Your Shadow Crosses Mine

23

5 months later

"Katherine?"

I hate that fucking name.

I turn around to see the head of security just starring at me.

Almost like he is disbelief at the fact I'm here after so long.

Or maybe disbelief the fact I'm actually walking around and no one is stopping me.

"Please don't call me that" I say

"Sorry"

I watch as more people start to surround themselves around me.

I almost want to make a run for it.

But I know that will make things worse

"Relax boys, I let her out"

As the voice stops o watch my father step in the circle they've made around me.

"I have someone for you to meet tonight, so my security will stay with you while you go to buy a dress"

He announced it like I'm a fucking dog.

Like throw the stick and say 'fetch'.

Honestly if I could explain how many times I've fantasised about his death.

I'd be put into a mental asylum.

"With what money?" I ask

"Mine of course"

I can't tell if he's being serious or not.

Like are we doing this father of the year act to make the guys think he's father number one?

I just nod my head agreeing.

"Oh and boys, make sure she behaves"

And with that he walks away.

What the fuck is his plan?

I mean if I had a penny for each time he's said that now I'd be rich.

"Why don't we go get that dress now" one of the men say

"Can we do it in a bit, I'm sure I need to freshen up so I'm on time to meet whoever my father wants"

I almost want to choke on my words as 'father' slips out my mouth.

They all nod and one them escort me to a room.

A room that haunts me.

Walking in and seeing all the photos.

The happy ones I used to find comfort in.

But all I feel is sick to my stomach knowing the dark truths.

It's true what they say, when parents tell you to never grow up.