Charisma

Chapter 30

Hii! , again.
I've decided that I'll do two or three chapters about Adam's parents ( Belle and victor ) I hope you'll enjoy it
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Belle
I woke up to the sound of the door closing,
He's out, finally.
I got up and went straight to the bathroom

For a relaxing bath, this may be the only part of my day where there isn't any screams, hits or punches
Only me relaxing
After making sure all the soap are out of my hair and body I wrapped a towel around my little curvy body
I took a look at my reflection in the mirror facing the bathtub .
Water dripping from my black long hair

Eyes red due to the cheap soap, and a little bit of blood still running from my already cut lip
I got dressed in a simple black dress

Left my hair in their natural wavy look
Took my purse and the money left on the table
I then exited the house to get some groceries for cooking lunch
"Belle hello!"

" what happened to your lip"
People asked with a fake concerned look as if they even give a single shit
"Hello " I said slowly greeting back ignoring their question
After arriving home with all the things needed I started cooking
I end up doing a simple brown rice with chicken on the side
I took a look at the watch , on the kitchen wall

9:30 pm
" Belle!" The not so lovely voice screamed , interrupting the safe atmosphere
A huge disgusting figure stood in front of me
Sweat covering his shirt , and his big nasty mud-full boots covering the floor that I've just been cleaning earlier

" what is there for lunch ?" He asked rudely
" it's on the table , can't you see?" I said
He grabbed my hand roughly and pushed me to the wall
" DON'T YOU EVER THINK OF TALKING TO ME THAT WAY! I AM WARNING YOU BELLE!!" he said sticking his index up
I said nothing

" I AM FUCKING TALKING TO YOU!"he said
" I get it" I said slowly
" bitch" he mumbled and punched me on my stomach
Then he went straight to the dinning room
Stuffing good in his mouth like a pig
"Belle!!" I heard him call me after a few more minute
"Belle!!!"

I got up from the bed and walked straight to the dining room
As soon as he saw me he ordered me to sit
I hate being told what to do but I had no other choice
" what?" I said shortly

" first what have I told you earlier? I am really not in the mood for fighting right now" he said nonchalantly
"And second the village is having a small party or a dinner tomorrow to welcome a very popular painter

coming into the town to stay for a week or two, he finds our village so beautiful so we shall show him that" I rolled my eyes at his words
" so I bought you a dress , heels and earnings  that you'll wear" he said
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The day after
I was too exited for that party I haven't been out ( except for  buying groceries ) for like forever
I finished cleaning the house
Took a nice hot shower

Wrapped the towel around my waist
While I was fixing the towel around my waist searching for something to wear while I am doing my make up
The door bursted open
I gasped and quickly shouted
"Get out!"
He got closer and closer until there were no other place for me to go

He leaned in and slapped me right on my left cheek
Like a animal
" I can stay wherever I want , it's my house" he whispered clenching his teeth

He then pushed me hard to the wall behind me
And exited the room
I ignored all the thoughts in my head
And decided that today I won't be sad I'll just have fun in the party and worry about all this later

I sat on the little chair facing the body-mirror
Placing on my lap the bag of make-up that has been untouched for years
And started getting ready
After I've done my hair in simple wavy curls and make up

I went up and grabbed the box that Alexander brought
I opened the box realizing that the dress is too short!

I wore it anyways because I was not in the mood for fights
I looked at my reflection in the mirror
Finally, I am ready.
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It was obviously clear how important that painter is
Due to the expensive food and drinks and fancy people all over the place

I wonder why was Alexander invited
I guess because he's friend with the cousin or brother of the owner of the party.
Everything was so beautiful .

some paintings hanging on the wall also caught my eye ,
The first one held a profile of a cute little girl
Her hair was styled in two buns on the each side of her head
And she wore a red and white square patterned dress

The other one held a nice wooden house near a river
This view reminded me of my parents' house
I really miss living there
Peacefully

" you have a really good taste in paintings you know" a voice interrupted the running memory's in my mind
I turned around to see the voice's source
And that's when I met the most handsome figure standing casually in front of me

Hands in his pockets staring straight into my eyes
"I-I was um.." I really didn't know what to say
He laughed " I am sorry I scared you , I am Victor" he said placing his hand in front of me so I could shake

" Belle "I said shortly while shaking his hand
" vous étes certainement belle" ( you are for sure belle : beautiful') he said kissing my hand
" merci beaucoup" ( thanks a lot)I said blushing

" as I was saying you really have a good taste in paintings" he said
" oh I was just checking them out" I said casually
" so you're into art?" He asked
"I am indeed" I said smiling

" so why were you staring at this painting for like 20 minutes?" He said chuckling
I took another look at the house made of wood
" I think the painter , made such a great work reminding me of such beautiful memories" I said laughing lightly looking at the ground

" it's my pleasure to be the reason of your glamorous laugh" he said
Realizing my confused look
He leaned in making my heart race fast

But he end up touching the canvas
His index landed on the corner of the painting
Victor
It said.