Eva is an abused schoolgirl who lost her will to live. But her repeated attempts of suicide were unsuccessful and after each attempt her abuse kept multiplying. During one such attempt, she gets an message from an unknown id in her dm - "Pixieuwu":...
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(Eva pov guyz)
The following day at school, my friends huddled together, chattering excitedly about the weekend. I kept my distance, listening but hesitant to join in. School was my safe space, but I kept a certain barrier around myself; too much attention could mean trouble if my father found out.
"Eva!" my friend Mina called out, waving me over. I joined them, giving her a small smile. "We're going shopping this Saturday! There's a new pop-up store with all these trendy clothes and accessories. You have to come!"
The others nodded enthusiastically, and the invitation warmed me, but I felt a pang of dread in my chest. Shopping meant spending money I didn't have—and asking for permission I'd never get.
"Oh, um," I began, shifting uncomfortably. "I'd love to, but I don't really have the money for shopping right now."
"That's okay! You don't have to buy anything," Mina insisted, her eyes bright. "You can just come with us to hang out. It'll be fun!"
I bit my lip. I genuinely wanted to go, to feel like a normal teenager spending time with friends, free from the weight of home. But my father would never allow it. He'd have a hundred reasons to keep me home, and any attempt at an excuse would mean a night of punishment.
"Actually," I said, my voice quiet, "I don't think I can. My dad... he, uh, he likes me to stay home most weekends."
The excitement faded a little in their eyes, and a few exchanged glances. They knew my father was strict, though they didn't know the full extent of it.
"Oh, I see," Mina said, sounding disappointed. "But... couldn't you tell him you're studying at my house or something? Just this once?"
The idea tempted me. I'd snuck out before to go to work and to finish errands for him, so maybe I could pull it off. But the thought of his reaction if he found out was terrifying.
"I just don't think it's a good idea," I said, forcing a smile. "Maybe another time?"
My friends fell silent, each of them looking at me with a mixture of sympathy and disappointment. I felt guilty; I was always letting them down because of my father. I wanted to explain, to make them understand that it wasn't just about the money or permission. It was about the control he had over me, how every decision I made was filtered through his rage.
Mina stepped closer, giving me a small, understanding smile. "Hey, it's okay, Eva. I get it. You can come when you're ready, no pressure."
I nodded, relieved but also saddened by how easily I had to give up. We chatted a little more, but I could feel the distance growing between us, a wall that my father had constructed and that I couldn't break down. When the bell rang, I turned away, feeling like a stranger in my own life.
That night, I lay in bed, staring at the ceiling and thinking about what my life would be like if I could say yes. I could imagine it so clearly—laughing, trying on clothes, sharing secrets with friends over milkshakes. It was everything I wanted, but the smallest request for freedom could unleash my father's anger.
My phone buzzed, and I saw a message from Lix.
Lix: "Hey! Just wanted to check in. You okay?"
I hesitated. He was always so kind, and I didn't want to lie to him, but I couldn't tell him everything either.
Eva: "Yeah, just had a long day."
Lix: "Ah, rough day at school?"
Eva: "Kinda. My friends were planning a shopping trip, but I had to back out."
Lix: "Why? Shopping sounds fun!"
I sighed, wishing I could be honest with him.
Eva: "Just... family stuff. I don't have the money, and it's hard to get permission to go out."
Lix: "That sucks. I'm sorry, Eva. You deserve to have fun too, you know?"
His words brought tears to my eyes. No one had ever said that to me before.
Eva: "Thanks, Lix. I wish it were that easy."
Lix: "You know, maybe one day, you'll get to do all that stuff. The shopping, the exploring, all of it."
Eva: "Maybe."
I didn't believe it, but his words were comforting, a lifeline on a day when I felt completely alone. It felt like he understood, even without knowing everything.
Eva: Lix what about your family? Are they well off?
Lix: My father has a good job. Oh also i have 2 sisters. One is '98 and another is '04
Eva: I have siblings too, 3 of them. But i don't live with them anymore - actually i never lived with them
Lix: whyy
Eva: When my elder brother was born my fam was already in financial trouble. So when i came unplanned they gave me up for temporary adoption. They thought i would not get adopted that quick. Before they came for me, my adoptive parents adopted me. And after that my biological mother had 2 more kids.
Lix: That's - sad. If you are older than 18 u can choose to live with your biological parents i suppose
Eva: Yea but i lost contact. I don't have any means
