Chapter 5

Ahh, I really hate this bed. This is the second time I woke up with a back ache. I got up and kicked the mattress only for me to miss and land on my butt. I rubbed my temple, I didn't sleep well. Last night's  occurrences came back to me.

My fight with Aaron was a bit tense. I mean it's not like I was wrong. He's a fucking coward if he lets his mom get beat up by Dad . I'm still mad at him for what he said about me . Yeah I know he was frustrated but that doesn't mean he gets to say shit to me.

Lex entered my room all of a sudden. Okay it's definitely settled I'm totally gonna start locking that door. I glanced at her face she had a busted lip. I felt so sorry for her, to have your husband hurt you physically can also lead to emotional trauma besides questioning your love for each other.

I'm pretty sure if you love someone you wouldn't like to see that person get hurt much less do the hurting. I don't know why Lex hasn't divorce him and from my confirmation from Aaron he hurts both Aaron and Bree. Maybe I have no right to judge I have never been in this situation before and maybe it's harder than you think to get out of these kind of situations

" Becca so glad you're awake, here's your uniform. You might want to hurry school starts at eight." She handed me a white shirt with a black pleated skirt.

" Whoa hold on, no one said anything about school. When I was this even arranged and why wasn't I informed." I'm here for only six months is it really necessary for me to go to school. Isn't that just wasting money I could have easily taken online classes but judging from their huge house I'm most definite money isn't a problem.

" You didn't expect us not take to take you to school. Your education matters to us" Yeah right if they had an option they would preferred if I slaved away doing chores. " Hurry up if you don't want to be late" she said before getting out.

I wore the uniform. It doesn't look that bad I guess. I searched my room for a school bag and obviously I didn't find one since I didn't know I was attending school. I opened the door only to find Aaron standing there with a book bag which contained some items.

" I figured you might need this" he said whilst looking down. " You certainly didn't figure out the right way to speak to me last night" I snapped at him. I thought I could brush it off but for a strange reason I still felt mad.

" Look I'm sorry. I was mad because you were right I could have at least tried i- it's just I- I"

" Hey hey relax . I know you didn't mean it"

I said after I cut him off " So does that I'm forgiven" he said whilst giving me puppy dog eyes. Damn that boy is cute, he almost made me give in.

" No but I'll think about it". I grabbed the bag and closed the door.

I took my phone and dialed mom's number. It's been two days since we last talked but it feels like forever. She picked. 

  " Hey princess. How you doing"

" If saying killing rats and and sleeping on a mattress harder than a rock is great then I'm better than fine" I said whilst feeling my poor spine. Mom chuckled on the other hand     

  "  I'm certain you can handle it, after all you're my badass princess"

" Mum! language I'm still innocent" I responded to her comment

" Yeah right . You don't think I already know you swear." Now it's my turn to laugh

" How about you mum. How are you holding up? "

" Good actually. I got a job as a waitress at a local diner. It doesn't pay that much but at least it's something"

" I'm happy for you mum" I so exhilarated that she finally has a job maybe our luck is changing and I might get the hell outta  here earlier than expected. Suddenly mum started to cough.

" Are you okay? It's sounds bad" I questioned her.

" Don't worry about me Becca. It's just a cold"

" Okay I gotta go. Love you"

" Love you too dear and stay safe okay" and she ended the call. I hope it really is just a cold.

I grabbed my school bag and got out of my room. I met Bree on the way. Her skirt was way up her thighs and the first button of her shirt was unbuttoned showing much of her cleavage. She snarled at me

" Does everything wear have to look bad on you".

  " Bree has it ever occured to you to get a life and get your nose out of my business" I walked away not giving her chance to say anything else. I immediately regretted walking away because I came face to face with Dad

" Hmph you've been here for  two days and you're blowing up my money like the fucking leach you are" . Tears began to well up in my eyes. No I'm not gonna cry over him again he doesn't deserve my tears.

" Why do you hate me so much?" I said even though I didn't I want to hear the answer.  

" Because I fucking hate you. You caused everything. It's all your fault"