Rising from the Shadows: The Journey of a Star

The Shattered Playground

TW: Mentions of R#pe and lots of swearing

Date: 12/2/2009
Time: 4:16pm

While my parents are in town, I quickly hurry up and clean the house. I don't know why I'm doing it at this point, they're never happy about anything I do. I could do a fantastic and amazing job and it's still not good enough. I wipe the mirrors and windows, sweep and mop the floors, take out the rubbish, wash the bucket that the rubbish bag is in, pull meat out, make something to eat, clean my room (even though it's already clean), wash the clothes, hang the clothes, bring them in, fold them, put them away, wash the dishes, dry the dishes, put the dishes away and tidy their room. Yep. That's my work every day. I've been doing these chores since I was 5. Now I'm 12 and I've had it. I always dream of leaving this place.

I hear the back door open and I hurry and go upstairs. I hear a yell. "TERINA!! BUBBA ITS ME!" I take a deep breath. Whooo... it's just my Uncle Paora. I run downstairs and hug my Uncle. "Kia Ora Bub, how're you aye?" says my Uncle. "I'm good uncle. Just finished my chores is all. How're you?" "Yeah I'm all goods bubba. You had a kai yet? Got some fish and chips?" I put my head down and shake my head a little. "Nah not yet. Dad locked the door to the fridge and the drawers so..." I could tell my Uncle's mad. "Fucking cunt. Wait till I see him tonight he's gonna fucking get it." My Uncle is the oldest out of 4. It goes Uncle Paora, Dad, Uncle Kiwa and Aunty Kati. The whole whanau are protective over me. My Aunty Kati may be the youngest, but she can throw hands.
My dad's in the Mongrel Mob and my Uncle's in the Head Hunters. They've hated each other since my dad tried to rape my Aunty Juna in High School. That's how they got together. My Uncle saved her from Dad and they've been together ever since. My Uncle hates being around my dad but if that means I'm safe, he'll come over anytime. I hear my parents pull up and I try to run upstairs to my room but my Uncle stops me. "You don't have to be scared of them Bubby. Not when I'm here, ok?" I just nod, a scared look across my face.

My parents come in with 10 crates of beer. My dad looks and sees my Uncle. "What the fuck do you want Paora?" He says to my Uncle. "Shut the fuck up Kahu. I'm here for the party. You know I don't trust your fucking arse with this girl. Kiwa and Kati will be here too so watch your fucking mouth." My dad looks at me with this angry look. He looks like he's gonna do the haka with his eyes wide like a Taniwha. "You!" He points to me. "Did you do your shit?" I put my head down and nod. "Yes Dad. I did." My dad puts the 2 crates down on the table. "Good. Now, fuck off and take these to the fridge- "Do it your fucking self Kahu. She ain't your fucking slave bro. Now fuck up and you and your little bitch wife can do it your fucking selves. Got it?" My dad didn't like that but he listened to Paora and picks the 2 crates and puts them in the Fridge. When my mum walks in she can't help by giving me and Paora a death stare but my Uncle being him tells her off. "Don't fucking look at me like that Pati. I'll rip your eyes out of your eye sockets. Now fuck off!" She hates Paora... but he hates her more.

Time: 7:01pm
It's 7pm now and I've just put my baby brother Ariki to bed. He's only 2 years old and I love him so much. He's the easiest baby I've ever had to put to bed. As soon as he goes down, he's out like a light. I cover him up and I hear a noise. I go down the stairs and I see two people fighting. I roll my eyes and head down to Aunty Kati. Her full name is Katiarina but she hates her long name so she goes by Kati (even though it sounds like my mums name). I go and give her, my uncle Kiware (Kiwa) and Uncle Paorana (Paora) a kiss goodnight and head off to bed. My dad calls me over and kisses me goodnight too. I love it when my mum and dad are drunk. They're so nice to me. My mum gives me a big kiss and hug goodnight and I leave for bed. I hear someone in the bathroom and I rush into my room and go to sleep. I go to close my door and I feel someone's foot in the door. They push the door open and I go flying back into my bed. I try to turn around but someone's holding me on my stomach. I try to scream but the person put their hand on my mouth to stop me. "It's ok baby girl. I'll be done in a few seconds." I know that voice... that's my Uncle Taoki. He's my dad's best friend. I wiggle and try to get out of his grip but he's too strong. I try to scream but nothing comes out. He pulls my pants and my underwear down. I tried to wriggle and scream but there's nothing coming out. I feel it... I cry and plead and cry more. He keeps going. I hear someone come up the stairs. I hope and pray it's one of my Uncles or my aunty... it's not... it's my dad... and he's... laughing... Taoki laughs too and keeps going... I pass out...