Part 2

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Mark

I woke up and rubbed my eyes.
Last night was a blur, all I really remember was finding the picture and getting drunk. My head was spinning.
I walked to the kitchen to make coffee and a bowl of cereal. I watched part of a show and checked the time. 11:37. I decided to go for a walk. I slid on a sweatshirt and grabbed my phone and keys before walking out the door. I have been going on walks everyday to help clear my head. It was a nice day, sunny but chilly outside. I stuffed my hands into my pocket and walked to the park not far from my apartment.
I sat down and frowned as I saw a message from a blocked number. I slowly opened the message and saw a picture file. I opened it and felt my heart stop. It was a picture of me. On the park bench. I stood up and looked around. There were people jogging and children playing. I turned slowly in a circle, hoping to see Wade or someone who was just playing a prank on me. But I recognized no one. My breathing became fast and labored as I turned and literally ran full speed to my apartment. I slammed the door behind me and sunk to the ground, putting a hand on my chest, feeling my pounding heart. I locked the door and walked into my bedroom. I shut that door as well and sat on my bed. I pondered who could've seen me at the park and had my number. I shut my eyes and fell asleep.

I shot up from my sleepy state, eyes wide open.
I looked at the photo and tried to think of what it meant when there was a knock at the door.
I stood up and walked to open it with out thinking.
"Mark Edwards Fischbach..." A deep voice said. He was standing there. He was at my front door! 
"What... What are you doing here...? How did you find me?" I asked backing away from him but mistakenly giving him room to enter my apartment.
"I told you I would be back for you Mark. Now you can be mine again!" He said with fax happiness.
He walked me into a corner and wrapped his arms around me.
He got close to my ear and I shut my eyes as he whispered. "I told you I'd be back..."
I let out a shaky breath and was overwhelmed by my thoughts.
How. Did. He. Find. Me?
I felt like everything was caving in.
All those years... All the sleepless night... All the beatings... It's all flooding back.
Please... I can't go through that again.
"I.. I can't... I- I found someone else..." I said, biting my lip.
He laughed darkly.
"Who would ever love you!?" He hissed, still laughing.
I felt my heart brake a small bit.
"You are lying aren't you Mark? I can tell when you lie... I remember teaching you not to lie."
I shut my eyes and fought back tears.
"This has to be a dream." I thought.
I felt a first hit my stomach.
"Don't you want me to be here?" He asked.
I clenched my teeth and didn't answer.
He hit me again.
"I asked you a question!" He hissed.
7 years and he is still the same...
"I am going to get some stuff and I will be back in 1 hour. Try and make yourself look... I don't know... Not hideous." He said walking out.
I started to cry as the door shut behind him.
"Why is this happening!" I cried.
But I managed to snap into my old routine and got myself ready for him.







*****1 month later*****







It has been a month and I already am covered in scars... I want nothing more to escape this but I know I am not strong enough.
I have to leave for Pax with Ken, Felix and Jack.
James is insisting on coming with me as much as I fight it.
Pray he doesn't hurt me while I'm there...
And pray don't let them find out...
I can't loose them too.

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