A Day Before Us

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       Elaine was her name, she was destined for great things but it wasn't her fault that she was obtained in the wrong hands. Her parents didn't want her and saw her as useless which she believed. Elaine was petite and fragile. She had white long hair and glassy blue eyes. She was abnormal. It was said that she was blessed with a rare trait that will put her family in danger. So they kept her hidden and treated her as a slave. They didn't want misfortune and they didn't take her as a blessing. It was a curse in their eyes. She had seven other siblings which looked like her parents. The beatings started when she turned 2 and only progressively got worse. She was 10 when she stopped using the voice that she was blessed with. She couldn't forget the cold eyes of her father when she begged and pleaded for all those years. She wouldn't dare cry out during the beatings, she was horrified about it all. She's never even seen what the outside looks like. Her room was like a cage, No windows to feel the sun. She always thought about death but she felt like there was something out there waiting for her. She held on for awhile and then her birthday came around. She never knew what day her birthday was on but she'd know when it was because her beatings got worse and her mother would scream at her saying "You are my worst mistake yet... God stop punishing my family with this mutt!" Elaine's tan skin was always left red and purple with welches. She never hissed in pain, She feared for what would happen if a peep left her lips.
       It was late at night and screams could be heard from outside her prison. Suddenly the door was opened but it wasn't anyone she was familiar with. Suddenly she was picked up by her arm and dragged out of the dark room. She looked around surprised. She saw a tall man yelling at her mother, it wasn't her dad. She was confused, The man looked back at her and growled under his breath. They talked back and fourth and she found out she was 15 years old. She also found out her birthday was on December 25th. She was actually surprised but she knew she didn't smell well at all since she was only able to bathe every 3 months. Elaine's tan skin felt tense with this strange man holding her arm like that. She looked at him as if she was gonna speak but then she looked back down quietly. The man started to walk out of the house with her arm in his hand. Elaine's eyes widened when she suddenly stopped walking with him. 'Where was he going' that's what was rushing through her head. The inside of the house was the only thing she's ever known. The man looked down at her in surprise when he saw how frightened she was to go outside. He continued anyway to walk outside with her in his hand, Elaine felt her feet touch something cold. She looked at the ground in surprise and felt uncomfortable. 'what is this white stuff on the floor' She asked herself in her head. The man looked at her facial expression as she tried to run off getting the snow off her feet. He picked her up and stared at her, He was trying to figure out what was wrong with her. Nothing came to his mind until it clicked. She was malnourished and she looked like she has been through hell. She hasn't been out the house for as long as she can remember. He carried her to his car and buckled her in, She looked around taking in her surroundings. She was confused on what this thing was that he put her in and what was this leather belt was that she was trapped in.
She didn't know what was in store for her at all but she's going to find out pretty soon.

Elaine's POV

I stared at the tall man confused on what was going on. Where was i going, Was i free? Apparently i'm 15 years old, Is that ow long i was there with them..? So many questions were racing through my head but then i felt warmth shining on my face through the window. I looked through the window wanting to feel more as i felt my cheeks twitch upward. Is it okay for me to smile.. Will i be punished? I stopped myself really quickly and snapped my head towards the man. He was really tall, Who knew a person could be this tall. The man looked at me and i felt flustered for a moment. What is this feeling? Everything is so new to me, I wanted to move around and i wanted to let my voice out again but am i safe? Will he take care of me.. I looked down at my lap fiddling around with my fingers. The man reached his hand out to me and i subconsciously flinched. He drew his hand back and i looked up at him. Is this mercy..? Ah i'm so happy he didn't hit me. Does that mean he is my savior? I stared at him and he smiled at me. I was taken back, Is he being nice to me? I'm really happy but how do i talk to him. I don't want to talk. Im still scared.. I don't wanna be yelled at or hit again. I grabbed some paper and a pen. I wrote on it "Are you my savior or will you beat me?" I showed him the paper and i felt embarrassed at how bad my handwriting was but it's not my fault. I wasn't taught anything and i had to learn on my own. The man opened his mouth to speak, "No i won't beat you silly girl" he said. His voice was deep and it made my cheeks heat up but i hurriedly dismissed it, I looked down and started writing again "Will i live with you and What's that big light in the sky" I showed him the paper once more and I saw him laugh at me. I judged as he started to speak again "Yes you will live with me and That's the Sun outside". I felt my eyes brighten at what he said and i smiled contently. It's easy to speak in my head but i don't think i'll say the words correctly when they leave my mouth which is utterly embarrassing. He pulled me close to him and i smiled in my head. I have a feeling that he will keep me safe. I felt the contraption stop moving, He unstrapped me and got out taking me with him.
I looked around confused on where we were. It was as if he read my mind. "We are at my pack" He said smiling. I looked around and subconsciously walked away wanting to explore, I wanted to see new things but then i suddenly fell. I think i was cold, My legs were trembling and i huffed in frustration. The one time i'm able to explore freely and i can't even do it! He picked me up and laughed, He walked into what i'll assume is a very big house. He carried me into a room and i saw this big fluffy thing in the room. i suddenly jumped on it and i bounced back up, I felt my eyes widen as i laid down on it sinking into it. I've never felt so comfortable in my life, I drifted to sleep as I saw him smile contently at me. "Sleep well little one" He said as i finally fell into a deep sleep