Pretty When You Cry (An Ethan Dolan fanfiction)

Chapter 47

I haven't gotten any sleep and my eyes burn. I called Ethan and he said he would be coming to see me. I kind of wish he wouldn't worry about me, it sucks that he does but I adore him for caring as much as he does. My mom freaked out last night and I don't think I've seen her cry that much, well... After what happened with my so called father of course. She tried to call the cops but I stopped her. I don't want any sort of drama right now, whoever it was will be caught sooner or later. They know exactly who I am and I sure hope that who ever put them up to this isn't somebody I know.

I walk to the bathroom and take a warm bath to soothe my aching body. Grayson was so kind to me last night that I almost forgot how much of a douche he was. But I miss Ethan. Just seeing his face will make everything better. I fill the bathtub and add in Himalayan bath salts to help with my skin. I put my hair up in a messy bun and slowly take of my oversized tee revealing my darkened bruise. God, it looks awful. I take my lace underwear off and place my laundry in the basket. The water is warm as I dip my body in. It instantly gives me goosebumps and I want to stay here forever. I close my eyes for a few moments and let my mind wonder. The only thing that comes to mind is my attacker, I'm still shaken from it.

I flicker my eyes open and hop out before unplugging the bath. I wrap my towel around my body and head back to my room to get ready. I sit on my bed and put on new plasters for my knee and face.

My mom walks into the room and sits beside me.

"Honey, I'm taking a week off of work. I'm not leaving you alone." She says as she hold my hand.

I lean my head on her shoulder.

"Mom, no... I'm gonna be fine. Don't worry about me."

I feel her shake her head.

"Not a chance. We have to find whoever did this or else they'll do it again."

I let go of her hand and look at her.

"Please, just drop it. They won't come for me again. It was probably somebody playing a sick joke... To scare me."

"Mia, who would want to do this to you, Did you recognise the guy?" She stands up.

I look at her.

"Mom no, okay. I've already told you... I have no idea who he was and honestly he won't even come back. Can we please just drop it? Ethan's coming over so I need to get dressed."

I don't mean to be angry at her, she's only trying to understand what happened but I can't have her worrying about me. That's the last thing I want.
She looks at me with furrowed brows but doesn't say anything. She looks down and walks out and closes the door behind her. I hate seeing her like this because I promised myself that after we moved here, she wouldn't see dark clouds over her head.