~Chapter 4~

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Day- Monday

EmilyPoV :

I woke up early to the coldness of the bathtub rubbing against my sore back. I got out of the bathtub and did my morning stretch, lifting my arms above my head and then back down to the broken tiled floor. I stood in front of the bathroom sink and looked at myself in the dirty mirror. I looked disgusting, my eyes red and puffy from how much I've been crying and my face scarred from the previous night. I traced my finger carefully along the cut that was on my cheek, wincing in pain as I remember back to yesterday. I applied the last bit of concealer I had left in the bottle onto my face. I inched my way towards the door unlocking it carefully. My thoughts were filled with fear as I was dreading the things that Henry could do to me, if he was awake.

I went into Henry's room to discover him passed out on the bed with 5 beer bottles surrounding him. I decided that I would make the risk and go as quickly as I could to the store to buy him more coffee and other essential things that we may need.

I searched the room for his wallet and took $50 from it,when I finally found it in his coat pocket. I opened the apartment door as quietly as I could not wanting to wake him up,I took a deep breath and made my way to the front of the apartment complex. A small smile grew upon my face as the sun shined through the glass windows of the reception. I opened the door and the smile on my face was bigger then it has been in a while. I haven't seen the sun or felt it's rays in along time, 2 months maybe, it could've been longer. The sun beamed down on my bruised face as I quickly walked the 3 blocks to the store. 

I finally made it to the store receiving a few dirty looks along the way. I walked towards the coffee isle and picked out one packet of the coffee Henry liked,placing it into the cart I had retrieved when entered the store. I placed other items in the cart such as cereal,apples,pasta and a frozen pizza. I also placed 2 bottles of concealer and a new mug to replace the one Henry broke last night.

I went to the checkout and payed placing all the things I bought into plastic bags. I then hesitantly started my walk back to the apartment. I arrived at the apartment and opened the door to the surprise of Henry still passed out on the bed. Thank god!

I placed everything in the in the cabinet except the concealer. I decide to keep the change which was $30. I knew that it would come in handy some day. I returned back to the bathroom locking the door behind me.

I climbed into the bathtub placing my jacket over me. I took out my phone and scrolled through Instagram. I have an account but I don't use it, I just look at celeb accounts and follow their way more interesting life.  Before my eyes started to drift I was looking at a video of someone dancing, I began to think that I should start dancing 1. To be able to pass time and 2. To express my feelings. I knew Henry wouldn't let me go to a dancing class but maybe if I start in this bathroom it could help my mental health.I was then in a deep sleep.

I woke up from my sleep to Henry banging his fists against the door.

Henry: "Emily get your ass out of this bathroom now".

He said in a sluggish,hungover voice.

Emily: "I'll be out in one second, I'm just changing".

I said to be able to give myself enough time to hide my phone. I wrapped my phone in and  amongst the towels that were in the corner of the bathroom.

I walked back to the door and unlocked it, fear building up inside me as I open the door to Henry. He grabbed my hair and pulled me out of the bathroom and into the kitchen.

Henry: "Bitch you are in big trouble how dare you fucking push me you,slut".

My thoughts travelled back to last night remembering what I had done. I quickly made up a reason as to why I pushed Henry.

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