Penitence (ON HOLD)

Chapter Four

Okay so Here's Chapter 4. It's Nina's POV, but anywayy yeah vote,comment,share, and feel free to message me!!
-Megan

Anderson's light kiss wakes me out of my slumber. I watch as he leaves the house to go to work. A sigh of relief leaves my mouth as the front door closes.

How did life get like this? My boyfriend is beating me to sleep and waking me up affectionately.

I can't leave unless I want to be disowned by my mother. My father needs the money for his treatments and Anderson provides us with enough to get by.

I slowly get out of bed wincing. Limping into the bathroom, I turn on the light and stare into the mirror at my reflection.

My face is clear of bruises, but my arms and legs are covered in welts. Tears fall from my eyes as I will myself to get into the shower.

I think about the good memories Anderson and I have. The dates, the sleepovers, the affection....they were all lies.

I let myself get trapped into a relationship based on fairytales and false hope.

I end my shower quickly, getting too emotional. I grab my longest pair of sweatpants and my longest shirt just in case someone comes by the house today. I don't want anyone to know about my relationship problems.

I head towards the kitchen to make breakfast while checking my phone. I see that I have three missed calls and nine text messages from Lizzie, so I decide to text her.

Me: Hey I'm fine. Anderson and I had a little argument.

Bestfriend: Aww I just wanted to make sure you were okay. Not that I don't trust him... he just looked really mad.

Me:I think I really hurt him, but I'm pretty sure we can work through this. He's at the job right now, so I guess we'll talk about it when he gets home.

Bestfriend: I hope everything goes well. What time is he getting home?

Me: Around 3 o'clock.  Why?

Bestfriend: I wanted to come see you and I didn't want to come while you two were trying to settle things.

Me: Oh okay well my stomach is growling so I'll ttyl.

Lizzie is the best friend a girl could have. I hate lying to her, but I have to because I know she would tell me to leave him.

Instead of cooking breakfast, I grab a granola bar and some orange juice. There's a Law & Order Marathon on, so I turn on the television and waste half of my day watching crimes being commited.

  

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-Later that day-

After taking a bite out of my sandwich,  I get up to see who's at the door. I open it and see Trent standing there nervously.

I glance at the clock and see that it is 2:45. Anderson will be home any moment now and he will be furious if he sees Trent.

"What do you want?" I ask coldly.

"I just wanted to make sure you were okay. Did he hurt you?" He glances at my covered arms.

"No we just had a little argument, but thank you for caring about me." I say smiling and closing the door.

"Nina wait." He says stopping the door with his foot.

"What?" I ask glancing down the street nervously.

Anderson gets home early sometimes.

"Can I come in, please? I just want to apologize  for causing a problem with your boyfriend." He says.

"It's fine Trent. I shouldn't have lead you on like that." I say.

"I'm actually glad you did." Trent says.

"How about I text you later and then we can meet up?" I suggest quickly.

"Okay, that sounds good." He says walking back to his car.

"Thank god." I mutter closing the door.

He is going to make my life so much more complicated than it already is.

I walk into the bedroom and turn on the television while waiting for Anderson.

Minutes later, I hear the door slam. Anderson enters the room scowling.

"Baby what's wrong." I ask scared.

I get no answer.

"Anderson." I say.

He glares at me and walks out of the room. I quickly get out of bed and follow him.

"Anderson why are you acting like this." I ask.

"You lied to me Nina." He states opening the refrigerator.

"W-what are you talking about?" I stutter nervously.

"I told you not to talk to that man, but instead of listening you defied me." He says walking towards me.

"I'm sorry Anderson.  He came by to apologize." I say backing away from him.

"On your knees!" He yells furiously.

"What else are you going to do to me. You've already torn my heart in half." I retort kneeling down.

A laugh escapes his lips. What happened to my Anderson? The 18 year old that dreamed of becoming the president of a big business company. The boyfriend that constantly told me he loved me.

A hard kick to my stomach causes me to fall onto my back. Instead of kicking me again he places his foot onto my stomach and pushes down with all of the force he has.

A scream escapes my lips and this pisses Anderson off even more.

"What did I tell you about screaming?" He asks sitting me in a dinning room chair.

I don't say anything as he walks around the chair. I have to get used to this. It's my fault anyway. I shouldn't have went to Neon's in the first place.

Anderson slaps me numerous times and not once do I wince or cry. I feel proud but ashamed at the same time.

I am an 18 year old who has an abusive boyfriend.

"You think you're tough now?" He whispers in my ear.

"No." I say.

"No what?" He asks in an expecting tone.

"No Anderson." I say just to piss him off.

I guess it really does because he starts to punch me in the face. Each hit is like a reminder of what I have to do for my family. I have to deal with all of this pain inflicted upon my body so that I can stay in their good graces.

Anderson pulls my hair with so much force that a few tears fall from my eyes.

"Do you think you're tough now Nina?" He asks bending down to whisper in my ear.

"No sir." I reply ready ro get away from him.

He lets my hair go and walks out the front door with his keys and his phone in his hand leaving me here to think about all of the complications in my life.

Okay guys soo in the multimedia is Anderson.  He's not my least fav character but he's close. Anywayy.... the next chapter should be up soon.