Broken

Chapter 1

Emily’s POV

 BEEP!!BEEP!!BEEP!!

UGH!! I hate waking up to that annoying sound of my alarm clock. I stretched out my arm and switched the thing off. I got up off my bed and groaned when the sunlight busted through my window. I walked over to my bathroom and turned the shower on.

I quickly took my clothes off and hopped into the shower. The water falling on my body relaxes me completely. Every time I’m in the shower it feels like I’m in a world of my own. Just me without anyone or anything bothering me.

After a few minutes of just standing there, I started washing my body with lavender body wash. Then I washed my hair with my strawberry scented shampoo. After I finished my shower I got out and wrapped a towel around my now shivering body. I walked over to the bathroom mirror.

I looked at myself and immediately got disgusted by my appearance. I guess everyone at my school was right. I really am fat. And I just don’t get skinnier.  I mean I haven’t eaten since a few months ago. Okay, maybe I’ve eaten a banana or apple or something like that but that’s it. My mom thinks I’m anorexic but I can’t be because I simply just don’t lose weight. I mean I still weigh the same as I did a year ago.

I shook my head to get those thoughts out and started brushing my teeth. I quickly blow dry my hair and put it in a messy bun. After I finished in the bathroom, I walked over to my walk-in closet and got dressed in my matching polka dot undergarment, hoodie and pink jeans. I put my trainers on, walked over to the mirror and just shuddered to the broken girl I saw as my reflection.

I walked over to my door and glanced back at the mirror one more time, and then walked downstairs.

“Hey Honey” I heard my mom say. I just looked at her blankly and the smile she had on her face immediately disappeared. My mom looked at me with sad eyes. I hate doing this to my mom but what else can I do? It breaks me even more to see what I’m doing to my mom but  I guess that’s what I’ll have to keep everything to myself.

I took a seat at the kitchen counter and just stared out the window when my mom suddenly spoke “Emily, I’m sorry I forgot to tell you, but one of my closest friends are coming to live with us. She has a son your age and he’s also going to come. I couldn’t have said no when she told me their house got burned down so I offered for her to stay as long as she wants “

I just looked at my mom and nodded my head and then just stared out the window again.

After a while of just sitting there, my mom placed a plate of eggs, bacon and pancakes in front of me. I just sat there and stared at it before moving it away.

“Come on Sweetie. You have to eat something” my mom said in a sad tone but I just ignored her.  I wanted to eat but all I could think about was getting fat.

I sighed and got up from the counter and walked over to the front door. I grabbed my backpack and walked out the house. I started walking to the bus stop since I had like 15 minutes to get there. I do have a car I just never use it. Why? Because I don’t want to draw attention to myself. I know how that sounds but I don’t want to be noticed more than I already am. You see my family (mom and I) are filthy rich. I honestly don’t like flaunting everything I have.  

When I finally got there I sat down on the bench and waited

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The bus ride to school was awful as usual. Once again I was tripped and laughed at.

When we finally arrived at school I wanted to be happier but I couldn’t because I know things at school are worse. I walked up to my locker when I was suddenly pushed up against it.  I whimpered in ain but my ex- boyfriend Mike, he didn’t care. “So, you little piece of shit. Any last words?” he said with a smirk before punching me in the stomach. I dubbed over but he didn’t stop there, he pushed me to the ground and started kicking me without stopping.

When the bell finally rang he said “we aren’t finished yet” and walked to class. I lay there on the ground, emotionless. I just couldn’t move, everything hurt too bad. My stomach, ribs, simply everything.

“Mrs Johnson! Why aren’t you in class?” I heard somebody say. I slowly lifted my head up and Mrs Cortez- our vice principal’s eyes widened when she saw me. She started running towards me and when she was next to me she gasped “OH MY GAWD! Let’s get you to the nurse’s office”  she said while she tried to pick me up but I kept whimpering.

When she finally got me to stand we took small steps to the nurse’s office.  When we finally got there the school nurse opened the door and gasped. “I’ll call your mother to come pick you up” Mrs Cortez said while handing me to the nurse.

“Come on sweetie. Who did this to you?” she said while we walked into her office. She placed me onto the bed and just stared at me. I just shook my head.

“Are you sure?” she asked again and I just nodded. She laid me down onto a bed and went to the cabinet . She came back and placed everything on the bed. She slowly lifted my shirt but I grabbed her hand and stopped her. She looked at me like I was going crazy but she didn’t push any further.

After maybe an hour, my mom came. The school bell just rang so I had to walk out with my mom in front of everyone there. The whole ride back was silent. I just kept looking out the window at the nature. When we finally got home I got out of the car limping towards the front door. I unlocked it and went to the front door.

 I started walking up the stairs slowly but with every step I took I whimpered in pain.  When I finally got into my room I grabbed hold of my giant teddy bear. I walked back slowly carrying the teddy with me and laid down on the couch. I turned the TV on and started watching Disney channel. A few minutes later, after being cuddled up with my teddy and ignoring my mom I finally fell asleep.