Promise

chapter 84

The pain continued along with the verbal insults. Everything was getting blurry. Why was she doing this too me. I had only ever tried to be nice. I never asked for any of this
"You" *punch*
"Worthless" *slap*
"Piece" *punch*
"Of" *kick*
"Shit" *slap*
"No one" *kick*
"Wants" *slap*
"You" *punch*

"Stop" I cry and she laughs menacingly, she raises her hand to hit me again but I had enough of her bullying me. I swung my fist at her face, a crack could be heard but I couldn't stop.

"What the fuck Avery stop" Elijah shouted as he entered. Fuck. I gave her one last hit but apparently Elijah thought I was going to carry on because he grabbed my arm and flung me away from Jess.
I hit the wall, the impact caused a immense amount of pain to run through my body. Fuck. Tears ran down my face as I watched him ask Jess if she was ok.
What about me?
"What the fuck Avery. These violent outburst s have to stop" he finally turned to me and all o could see was anger. He didn't care. He promised he wouldn't hurt me, all he has been doing is hurting me emotionally and now physically. "I suggest you apologize now" he pretty much ordered. How could he treat me like this. "I hate you" I whisper and get up to run but my leg almost gives way. Luckily I quickly find my balance but before I can reach the front door he grabs me. "You aren't going anywhere" his tone was familiar. Way too familiar and within seconds I was in a dark memory I had tried to forget

"Where the fuck are you going" he shouted as I tried to escape his clutch. His hand caught my wrist and pulled me into him "you aren't going anywhere love" his facial expression showed he didn't have good intentions. I was right. He threw me to the ground, I struggled and tried to get away but he grabbed my leg and pulled me back as he unbuckled his pants.

No. This wasn't Elijah. Sure Elijah was angry with me but he wouldn't do that. "Are you even listening to me" he asked , his hand still had a firm grip on where he grabbed me. "I guess I'll repeat myself" he said, it was obvious he wasn't happy and I gulped. "As I was saying your outburst isn't acceptable. You will apologize" in that moment I realized how little he actually trusted me, I haven't told him what happened but at the same time he just presumed I started it. Just like he presumed the drugs were mine..ok that isn't fair. The drugs were in my room.

"Why should I apologise" his anger rose at my question and I flinch at his expression"You will apologize now or so god help me" I nodded quickly not wanting to feel his hand connect with my skin. He wouldn't hit me right? He let go of me and I quickly entered the living room. "I'm sorry for my behaviour, it won't happen again" i say although I wasn't sorry. "It's ok sweetie, I know sharing your dad must be hard"  she replied in a sickly sweet voice. "Wait is this what it's about" Elijah interupted and Jess nodded "I think she's feeling a little annoyed that you have me now and we are starting a family" she said and I feel a tear run down my eyes. Elijah was going to send me back. If he had a family he wouldn't need me. "Seriously Jess, you had to fucking say that. You know I've told you multiple times that I don't want anymore kids" Elijah now seemed annoyed with Jess. "And Avery you don't need to be annoyed. You are always gonna be the most important person in my life. You mean the world to me Avery. I love you ok" he continued, he no longer had any anger left. "Why won't you say you love me" Jess interrupted and I couldn't help but feel hope. He hadn't told her he loved her. "Because she's my daughter" he said like it was the most obvious thing. "I should go" I say knowing I would end up saying something I'd regret if I stayed longer. "Go where" Elijah asked. "To your parents" I mumble and Elijah looked heartbroken "this is your home though" he said and I nod "I..I can't be h..here right now"  he looks devastated."Jess can leave and me and you can just have a movie now. Please don't go" he said with desperation in his voice. "I can't. It's not just Jess anymore. It's you. You hurt me. You almost slapped me"  I say feeling my cheeks start to get wet. "I'm sorry.
Fuck. Please Avery. I need you in my life. Please don't do this" he was begging at this point but I couldn't. He would only get angry again. "let me get my keys and I will drive you" he eventually gave in. "I want to walk. I need some air"   I say and he nods "great I'll walk with you" I knew he wouldn't give in so I nod. When he dissapears to put his shoes on I take the chance and quickly leave.

He didn't mean anything he said. He just didn't want his dad to find out.  He didn't love me. If he did why wouldn't he take my side. He hurt me.

"Well I see you haven't got your guard dog around to protect you"
I turn and see him. He looked at me with hate and lust. Before I could scream or fight back he grabbed my arm and dragged me into a alley.

Fuck. Not again. No. No.

Ok so I'm probably going to get hate for this chapter. I wrote it twice...first draft Elijah found out and became protective of Avery even more and started hunting down Jess.  This is the second draft and I think it's going to work out better in the long run as it's sadder.