I got up from the bed awakened by the soft murmuring outside my door. I groaned pulling my phone from under my pillow
Thirty minutes past five. Well it can't be Mary at the door. She knows better than to wake me up even a few minutes before seven. The soft murmurs are followed by an eerie silence, the only sound the faint him of the air conditioning.
Well I was awake now, I better get ready for school. I rubbed the sleep from my eyes. Something was off. Cigarette smokes wafting through the air, fogging the window. My heart skipped
"Mary!" I called out, throwing off the covers.
Mary the house help appeared in the doorway almost immediately, her expression tense. "Good morning, young master" she hesitated a bit "Your father is back."
I could feel my stomach twisted into knots. I clenched my fist and gritted my teeths , Just what I needed. I hadn't seen his dad in months now, not like I want to anyways. The only thing he brings with him is trouble,
the screaming matches and late-night arguments with my mom. Her tears, the way he kicked and yelled at her. I balled my fist tighter. The memories still lingered, making my skin crawl. I thought I had grown passed this.
As i dressed, my mind replayed the past conflicts. My dad's temper, the yelling, the slammed doors. The silence that followed, heavy with unspoken threats..... I shuddered pushing the thoughts back and grabbing my bag
Downstairs, the house manager, Mr. Thompson, dad's personal bodyguard and overseer greeted me with a somber expression. "Demilare your father wishes to speak with you."
At first my gut told me to run, I had no intention of seeing that monster but my legs carried me to his study where I knew he would be. Curse this damn legs . The door creaked open, revealing my dad, phone pressed to his ear, his face twisted in a scowl.
"Not now," his dad snapped, eyes flashing with anger as i entered. "What do you want?"
You asked to see me idiot
I almost yelled
"Why are you back?" I demanded, trying to keep my voice steady.
Father's s expression darkened, the cigarette smoke swirling around him like a toxic cloud "what are you talking about? This is my house"
I sneered " of course it is "
"Watch your manners young boy your mother will suffer the consequences."
My anger flared. "You'll leave her alone! You always do this, using her to control me."
His smile was cold, calculated. "I'll do what it takes to keep you in line. You're old enough to understand the business now."
"I'm not going to get wrapped in all those illegal shits with you "
Father'seyes narrowed. " I'm your father demilare, I know you more than anyone and I know you'll come crawling back once I beat your mum once or twice or even more"
My clenched and unclenched my fist knowing he was right. I'll come back... I always do
" Fuck this " I cursed punching the wall
" No curse words around me Demilare. I don't know what you kids learn in that fucking school" he pulled out another cigarette and lit it
"You're disgusting. Using mom as a threat."
father's voice dropped to a menacing whisper. "You have no idea what I'm capable of. I would have done worse but it will only make you weak. You can't lead the business with a weak mind and body"
I slammed my balled fist on the desk. "How can you do this ?! You're hurting mom, hurting us we are your family how can you..."my voice broke as I glared at him in hatred
The room fell silent, the tension suffocating. Father leaned forward, his eyes blazing.
"I killed my own father, two brothers and even my best friend, I can do anything for the money son including using the woman I love" he leaned back taking a long drag from the cigarette
" Now you have three days to reconsider if you don't, your mother will...... "
I didn't let him finish. "I won't do anything for you!" I shouted, slamming the door shut in father's face.
Storming out of the house, i grabbed his backpack and headed to school, my mind reeling with questions and fears.
I knew what father was involved in and what that life comes with And what would happen to mom?
As I walked, the morning sun seemed to fade, overshadowed by the darkness that had returned to my life.
Fuck it , I should have taken the fucking car
I just couldn't focus as father's words echoed in my mind, a constant reminder of the danger lurking at home.
I wouldn't back down. Not this time. Not without a fight.
I noticed a black SUV following me from behind.
dad's goons?
I quickened my pace, heart pounding in my chest.
This was far from over but if he lays a single finger on mum we'll see who the real devil is
Hey peeps
Unfortunately I couldn't write up to one thousand words but look on the bright side, it's 800 words anyways stay tuned cause this book is just getting started
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ERDOO
Teen Fiction" you have changed Erdoo " he said giving her a crooked smile. Erdoo looked away staring at anything but his face. Maybe coming here was a bad idea after all. " Why ? " She didn't reply but only stared at nothing " Where's my Erdoo? That girl...
