All Chapters of The Caged Bird: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

The next morning, I again, walked on eggshells around Edric. Fortunately, he did not bother me last night. But I had barely slept. My fears kept me awake. Just when I had managed to sleep, I was woken up by him, the evil man that is my husband.Quickly I made my way to the kitchen to get his breakfast, making sure his coffee was ready when he entered the room.Once again, I had hardly touched my food. Stress did not let me eat. I barely dared to even move. Afraid that with one movement I could make him set off. We ate in silence as there was not a need to make conversation with such a vicious man until Edric himself spoke up."We are going out tonight. So, no need in making dinner." With that, he left the house.When I heard the front door closing, I could breathe again. I sighed. I did not know when he would come home, but I knew I had some hours to myself, free from him. How ironically. All my life I wished for a friend, for company and now

Two weeks. Two weeks went by and my life had not gotten any easier living with the devil himself. I tried to listen to him. I really tried. I did what he asked, what he ordered me to do. Nevertheless, he always found a way to punish me with a slap, a punch, or a kick.My bruises, however, did not increase, he would only hit me once to make his point. Making clear that it was him who was in charge. Not me. So, the bruises stayed on my body, once healed another would be painted on my skin.Most of the days Edric would be away. I had no clue where, but I did not care. I only cared for his temporary disappearance. For a short period of time where I could breathe without having to look over my shoulder. A time of peace. Some days he would be at home, mostly on Sundays, and then people

I liked Evelyn. She smiled and joked all the time. She had taught me a lot of things about tv shows, tv channels, YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, and all other kinds of social media platforms, while we ate ourselves full of all kinds of snacks. Evelyn really had a sweet tooth. Only my body did not like the sweetness. Shortly after I had to throw up. Maybe I should take it easy with eating so many things at one time, the next time I am eating with Evelyn. When I came back, we finished watching a YouTube video which was a make-up tutorial. I really like those; they were very satisfying to watch. Quite shooting."Tomorrow we should go shopping. We will buy you a phone first. I can't believe how you lived without one. Oh, I can invite some of my friends as well, you will love them." Evelyn kept on babbling during dinner. I did not mind, I loved that she brought some positive energy into this house."I don't think it a good idea to take Ava shopping with you," Edr

"What's that?" Edric pointed at the pregnancy test. I did not want to show him, but I could not resist him either. Careful he took my hand in his and removed the object from my hand. He was quiet when he looked at it."What is it Edric?" Evelyn now asked. He showed her and she gasped. She took the test in her hands and looked at it multiple times, to make sure it was real. Soon both their parents stood around her, taking in the news as well.Miranda copied her daughter and gasped out as well, but it sounded more out of joy than from shock. "Well, this is wonderful news!""Mother!" Evelyn hissed."Another problem solved, well-done son." Marcus, the father of Edric, muttered. A slap on the back was given and both shared a small smile.How could people be happy about this? How could people even be happy?"I-I need to go... I need my brother." I muttered as I stumbled towards the front door. I did not make it far. Soon two hands were on my shoul

Two months went by and things were different. Again, I was locked up in the mansion, it was now not my father's but my husband's. Evelyn tried to convince both her father and Edric to let me out and have some fun, especially before the baby would come. But both the men said no.I was now their number one priority, I needed to be protected 24/7, which was horrible. There would be always a bodyguard nearby. Their cold demeanor, almost robot-like, was not very comforting when I was watching a movie or eating my dinner.There was always someone looking over my shoulder. Following me like a hawk. It was very unnerving. The best thing about this whole pregnancy was that Edric kept his hands off me. This baby meant a lot to him, his family, and apparently the mafia. So, no harm was to come to me or the baby. I did not have to worry if I would do or say something wrong. I finally felt like I could breathe again.Also, it helped that Evelyn