Mr. Tate { Short Horror Story}

Dysfunctional Family

*CRASH*

Amanda looks up from her phone to see her dad storming into the room like a hurricane.

"Hello, Mr. Tate." Amanda greeted him weakly. Amanda never lived in a family where she called her parents "mom" or "dad" but instead "Mr. Tate" and "Johanna", she never understood why but to stay on the good side of Mr. Tate she always obeyed his rules. Mr. Tate rushed off into the kitchen to Johanna.

"Hi Honey- ." She tried to say before Mr. Tate interrupted her. 

" YOU SAID YOU WOULD PAY THE BILLS!" He yelled in her face. Johanna looked down knowing she had no power against him and nodded. Mr. Tate ripped at her arm and pulled her closer, "Don't make that mistake again."  He said as he harshly let go and pushed her back. Amanda looked at Johanna sorrowful, but Johanna just smiled and waved. Mr. Tate walked away in a rage. Once his negative energy left the room Amanda ran over to Johanna and looked at her arm which was badly bruised. Johanna pulled her arm back and looked at Amanda deeply in the eyes. 

"Go pack, we leave in 30 minutes," Johanna whispered as she brushed her hand against Amanda's cheek.  Amanda nodded and ran off. crap I forgot about that stupid trip she thought as she climbed up the stairs. Johanna thought that having a family trip at Mr. Tates farm would fix their dysfunctional family, but shes always wrong. Amanda entered into her messy bedroom and just packed whatever she saw on the grey carpet and her redwood dresser. Once she zipped up her suitcase she flew downstairs in a rush to look prepared for Mr. Tate.

"Let's go." Mr. Tate muttered, but Johanna scolded him when she saw my mood drop. The whole family ran to their old car. Johanna and Amber  Piled into the back seats and held all of the suitcases. Mr. Tate never let any of the girls sit in the front because they "didn't deserve it". The family sat in silence for 2 hours. Amber looked into the rearview mirror to see Mr. Tate staring at Johanna Amanda followed his gaze to Johanna who was quietly looking out the window with a sad expression on her face. Amanda looked back at Mr. Tate who went back to looking at the road. Amanda looked down at her feet and prayed this trip would be over soon. Once they pulled into the farm's entrance, Amanda realized this wasn't a happy farm with animals and sunlight but a dark farm with only crops. However, when Amanda looked deeper into the barn she saw chickens, at least its something to make this trip go by faster she thought to herself, all of the sudden she felt a hand rest on hers. 

"This is going to be a great trip for our family ok! just let the happy vibes get to you," Johanna said as she grabbed her bags to keep up with Mr. Tate. 

"Your joking right...." Amanda quietly yelled. Johanna's blue eyes filled up with tears making Amanda feel super guilty. "I'm sorry." Amanda apologized as she grabbed her suitcase and ran to the house. Johanna wiped her tears in the rearview mirror and grabbed her bags. Once Amanda made it to the old house she saw Mr. Tate inspecting the books on the living room coffee table. Amanda walked past him and up the stairs, hoping to find a room for herself. Johanna walked into the room and Mr. Tate glanced at her carrying her heavy suitcase. 

"Just put it there, " he said pointing to the side of the sofa, "I will bring it up tonight." Mr. Tate walked over to Johanna and held her hand, Johanna flinched in fear he was going to hit her. "This trip could be healing." He muttered as he looked straight into her sorrow filled eyes with his emotionless eyes.

"Thank you!" She said breaking down into tears, Johanna hugged him, but Mr. Tate stayed looking straight into the distance and didn't even move. Johanna noticed how stiff he was and let go. "I'm going to look around with Amanda," she said walking towards the stairs. 

"Wait!" Mr. Tate yelled emotionless and grabbed her hand. "Why don't we just look around.... we need the bonding." Johanna's spine shivered from that sentence, Mr. Tate glared at her as he held her hand tighter and tighter.  

"Fine...." She muttered hoping that would make him let go of her hand. Mr. Tate gave a weak smile and pulled her out the door. 

"This will be very... very fun."  Mr. Tate laughed. 

Authors Notes:

- I'm going to keep writing this story but it will be shorter than most stories, but I'm super excited to write this story as I take a break from fallen angels.  

- The next chapters will be longer than this one, so just consider this a teaser.

- The song is just something that popped into my head: Crazy by Gnarls Barkley. 

 Hope You enjoy this chapter!