Maggy tried to swallow her tears as the hot water covered the torn skin on her back.
She explained everything and he listened. Its just that he decided to teach her to never lie to him again and go behind his back. And just to make it clear he tied her hands above her head and wipped her good 15 times. He always spanked her the amount of times as she was old. But he wanted to make this very clear.
She didn't dare put her wrists in the water. They were raw from her fighting against the rope. And she said already feeling enough pain.
She did sort of deserve it. He was always good to her, but he had never gone this far. She decided to take the warning and forget everything.... including Jordan.
Just the thought of doing it made her cry even harder. She didn't want to be alone anymore! She splashed the water in anger. Her wrists burned from the impact but she didn't care. That's when someone knocked on the door. " Go away!" She yelled. She heard the door open and she saw her fathers figure through the curtain.
It was silent for what seemed like hours when Maggy finally spoke up. " What do you want?"
Her father cleared his throat. "I am sorry for being so rash." He said softly. Maggy rolled her eyes.
" Sure you are." She growled. Her father sighed. She heard the door open and and close. She felt bad for ending the day in such bad conditions. But she found it hard to forgive her father.
The next morning Maggy didn't bother to get out of bed. She just wanted the world to disappear she just wanted to shrivel away. Then a knock came upon her door. "I am not ready to talk to you. Go away!!" She grabbed a pillow and chucked it at the door. But that did little threat. Stilt walked right through the door. He smiled shyly his green eyes full of hurt. He held out a bull of food. It looked like berry yogurt with cream cheese and almonds. It was her favorite but she refused the offering. Her father frowned.
" Is school really that important to you?"
She nodded.
He thought for a moment before he said," Would you go back if I gave you permission?"
Maggy scowled. " What good would that do if i can't talk to anyone? I've learned my lesson. I will always know the life of loneliness nothing will change that. So you better be happy and just leave me alone." She winced as she sat up. She went to pass by her dad when he put a hand on her shoulder. She paused but didn't look at him.
"I didn't say you couldn't go to school, I just don't want you to lie to me again. And let me warn you... Stay away from the boys. You are not old enough to like them yet."
" And if I like a boy will you whip me again?"
Her father didn't answer.
" Exactly." She went to leave when his grip hardened.
" I'll make a deal with you. You can make friends but you can not date or kiss. Deal?"
He offered his hand. Maggy stared at it for a moment then shook it. Her father smiled and gave her her breakfast. " You'd better hurry or you'll be late."
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Maggy pulled the sleeve of her jacket till only her fingers shown. " Hey Maggy where have you been girl? I've been lonely."
Maggy smiled shyly and shrugged. " My alarm wasn't set." She absently brushed her hair behind her ear when Jordan gasped.
" What happened to your wrist?" She yanked her arm down and pulled up the sleeve. She did the same to the other arm. "Maggy, what happened?"
" Nothing, I'm fine." Maggy said. She was about to leave when Jordan's hand touched her back. She yelped.
"Maggy! What is up with you?! I just barely touched you!" Jordan yelled. Everyone in the hall looked at them. Maggy blushed and ran off dragging Jordan behind. She then locked the two of them in a janitors closet, turned on the light, and crossed her arms tightly about her as she tried to hold back the tears. " If I tell you do you promise not to tell anyone?"
" Sure I promise. What is it?"
" You have got to promise. If you break it it will end our friendship. Got it?"
Jordan nodded as she made an X on her chest. Maggy stared into her friend's eyes for a long time then she spoke up. " My father beat me last night for lying and going behind his back."
Jordan's mouth dropped. " How bad?"
With out a word Maggy turned and lifted her shirt. Jordan gasped. "Maggy you can not let this pass by. That's abuse!"
" It will pass if you keep to your promise." Maggy threatened.
"I can't do that. I don't care if it will ruin our friendship I can't let you slip by like that." With that Jordan burst out the door. Maggy yelled after her and tried to stop her but it was no use. She was in huge trouble now. She didn't know what to do. All she knew was that she had to get out and fast.
She ran for the front doors when she bumped into someone. She looked up to see Ravin standing in front of her. He was about to say something but she pushed past him. He called after her but she didn't look back. The next thing she knew was that she was staring up into angry eyes.
