His Damaged Love

CHAPTER 2

~ALEXANDRIA'S POV~

Entering the school halls, I try not to limp  up to my locker to get my books for the first lesson of the day, English Literature.

On the way to my class, I see Cassie, running towards me with full force, closing my eyes, bracing for impact,"Mmmmh", I whimper.

"What's wrong,Alex!?",Cass askes,With worry in her eyes."Are you okay?". I look into her eyes, hoping she gets the message.

"Oh no,Al. I'm really sorry I hurt you. I wish I could help. Are you sure you're okay, Alex?", She says, hugging me gently.
I reassure her that I'm okay and that she didn't hurt me.

You see, Ever since my mom died, the abuse started. That monster of a father, Would get drunk every day and would come home and verbally abuse me.
But as soon I came clean to Cassie, I told her what was happening. She then told her parents, which resulted in the police getting involved.

That wasn't really a good idea..Father had friends and connections with the police, and as soon as he found out. That was the day he first laid his hands on me, the punching, the kicking, the belt hitting and the slapping.

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(A/N:TRIGGER WARNING!)

I then became very depressed with the world, and gave up a couple times. It started with the blades. Everytime I gave up, I'd slash my arm with a blade,But not deep enough to actually kill myself.

Sometimes I would just sit on my bathroom floor, Satisfied with the blood dripping down and not think about reality.
Obviously, I didn't tell Cass about this. I just couldn't.
And that explains the choice of clothing I have.

(A/N: TRIGGER END!)
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"Alex!? Al? Hey, Alexxx!?", Cassie said, snapping her fingers in front of my face. "You blanked out there. You sure you okay, Al?" With a worried look on her face.

"YESSS, Cass! I'm okay! Just thinking if we could go out later. I'll tell father that we're going to study. Are you free later today?", I said with a goofy smile. She smiled back at me and said,"Of course! Plus we can go shopping and out to eat something." Typical Cassie Williams and her shopping.

*Wriiiinnnggg! Wrriinnnggg!*

"Ohh! I have Math! Bye, Alex. I'll see you at lunch." Cassie said, running towards her class. Guess another day of boring literature. Entering the class, Mr Edwards, hands out a pop quiz that I totally studied for...
Finishing my Literature quiz, I hand it in, Giving Mr Edwards, a confident look.

I then finish the rest of the day with ease and remembering to message father.

[Sent to father:
- There's a test tomorrow, So I have to study with Cassie,today.] (13:15)

Waiting for his reply, I walk to my locker, to put my books in and wait for Cass to come.
[Received from father:
- I expect you to be back home before 7. Don't be late, otherwise..] (13:21)

His text reply sends shivers down my spine. Knowing that I should obey what he says.

Cassie appears at the end of the hall, Telling me to come towards the exit of the school and we jump into her car and on our way to Cassie's house.