AlexisMy mom had gone away on a business trip, which meant it was just me and my stepdad in the house, again.He was always so strict with me, stricter than he needed to be. Other girls my age could go out whenever they wanted. They went shopping, hung out with friends, went to parties but not me. At nineteen, I still felt like a child trapped under his rules.That evening before he left the house, he came to my room. His big frame filled the doorway, arms crossed over his chest.“Alexis,” he said firmly, “don’t even think about leaving this house while I’m gone. If I come home and find out you weren’t here, you’ll be in very big trouble.”I sat up from my bed, arms folded over my chest, and just nodded.“Don’t nod, speak with your mouth,” he snapped. His eyes narrowed.“Okay,” I mumbled.He stood there a moment longer, like he was making sure I understood. Then he finally turned and walked away. A second later, the front door slammed.I flopped back on my bed, staring up at the ceil
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