to make it clear to you .....

It's never clear, she doesn't give a shit.

It still makes me mad, but I am so done it's not even funny. I try to think when was the last time she did something she was supposed too? When was the last time she stole? When was the last time she lied? How much shit do you have to take and swallow before it's finally over?

This is not going to be good. She is driving a wedge between Larry & I again. I am his wife, she his daughter.

Who is sleeping under his roof tonight?