25. I am confused

Sliding all thoughts, Clara entered her room. The lights were off and the dim bulb was flickering to give her brightness. She kept her office bag on the sofa and walked further.

Her eyes widened in shock seeing the steam stick near the table. Someone was holding them as the switch was on. Her forehead was filled with sweat as the memories ran wild in her head.

"You tried to tell your dad about me?" Elena's voice from 10 years ago felt so real and alive there.

"Why don't you tell this too?" Elena asked as she kept the steam stick just above Clara's knees. Hot tears rolled down the cheeks of the small girl and she couldn't even scream.

"Scream, if you want this same punishment for your brother" Elena smirked as she was enjoying the whimpering of Clara.

Clara blinked away to let the memory fade away but failed miserable as the steam stick started directing towards her. She walked back till she hit the wall behind. Her eyes trembled thinking about the pain.

Alex switched on the ligh