Cinderella (Seventeen)

Truth and Torture

Double update, because like, why not right? ^.^

Chapter Seven

*Hyolyn's POV*

The vomit rose in my throat as he clamped my mouth shut. Kara's latest comment caused more tears to fall, but there was nothing I could do about it. I'm going to die. 

I felt my eyes rolling back into my head, I felt my knees going weak. A knock at the door caused everyone to momentarily loosen their hold on me. 

"Shit," he cursed, turning to me. Kara had already opened the door, unaware we were still in the kitchen. She had skipped on when she thought I was already gone. "Get her out of here," he ushered the girls, who dragged my limp body. Pushing me into the basement, I heard them sigh. 

My head was light. This was definitely an overdose, and I was definitely going to die. 

Staggering down the stairs, Chewy sat at the bottom. On one hand, I want to die. I don't want to be here. On the other, I can't leave him alone. Rocking backwards, I stuck my fingers down my throat, and finally threw up. 

I can't do this alone. I can't do it. I need someone. I have to have someone. I know what I have to do. 

*Wonwoo's POV*

Walking out the dorm, I thought I might find her. We went to the hospital this morning before school, but they had already discharged her. Apparently, her parents wanted to take her of her at home, but that doesn't seem likely. 

Walking to where I would usually find her, i saw a figure with a dog sat under the tree on the banking where I found her trying to kill herself. Smiling, I stopped. At least she was still alive. 

Making my way over, I sat next to her. 

"Hey," she whispered first. She never talks first. 

"Hey," I looked up. "This your favourite spot?" 

"It's the most peaceful spot in the city." She sighed. Side glancing, I noticed how puffy her eyes were. 

"Are you alright?" I asked. I won't stop asking until she tells me the truth. 

"No, I'm not," she whispered again. Wait... "You wanted to know what really happened?" She looked over as I nodded slowly. "He beat me up, then kicked me down the stairs. Locked me in the basement for a week," she looked down, patting Chewy's head. I had literally no words. Like... what? I suspected something, but not this. Never this. 

"Then, you aren't going back," I said with finality in my voice. 

"I have to Wonwoo, I can't abandon him," a tear escaped. "He's my dad." She broke down as I pulled her into my side, wrapping my arm around me. 

"Why the sudden change in character?" I joked, trying to cheer her up. "Finally understood you don't have to be alone?" I felt her nod. "Ahhh," I smiled, continuing to rub her back. Then I looked down. 

And I saw the bruises all over. They weren't there yesterday. 

Looking where I was looking, she sighed. 

"What about those?" I raised an eyebrow. 

"They tried making me better quicker," she stopped talking and bit her lip. "Don't tell anyone? I don't want people worrying, and, I don't want him getting into trouble." Another tear escaped her eye. Rubbing it away with my thumb, I thought about it. He is her dad, but that isn't what a dad should be like. So why is she protecting him?

"I can't let him, or any of them, hurt you any more. How long has it been going on?" I will find out the whole truth. I will make her trust me. 

"Just, promise me?" She pleaded. Looking away, I thought about it. How can I keep this secret? no one should be abused like this. Mentally and physically. "I knew I shouldn't have trusted you. Forget it." She stood up, but I blocked her path.