♧ Prolouge : Just a child

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◇TOYA POV◇ current age : 6 (Past)

I had just finished a massive 3 hours worth of homeschooling
It sucked but father didnt want people at school to see the said bruises around my arms for when he hits them with a stick.

Now it was time for the most...scary part of the day.

Piano lessons

Lessons from my father himself, most would think it's good to have a parent as a mentor or teacher but for me it was the exact opposite.

When I first wanted to play the piano it was really fun, until father took it to seriously. Now i dread lessons.

My train if thought snapped when my father called my name. Its time

"TOYA! GET OVER HERE! YOUR 2 MINUTES LATE ARE YOUR ONLY IN THE OTHER ROOM!!"

"Coming father..." I mumble with a sigh, I quickly made my way to the music room before he could say anything else.

Father was scary...I didnt wsnt him to he mad, only proud...but I cant... why not..? Is my best not enough for him...

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It's now been at least 6 hours...I think...

I'm tired...my wrists are bruised and red, I keep getting the same note wrong...I haven't eaten yet...or actually...I havent eaten at all.

My wrists are throbbing...my head hurts...my fingers feel numb..my stomach aches...I havent eaten

I just keep going...

And going...

And going...

I...I have to make father proud!! He would like that! I'll get this note right then he'll be proud...

Right..?

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"My lord finally, it's just a simple note Toya. You need to get better. You disappoint me as a son. And a musician."

"Go to your room and review your music sheet notes. Now Toya."

I made it to my room and was holding back tears the entire time I was in there.

Why is father so cruel...why cant I do anything right...?!!

Why...?

Why

Why

Why

I started crying now, my tears were rolling down my small face as I tried wiping then quickly but theh kept pouring down like a waterfall.

Why cant I impress him?! Even a bit?

He keeps that stupid serious look on his face every time!!!

Every...single time...

I threw a pillow at my wall in anger...it was soft so it didnt make a lot of noise for my father to come barging in.

I was just a child...so why?!

Just a 6 year old wanting to earn his fathers approval...

Just...a child.

I sighed as I slid down my closed room door in absolute defeat.

I should face it now.

Theres no way father would ever recognize, acknowledge or be proud of me...no knew ever will.

And I should accept that now...

Cause it's a fact...

And facts cant be changed.

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