Path-to-Freedom (version 1)

(10)

"Good afternoon sir, your lunch has been prepared, we've already set the table for you to eat."

He nodded and walked towards the dining room table.

Once he sat, he asked for the report.

The report consisted of Mary telling him all that had happened today but me and him knew that it was just another way to make sure I didn't make any mistakes.

He hoped I did so that he could hurt me and I prayed I didn't so that my day could go peacefully.

For every little mistake, he'd beat me senseless.

She went on to tell him the report and he looked far from satisfied by the end of it.

Even if I did everything perfectly, he'd always find something to beat me for.

"Thank you Mary, you may go home now."

"Oh and sir, I took a serving today too, hope you don't mind."

"Not at all, you cook it, it only seems fair that you can have some." He smiled. But it wasn't real, it was just for show.

"Thank you sir, I'll be on my way now. Have a nice night."

"You too."

She turned to me and I gave a small nod of acknowledgment.

She grabbed her things and left with one silent look in my direction.

Now would be the time where Tony gets seconds, I put the dishes away and he asks for a drink.

After getting his drink, he finishes eating and I wash the dishes.

When I'm done washing the dishes, I go straight downstairs and clean up again before making sure that the food won't be found.

Over the years, Tony gave me the worn down furniture that no longer looks good in the house. He's given me everything except for a new bed.

As for clothes, I'd get a new shirt and pants every other month. Sometimes I won't even get anything.

When I finish cleaning, he would come downstairs and beat me.

"Sit your ass down." And that's what I did.

I learned over the years that the more I fought and became ignorant, the worse I'd get it.

He came in front of me and leaned down to be at my height, which was not much. I was much smaller than most children my age I noticed. I was always so malnourished and starved.

He backhanded me and I fell to the mattress.

"Tomorrow I want you to do everything upstairs before I'm back."

I nodded and with one last kick he left.

Looking to the spot he stood, I got up and coughed my way to the bathroom.

Since Tony never really took care of me, I've been caring for myself since I've been with him.

I came out and ate some of the food I hid before hiding it again and going to sleep.

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Another really short chapter, sorry.

Thank you for reading, please let me know whats keeping you interested in this book, reading comments helps me a lot.

-M.