Another Cliche Cinderella Story

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I nodded my head slowly before I speak.

"You no how in the Cinderella story she has a step mum and sisters? Well I do, literally and they act no different than all the films you have seen. Wait have you even seen a Cinderella film?" Jake chuckled before shaking his head.

"Well, they don't treat me... they don't treat me fairly you could say. As soon as my father died my step mum pushed me to the outside. She treats me like her slave and if I disobey she...she..." I start stuttering as I remember the times she's put in the cupboard and hit me. When I was younger I would be in the cupboard for days.

"She would lock me In the cupboard under the stairs or she would...she would hit me," I chocked out the last words. I couldn't believe I was telling him this, I barely know him. I have learned plenty of things about him over the last few weeks but I couldn't believe I was just letting it all slip out.

Tears soon fell from my eyes as Jake pulled me in for another hug. The intoxicating scent of his threw me off track which made me hold onto him longer than anticipated. I didn't want to let go, he was the only one I had spoken to about any of this and it felt good to get it off my chest.

"That's why you had that panic attack when we were locked in, wasn't it?" He questioned me slowly. I could tell he was walking on eggshells around me. I nodded my head against his chest as he pulled me tighter.

"No one should go through what you go through. And your parents? I'm sorry, it must be hard without either of them." He held me tight as I continued to cry in his arms.

"Jake, I miss them so much, I just wish they were still here with me. Then maybe I wouldn't be like this," I choked out as I pulled out of his grip facing him. I probably had smudged mascara everywhere but I didn't care.

"I'm sure you do, you can't think like that though. You're beautiful, there's nothing wrong with you. You're amazing the way you are," Jake said as he pulled me close again, caressing my hair gently.

"How would you know, you haven't seen my face properly," I sniffed before I chuckle quietly.

"I just know, you're one of the kindest and understanding people that I know. I don't have to see your face to tell your beautiful I just know it, your personality shines like a star and your laugh is adorable. I just know." I could feel Jakes smile as he placed his chin on my head. The words he said were bringing more tears to my eyes, no one had said anything like that before.

"And I'm guessing that you didn't drop your phone out of the widow, someone such as your step mum broke it?"

He was spot on.

"Yep, she saw me messaging you and declared I shouldn't have friends etc. I shouldn't have friends and I don't, I've learned to live with it," I mutter as Jake pulls me to the floor to sit.

"I'm your friend. Whether you have five or just the one friend, you only need one to make you feel better." Jake sent me a small smile before talking about friendships, I sort of zoned out because he had pulled me in for another hug whilst talking to me.

We stayed in the same position for at least five minutes whilst Jake spoke to me. Our hug was cut short when the door was pushed open. We stood up immediately to see who it was. Two guys just walked to the photography booths, whilst Jake and I stayed silent. Obviously, the guys knew we in here but it just made this situation awkward.

As soon as I finished my photos I grabbed my things to leave. Jake whispered goodbye before I dashed out of the room, heading home fairly quickly.

Waiting for me was Vivianne, she was mad that I hadn't come straight home. I tried explaining that I was just doing my photography work but she seemed to think I was lying. She shouted a few angry words before pulling me towards the cupboard, I was yelling and pleading her to let me go. Before I knew it, I was back in hell. She turned the light off so it was pitch black.

I tried keeping myself calm, remembering what Jake had told me when I panicked in the photography dark room. Taking deep breaths as I  starting to calm down. I ran my hands along the floor looking for a blanket from the other day. Once I found it I wrapped myself up and lent against the wall.

That witch can't keep putting me here, I need to stand up for myself. What am I thinking? I can't stand up for myself I'll just get more of this punishment. My belly started grumbling, I had only eaten breakfast and lunch today.

I slam on the door hoping that Lucy or Lydia would open it. It finally opened and a silhouette was standing before me, It was Jake. Wait, Jake? What was he doing here?

I woke up shaking my head, it was just a dream. Why was I dreaming of Jake? I think I'm falling for him. I haven't felt this way for anyone in a long time.

My phone buzzed which made me realize I had my phone in my bag. Vivianne wouldn't have known I had a phone, I quickly grabbed it to read a message Jake had sent me.

Jake: Thanks for your help.

Me: You're welcome ;)

Jake: What are you doing?

I didn't want to reply, I didn't want him to take pity on me. He may get cross that I don't reply but I'd rather him be mad at me rather than worrying about me. Would he worry though? Probably not.

Jake: Is everything alright? You haven't replied and I know there's plenty of credit on that phone for you to text me.

I still didn't reply, I couldn't. Before my phone was to buzz again I quickly turned my phone on silent so that no one would hear it go off.

Jake: Has she done something to you?

Jake: Hold on, is this her? Is this the bitch that treats her like crap!

Reading the messages as they came through made me smile slightly. He was concerned, and the fact he is concerned for me has just me fall for him even more. I didn't actually think he would remember what I had said to him today.

Jake: Hello?

Me: No, Jake it's me. I just... I'm tied up right now.

Jake: Oh, okay, I thought she had got hold of this phone too. What's wrong?

Darn it, he wouldn't drop it. I might as well tell him.

Me: Something called a cupboard.

I said fairly bluntly. I had calmed myself down now, but I was still out of my comfort zone. I hate small spaces like this, especially with the doors locked.

Jake: What! Are you okay? Oh, crap make sure you're taking deep breaths okay? I'm not there to help you so just don't panic.

Me: I'm fine Jake. I should see you tomorrow if she lets me out...

Jake: What! No, I'll come and get you, where do you live?

He wasn't coming to my house, he would know who I am. I'm grateful he is worried about me but I can't have him coming here. I decide to switch my phone off and go to sleep.

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