The Abusive Man(EDITING AT THE MOMENT)

CHAPTER 2:A FRESH START.

Waking up in my grubby motel room after only two hours sleep, i let out a yawn.I turned over in bed and looked up at the ceiling seeing a huge stain.
It looked like it was from an old leak, this hotel is so run down I'm sure the owner couldn't afford to get it fixed.
As I lay looking up at the ugly stain, I planned for the day ahead of me.

Claire had called her cousin Michelle and arranged for her to meet me today on her lunch break from work.
Supposedly she has somewhere that I can stay and work rolled into one.
Given that it's been less than 48hrs I think I'm doing okay so far.I'm doing okay without him in my life.

My plan is to make enough money so I can put more distance between Liam and I. It's always been a dream of mine to go to Paris.. Maybe I could go there.

I dragged myself up out of the very uncomfortable double bed, feeling exhausted I walked towards the bathroom to get ready for the day.
Only having a few items of clothing in my bag I pulled on a pair of black skinny ripped jeans and a t-shirt.I stood in front of the mirror and pulled my blonde hair back into a high ponytail.

"Fresh start Emilia. You can do this."

I walked into the coffee shop, with no idea what Michelle actually looked like.I looked around at everyone seated at their tables with coffee's and treats in front of them.I was feeling a little anxious out in public.

"Kate-Kate-Over here." I heard a woman call from the back table and I looked in that direction.A women in her mid twenties was stood up, waving me over.

That must be her.

I made my way through the tables of people,on my way reminding myself that my name wasn't Emilia anymore.
Now I go by Kate-Kate Darcy.That'll be something that I'll have to get used to.

"Michelle?" I asked,as I looked at her and have her a light smile. I need to get on well with this girl,she's basically my lifeline.

"That's me. It's nice to meet you, Kate.
My cousin has told me so much about you, She looked me up up down, from the converse trainers I was wearing to my blonde hair that was tied up in a ponytail."But she forgot to mention how beautiful you are. "

"Thank You. "I sat down in front of her at the table.I was surprised by the compliment given how pretty she is herself.

Michelle had brunette hair with streaks of honey highlights.Her make up was perfect with just the right amount and her attire was formal given she's just come from work.

"I bought you a skinny."She moved the paper coffee cup across the table towards me."I hope you're okay with it,It's what I drink. "

I looked down at the fresh steaming take out coffee cup in front of me with delight,compared to the disgusting motel coffee I was faced with this morning."Thank You, This looks great! The coffee at my motel has been so horrendous."

"You're staying in a Motel?"

"Yes."I was feeling embarrassed even telling her, Michelle looks so fancy I imagine she lives in style."I got into town late last night and went to the first place I could find."

"Well no more motels, I have something great lined up for you."

I smiled."What is it?"

"Well my boss is out of town a lot and he's asked me to watch his dog. I'm definitely not a lover of the beast,He tends to jump a lot and my clothes are very expensive. "

Clearly she wasn't a dog lover.. I was on the other hand.I've always had a love for dogs, despite never having one myself.

"Anyway.."She continued."You could stay at his house until he gets back.. I'll give you the pay for it of course.It's a win win for both of us."