Broken but In Love

prologue.

"Arrianaa" his words slurred.

I jolted awake from my slumber, awake and alert. I've become used to being wide awake as soon as someone says my name. Especially when it's coming from

"Jai," I stuttered with a shaky voice, "what are you doing here, why are you back, you left only an hour ago" I questioned getting up from the old couch.

"Why is it a problem with me being back?!" He roared stepping closer to me, I stepped back cautiously.

"no, no there isn't baby," I was choosing my words carefully, trying to not anger him, "I just didn't expect you to be back so early"

"Don't get used to it baby girl" He said licking his lips. "I just needed another bottle of tequila."

"oh" I looked down at my feet, not wanting to look at his bloodshot eyes.

"so where the hell is it?!" He exlaimed, rasing his voice. I wasn't going to let him do this again.

"You already took 3 bottles why do you need more?" He groaned, hitting the wall. My temper was rising. "Why do you need another bottle Brooks?" I questioned raising my voice, feeling brave.

In a matter of seconds i was pinned up against the wall, both of hands gripping my throat, squeezing my neck.

"What the hell was that Grande? I asked you one question and when i ask a question I want an answer, okay baby girl, okay?" He said through gritted teeth, his breath reeking of alcohol. His grip got stronger and stronger and my vision began to blur, I nodded and he let go, making me collapse on the ground. "Good girl," he snarled, "now, where is the tequila?"

"Its- it's in the, back cubbort" I replied weakly, between heavy breaths. I got up and he had the bottle in his hand, staring at me.

"Don't expect me back for another 2 days, I may or may not have seen a very hot blonde at the club I was at, besides, this apartment is a mess, I hate the look of it" He slurred his words.

Maybe it wouldn't be a mess if you weren't wasted all the damn time I thought. "okay" was all I managed to say. It didn't bother me that he slept with other women, I had become used to it. A trait that I had become used to. Without saying goodbye He slammed the door shut. Leaving me alone, in our dimly lit apartment.

I walked to the bathroom and sure enough there were small bruises on my neck. I put my red hair down and thankfully my hair covered it. I walked out and looked around. he was right, the apartment is a mess. It reeked of alcohol and our furniture was wither chipped or on the verge of breaking.

Tears fell from my eyes. I can't live like this anymore I thought to myself. I had spent 3 Years here in Australia with Jai and it had been nothing but hell. I couldn't stand it anymore. I can't stay. I need to leave.
I grabbed my suitcase, untouched since the time I moved in, and took it to mine and his bedroom. I grabbed all my clothes and shoved them in. I slipped on a hoodie and leggings along with some boots. I went to the bathroom and grabbed my stuff and shoved into the suitcase too. After packing everything i needed i zipped it up and put it near the door. I took my bag and took one last glance at my home.

I wasn't going to miss it. I glanced at the clock and it read 2:25am.
I grabbed my keys and went down to the lot to grab my car. I put my suitcase in the trunk and I got in, starting the car. I took a deep breath. Goodbye Brooks.
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After buying my plane ticket i grabbed some food and sat in the gate area. I sat there anxiously, gripping my one-way ticket away from Jai and everything he has done to me.

His hurtful words, his betrayal, his addictions, his abuse.

The night.

I cringed at the thought of the night. The words he said, the things he did, the things me made me do.

"flight 267 To New York is now boarding" My heart began to race "Flight 267 to New York is now boarding" I shut my eyes and got up.

I walked down the tunnel to get to the plane, it felt like the longest walk of my life.

Memories began to flash through my mind. The memories of us back in Boca when we were in love,really in love. When we wasn't drinking, when he couldn't drink. From when my parents told me that Jai wasn't good for me, from when I ran away with him to Australia, where we could be in love, without any challenges or difficulties from my family.

I found my seat and I sat down. Looking out the window.

More memories came to me. From our first night, to the beginning of the many endless nights of drunk Jai, and the hungover and hurtful mornings of Jai. Sober or not he was abusive to her, almost as if the alcohol had taken his body over. To the night. The night I will never forget, the one memory I wish to forget.

The plane began to move and I fastened my seat belt. I had barely noticed that the plane was fully boarded and already ready to fly.

My heart began to race, and I shut my eyes trying to sleep. And maybe, for the first time in forever, Get some real sleep, without worrying about Jai coming and awakening me.
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THE PROLOGUE IS FINALLY UP!! So first off I just wanna say that I am in no way sending hate to Jai, for his personality is just for the being for the story.
anyways so that's what's happening now and yaa see you guys soon
I love you all bye
-Pam