Emily
"Where have you been?" His voice was scarily calm.
"I-i-i" I just couldn't find the right word to say or come up with. Joshua is in my room. Right now I wish that the ground will open and I will gladly jump inside.
His eyes travelled down to the white leather in my hands.
"Oh Emily" He chuckled darkly. "You know I hate it when you disappoint me."
With each words he got up and took slow menacing steps towards me. I backed up against the wall in fear, feeling my heart pounding against my ribcage.The way Joshua is approaching me felt like a predator slowly stalking his prey. I was cornered, no escape.
Earlier this morning he told me not to eat or make any food for myself but I was tempted like really hungry so I decided to sneak out to buy some snacks from the little savings I had. Now see where it has gotten me to.
My eyes darted to the door and I thought about making a run for it which i did.
Big mistake.
In a swift motion, Joshua grabbed me by my hair. I let out a scream of pain, trying to get his hand to let go of the death grip has on my hair.
"Do you think you can escape me?" He whispered harshly in my ear.
"Please don't." I begged, when I saw him holding up his belt. The first hit came so fast that I barely had the chance to dodge it.
"You stupid bitch!" He screamed. " You will never disobey me again." He swung his belt again, hitting my back.
"Please stop." Tears were already streaming down my cheeks.
"You're so ungrateful! I took care of you, fed you and you still have the guts to disobey me!! I fucking told you not to eat anything but you went behind my back and bought snacks!" Joshua slapped me hard as he said that.
"I'm s-sorry, I'm sorry." I cried.
"Damn right you are" He snared "You are so stupid, useless, ugly, a fucking mistake!"
I couldn't feel my eyes water again, not because of the belt but because of his words. Am I really a mistake? I stayed on the floor, limp as I stayed on the cold ground, feeling stinging pains all over my body.
Joshua picked up the white leather and grabbed a fistful of my hair. I hissed in pain, my scalp was stinging. He dragged me to the living room and threw the leather into the furnace. Oh No. My favorite jacket. I held my head as he let go of the tight grip he had on my hair.
"I specifically instructed you not to eat food today and you went out and bought snacks, as your punishment for that, you will be given extra chores and dont even dare think of eating any food tomorrow." I stared at Joshua with wide eyes. What does he mean extra chores? I sweep, wash the dishes, do the laundry, wash his car, take out the trash and cook. I possibly can't think of anymore chores I have to do.
"What do you mean by extra chores?"
Joshua smiled smugly at me "Like dusting the roofs and cleaning the basement." I internally smiled, dusting the roofs and cleaning the basement is not a big deal. Im even more happy about dusting the roofs.That way I can have an excuse to watch the stars. I frowned, realising that I won't be allowed to eat tomorrow.
"Okay sir" I muttered quietly.
Giving me one last smirk, he turned around and walked up to his room. I slowly got up but hissed when I felt sharp pain in my left rib. I got the first aid kit and treated my wounds before heading upstairs to my room. I changed into a yellow pajamas and plopped down on the bed, as I felt my eyes getting heavy. I closed my eyes, falling into a deep slumber.
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The next morning, I woke up to the buzz of my alarm. I shut it off as soon as possible. The belt mark from yesterday's beatings are already fading away, but that doesn't erase the pain. I quickly got up anyways and made my way to the bathroom. I took my bath and changed into an oversized green hoodie. I slipped on a pair of leggings and see runners. I tied my hair in a ponytail before heading down to the living room.
When I was done with the house chores, Joshua walked in, looking all dressed up. He was putting on a purple button up shirt with black jeans and a pair of converse. His hair was slightly styled and jelled, hate to admit it but he looked good. His green eyes flickered towards me as he glared. "Are you too old to greet me now?"
"N-no sir, forgive me" I said quickly. He rolled his eyes and proceeded to grab his car keys from the table.
"Am going somewhere and will be back in the evening, make sure to cook my favorite food today and don't you dare eat any food cause you won't like the results." With that he left, slamming the door shut behind him. I couldn't help but grin as I stated at the door. I ran towards the couch in the living room and jumped on it, making sure to sit down and make myself comfortable. I grabbed the TV remote and scrolled through channels till I finally found a channel that was showing a Netflix movies. When Joshua was around I wouldn't dare to switch on the TV, I love it when he goes out on weekends because I'll be watching enough movies. My favorite is "The Originals"
My stomach mumbled and mumbled but I ignored it, keeping my face fixed on the TV. I was tempted to go to the kitchen and a grab a bag of popcorn and a can of coke but I had to stay strong, I don't think I can handle another round of beating.
After the movie ended, I got up and waddled to the house feeling bored. I stopped right in front of Joshua's bedroom. The only time I got his room is when I usually clean it. I stepped right pass his room and decided to go the basement instead. The basement was a little dusty which means I won't have a hard time cleaning it. I brought the box that contains my toys and board games. Signing I placed the box back on the shelf and walked towards my room. I sat down on the bed playing with a strand of my hair. I really need to get a hair out. I wonder how it would feel to have a mother gently brushing your hair. I hate my life. I have no real family, no friends, why can't i just live a life like a normal sixteen year old teenager? I can't continue like this. I just want to be happy, have a real smile on my face. Is that too much to ask for? Being in a foster care is way better than living with Joshua. I glanced at my new locked up windoe, I don't know how or when he decided to lock up my window. I walked up to it and try to open it bit it was pretty useless. Great! Now my only source of escape is locked. At least I can go to the roof to watch the stars.
My eyes drifted to the wall clock. Holy macaroni fudge balls! It's 5:30pm! I ran to the kitchen and brought out the ingredients from the cupboard dudes in making grilled chicken and avocado salad. I hate making this, how on earth can someone eat chicken ab avocado together?
When I was done with preparing the food, I made a mouth watering custard and overloaded cake for dessert. It took all in me not to take a bite out of it. When I settled the food on the dinning table, I heard Joshua's car pulling over in the garage. I scrambled from the dinning room, going to the living room, and quickly switched off the TV.
I said behind the couch and lowered my head when I heard approaching footsteps from the porch. Joshua opened the door slamming it behind him before tossingchis keys on the table.
"Welcome back sir" I greeted.
"Where is my dinner?" He grumbled.
"In the dinning room sir" where else will it be?? The toilet? I snickered at the thought forgetting Joshua was in front of me.
He glared at me. "What are you laughing at?"
"Nothing sir."
He passed my side to the dinning room. I carefully watch him as he took a bite out of the grilled chicken. He glanced at me and muttered something under his breath.
"Go and eat." He grumbled.
"Huh?" I wanted to be sure I heard him right. Did he just say I can go and eat!
He glared. "Did I fucking stutter?" "No sir." I replied quickly."Thank you"
I practically ran to the kitchen and scooped of the custard cake in a bowl, before taking a glass of orange juice. I awkwardly passed him and walked up to my room.
I sat on the bed and started eating, turns out I was very hungry. After eating, I waited in my room for a while before going downstairs and thanked God Joshua was done with his food. I washed the plate and went to the storage room. I carefully climbed the ladder that leads to the roof and sat down, watching the beautiful stars shinning bright. I brought my knees up close to my self cursing myself for not bring a blanket.
"Look at the star" a voice in my head told me. I gazed up the stars to see the star shinning even more brighter than before. A small gasp escaped my lips when I sighted something move really fast in the sky.
Oh my God!
It's a shooting star! I stared at it in awe, it was so beautiful.
'Make a wish'
Closing my eyes I took in a deep breath. "I-I wish.. i would finally be happy for once in my life." Opening my eyes, I watched as the star moved pass me.
I closed my eyes and smiled, feeling like things are going to be okay for me.
I would finally be happy.
Emily I woke up and looked at the clock telling me it's 6:30am, time to get up and get ready for school. Yeah! Note the sarcasm. Its like my second worst place in the world. Sighing heavily, I crawl off the bed to the window and push the curtains aside. The window is still locked but the sunlight managed to pour in and bathe everywhere with its light. After the morning rays steals into my room, I get up to trudge slowly into the bathroom. I feel a lot better as soon as warm water rains on me. I like it when it's warm, it always make me feel at ease. When I was done, I put on a purple plain shirt, black leggings and a pair of white saddle shoes.I threw my black hoodie on, making sure to leave my hair down. Then I looked at the time and silently curse In my head 6:54am!. I need to make breakfast for Joshua or I'll end up beaten up this morning and i really don't want that. I hurried downstairs, did my chores and proceeded in making breakfast, which was
Emily "Huh?" I asked feeling confused. "I'm Xavier." he said stretching his arm. I gently took his big but warm hand feeling sparks and tingles."Emily." "The name's Chase M'lady." The boy with brown eyes said. He dramatically bowed and took my hand in his, placing a kiss on it. I chuckled and face the boy with blue eyes who smiled shyly at me. "Ryan." he said. I nodded and gestured for them to follow me. I took them to the office where they collected their schedules and locker numbers. Ryan is a junior like me while Xavier and Chase are seniors. I showed them around, the classes, gym, janitor closet, cafeteria, and other place in the school. When it was 7:55, I waved at them and went to my first period. Thankfully no one was in the class so I sat at the last seat in the back row. Eventually, students started filling up the class and I got dirty looks from the ones that spotted me. I gnored them all and focused on the biology teac
"what the fudge?" "Fudge?" Chase snickered. "I don't like swearing." I said glaring at him. I turned to face Xavier who was already looking at me with his usual blank expression. "Why did you do that?" "Do what?" "Defend me of course!" I exclaimed angrily. "Aren't you supposed to say thank you?" Ryan chirped. I forgot he was here considering the fact that he's been really quiet. "He made it 10× worse. He just made things worst for me!" "Don't tell me you were going to let that asshole order you around, i helped you the least you can say is thank you." He said getting angry. I shook my head backing away from them. "No! You don't get it? Because you defended me Henry is only going to get worse. He will start breathing down my neck every 24/7 in the school. Please I really don't want that." Giving them one last glare, I stormed pass them going to an empty class to sit down. I know what I
EMILY I opened the door gently and entered the house slowly closing it behind me. Inside was dark and quiet, too quiet. I quietly tiptoed going to the staircase. When a " You are late." voice boomed, making me let a small scream in fright. I turn around slowly to where the voice came from to see a figure sitting on the armchair close to the window curtain. 'Why didn't I see him there before?' Joshua stood up slowly and started walking towards me making step back with every step he took, I stopped when I reached the wall behind me. He looked down at me with an angry expression written on his face. I could barely see his face thou but I knew he was very angry. " Why are you late?" He growled at me. "I-I-Im sorry. I lost trac-" A punch at my face stopped me from completing my words. I let out a scream of pain, it hurt so badly."I'm sorry." I cried out. "Oh, you are now whoring around, Huh? With who? Tel
EMILY"Hello Emily." He said as his eyes roam my whole face and body. I couldn't help but gape at this guy standing in front of me. He was wearing a black leather jacket that was worn on top of his tight black t-shirts. His jeans tightened around his hips as he stood. I raise my eyes back to his face that holds a well defined jaws and perfectly lined eyebrows, the straight nose sitting at its rightful place and his lips.. so full and pink. All those handsome features were placed on the wrong guy. He was like a.. a sexy god, but I hate this god's gut standing in front of me.I look back at his eyes and I couldn't help but sqwirm under his gaze. I gently clasp my hands together to stop it from shaking but failed miserably. My whole body was practically shaking.I quickly drop my eyes to the floor when I saw him majestically walk his way towards me."Emily, eyes on me." He demanded with authority. I swallowed a huge lump at the back of my throat with it maki
" She isn't going to tell us anything, i think she still doesn't trust us."I heared Ryan say with concern in his voice. "Me too." I replied. "Hey." I said quietly. I open my eyes to see the boys look at me with surprise written on their faces. "Emily." Xavier called out. I turn my head to the direction of the voice and saw him sitting on a chair close to the bed that im laying on. I sat up and ended up gasping when i felt a sharp pain at my waist. Damn! This bed feels so uncomfortable. "Where am I?" I asked. "The school's sickbay. We saw you passed out in the hallway and brought you here. The school nurse will soon be back to give you some drugs for the pains and headache." Ryan answered. I nod in understanding. "What's going on? Emily." Xavier asked in a dark tone. Ingnoring their stares, I look down at my fingers which seemed pretty interesting right now. "M.m..um.. Henry sent his friends to beat me up."
"You know, i used to be a very happy kid, a kid that had friends to played around with. I was like a child who spent her days dreaming and living on fantasies. I didn't even know Joshua wasn't my real father because he raised me up like a real father would do, I used to call him Dad. Whenever he had the chance or was free from work, he would take me to some amazing places to spend time with me. However, our favorite place was the beach that was close to our house at Florida. We would go there at night to watch the stars." Smiling sadly at the memories, I glanced up at the boys to see them listening attentively. "When everything changed on my 10th birthday." ⬅⬅Flashback⬅⬅ "Bye Em, I promise to give you your present tomorrow and happy birthday once more." I smile as my friend wave at me. "Thanks Bulbu. Goodbye." I wave back at her before going down of the school bus that just dropped me home. I feel very happy today because it's my birthday. Dad
I gently opened the door and entered into the house before closing it quietly before me. Then i slowly walked into the sitting room and thank God I didn't see Joshua there. So I turned around to go to my room but stopped when I heard a noise at the kitchen. I gripped my bag tightly and quietly made my way to the kitchen. I immediately breathe out in relief when I saw Joshua standing close to the washing basin with his back facing me but he was on a call. "I miss you too." He said to the caller. "What time will you come? Let me know so I can get things prepared over here." I turned around going upstairs to my room not wanting to eavesdrop furthermore, beside I might get into a big trouble if he caught me. I got to my room and sat down on the bed, thinking about what the boys and I discussed about. I don't know if I should file a case against Joshua because I'm scared, I'm really scared. What if I loose? I'm very sure he will find me
Emily. "Emily wait up," Ryan called out to me as I hurriedly walk towards the roller coaster feeling excited we are currently at an amusement park and so far being here, it's been so fun. The rides and games we tried were extremely thrilling and awesome, It's been ages since I had this much fun. "Nah, I can't wait for you. You walk way too slow like a heavily pregnant woman" I whinnied but slowly reduced my pace. I just couldn't wait to get on the rollercoaster. "God I can't believe you guys want to get on that scary thing, ill probably throw up after the first round" Chase stated frowning his face and pretending to gauge against the thought. The guys have always been at my side the whole time and I couldn't help but feel like I'm being babysitted by them. I look up at him and pouted. "It can't be that bad, I tried it a lot of times when I was little." I whinnied licking my vanilla ice cream. God! this is the third of ice cream I've had so far and I just couldn't get tired of
I told the boys everything about what happened yesterday because I didn't want to keep anything from them. I feel like i could trust them. "You actually didn't know about all that before but Henry knew and didn't tell you?" Xavier asked, his voice deepening. I nodded and answered. "He wouldn't have called me his little sis if he didn't know." "That fucking asshole." Chase retorted looking over to Henry's group table which Henry hasn't returned after he walked out the cafeteria. "So what are you going to do now?" Ryan asked me raising an eyebrow. I shrugged my shoulders. "I don't know but i don't want to file a case against Joshua anymore." I quietly told them. "Why?! That motherfucker abused you since you were little" Xavier gritted out angry. I sigh looking down at my fingers. "I know. It's just that, i don't want to hurt Catherine's feelings. I could see the sadness in her eyes when she told me that Joshua left them som
EMILY The next morning... "Hey." i smiled as i called out to the boys standing close to my locker. I feel glad to see the people who actually care about me but i just hope they don't leave me in the future because i don't know if i worth having friends like them. You know as Joshua says, i'm useless and unimportant. I sighed, then got closer to the boys. "Morning." They greeted. "Hey, are you okay?" Ryan asked me noticing my sad expression. "Did someone touch you? Is it him again or that asshole?" Chase rushed out the questions moving forward and actually angry."Or-" "No no I'm fine." I shook my head pulling him back before bringing out a smile to show them that i'm actually okay. Chase narrowed his eyes at me not believing me. "Are you sure? i swear-" "I said i'm fine, nobody touched me." i said interrupting him. "See, no mark or bruise is on me." I said turning
He quickly entered and closed the door behind him and I heard a click sound shortly after, making my eyes widen in shock. 'Did he just lock the door?' I asked myself. "W-what are you doing?" I stammer moving backwards with fear gripping me. He just smirked and started walking towards me and when he got a bit closer, he stopped. "Just wanted to have a little conversation with my little sis." He said shrugging. "L-little sis?" I furrowed my brow. He frowned."Don't you know?" I slightly bend my head sideways still confused. "Know what? I don't understand." He muttered some incoherent words under his breath that I barely heard before saying out loud. "Nevermind." Then he turned around, walked to the door unlocking before storming out of the room. While I thought, 'What the hell just happened?' I shake my head and also walk out of the room. I got closer to the dinning room and saw that Henry was already sitted
Emily If you know how it feels like when you are in need of so many answers to your questions but you don't know how to eventually get the answers then you probably know how I feel like now. A lot of questions rushed through my mind as I stood there in shock to see Henry. Joshua introduced me to them as his daughter and them to me as Mrs Parker and her son, Henry, I knew that immediately I saw the resemblance but that didn't answer the real questions going through my head. Like, what the fudge are they doing here? How did Joshua know these people? Is the Henry's mum Joshua's business associate or one of Joshua's girlfriend? But she doesn't seem like a person who sleeps around. Or wait, is she the woman he was talking to on the phone last night? Nah, expect he doesn't show his true colors to a woman, no woman would like a man as evil and devious as this man. But why is Henry here? What is really going on he
Henry's Pov 🎶🎶You don't want no problems, want no problems with meYou don't want no problems, want no problems with meJust another day, had to pick up all the mailThere go Chano ridin' through the streets, they be like, "There he go!"You don't want no problems, want no problems with me, bih!You don't want no problems, want no problems with meJust another day, had to pick up all the mailThere go Chano ridin' through the streets, they be like, "There he go!"🎶🎶 Playing a game on my Xbox, I rap along as my phone plays 'No problem by Chance the rapper ft 2chainz and Lil Wayne. "Honey." I stopped singing when I heard a voice call from outside my room. "Honey." My mum knocks at the door and enters. Pausing my game, I sigh and faced her. "What now, Mum?" "Honey, I just wanted to remind you of tonight's dinner." She quietly said. I sighed. "I know mum, you already told me that about 7times."&n
When the bell rang indicating closing time, I went to the school parking lot where we all agreed to meet up.On getting there, I spot Xavier's white car and quickly went to wait behind it and about 5 minutes later, I saw the guys approaching me."Yo Ems." Chase called out when they got closer. I inwardly smile at the nickname but pretends to not like it. He has been calling me that since lunch break.I glare at him feigning annoyance while he just laughed it off and put his right arm around my shoulders but I quickly moved forward making his arm drop off me."Chase isn't going home now because he got a detention in Physics class." Ryan told me."Hey I can talk okay?"Ryan rolled his eyes.I faced Chase with a surprised face. "Detention? On the third day of resuming with us? But you are new. What did you do?"He shrugged. "Well I think I have gotten on the bad side of Mr Michael. Have you seen this man? Always
I gently opened the door and entered into the house before closing it quietly before me. Then i slowly walked into the sitting room and thank God I didn't see Joshua there. So I turned around to go to my room but stopped when I heard a noise at the kitchen. I gripped my bag tightly and quietly made my way to the kitchen. I immediately breathe out in relief when I saw Joshua standing close to the washing basin with his back facing me but he was on a call. "I miss you too." He said to the caller. "What time will you come? Let me know so I can get things prepared over here." I turned around going upstairs to my room not wanting to eavesdrop furthermore, beside I might get into a big trouble if he caught me. I got to my room and sat down on the bed, thinking about what the boys and I discussed about. I don't know if I should file a case against Joshua because I'm scared, I'm really scared. What if I loose? I'm very sure he will find me
"You know, i used to be a very happy kid, a kid that had friends to played around with. I was like a child who spent her days dreaming and living on fantasies. I didn't even know Joshua wasn't my real father because he raised me up like a real father would do, I used to call him Dad. Whenever he had the chance or was free from work, he would take me to some amazing places to spend time with me. However, our favorite place was the beach that was close to our house at Florida. We would go there at night to watch the stars." Smiling sadly at the memories, I glanced up at the boys to see them listening attentively. "When everything changed on my 10th birthday." ⬅⬅Flashback⬅⬅ "Bye Em, I promise to give you your present tomorrow and happy birthday once more." I smile as my friend wave at me. "Thanks Bulbu. Goodbye." I wave back at her before going down of the school bus that just dropped me home. I feel very happy today because it's my birthday. Dad