The Life of Alex Cane: Dark Times

Ch. 7

So much darkness. So much pain. Why am I always among these dark times?

I don't see any type of light.

Where am I?

"You're in my world you piece of shit. It was always your fault. And it's your fault he died."

I look around to see nothing but darkness. I squint my eyes to look harder and see those eyes.

Those eyes with so much hatred. Those eyes that I've grown up to fear.

"It was never my fault! He died on his own! Why can't you see that?"

Those eyes get closer and closer. While each time they do, I scoot back. Not realizing that I was sitting rather than standing.

"Stay away!" I shout as they keep coming closer.

"You'll never be free. This cage is the only home you'll ever have." The eyes stop getting closer and instead I hear the sound of a gate closing.

"Enjoy the darkness." They disappear and I rush forward but feel cold bars.

A cage?

"No! You can't leave me here!" I shout and shut my eyes tightly.

"Welcome to the world of pain." I reopen them quickly and see that I'm back at that shitty apartment.

The place I used to call home.

"What?" I ask and then heavy footsteps appear.

I see the silhouette of a man, but I can't see the face.

"I said welcome to the world of pain." He repeats.

"What pain?" I ask and before I can comprehend what happened, I feel a strong impact in my gut.

I shut my eyes tightly and fall on the ground.

Laughter erupts as I groan in pain. That laugh. That terrifying laugh that echoes throughout my head.

"Just leave me alone! Why do you do this?! I'm your fucking daughter! You call yourself a mother and you're not! You bitch!" I shout at the person who I know is here.

Then her voice appears "That's not what I wanted to hear. See Ro-"

I open my eyes and try to calm my breathing. Thank goodness that it was only a nightmare.

Making sure, I look around to see that I'm still in Ryan's apartment.

"Alex are you okay?" I turn to see Ryan with concern in his eyes.

"Yeah. I'm sorry, did I wake you up?" I ask, finally getting my breathing under control.

"No. I just heard you, but it's about time you get ready for school. I'll get Cam together for you." He smiles at me, before heading upstairs.

I rub my head and get up to get ready.

***

"Hey Cam. I'd like to meet Vivian tomorrow." I grin at her blushing face.

"O-okay. B-bye." She stutters and her face becomes even redder.

I watch her until she stops by another girl whom I can't quite see clearly.

Heh, I still can't grasp that my little sister has a crush.

But I guess it's inevitable.

***

As I'm walking towards the entrance of the school, I spot a familiar car with familiar people standing by it.

"HEY ALEX!" Chad shouts and runs towards me at full speed.