Almost every night, I cry myself to sleep. 
Almost every day, I am reminded that I am not loved.
Almost everyday, I am made fun of.  
Almost everyday, I go through an emotional night mare.

I can't escape because my tormentors.  The very cause of my night mares, live under the same roof as I. 

They are my brothers and no matter how much I try to avoid them, I am always the target of their abuse. 


Family Again

I was in my room looking at outfits. The date is in an hour and I still haven't decided on what to wear yet. 


My bedroom door burst open all of a sudden. An angry Jayden came tramping into my room followed by an irritated Adam. 


Jayden glared at me, arms folded to his chest . What did I do? 


"So, you're going on a date with Drew?" He spat out Drew's name like acid . 


"Oh leave her alone ." Adam rolled his eyes. At least he'll defend me. " Look how long it took for her to get asked out . I thought she would've gone on her first date in her forties . " 


" Going on a date in her forties doesn't sound like a bad idea. " Jayden mumbled . 


He suddenly reached out and grabbed me, lifting me up and cradling me in his arms like you would a baby. 


"Look at her! She's practically a baby; she can't even walk yet!" Jayden cried in horror. 


CHAPTER 18