Behind Closed Doors

Behind Closed Doors (8)

I woke up the next morning and was completely exhausted, but I got up anyway. I grabbed a pair of dark grey capri sweats that cuffed at the bottom and put on a white t-shirt. I went to my closet and tried to decide what shoes to wear, I decided on a pair of gold flip flops from Old Navy. I grabbed my backpack and keys and headed to the kitchen. The tv in the living room was on and I could hear some kind of football game on and I tip toed around, not wanting to be heard; but of course I am the unluckiest person in the world.

"Well hello there baby girl" I looked around and saw my dad standing in the doorway with an evil grin on his face. He walked closer to me and i took a few steps back but I ended up running into the counter. The sharp rim slammed into my back and I groaned in pain. Rick took his chance and jumped at me, he of course succeeded and he held me by my hair. It was the same as every other time- being dragged up stairs, gagged with a sock, and all the other horrific stuff.

It was finally over and I waited till Rick was in the bathroom to run. I gathered my clothes and ran to my room. I changed quickly and ran out to the car, I got to school and ran into the bathroom. Class wasn't out yet so nobody was in the girls room, I quickly did my makeup by just adding some foundation and mascara. I ended up hiding in the bathroom until the bell rang signaling the next period.

"Hey, so where have you been?" I looked and saw David standing next to my locker. He looked worried but I ignored it and opened my locker.

"Places." I said while shoving my bag in my locker. "Hey what period is it?"

"4th" I grabbed my science book and headed off to Mr. Wheaty's classroom. David didn't give up though, he followed me into the classroom. I sat down and of course David was seated next to me.

"So why were you late?" he persisted.

"It's none of your business"

"Why won't you tell me? Does it involve the baby?"

"Kinda."

"Ooh I'm getting closer. Does it involve the dad?"

"Uh... Yea." I choked.

"Tell me. Now, Missy, I'm tired of playing games. We used to be best friends and now your getting all close to Jacob and leaving me out completely!" by now he was sitting on my desk practically yelling at me. I could feel tears build up in my eyes and I gave up. I grabbed my books and ran right as the bell rang. David followed me though; we were in the back hallway where there weren't any classrooms. I could hear his footsteps getting closer and before I knew it David had me pinned by my arms against a locker.

"No David! Stop! I'm not going to tell you so just leave it alone!" I yelled in his face.

"I'm not giving up Missy. I'll never give up." he whisper yelled.

"Fine! You know what? You wanna know why I come to school late all the time? Well it's called my FATHER! Yea, my father. He beats me almost every other day, he... He rapes me David." I was crying by this point and David loosened his grip on me. "It's his baby...." David let go of me and I slid down the locker. He sat next to me and wrapped his arm around me; I just sat there and cried my eyes out. David didn't say a word the whole time until I was finished crying.

"I'm sorry David. I hate that you have to see me like this." I sniffled.

"It's okay. Do you feel better now?" I nodded and he started to get up. I got up as well and I checked the clock on my phone. It would be 6th period by now so we headed to cafeteria. I just bought a Gatorade and a bag of chips and sat at the table with everyone. Emma was boasting about how great her relationship with Jacob is all of a sudden. I rolled my eyes and ignored the conversation, I saw Jacob trying to give me an apologetic look but I didn't look at him anymore. I was upset with him and I didn't want anything to do with him. Thankfully my chips were gone and I grabbed my drink and fled the table. There were other people in the hallways and more and more people were coming into the hallways.