Life Isn't Fair (Not Your Typical Werewolf Story)

Abandoned

<Klio POV>

By nightfall, dad and I were able to find a small cave so we decided to camp in there for the night. Dad hasn't said a single word since the hideout but there was nothing I could do. I know that he is hurting and he needs time but what about me? I lost mum

I looked around searching for a flat spot to lie down. Brushing away the dried leaves and branches once I found a spot, trying my best to make it as comfortable as it can be. Will this be my life from now on? I miss my home, my room, and my comfortable bed. I just want to wrap myself up in my blanket and in the morning, I'll wake up from this nightmare.

Dad was sitting at the entrance of the cave, looking out aimlessly. I gave my dad one last glance before closing my eyes and drifted to sleep.

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My body was aching from sleeping on the cold, hard ground. I stretched my arms over my head and yawned.

"Morning Papa" I greeted. I stiffened when there was no reply. It can't be... I rolled over to face the entrance of the cave where I thought my dad would be. He wasn't there.

"Papa" I called out frantically. Sitting up quickly,I wanted to get up to search for my dad but I couldn't. My arms and legs turned to jelly as I attempted to stand. My entire body felt like it had been pricked by pins and needles. As I sat there staring at the empty cave, a million thoughts popped up in my brain.
Where is dad? Where did he go? He wouldn't just abandon me... no, he wouldn't. What if he has committed suicide?He might just have committed suicide! I gasped at the thought . Willing my body to move , with trembling hands, I pushed myself off the ground and headed out the cave. I scanned my surroundings but he was nowhere in sight.

"Papa" I screamed , "where are you?"

Silence.

Calm down ,deep breaths and think.
I took a few deep breaths and exhaled slowly. I can do this, I can find Papa. With newfound determination, I looked around again and noticed dad's footprints. I took off towards wherever the footprints lead and realised that it was the direction of the river . When I got there, I still wasn't able to find him. Following the footprints , it stopped at the river bank . I squinted my eyes hoping to spot more footprints on the other side of the river but there was none. I looked around frantically but there was no signs to show that my dad had got out of the river.

My assumptions had came true ...Papa had commited suicide. I could no longer convince myself to stay calm and I broke down , screaming and crying hysterically . I screamed and cursed at the world . Why ? Why me? Eventually I stopped crying as my body refused to produce more tears. I picked myself up and walked into the river. Once I was chest deep , my legs hesitated to take another step. I stared at my reflection and I spoke to it as if it could reply.

"Why are you being such a coward! Just kill yourself. End this misery. What more is there to live for?" But my body refused to move.

"Stupid, I'm so stupid!" I swiped at my reflection causing the water to splash back at my face , mocking me .
"Urgh" I let out an exasperated sigh. Deep down , I knew there was so much I wanted to do in life . So many things to look forward to , to discover and to experience . Well I think I have experienced enough as of now. No more new experience , nope , no thank you.

I got out of the river and headed back to the cave. As I turned to walk away from the river, I heard some rustling .
"Papa?" I searched for the source but it was just a bunny. I gave the place one final look and continued back to the cave.

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I should have caught the bunny. I'm freaking starving! I'd rather drown than to have to starve to death . Stomping around , I looked for any fruits or plants to fill my poor belly. I spotted an apple tree as I neared the cave and ran towards it. Jumping as high as i could to reach the apples but it was just too high up.

I spit out each word as I jumped , "reach for the bloody sky." But I couldn't reach any of the apples.

"Okay apple tree, bring it on" I faked rolling up my sleeves and attempted to climb it.
I was so focused on climbing the tree ,I did not hear someone approaching me. In a second, his hands wrapped around my waist and I was ripped off the tree. I screamed at the top of my lungs but his other hand clamped over my mouth , silencing me. I twisted and turned my body with all my might and I tried to pry his hands away from my mouth but he did not budge. So I kicked my legs back as hard as I could

"Fucking bitch" he groaned. His arms around me loosened and I bolted , not bothering to look back.

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