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Pain.
A feeling Evelyn knew all too well. One she was used to. Both physically and emotionally. The emotional pain was a numbing sensation that seam to come from the pit of her stomach and almost became physical as her back was forced to be the arc.
The first time she truly felt pain was the day her parents died. It hit her like a train. That reality was not all perfect as she viewed it as. It took over a portion of her brain, consuming her. Stealing away her happiness, her light and was now being held captive by sadness and the dark.
And at one point, when she was alone, and the feeling became too much, she screamed. It was the kind that came straight from the eyes and soul and just like a flip of the switch, the aggressive tears were wiped away and replaced with a smile. A pretty yet broken one but it was enough for people to believe her. For her to believe.
Still, the invisible scars were permanent, refusing to leave her. A reminder that behind close doors, the pain would be evident in her eyes and sat there for a life time, trapped in the confusion she carried.
That is what Evelyn questioned herself. The confusion that constantly knocked on her mind.
When was the first time she truly experienced pain?
Another secret hidden from her.
From a young age, an innocent child that shouldn't have withstand any kind of pain, emotionally and physically at the same time.
And tonight, the wound from her invisible scars would open and history repeats itself.
Only this time, she would forever remember and hold it with her.
A beautiful yet a tragic curse she was blessed with.
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1998
"Can you please tell mommy? I'm scared." A 7 year old Evelyn tugged on to Elena's hand with a pout on her face.
"She's not going to shout at you, Eve," Elena reassured her as she held on to her sister's hand, stepping out of the school bus and towards their house.
"Yes she is. Her and daddy said i'm not allowed to take it off and I didn't listen to them," Evelyn whispered. "Lena, please. I'll share ice cream with you."
