The Stars Above Us

-•𝐂hapter 𝐄ighteen•-

⚠︎ There is violence in this chapter so please read it only if you are comfortable.

I once read about the concept of evil eye in Indian culture. If you get too happy there is always something bad ready to happen to you in the corner. And today I felt so connected to the concept. the moment we stepped in our house it was like we had stepped in hell and Satan was ready to destroy us all.

"Where had you two been?" Oliver screamed from the living room as we were about to climb the stairs and go upstairs to our room.

"Father" Ian whispered stepping in front of me. Was he trying to protect me or was I overthinking, but it felt like he was trying to keep me from the harm.

"Who do you think you are to go to meet Jonah" he screamed, his nostrils flaring in pure anger. There was blood in his eyes, it was much more than how angry he was when Ian disappeared to go I don't know where.

"And you took this girl with you too"

"I am sorry father it won't happen again" Oliver pulled his son from his collar.

"I made it clear years ago you are not allowed to meet that son of a bitch"

"I am really sorry dad" I stepped forward to stop Oliver but Ian placed his hand in front of me. Anastasia and Zoe also appeared from the kitchen and upstairs respectively listening to the commotion. Even Amy ran out of kitchen worried.

"I am sorry dad, I promise it won't happen again. Please trust me"

"I can't" he shoved Ian rather harshly that he crashed into me but held both of us preventing the fall. My heart beat harshly in my chest fearing what might to come. Oliver Henderson has the look on his face that can make anyone piss in fear. Even Ian shivered under my hand where I held his torso.

"I hope you know what will be the consequences of going against my will"

"Yes"

"Oliver"

"No Anastasia you stay quiet-" I clutched Ian's arm in a vice grip that I know my nails have punctured his skin through the layers of clothing. "- what are you waiting for" he pushed away my hand and stepped towards the couch, while I stood there fearing what could this result in. What happened next was something I never imagined in my wildest dreams.

Ian took off his coat and then his sweater and lastly his vest before resting his knees on sofa and held the head rest. I got a glimpse of his back and it was all marked with whip marks. In that moment I realized what was going to happen. Amy through his eyes asked me to leave but I didn't.

I stayed there as I saw Oliver take off his belt and rise it in air, cracking it over the surface of his skin, causing the blood curling sound resonate. I couldn't see Ian's reaction but he didn't create any noise. Oliver did it again and this time Ian shifted in his place. That monster did it again and now my blood was frozen in my veins and I was shell shocked standing there.

Anastasia and Zoe looked un-bothered by all this. Oliver did it again and I saw a small trail of blood seeping out of his skin however Oliver didn't stop as he did it again. Ian's knees gave out as he fell over sofa.

"Please stop this" I didn't realize when I made this sound but I practically screamed which made him stop hitting his son. When his eyes snapped to me he looked like he would murder me. But when he stepped towards me Ian jumped on his feet and in no time he was in front of me, blocking my view.

"Dad I am here" Ian dropped down once again but Oliver didn't hit him now instead walked beside us over the stairs and in no time his wife and daughter followed him. I helped Ian on is feet and brought him to his room.