The Hidden Rose

by Jayne Amanda Maynes

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  “Momma Nicole fell down again,” Kathy said.

  I rushed out and found Nicole laying on the sidewalk a deep gash in her leg and blood flowing freely. I wasn't worried she might die, for some reason the thought of her dying didn't even cross my mind.

  I reached down and picked her up holding her tight against my breast.

  “Come on baby girl momma has you now,” I said.

  She opened her eyes and smiled at me.

  “Momma Jackie pushed me,” Nicole said.

  “That wasn't a very nice of him was it? I'll have a talk with Jackie's momma and see if we can't get him to stop,” I said.

  “I could bite him then he wouldn't push me no more,” Nicole said.

  “You know I don't like biting,” I said.

  “I know momma, but it hurts when he pushes me down,” Nicole said.

  “I know my little angel, it hurts me too,” I said.