One and Only

chapter 2

I quickly got dressed for school. I went downstairs to feed and bathe granny. After I was done , I quickly rushed to school.

Everything went in a blur , school was boring as always. I had a little money with me so I went to grocery store to buy some things. I had to buy everything that was super cheap and something that would feed both me and granny.

I paid for everything and rushed home. When I was opening my door , I saw Liam from the corner of my eyes. I quickly put the key in the lock but when I was about to enter he grabbed me and slammed me on the door.

"What is this " he said and snatched the grocery bag from me.

"Give that back Liam "

" Hmm.. eggs " he said as he dropped every egg on the ground . He smacked me with them when I tried fighting him.

" Liam , give it back "

He didn't . He destroyed everything in the bag. I didn't have a penny with me to buy anything else. My eyes burned when I saw everything. What would I feed granny now ? It was one or two weeks worth food . How will I take care of her ?

" Are you happy now? Are you fucking done? Just because you have money , you are rich that doesn't mean everyone is. Some people have to work hard to earn. What am I supposed to do now? Starve my nanny to death? Oh I'm sorry I forgot , that's what you want , isn't it . I never say anything when you hurt me , I don't fucking care if you end up killing me but if my nanny has to suffer because of you then I will fucking kill you "

I slammed the door behind me. The tears I controlled fell one by one. I work 3 days a week and most of the money goes into paying electricity bill, school fees and what remains I have to manage it for food. I sigh and quickly search for jobs nearby. I'll have to work 2 jobs if I have to feed everyone.

...

I wake up when I hear the bell ring ,when I check the time it is 7:30 pm. I quickly go downstairs and peek through the hole to see it's Liam's mom. I open the door.

" Hello Charlotte! I made some lasagne today but Liam didn't eat much and even I wasn't hungry so I thought you would like to have some "

I take the tray from her hands " thankyou "

" If you need anything don't hesitate to bother me. Can I come inside?"

" Yes , ofcourse "

" I know Liam has been giving you a hard time , he was very close to him you know , his death affected him a lot and he can't help but put the blame on you.."

" He isn't wrong for blaming me , it was my fault he died .."

" It wasn't your fault Charlotte and you know it . Liam is a good guy but I've never seen him like this , he just can't see someone in pain and yet he does this to you . I saw what he did today and I know a place that can hire you. Just give them my name and you'll be fine"

" Thankyou so much"

I quickly dialed the number of the place she gave me and got an appointment for interview.

...

I got the job , it was a small cafe , when I heard that they were paying me double the amount I got from my previous job , I was already jumping. I have to work everyday but it's worth it. I already gave a resignation letter to the previous one.

I put the apron on and start Taking orders.

It's 10 when I am done , I quickly rush to the grocery store and buy things. I hear someone following me so I walk faster , I didn't want to deal with Liam again so I hurry up.

My eyes widen when I see two men besides me.

" Why are you in such a hurry ? Slow down princess "

" Leave me alone "

I scream when they lift me up and take me to a secluded place. I keep screaming until one of them punches my face and stuff a cloth in my mouth. My head starts spinning. One moment I'm being punched and in a minute I'm being pushed against a wall.

When I realise that my hands and legs are still free. I start punching and kicking them as hard as I can . I'm knocked down when they start kicking me. My head hits the ground so hard that I hear a crack .

Suddenly they're pushed off me. I hear a few grunts and then everything goes silent. I force myself to open my eyes and I shiver when a guy is already standing there looking at me.

" Are you okay? Can you stand up?"

I nod and try to get up when I collapse again.

" I think they broke your leg "

He comes and helps me stand

" I..I think I'm going to pu.."

I puke everything out. Watching the puke make me puke again. I sigh in relief that I didn't puke on myself or him.

He still holds me tightly, his hands around my waist tightens when my legs give out.

" I..I don't feel good , I need to go home "

"You should sit here for a minute"

He makes me sit on the side and gives me bottle of water . I chug it all down in a gulp. I close my eyes and when I open them I feel a little better.

When I'm finally able to see a little clearly I notice that my hands are covered in blood , there are bruises everywhere and my eyes water when I see that my shirt is torn. The man removes his jacket and covers me with it.

I stand up and when he comes forward to help me but I tell him that I can walk . But as soon as my head hits the ground I regret saying it.

" Fuck, are you fine . Shitt" he murmurs when I close my eyes.