Light to Her Darkness

Chapter 20

I hissed in pain as the glass pierced into my skin while picking up the shattered vase. The drops of my tears fell to the ground as I tried to focus on the glass pieces with my blurry vision. If it weren't for my shivering hands I wouldn't be so careful about picking these damned pieces.

My mind was blocked and I wasn't able to think anything apart from the fact that I was locked inside the four walls. It has just been four weeks but it felt like years.

I am not allowed.

I am caged.

I'm a prisoner.

My heartbeat picked its pace and I wanted nothing more than to go out and breathe fresh air. I tried calling him several times but his answer was the same all the time. He was punishing me. Hurting me. And I won't say that I don't deserve this treatment because I do. I really... I really do. But it's too much for me... too overwhelming. It is getting harder each day. I don't know how long I would be able to survive this. I'm not strong. I'm not strong enough for this.

I am not even allowed to go to the garden of his house. Doors are always locked and the keys remain with Mrs. Walter. Whenever Lily wants to go to plant something or water the plants Mrs. Walter opens the door and quickly shut it again. All I can do is stare at the starless sky from the balcony of his room.

I took all the shattered pieces and threw them in the dustbin. I started walking towards Lily's room. Now I don't get to spend much time with her either. She is mostly out for her school and her piano lessons. And whenever she is home she spends half of her time in the garden. As I reached the room I heard a beautiful melody playing on the piano.

I paused at the door and closed my eyes to feel the music her small fingers were playing. It was soft, heavenly, and yet so touching I could feel the depths of it. The melody felt like hope like I wanted to swim into the deep ocean instead of drowning. I wanted to fight instead of giving up.

My eyes watered as I stared at my baby sister playing her piano with such ease. She indeed is talented. She is everything I want her to be and so much more. Unlike me, she is unafraid, confident, and speaks her mind.

A soft smile touched my lips as I looked at her with my blurry vision. She is worth all my pain. Satisfaction reared in my veins and all my worries disappeared just by looking at her.

When the song ended my smile widened and I started clapping for her. Walking towards her, I leaned over and took her small frame into my arms as the soft aroma hit my senses. I could feel my heart bursting through my chest just when I heard her small giggle against my shoulders.

"I love playing piano," she beamed and said in an excited voice.

"And I love hearing you play. You are amazing,"

"I know right!" she said while laughing. She hopped off the piano chair and sat on the bed and I followed her to tuck her in. "So, when are you planning on teaching me, Ms. Morrison?" I teased as she laughed. "I can teach you now if you want."

"No, not right now. It's already late and you have school tomorrow." I said while covering her with a blanket. She let out an audible sigh as she said, "School's boring. Most of the kids at school are boring. They are dumbfuck."

My eyes widened at her choice of words.

"Lily!" I said in a stern voice and she laughed. "Fine, I won't cuss."

"Good"

"In front of you." and she laughed.

"What am I going to do with you?" I sighed as I said and stood to leave.