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I sigh and put my phone down on the bed after texting Xeno about our plan. I turn to my side and fall asleep. I don't really know how long I slept before I heard my name being shouted from downstairs.

"DEZIE! GET YOUR FUCKING LAZY ASS DOWN HERE NOW!" 

I throw the covers off me and jump off the bed. I pull open my door and run straight downstairs. I come to an immediate halt when I see my father. He narrows his eyes at me, I can practically feel the anger radiating off him. I can smell the horrible stench of alcohol coming off him. I feel my palms start to get sweaty, my heart is pounding in my chest, my throats dry and I become more aware of everything around me. I hate how he's capable of making me feel small and scared. 

"Yes sir?" I squeaked out, not wanting to say the wrong thing and make matters worse. His nostril's flare and his breathing becomes deeper and quicker.

"Why the fuck did your  teacher call me today saying that you have a missing assignment in their damn class!?" I flinch as he yells at me. Of course that old crusty stank bitch called him. Over one damn assignment missing? When all the other mother fuckers in that class ain't do half of their fucking work. But she wanna call my parents? How the does that work? Shits not fucking fair.

"I didn't mean to turn it in late. I thought I submitted it but there must have been a glitch so it didn't submit. And it was just one assignment, plus everyone else barely does their work in class, I at least do mine. I turned everything else in at least, that's all that matters, right?" I didn't know whether that was a question or a statement. I keep a close watch on him. His jaw clenches and fist balls up. Oh oh.. Not very good signs. This isn't going to end well for me.

"Who the fuck do you think you're talking too?! HUH!?" I took a step back in fear, Yea I definitely fucked up big time. 

"Listen here you brat! You better start watching what you say around here, you got it? You won't stand here and disrespect me like that! Do your fucking work on time. Don't come up with pathetic fucking excuses!" he spits harshly to me. Spit flying from his mouth, his eyes and veins bulging.

"But I'm not makin-" I get cut off with a harsh slap to the face. I collapse on the ground holding my cheek, it was warm and tingly, my mouth agape. He hit me again. Not much of a shocker. It's been happening a lot more lately. It's to be expected now. I look up at him, with tears at the brim of my eyes. 

"Don't talk over me you little bitch! You are such a waste of space! Get out of my fucking face now! I hope you did your fucking chores too!" I lift myself up off the floor and walk back to my room. I quietly close my door and lay on my bed. I silently cry into my pillow, feeling my cheek getting hotter. I eventually fell asleep again. Into a deep slumber. Being asleep is the best feeling. It's like I'm at peace for once. No one to bother me, no pain to feel, nothing. 

bzz bzz 

I woke up feeling my phone vibrating. I picked it up and checked it. It was Xeno and apparently 4 text messages  

YOOOO DEZIE?

hello?

GET UR SKINNY SHORT SELF ON

DEZIEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

yea? sorry i went to sleep. wsp?

whats wrong?

what makes u think sums wrong?

sum js feels off w u so whats wrong? What happened?

nuns wrong man im fine 😌

mhm😐 i dont believe but i wont force u
anyways wanna meet up 2nite?😆

cant busy w hw🙄

...............

what?

nth call later?

ya shore👽

I let out a long sigh as I stare at our messages. He can't know what my dad does. Knowing him, if he were to found it, it wouldn't be good. He'd flip. And I don't really need him in any kind of trouble right now. I climb out of bed and walk to the bathroom. Why does it take so much energy to just walk? I look in the mirror. I look like a mess. My hair unkept, bloodshot puffy eyes. My cheek stained with dried tears and a hand print. A hand print of where he slapped me. I turn the sink water on and cup my hands under the freezing cold water. I splash my face feeling the pricks from the ice cold water. It's a refreshing feeling. I shut off the water and dry my face off. I sigh once again then decide to watch a movie till it's time to call Xeno.  

september 28 2022 8:56 am