Escape

Chapter 2:

As soon as the bell rang I was out of  there, I didn’t want to go to any classes. That guy Dan that I met before, Dan and I after homeroom, we bludged school for the day and sneaked out the back. He said he had some pot and offered me some, I didn’t resist. It kind of made me relax in a way. Dan is actually a really sweet guy, also a bit of a rebel. He listened to me. And not many people like to hear me talk. We talked about a lot of things. Our past, some of our secrets, what we want to be when we grow up, all that kind of stuff. I told him what I went through in my past, and he was experiencing something similar in a way. He was physically abused by both his parents. His parents fight a lot and make up with sex, while he’s in the house. Then they fight again. It is constantly like that at his home. I offered him to stay at my place some nights if he wants too, so he can get away from that place that he has to call home.

As soon as I got home my foster mum, Lara, was waiting at the kitchen table with that ‘I know what you did you stupid child’ kind of face. “How was school?” she asked.

how do you think it was? it was horrible i didn't even go to school really.

“It was fine, just like school.” I said Blankley.

“I know you went there today. They rang me up. You got to stop doing this kind of thing Kristen May! This is a fresh start for you! don’t ruin it any more than you already have!” she screamed at me. I was used to being talked to like this. After all, I’m the only adopted kid in this family.

“You’re not my mum! You can’t tell me what to do!” I yelled back at her and ran off to my room. I hate it when they treat me like this. My baby brother, Jake came into my room as silent as a mouse. He was so innocent and hopeful. A young being full of imagination and wonder stood before me. He knew what I needed. He ran up to me and wrapped his arms around me for how far they could get around me. We just sat on the floor like this for what seemed like hours, no talking, just sharing the love that we both needed.

“Come on now Jackie, go have your shower before dinner” I instructed my little brother to do so while letting go of him. “Are you going to be ok?” he asked me.

please fight me, stay, please.

“I’ll be fine, now go have your shower” I said while scrufing his hair and placing a soft, small kiss on his forehead.

I lie on my bedroom floor, not happy at all, never have been. I am motionless. Emotionless. Lifeless. Heartless. I reach into my school bag and get some pot that Dan gave me before we went home. I grab my lighter from my bedside table and start smoking it. I’m not sure whether the smell is hugely recognisable but I don’t care, it helps me relax a bit.

After dinner I come running out of the house with my bag packed with all my belongings that are important to me, photos, electric chords, phone, laptop, cds, video camera, my teddy bear, letters, cards, cloths and my skateboard and start running away. I know Jake loves me, and that he would be heartbroken that I’ve gone, but I need to go.

I can’t live there anymore. I can’t take it. I can’t bare it. It hurts too much.

I start skating away, tears streaming down my face, not being able to see anything properly, but I keep going. I’m not going back. I need to leave and move on and just be alone.

I have no idea where to go. I’m lost. I pick up my skateboard and start walking over to the nearest park. I’m going to have to sleep in the open tonight.

As I walk up to the nearest park I could find, I see a man standing quite far away from a car that isn’t locked.

Maybe I should borrow it for tonight, it doesnt seem like he needs it.

So I decide it’s worth a try. I start to slowly and as quietly as I can walk up to the vehicle. I end up getting to the back of the car without being seen. The man is still not near the car, I’m sure it’s his. I’m sure. I make my way across the side of the car without getting caught, so good so far. As I slowly start to open the door the strange man can see me by the side of his car. I open to door, throw my bag onto the passenger seat, lift myself up, sit on the driver’s seat, turn the key, close the door, place my foot down on the exelerate pedal and drive off before he could stop me. I just stole a car.

Oh shit.Your now gonna have a record if this guy finds you Kristen, you better hope he doesn't find you!

 As I drive away I am shocked by what I have done, I’m frozen, but still somehow am able to keep driving. I drive all night. All night, no stopping, no looking back. I just want a whole new life.