I was terrified all the time.

I couldn't go on like this. I was even afraid of my own shadow.

I heard a noise downstairs and I knew Allan was home. He was probably searching the cabinets for his stash of alcohol. He was more violent when he was drunk.

I heard my stomach grumbled again. I was really hungry, but I couldn't go downstairs, because he would see me and find a reason to hit me.

I really don't know why my mother had married him. What had she seen in him? I don't know why I ask that question, because I already knew the answer. He was rich and my mother needed the money.

Dad died when I was ten and we started to have money issues. My mother had to do something in order for us to get by, so a year later she married Allan. She didn't love him and I knew he didn't love her either.

Her Saving Grace

Lucas who was sitting beside Jasmine, covers his ears with his hands. "Jasmine, are you going to damage my eardrums?" He asked.


Jasmine ignored his comment and turned back to me, who was sitting directly behind her. "I knew it was going to happen." She clasped her hands together like a kid about to open presents on Christmas morning. "This is so exciting!"


I smiled at her excitement. She was always excited, especially when it came to romance and relationships. "Thank you and I know you had said it." I said.


"Yes of course. I always know these things. It's a gift." She said smugly and I laugh.


"I'm happy for you little K," Lucas cut in. "And if you're happy, we are happy." Kevin who was beside me nodded his head in agreement and I just smile at them.


We were sitting there in silence for a while, until Jasmine spoke again. "Did you guys complete the Spanish homework? Please tell me I'm not the only one who didn't."


Chapter 46