"Get back as quickly as you can," I heard my father's rough voice command behind me.
I gave him a quick nod, but did not turn around.
"Look at me when I speak to you!" my father grabbed my sholder tightly as he spun me around. His breathe came out in quick, angry pants. His heavily intoxicated breathe filling the air around me, making me gag.
"Yes, sir," I say, looking over his refusing to meet his eyes. I knew too well from experience than to look him in the eyes when he's angry, if you do, it only gets worse.
I quickly walk away as soon as he releases my arm. I felt my arm throb for a few minutes, but I knew it would be fine. I walk to and from school everyday, but it doesn't matter that much. It is a half hour walk and it gives me time to clear my head. I am surprisingly a straight A student. I don't know where my motivation comes from... Maybe I have this eagerness to please my mother and to bring some joy in her life.
I pushed all my thoughts away as I entered the school building. I always feel so small and out of place here. The only person who pays attention to me is Shelby. Well not that much attention, she is too worried about herself. "How do I look today?" or "Look at that cute boy! Oh, my! he just smiled at me!"
'If only I only I had such small things to worry about.' I sigh to myself. I quickly remind myself, "If is a small word, but it can do an awful lot of harm."
"Holly!" a voice behind me exclaims pulling me out of my trance, I turn around to see Shelby wave her hands frantically at me.
I turn around and force a smile on my face, as I let out a HUGE sigh mentally. 'Just be happy with the friend you have,' I reminded myself.
"Hi Shelby!" I reply as cheerfully as I can. "What are you doing today?"
She looked at me completely annoyed. "Gosh, Holly! Do you ever listen?!?" She angrily questioned me, "I told you I have a party tonight and you need to be at my house early because I have to get you ready."
I let out a frustrated sigh, "What time do I need to be there? I have to go home after school, so I can't leave with you."
"I want you at my house no latter than eight," Shelby firmly commanded me.
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RomanceThis book is about a girl named Holly. She is abused in many ways by her father who spends all the money drinking. Her mother is unable to leave the house, unless she wants to be beaten. Not as if she isn't already... Holly is an only child, and eve...
