I was soaked from head to toe.My entire body was shivering from the clothes that clung to my body and my hair was wet.I was now sheltering under the last bus stop that was near the school. I can't believe it, as soon as I was near school, the rain caught me.Okay, I said to myself. I have to leave this bus stop, if I have any intention of reaching school on time.I took a deep breath and ran as fast as I could, this time I didn't stop until I reach the school's door. I opened the door quickly and head straight for the bathroom.When I was in the bathroom, I wring my hair dry and used the paper towel that was in the bathroom to dry off. It was not much use because I was completely wet.I looked at myself and sighed. I definitely can't go to class like this. I left the bathroom and walked to Jasmine's locker. Hopefully, she has some extra clothes in her locker to lend me. I knew for sure that I didn't have any.I was glad when I saw Jasmine at her locker getting her books. She turned
It was now Saturday and I was at the cafe. It was just a few minutes to six and for the moment, business was slow. There hadn't been any customers for the passed half and hour and the small amount that were in here had already gotten served. Because I didn't have anything to do, I made myself busy with the task of wiping down the counter.I was finished and had just washed my hands, when the bell over the door indicated a new customer. I looked up at the person and saw that it was Carson. He came into the cafe and sat at a booth near the window. I took up my ordering pad and walked over to him."Hi Carson. What can I get you?" I asked, when I reached where he sat.Carson looked up at me with a surprise expression. He then smiled, but it wasn't a full smile. "I didn't remember that you work here." He said, then looked down adding. "I don't want anything. I just came here to sit down.""Okay then." I studied him. Carson wasn't himself at all. It was obvious that something was on his min
On Sunday afternoon, I was ready to go to the concert where Kevin was going to perform, but I was in my room pacing the floor. Allan was in the living room at this current moment. I heard bottles clanging together, so I knew he was drinking. That means he will be down there for a long time, until he's knocked out.I looked at my watch once again. It was 2:20pm. Kevin's concert started at 3:00pm and if I didn't leave soon, I will not be able to make it. I didn't want to call Kevin and tell him I couldn't make it. I know that he would be really disappointed.A crazy thought came into my mind and I walked over to my bedroom window. Maybe I could sneak out through there. I opened my window and look down. Instantly, I discarded that idea. What was I even thinking? It was a long way down and there was nothing beside the house to help me down. I could get seriously hurt.I closed the window and began to pace the floor again. You need to think of something, Kayla...Ten minutes later, I was s
Today was Wednesday and I was at the cafe. Miranda had called me right after school and asked if I could come by the cafe for two hours. I didn't mind because I could do with the extra money.It was now five thirty and time for me to leave. Carson had asked me to come to his house at six thirty so he can continue helping me with maths. I clocked out and left the cafe. I decided to go to the nearby mall to explore until it was time to go to Carson's house.I walked through the entire mall and after half an hour of checking out every store, I was ready to leave. I left the mall quickly and walk to Carson's house.Twenty minutes later, I was ringing the doorbell. Once again, the maid, Ms. Nordia answered the door."Oh hello." She said, when she saw me. "If you're here to see Carson, I'm afraid he is not here.""Where is he?" I asked, as I check the time. It was almost six thirty. He knew I was coming at six thirty.Ms. Nordia shook her head. "I don't know." Just then, I saw Mrs. Knight c
The following day, I did not see Carson at school. I hadn't seen him in the hallways or at any of the classes that we have together. I was starting to think that he wasn't at school.I was now at my locker getting my books for my last class. My back was turn, so I didn't see when someone came up behind me."Hey." I heard a voice say and I turn around quickly, while my books fell to the floor. I look up into the face of a smiling Carson."Carson, you moron. You scared me half to death." I scold him. I bend to pick up my books off the floor, then look back at his face, studying him. "Are you okay?" I finally asked."Yes I am." He answered waving away my concern. "I actually wanted to see you to tell you thanks for what you did last night." He scratched the back of his neck and grin sheepishly. "I don't remember much, but I know enough based on the blurred parts from what I actually remember and also from what Michael told me.""It was no problem." I replied, hugging the books to my ches
WARNING: Abusive content!!******"Eric is keeping a party on Friday. Are you going?" Jasmine asked me the following week in English class."I don't know, Jaz. I have to think about it." I said, looking across at her. The teacher had given us a task to do and was currently at his desk grading papers."Come on. It will be fun." She said, then smiled mischievously. "Maybe Carson will be there."I frown at her. "What does Carson have to do with me?" I asked."You're into him. I know you would want to see him." She replied smiling."I don't know what you are seeing, but I'm not into him." I replied firmly."Sure you are. You guys went to the fair together last week. That must mean something." She stated. "Kayla, you're my best friend, I know you. But if you don't want to accept it yet, I understand."I rolled my eyes at Jasmine's weird theory. "Whatever you say, Jasmine. Okay, I'll go." Jasmine smile at me and went back to her work. I shook my head and continued my work also.After lunch,
I did not go to school the next day, which was Wednesday. My friends had called to find out if I was okay and I had to lie once again. I told them that I was sick, which was technically true. I was in no condition to go to school; physically and emotionally.I didn't go to school on Thursday either. However, in the evening I went to the pharmacy to get some pain medications. Allan did not go anywhere either. Now that he was out of work, he was always going to be home or out drinking.On Friday, I went to school. I had to wear a bit more makeup than usual to conceal the marks and bruises. My stomach and back were still in a small amount of pain, but I felt slightly better than I felt on Tuesday.At the end of the day, I went to Jasmine's house to get ready for Eric's party. I didn't have one clothes in my closet that was suitable for a party, so Jasmine said that she was going to lend me one of hers.I was now sitting on Jasmine's bed, after we had a shower. Jasmine was occupied as she
I woke up with a pounding headache and when I opened my eyes, I realized that I was in a strange room.The room was painted in a dark shade of yellow and it was a large room. It was much bigger than my room, that was for sure. I looked around at the room as I tried to stop the pounding in my head. I remove the sheet cover from around my body and saw that I was still in my dress from last night.I creased my eyebrows in thought, as I tried to remember what happened last night. No matter how hard I tried, I came up with nothing. The last thing I remember was drinking one shot and then two and then three and then I stopped counting. I rest my head on the pillow and closed my eyes again.Just then, I heard the room door being opened and my eyes pop open again. I look towards the doorway and I saw Carson walking in. His eyes met mine and he smiled. "Kitten, you're awake." He replied. I looked at him confused.What happened last night?He walked over to the side of the bed and handed me the