Ah how nice it was to have a loving father, right? You snorted, that action however wasn’t appropriate in your current situation that was the worse you could have done. A blow to your right cheek was your response from your father. The blow was strong which would have probably sent you to the ground but that was not the case, you were on the ground already in a not very good condition. There was a bruise forming on you left cheek and your eye wasn't in any better condition either, it was swollen and all bruised. Your lip was busted, caused by a kick.
"You piece of shit! What's so fucking funny?" he asked leering at you.
You smiled, but if he hadn't been in his drunken state, he could have seen it was a sad smile.
Another kick to the stomach." Bitch, I'll teach you how fucking funny I am!" he unleashed one of his 'I'll teach you' lessons again. This was not new so you just laughed, surely it would regard you with more blows but you just did not care anymore. You loathed your father. The blows were nothing new, they were given to you since you were able to walk. If things didn't go as he planned then he would take it on you, it has always been that way. The reason on why you received such a gift was because you didn't bring as much money as he wanted.
Well, you tried to rob those who are richer but it turns out there had been more guards lately, sure you were a good fighter and a good thief, but it wasn't the same working with your companions than working on your own.
Within minutes, your father was gasping and was more than tired. "T-this is w-what you get f-for not doing what you are supposed to do." He said standing straight." Forget about staying inside, sleep outside just like the animal you are." With that said, he left you where you laid.
All of your body hurt as hell but you refused to cry or whine. It was something that you were taught by this man, to take pain as if it was nothing. To say the least the beatings he gave you to teach you that, had surely paid off. As you remained there, you cursed. If that wasn't enough, drops of water dropped from the sky. At the end you just laughed, you couldn't help it, it was just quite funny how just life hated you.
As it rained, you were wet in no time yet you made no effort of standing up. If felt quite nice. As you were dozing off, you heard a few splats from behind you and then a sigh."Dude, again?" The voice of your friend was recognizable. You did not respond earning another sigh from your friend."Come on, lets go inside it's raining yo'" he said trying to help you to stand up. He grabbed one of your arms once you were sitting and placed it around his shoulders.
You pushed him away."I can stand up on my own, I don' need your help."Now that he didn't have a hold on you, you attempted to stand up but it was easier said than done. As you placed your arm on the ground to help you stand up, it gave off. You could ignore the pain but it seems that your arm was not going to help you, it was broken.
“Yeah, right you can do it." The male replied mocking you. This time you did not push him away, you were not going to be able to stand up you had to admit. After your arm was placed around his shoulders, he placed a hand on your waist which was tender from the beating. He pulled you to your feet and instead of taking you to your home, he walked to another direction, his home.
"Reno, where's Bathier and Gippal?" you asked the male.
"They’re home, we told you not to go alone. Why didn't you listen?" he asked quite angry.
Again, you laughed." Really Reno? You know how Mathew loves it when I slack off." Walking as fast as you could, you rested your head on Reno's shoulder. He and the others have been always been there for you, caring for you. The rest of the kingdom however, was another story. You being a young woman and hanging out with males was frowned upon, which is why they scowled or gave you the stink eye whenever you were around.
"Why do you still live with him?" he asked releasing another sigh.
This time you responded without hesitation."You know why, Reno. I can't just leave her there with him, he'll take it on her and she's not so well." You replied.
"I really don't get her yo'." He was being honest and what could you say? You've told your mother plenty of times to leave him but she refuses to do so.
You didn't either, and you probably would never understand how she would rather stay with him. Specially when she has seen how he treats you.
For the remaining of the time you both just walked in silence, there wasn't much to say. You had your eyes closed so when you heard a door being opened you assumed you have arrived. If that wasn't enough you heard a gasp from Reno's mother."Oh my, again?" she asked. She knew your situation and she was actually one of the few who gave a fuck about your well being. In the times that your father had left you in such state, she was kind enough as to take care of your wounds.
After helping Reno to move you, you were placed in a bed. Someone took off your shoes and before anything was removed, you heard Reno's mother shooing him away. At this you laughed.
"I'll take your clothes off and clean your wounds. What got into him today that left you in such state dear?" she asked in a very soft voice.
"The usual, but I think he enjoys beating the hell out of me."
She sighed and you could imagine her shaking her head."Sleep my dear and rest, you need it. I'll take care of you now."
You didn't complain, on the contrary you listened to her and you did as she told you. Next thing you knew, you were dreaming, not so good dreams you must add.
