Figured it Out

Victoria

watched as Landon's car finally drove away.

I went into the kitchen, looking into the bags and seeing that aside from buying extra groceries, He also bought a bag of snacks, including muffins. I smiled, taking the bag and carrying it into my room.

Just as I placed it into the closet, my father walked in and I braced myself for what was to come.

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I didn't feel like going to the diner today, as the rain fell heavily.

Instead I went to the same spot at that park and laid on the dock.

The rain washed away the blood on my face and in my hair.

It washed away the tears on my cheek and I let out a shaky breath.

My face was badly bruised. Like, badly bruised.

So were my arms that I didn't bother covering as nobody was out here.

I broke down, sitting up and burying my face in my hands as I did.

My body shook as I cried, but no noise came out.

I had learned over the years to cry silently. In my bedroom, the school bathrooms, public places, anywhere honestly.

I looked up at the water