Paper Thin

Chapter 10

"Ellie, do you love puppies?" Emily asked me, as she continued to paint. I smiled at her, she was bobbing her head, listening to Nicki Minaj track, shocked would be a lie, because for a 5 year child, listening to Nicki Minaj is not what you see everyday. Honestly in this crazy house, she's somehow keeping me sane.

"Uh.. I never had one, but I guess I like them" I said, as I continued folding her clothes.

"I love them a lowt!! But Xavier dowsnt like them. He says they awe bad an..and grwss." She said in a sad tone as I looked up at her. She has stopped painting and now she looked down frowning. Oh my! How can Xavier even say that?! He was such a jerk no he is such a jerk. I kept the unfolded dress on the bed and made my way towards her.

Sitting beside her, I pulled her on my lap, and soon she buried her face into my neck, holding me tightly. Poor baby! I rubbed her back trying to sooth her.

What can I even say her now? Xavier love's her, no doubt but why hurt them too?

"Emily your brother loves you a lot, he just wants to..to protect you" I said, frowning myself. Jesus! What was that?!

She pulled out her face from my neck and looked at me confused with big doey eye's, which were now full of tears.

"Protwct me?" She asked, confused.

Jesus! Elsie that was such a dork reason. Now what are you gonna say that he wanted to protect her from puppies??! Freaking little cute puppies?

Help me!!

You're have the worst brain which cannot function properly!

Shut up and help me!! Oh god!

"Ellie?" She looked at me more confused. I gulped and looked at her. What should I say her? Come on think fast!!

"Uh...um.. protect..um..yes..pu.. puppies..he wanted to protect you bec-" Suddenly there was a knock on the door, and shortly after the door opened, and Mr Black came in.

I thanked god, because I seriously didn't know what I would've said her. Emily turned her face and jumped out of my embrace and ran towards Chris.

"Uncle Chris" She squealed and jumped into his arms as he picked her up, and hugged her tightly. This was such a view, that warmed my heart.

"Hey Princess. How's your day going?" He asked her as she pulled out her face and looked at him grinning. He frowned a little as he held her with one hand and brought the other hand to her face and wiped the tears which were now long forgotten by her.

"What's wrong Princess? Why are you crying?" He asked her softly as she rested her head on his shoulder. Mr Black looked at me, as I gulped and started to panic. This was going to be so embarrassing.

Emily smiled as she looked at me, and I knew she was going to tell him. That little devil!!!

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"Oh.. my...." Mary continued laughing as Mr Black explained what I said to Emily. My face was red as tomato.

We were all sitting in the dining table, as everyone ate their dinner. Xavier was sitting on the head chair, as Mr Black sat on the left side of Xavier and beside him sat Mary. Well I was forcefully made sit on the right side of him. I kept my face down and continued focusing on my plate.

I was avoiding him as much as possible. It's been two day's since that incident happened in my room, and I honestly didn't want any injuries soon. Asking about my hands, well both hands got their bruises, but the wrist of my left hand still have 4 mark's of fingers on it. And I've been hiding them under my full sleeved top.

"Xavier do give me a lesson on how to protect your family from little puppies!" Mr Black said and continued laughing. Oh god! He will kill me now.

"Shut up, Chris" Xavier grunted beside me, as he continued eating. Thank god the topic was over.

"Elsie dear, you never told me about yourself. Where are you from?" At Mary's question, my head jerked upward towards her.

This was the part I really wanted to avoid. I didn't want to let anyone know about me. Clearing my throat, I looked down.

"I.. I'm from Italy" I said as I shifted uncomfortably on my seat. Mary nodded her head, but a frown made a way on her face.

"But you don't have that Italian accent, I'm sorry, I meant to ask were you born there?" I looked up at Mr Black who now asked me the question. His face was suddenly hard, and all the soft features were closed. What happened to him? I looked at Xavier and he had that same look on his face, hard. What did I do now?

"I...um" I gulped as my throat constricted. How can I answer this? So much memories, haunted memories.

"I.. don't know" I said as my voice got heavier and it was closing up, on me. Oh no, not again. I cannot say more.

"Excuse me" I quickly got up from the chair and ran, literally ran back to my room and shut the door with a loud thud. With my shaking hands, I locked the door, and ran to my bathroom.

Something churned inside me, and soon I was throwing up in my toilet. After throwing up, I got up slowly with shakey legs and made my way towards the sink, and splashed my face with cold water.

Oh Elsie, you're such a disguise.

No, no. This isn't true. I looked up at my reflection. My eyes red as always, pale face.

Whore.
                       Disgusting.
                                                      Pathetic.
              
No one will love you ever.
                                              Bitch, get up!

"No please, please leave me! I'm sorry sir, I'm so so sorry" I wispered as his voice continued ringing in my ears. I quickly covered my ears tightly as I knelt down. This couldn't be happening.

I'm sorry I'm sorry. Please leave me. Please.

Mommy, help me. Please.

I don't know how much time it took to calm down, but when I couldn't hear his voice again, I removed my hand slowly, looking around as if he will come back.

I got up, and wiped my face. I didn't realise I was crying. Taking a deep breath, I made my way towards the door as I looked down and closed my eyes, I've to explain them why I ran suddenly, and maybe say sorry for the misbehaviour. 

I opened the door still lost in my thoughts. As I stepped out, something cold was pressed on my forehead, and I quickly look up to see the scene, I never again wanted to see in my pathetic fucking life.

"Who.are.you?" He asked, his voice more cold and dangerous than before as he pressed the gun more into my forehead.

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