Anguish Of Love *H.S*

Chapter 1

*Picture of Beatrice attached*

I was walking down the hallway, heading to my next"Dad, I'm home?" . I hoped he had passed out by now. I paused for a brief moment before I heard footsteps travel down the hallway. He's still up.

"Where the hell have you been?" I look up into his angry green eyes and I knew tonight was going to be a bad one. "Dad, it's only 8 pm." I mumbled timidly. He gritted his teeth, when I didn't answer I was shoved into the wall behind me. I whimpered. "I'm sorry Dad! Please don't! It won't happen again!" He pulled his belt from his trousers and hit me with it multiple times before I blacked out.

*Beatrice's P.O.V*

My dreams were interrupted by the sound of my loud alarm clock. I felt tears stream down my face. I wish my mum was here, My mom died 4 months ago and I honestly couldn't careless where my dad was, i went through that phase with my dad where i was being judged for everything i do and it kills me everyday.

Just as i was about to slip into another flashback i realised im in my last year.College was practically my safe haven although, it's slightly annoying they have started the term on a day that is close to the weekend. No one knew about my problems so I didn't have to worry about my dad for a while.I turn off my alarm and jump out of my bed opening my closet, I look over to my wardrobe and pull out my shorts, a top and my grey sneakers I put it on and throw on my grey sweater making sure it covered my scars, Yes i did self harm but i guess it helped me cope with the loss of my mum and the pain endured from my dad.

I throw my hair into a bun after i brushed my long brown hair of all my knots. As I ran to the bathroom quickly brushing my teeth,I look at my reflection in the mirror and I came across a bruise on the left side of my stomach. It didn't surprise me much as I used to go through this phase almost every day. I smile forcefully trying to convince myself that I was happy with the way I looked.

I sling my bag over my shoulder and make my way out of the room. I leave in a hurry and hop in to my car and insert my key into the keyhole as the engine starts I have a minute to reflect that it's a new year and its going to have to be a new me.I press down my foot on the pedal leaving all my pain and misery behind.