Fear

Ch. 10

I woke up to the sound of the loud doorbell ringing downstairs. I sat up and realized I had fallen asleep on the floor. I started wondering why my dad didn't wake me up but then I rememebered last night,a tear escaping the corner of my eye. I stood up and walked into my bathroom, then turned the sink on and waited for really cold water to come out. I poured some in my hands and then splashed it all over my face. I dried my face with my little white towel then looked up at my reflection. I was mess. My hair sticking out in all directions, I had dark circles under my eyes, and my clothes was wrinkled up. I brushed my hair and then tied it in a messy bun. I walked back into my room and put on a white and pink tank top and a pair of light pink shorts. I heard a few male voices speaking downstairs and only one female. I only recognized Tom's and my moms'. The rest were guys. I quietly walked downstairs to find about 4 teenage boys standing in my living room talking to my mom and Tom. Tom's black yes landed on me and a smile grew on his face.

"Hi Maria! Haven't you in a while"

"Yeah, ever since you blamed my dad on drinking the bottles you took" His smile vanished and my mom approached me.

"Now honey, Tom and his friends will be staying here to watch after you until I come home from work everyday."

"What?!Why the hell would they do that?!"

"I just don't want to risk you running away to find your father. Now goodbye, I'll be back soon." She grabbed her bag and keys then she disappeared out the front door. I turned to look at the boys that were babysitting me. Great, they all look high, except Tom. One of the guys smirked at me and started checking me out. I felt scared and ran up to my room without saying a word. What would these boys try to do to me? Why does my mom even trust them? I locked my door then walked into the bathroom again. I stripped down to nothing then hopped in the water. I shivered as I realized the water was still a little cold.

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I stepped into my cold room then walked over to my closet. I got out a white Hollister shirt and a pair of aqua jeans. I threw my clothes on then walked to the bathroom and brushed my hair. I walked over to my door and pressed my ear to the crack on the side. All I heard was the T.V and screaming and laughing. I just realized how thirsty I was and decided to go get some water downstairs. I silently walked down the stairs and quickly tiptoed to the kitchen. There was bottles of beer everywhere. I felt disgusted. Before I could grab a cup, I big hand clamped over my mouth and the smell of beer inhaled my lungs.

"Don't scream and you'll be fine" He turned me around, and I realized it was the guy who was checking me out. He started kissing my neck while I struggled to get out of his grasp but he was too strong. Right before he could unzip my jeans I kicked him where the light shines and I took my chance to escape. I quickly ran into my room and locked the door behind me. I quickly went over to my closet and got out an old big backpack from under some blankets. I was crying non-stop. Why does life do this to me? I wasn't going to let anyone else hurt me. If no one was there to help me, I was going to help myself. I threw in a few clothes and blankets then I got my phone and some money from under my matress. I was going to leave. Leave and never come back. I didn't know where I was going, all I knew is a had to leave as soon as possible. I threw my black Hollister hoodie and put on my white converse then opened my window. Crap. I totally forgot I was on the second story. I dropped my backpack then got out some scarves and a rope I had in the corner of my closet. I tied them all together then I tied the end on the pole where the curtains hang. I hope I didn't break it of how heavy I was. I grabbed a pair of black gloves from my drawer and quickly put my backpack back on. I took a glance at my room, where I had many memories. Memories with my dad and friends. Good ones and bad ones. Before I started climbing down I realized I hadn't taken my phone. As I was going to get it, I realized I would just be better without it. Here it comes. My new life. Then I slowly started climbing down the rope I made....