Stuck Between The Two

Nadia

I unlocked the door and set the keys on the counter.I saw Chris in the living room. I took of my heels and set them at the door. God they were killing me!

Nadia;Hey babe

I said walking over to the living room as I approached him I noticed that he was watching TV but the sound was mute.There was an empty bottle of alcohol on the floor right next to his feet.He was starting to creep me out.

Nadia:babe you ok?

I stood in front of him, he looked up at me as if he just realized I was talking to him.

Chris: where were you Nadia?

He clenched his jaw and gave me a death glare. If looks could kill. Man would I be dead by now. For some reason I knew tonight was gonna be bad,the way Chris was acting.

Nadia:I...I called you and you didn't pick up so I left you a text

Chris: i dont give a fuck Nadia i said where were you?

His voice got higher.

Nadia: I told you. I was with Cali and Leila we just went out for drinks and to catch up. Calm down.

Chris: Don't tell me to calm down Nadia I told you to stay your ass home!!

I got up from the couch

Nadia: your over reacting Chris it's only 12 and I wanted to hang out with my friends I'm always home

Chris: that's where you are suppose to be!!

Nadia: excuse me what do I look like to you!?! You always go out and hang out with who ever but I can't even see my friend that's not fair Chris!!

Now i was mad. This nigga got me fucked up.

Chris: how many times have I told you I wear the pants in this house. What ever I say goes why can't you get that!?!

He yelled in my face

Nadia:whatever.

Im don't arguing with him I can't believe him right now. I'm gonna just blame it on the alcohol that he has consumed.  As I was headed up the stairs I was yanked back by my hair. Chris threw me against the wall.

Nadia: OMG CHRIS LET GO OF ME YOUR HURTING ME!!

By now years were rolling down my cheeks. I tried to get out his grip but he was too strong.

Chris: don't walk away from  me. I'm not done talking to you Nadia. Your my wife and your gonna learn how to respect me one way or the other!!

Nadia:fuck you Chris! Just cause I'm your wide doesn't mean you own me! I can do whatever the fuck I  please I -

Before I could even finish my sentence his hand went across my right cheek. Just like that he slapped me. My cheek stung really bad. I couldnt believe it tho. It's like the whole world stook still at that moment. He let go of me and I instantly dropped to the ground holding my cheek crying.

Chris: Babe I'm so sorry

He tried to lift me up but I shoved him away.He looked terrified.

Nadia: Get away from me! I fucking hate you Chris!!

I yelled in between sobs. I really couldn't believe he did this to me. Yeah he would get loud and angry but never like this. I never thought he ever lay his hand on me.

I got up and ran upstairs into our room before he could touch me again. Of course he was on my tail. I closed the door right in time so he couldn't get in and locked it. I leaved against it as he banged on the door like a mad man

Chris: Nadia I'm sorry!! Let me in!!

Nadia:I hate you get out !!

I replied

After about thirty minuets of hearing me cry and calling him ever name in the book and him pleading for me to come out and telling me how sorry he was. Chris took my hint and left. I heard the door slam and the car engine start and he took off. I didn't want to come out tho. I slid down the door and layed on the cold floor. Never in a million years would I believe that  Chris, my husband, my everything would lay a finger on me. It just must wasn't like him. My cheek was in pain. I just layed there holding my cheek and replaying what happened over and over in my head. I eventually cried myslef to sleep.