After the morning shift at the restaurant, my legs were already aching, but I still had to rush home, shower, and get ready for my night job at the bar. I hadn’t eaten anything since morning—just water—because I was still fasting to lose some pounds. Mitch hated the extra weight I’d gained. The moment I stepped into our compound, I could hear the music. Heavy bass thumping from the master bedroom, so loud the windows were vibrating. Mitch was home early. Way too early. I caught my reflection in our neighbour’s car window and my stomach dropped. My hair looked crazy, my face was puffy with dark circles like a panda, and my lips were dry and cracked. The thought of Mitch seeing me like this made my heart jump in fear. I quickly sucked in my tummy, fixed my hair as best as I could, and dug out my lip gloss. I applied a fresh layer, pressing my lips together so I’d look soft and presentable. Less irritating to him. I checked my reflection one more time, drew a deep breath, and told mys
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