An emotionally triggering chapter ahead. Feel free to skip if you don't tolerate domestic abuse/violence.
Amelia's pov
" I saw Amanda at the lake after school" - Nick
" Yeah I know Nick... I just picked her up and dropped her off " I say through the phone and connect it to the speakers of my car
" Ohh but did you know who she was with?" - Nick
" Yeah some guy called Drake , her sister's friend apparently. " I say in a bored tone as I don't buy her shitty story one bit
" Sister's friend? Are you kidding me? She was holding hands with him Lia....like in a romantic way. " Nick says
" Holding hands can be normal...we do it all the time Nick " i say and regret my choice of words for I don't know what reason.
" Yeahhh! But that wa- " he was cut off by another voice which I definitely recognise as Jake's
" They were hugging Lia! I SAW THEM... WITH MY FUCKING EYES . " He yelled through a distance
" You can stop yelling dufus I am driving and my phone is connected through speakers ! " I say getting really annoyed by this topic
" We think its all something romantic and she's hiding. Who even is this Drake guy? Didn't you ask her?" Nick asks and puts me on speaker as for others to hear my answer.
" I did ask her . She said he's her sister friend from school days ... 3 years older than us . I asked what was she doing with him and her answer was like..
He wanted to hang out so he texted me last night and I couldn't refuse!
I found her answer totally unacceptable "
I say as I park in my driveway
"It really doesn't sit right " I hear Chase
" Wait who all are together right now and why was I not a part of this?" I say still sitting in my car
" Me , Jake, Patrick and Chase...in Patrick's pool house ... having some beers and smokes ." Nick says
" You're doing that stuff? Why again? When are you gonna listen Nick. Its harmful and injurious to your health. All of you are pathetic! " I yell and hang up..
This boy will be the death of me for sure.
I rest my head on the steering. I am totally exhausted at the thought of going inside as I know what awaits me .
I lift my head up and hope that everything is alright at my house because I don't want to see the scenario in my head be real today .
Please God let today be a peaceful day !
I chant as I step inside and I am met with the usual.
My mom sitting on the couch crying her eyes out . Her hands and arms have marks. I move closer and see her beautiful face covered with marks... black and blue.
I hold her.... because that's what I can do. Its been years.... I don't even know what I should tell her...or do to stop this. So I just hold her and hear her sobs...Sobs which horrify me ...
" He is never gonna change Lia." She says
" I know mum" I say but still I have some hope that some day he will change. Someday I'll see him be the man my mum deserves.
" What was the reason this time?" I dare to ask.
" Food" she says
Another vague reason...its always the same. Food , clothes, money...silly things which don't matter. I mean who the fuck beats the living shit out of their wife just because they didn't like the food.
" Did you talk back? Or he just started it?" I can't even say in front of her that her husband hits her. The words just don't form. They just don't come out.
" I didn't say a word. I just said that I am sorry and I'll try better next time . He said he doesn't want to eat at home from now on. What should I do? I am so miserable Lia. I just want to die in peace now. I don't want to live baby..... I have had enough. " She keeps on rambling and you know sometimes I think dying is the only solution left for her and me too.
" Divorce is a solution" i say
" You know our financial condition. It is not a solution its another problem. " She says as usual. I have told her numerous times that she should consider it but she doesn't.
My mom being an orphan. She has no one to go for help. Its just me who can pull her out of this mess. I am her only hope.
" I am here for you mum. We'll figure this all out I promise" I say and give her a squeeze.
" I know. Lets clean up and I'll cook you something to eat." She says and gets up again
Just as she has been doing for the past 15 years.
That man...my sperm donor hits her , abuses her and leaves her in pieces every single day but she never once fails to pick herself up. She always comes back with positive energy.
I don't know how she does it. If I was in her place I would have been long dead.
She's the bravest woman I know.
" I am not hungry mum. I'll just study you get some rest we'll clean up in the evening. " I say and get to the stairs. Yes, they still make a sound.
I just figured that it was the staircases problem not mine so I don't use it as a slide anymore. I don't have to change or loose weight to make this stupid staircase happy.
" Ding" i hear my phone
Asher🤜🏻:- when are we meeting to talk?
Shitt ! I totally forgot
Me:- can we not today? I am exhausted and I have tons of studying to do. Maybe tomorrow at lunch?
I text back
Asher🤜🏻:- sure ! I am sorry again. I'll explain everything tomorrow. I promise. We're good right?
Me:- yeah ! We're cool.
Even though I am not sure where I stand with him at this moment but telling him that will only make him feel distanced from me.
I pop on my bed and let the sleep come.
I'll do the studying later!
30 minutes later
*Crash*
" Please! I am so sorry...." I hear my mom
I sit up on my bed scared , my heart racing , sweat beads on my skin forming... I didn't realise I was shivering and holding myself so tight that my whole body hurts now..
I keep hearing....my mom's pleas to stop and him continuously yelling profanities and hitting her.
I know I should go out and save my mom but I a damn coward.
Please let her be alive .... please let her be alive ..
Please let her be alive.
Please please please god.
" Okay!! I'll sleep with you" I hear my mom and now I know the fight was not about food actually.
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Author's note
Hey people! This chapter holds a special place I hope you people understand why. Its not a beautiful chapter but the ugliest one.
Anyone might feel triggered or emotionally harrased by this chapter so I am really really sorry in advance!
And you can skip the book or a few chapters if you can't tolerate this. I totally understand.
Keep reading
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