September 28
I made a mistake, now I have to face the consequences.
November 14
It's official, I'm pregnant. Now I have to tell him.
November 18
I made his favorite meal for dinner. He loved it and the idea of us having our first child.
November 25
He won. He was happy and I am calm. At least for now. But I know it won't last forever.
December 16
The bruises have finally faded. He took me to the doctor. I'm almost 3 months pregnant. My baby is strong, only if I was too.
January 24
He left. But came back. I don't know what to think. I'm 4 months pregnant now. I wonder if he even knows what this means.
February 7
He has plans. Plans for our family. Should I be happy?
February 25
I went to his boxing match. I can't believe that I once loved the arena. Now I hate it.
February 28
The bruises may have been gone for weeks now. But the memories still haunt me.
April 12
My baby is almost here. I hope I can be there for you. My mind goes crazy when I'm alone. I'm always alone. My husband may be here, but that doesn't mean he cares what I do.
April 28
"Two months left" he said this morning. He actually remembered. It may not be that bad after all. Adam remembered.
May 15
I think the heat affects everyone, but mostly him. We had dinner at his brother's home, I haven't seen him in over seven months.
June 4
My baby is almost here.
June 27
I love you Liam. I hope you can love your dysfunctional mother.
July 17
It has been a month, Adam adores him. He wants us to go to his boxing tour with him.
July 19
I can't go. I won't go. Liam and I stay.
July 31
I have forgotten how much a bruise hurt.
August 3
It hurts. My baby is safe with John, Adam trust his brother, so do I. But he knows. John knows the bruises hurt, but I tell him no. Keep Liam safe.
August 9
Liam sleeps on the bed, next to Adam. He wants his wife and son to go and travel the States with him for his boxing tour. But I can't, it hurts. The pain is killing me slowly.
September 8
I have 3 more months to convince him.
October 16
The bruises are darker this time. Only if I wasn't his punching bag.
November 20
Goodbye.
December 5
He found me. Now he wants to send me to a rehabilitation center. He wants to help. He wants Liam. He wants me. But he should have realized that earlier.
December 9
I grabbed the diaper bag, his car seat, his blanket and I left. I left to the only place I know, the only person I can trust, to keep us safe. John.
December 14
He wants to see Liam. I refuse to let Liam anywhere close to this monster.
December 15
I have to tell him, but how?
December 17
I told him. He nearly killed John. He wanted proof. I gave him proof. Then Adam was taken by the authorities. Liam is safe. Safe from his violent uncle.
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I honestly couldn't think of a title for this one shot.
A lil something for you all. Not inspired by a song but hey! Why don't you listen to some Sam Smith?!
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Thanks!
-Liz
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Songs and Oneshots
Short StoryA collection of random songs turned into a short story. Stories that bring a song to life. Songs that bring meaning to our lives. A lil bit of everything for everyone. It being Love, Sorrow, Abuse and the list continues.