Family First (Sequel To My Abusive Thug)

Chapter 28: Rain On Me

*Galleria to the side. She's a new character you'll be meeting real soon. There's also a video to the side for this chapter. "Rain On Me" by Ashanti.*
-One Week Later-

{Mel's Pov}

"Hey Mel it's Justin. Call me back when you get this I'm worried about you. You're not answering your phone. I've tried texting, emailing you. I even showed up at your house. Did I do something to upset u? Please let me know what I did wrong. Alright bye."

This has to be his 10th voicemail. Lena's has called about 60 times. Shamoy called even my parents. I don't feel like talking to anyone.

I just feel so embarrassed.

Julissa keeps begging me to go outside. I feel bad that she has to see me this way.

I need to get it together.

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"Mommy?" Says Julissa walking into the kitchen.

"Yes baby what is it?"

"Can I get mickeys?" Asks Julissa

"I don't know Julissa. Mommy doesn't feel well."

"Please?" 😩 asks Julissa tugging on my leg.

"Okay fine."

"Yay." Yells Julissa she runs out of the room.

I walk upstairs and find Julissa sitting on my bed.

"You dressed yourself?"

"Yes I ready." Says Julissa

"Your clothes are on backwards. Let me fix them and brush your hair."

I fix her shirt and pants. Then I grab a brush and start fixing her hair.

"We go?" Asks Julissa getting impatient.

"Let me get dressed first."

I walk into my closet and grab a pair of sweats and a t-shirt.

I quickly throw them on.

I walk over to the mirror and do my hair. A sloppy ponytail will have to do for now.

I walk back into the room.

"You ready?"

"Yes." Says Julissa

I pick her up and bring her downstairs.

I walk downstairs and stop myself.

"Mommy needs to fix her face. Stay here and don't move."

"Okay." Says Julissa I turn on the tv and leave it on Disney Channel.

I walk upstairs and go into the bathroom.

I can't believe I almost went outside without covering my face.

I stare at myself in the mirror.

My face looks horrible.

My right eye is still swollen shut. My face has this hideous bruise on my cheek.

I really don't want anyone seeing me with my face like this.

I apply a bunch of makeup to my face.

I walk out of the bathroom and grab my shades.

I pick the biggest pair I can find.

I put them on and go downstairs.

I turn off the tv.

"Heyyy!" 😒 whines Julissa

She hates when I turn off her TV.

"It's time to go. Don't you want your kids meal?"