Their Little Princess

Chapter 24

Waking up to pain isn't always ideal. However, it seems that pain is needed in my life. I have never had a break. Either physical or mental, I am always in pain. It is a prison. I am trapped within myself and I can't get out. Nothing can save me but my own self however, I can't even save myself. You can't escape yourself. Nothing can help.

You're trapped.

I am trapped and I have no way out. I'm drowning in my tears. Nobody can hear my screams for help. Nobody knows what is happening. I want to be able to scream my heart out and tell everyone but I don't want anyone to know what happens in my head. It's a dark scary place and it is horrible. I wouldn't put anyone through that ever.

Waking up is supposed to be the easiest part of the day. It might not be enjoyable but it is easy. However, waking up seems like an uphill battle for me. I don't want to get up. I don't know what will happen. Living in fear takes a toll. At some point, you just give up. You don't want to care anymore, but you do. I finally decided to jump the gun and peel my eyelids open. I was met with a dim room which was soothing for my aching head. I moved my head and scanned the room. Dad sat in one of the chairs next to my bed. He was passed out. On the other side of me, Ethan sat in the other chair sleeping as well. I sighed and laid my head back on my pillow. I wanted to close my eyes again but I knew I would not open them again. I sat in silence for a while, soaking in the minimum peace that I know I would lose soon. My throat ached for some water or food but I couldn't bring myself to wake anyone up. I didn't even know what time it was. I sat in my thoughts for a few minutes before Dad started to stir.

"Good morning, Amore." He fully sat up and cracked his back over the back of the chair. Loud pops could be heard through the room making me giggle.

"Good morning, Dad." I croaked out. Without asking or saying a word, he stood up and filled up a cup of water for me. He walked over to me and gave me the cup. Without wasting a second, I chugged the whole cup of water. My throat immediately felt better and I relaxed. He chuckled a bit and sat back down in his chair.

"Do you feel better Bella?" I just shrugged at him. I didn't know how I felt. I am always in pain but that doesn't make it okay.

"I have a bad headache."

"Well, why didn't you wake me up?" I shrugged again and he sighed. He stood up and pressed the call nurse button on my bed remote. Almost immediately, a nurse came walking into the room.

"Good morning Bri. Good morning Mr. Black." Dad just nodded, putting on his cold front for the stranger.

"She has a very bad headache." He looked down at her name tag and then back up at her. "Jessica." She nodded, very uneasily, and came over to my IV. She took a look at what they were already giving me and then turned towards me.

"Looks like your pain meds ran out a few hours ago. I will go and get you some more." She gave me a small smile and went to leave the room however, Dad stopped her before she could leave.

"A few hours ago! I thought we were at the best hospital for my daughter. What would have happened if she was woken earlier, huh? What if she was in so much pain she couldn't move to press the call button. I am deeply upset with the service here, especially because of my more than a generous donation to this hospital. I would love to speak to your supervisor right after you give pain medication to my daughter." He spoke his words with venom. They even shook me to my core. The poor nurse was shaking by the time he got done with his rant. I felt bad for her. She could have easily just forgotten. I forget things all of the time. However, I know not to speak up right now. It just would only cause more trouble.

"Y-Y-Yes, sir." She hurried out of my room to get my medicine.

"Dad?" He turned towards me and his world-famous smile came back to his face.