Broken

Chapter Three

Pamela
The next day, I woke up, made my bed, then went into the bathroom to get myself ready. I looked in the mirror and my eyes were puffy and red from crying myself to sleep last night. I sighed as I turned on the faucet and splashed cold water on my face. I brushed my teeth and washed my face.

I pulled my hair into a messy bun, then walked out the bathroom. I put on my slippers, grabbed my phone off the dresser, then walked out my bedroom. Dre's bedroom door opened and an unfamiliar girl walked out with a smirk on her face. I ignored her and went downstairs to see James asleep on the couch.

I didn't say anything as I walked into the kitchen and fixed myself a bowl of Cinnamon Toast Crunch. I sat down to eat just as Dre and James walked into the kitchen.

"Good morning." James said grabbing a bowl and spoon.

"Good morning guys." I said before putting another spoonful of cereal into my mouth.

I could feel Dre staring at me, I looked up at him and he licked his lips. I looked away from him remembering the chick I saw earlier, coming out his room. Dre sat down in the chair beside me and put his arm around me.

I shifted in my seat letting his arm drop to my lower back. He leaned closer to me and kissed my neck.

"I'm sorry about yesterday." He whispered in my ear. "I didn't mean to hurt you or the baby."

I didn't say anything, I just nodded my head. He put his hand on my belly and began rubbing it. I finished the rest of my cereal then stood up and went to the sink to wash my bowl and spoon. I went upstairs into my room and closed and locked the door. I sat on the edge of the bed hoping that Dre wouldn't come knocking on the door.

I walked over to the closet and picked out a plain outfit for the day. I decided on some black sweatpants, a grey sweatshirt and white sneakers. I laid them on my bed then went into my bathroom and turned on the shower.

After waiting for the water to get hot, I got undressed and stepped into the shower. I took 30-45 minute shower, I turned off the water and wrapped myself up in my towel then went into my bedroom. I lotioned up my body then got dressed.

I grabbed my keys and bag, I checked my bag to make sure I had my phone, wallet and Marcus's card then headed downstairs. Dre was standing in the front hallway talking to the girl I saw earlier. I walked past him and felt him grab my wrist.

"Where you going?" He asked.

"I have some errands to run." I replied smoothly to hide the fear and pain from my voice. "I won't be out too long."

"Do you need some money?" He asked, already reaching into his pocket and pulling out some folded up bills.

"I'll be fine." I said shaking my head.

"Take it." He put the money in my hand then nodded towards the door.

"See you later." I said before walking out the door and getting into my car. It wasn't as nice as the others but I saved up for it and it got me where I needed to go in a timely fashion.

I got in my car and put my bag in the passenger seat then closed my door. I started my car and sat there for a moment while it heated up. I pulled off heading towards my first stop...my mother's house.
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I pulled up in front of my house and sighed. I turned off the car and put my bag in the trunk before locking it up and going inside.

I opened the front door and the smell of smoke, and whisky hit my nose. I could hear loud voices over the tv in the living room. I shook my head in disgust as I went upstairs to my old room.

I opened the door and went inside to grab the rest of the money I had stashed there. It wasn't much just some money her boyfriend, Derrick had given me here and there. I folded the money neatly and tucked it in the bottom of my shoe.

I grabbed a couple hoodies then went downstairs, one of Derrick's friend Wayne had came out of the living room. He looked me up and down as he licked his lips. I ignored him and walked past him out to my car as Derrick's red truck pulled up. From where I was standing I could see that there was nobody else inside.

I rushed to my car as he turned his truck off. I got in my car and locked the doors then started it up. I turned on the radio then pulled off. I headed to the mall to get my nails done. I pulled into the parking lot and went inside.
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I unlocked the front door and walked inside, I could hear Dre and his boys in the living room. I sighed before walking into the kitchen to get myself a snack. I got a bag of BBQ Lays then went into the living room to greet Dre.

"Hey." I said tapping him on his shoulders.

"Hey, babe." He said pulling me into his lap. "Your nails look nice." He said kissing my cheek.

"Thanks, Chyna always does a good job." I said adjusting my hand so that he could get a better look.

He chuckled and pulled me closer to him. I laid my head on his shoulder as he rubbed my back.

"Has Derrick tried to contact you?" He asked in a low tone after a few seconds of silence.

"No." I said softly.

A part of me could tell that Dre didn't believe me.

"You don't have to be afraid of him." He whispered.

"I'm not afraid of him anymore."

I stood up and went upstairs, I walked into my bedroom and laid down. It wasn't long until I had drifted off to sleep.