The Abusive Man(EDITING AT THE MOMENT)

CHAPTER 8: THAT KISS

EMILIA

I was walking home late evening after a shift at the bar. At the time I finished I had just missed my bus,but I would rather walk than wait around for the next one.

I was holding the phone against my ear,talking to Michelle on the other end as I walked."You know I'm not much of a party girl. Nightclubs just aren't my scene."

"I remember you enjoying yourself the last time. Come on,Kate. Come out with me."

I found it funny that she was still calling me Kate,even though she knew my name was Emilia. I think it was Michelle's way of making sure she doesn't slip up.

I chuckled."Alright,I'll think about it."

"Don't think too long.I should go,Doll. I have some tint on my eyebrows that's starting to burn."

"Good luck with that. Talk later."I hung up the phone and continued my walk home. It was dark out with pretty much no cars on the road whatsoever.

I suddenly heard a noise behind me in the bushes and I turned around. There was no one there. Maybe it was just a cat,I told myself just trying to calm my nerves.

As I continued walking I heard the same rustling in the bushes again. Of course I snapped my head straight around but no one was there."It's just a cat,Emilia. Relax!"I whispered,but I couldn't contain my rapid heartbeat.

I continued walking but faster now. I just wanted to get home as quick as I could. I rounded the corner,but hearing the footsteps behind me now had me turning my head around with every chance I could.

I was stopped suddenly when I bumped into an old man walking his dog."Oh,I'm sorry. I was just-"I looked behind me and saw that there was no one there."I'm sorry."

I continued walking at a fast pace and i didn't stop until I got home. I closed the front door behind me and rested against it,trying to steady the beating of my heart.

"Kate-Are you okay?"Zach walked my way,looking a little confused.

"I'm fine,I just um..."I paused,because I decided that telling Zach that I was worried that I was being followed wouldn't be a good idea. It'd just make me sound crazy."I should go shower,I smell like a brewery."

"Uh,Okay. I'm heading out,I shouldn't be long."He grabbed his keys and wallet from the sideboard."I'll see you later then."

"Yep,See you later."I smiled lightly, whilst moving towards the stairs. I was eager to get into the shower and wash the smell of booze away,but most of all I just wanted some space to calm my nerves.

As soon as I washed the smell away,I was curled up on the couch in front of the TV. It wasn't long before my eyes started to feel heavy after a long day.

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FLASHBACK

I walked out of my room excited and ready for a night out with Claire and Jon. I don't usually go out,but it was Jon's birthday.

Liam was supposed to working late tonight,but he decided to come home early and bring his work with him. I really hoped to get away with going on a night out without an argument-but I guess we'll see.