Mary Davies
Staying in the bedroom is actually suffocating me, I just feel depressed. I just want to end everything, there is nothing wrong in wanting to live a normal and happy life.
I didn’t let my mum know I was back from school, I just wasn’t ready for questions. She has already made it clear that she does not care about me. The door to the room suddenly opened and my mum stepped inside.
“Come downstairs and help me serve lunch.” I heard her say, she didn’t bother waiting to get a response from me.
I can clearly remember the one thing my mum taught me about my body. Respect your body, it’s the only one body you can get, any damage you make to it remains forever. This was a way of telling me to make good choices, not one that I will regret later on.
I still don’t understand why I get tired without even stressing myself, I just wanted to sleep. I got up from the bed sleepily and headed straight to the kitchen. My mum was preparing lunch as usual. She slid a plate of pasta in front of me, the savoring smell made my stomach rumble. Without even waiting for a go ahead. I grabbed a fork and twirled the pasta round my fork.
“I am thinking of sending you to your father.” My mum said, breaking the silence. I was taking my time to enjoy the taste of the pasta on my taste buds, but I froze midway.
“Uhh.. I don’t understand.” I replied, swallowing what was left in my mouth.
“I think it is the best thing for you right now.” My mum said, offering me a sad look. Seeing my shocking face, she added a big beef to my plate.
“Your father can look over you than I do. And he is also rich enough to provide everything you are lacking.”
“You will have to switch schools, but this is really the best thing for you to do at this moment. I heard about the rumors that went round in your school. Jessica and her friends were talking about it. A leaked sex video of you, that rumor can get you expelled if it becomes a threat to the image of the school, I hope you know that.”
I blinked at my mum incredulously, she wants to abandon me now because she is seeing me as a problem. I still love my dad, but I don’t want to live with a stepmother and some step siblings.
My dad is a very strict man, and his way of correction has to do with not sparing the rod and some other annoying stuffs.
“You are only just trying to get rid of me mum. I know that, I’m not stupid.” I replied.
She didn’t say anything about the sex video, I was expecting her to ask me some questions. But seems like she has chosen to believe whatever she has heard.
“I’m sorry, I know it’s going to be hard for you. But this is for the best. Just look at the brighter sides of it.”
“This really sucks mum.” I muttered
I really want to go to college, at least if I don’t get a scholarship. I have a father who is rich enough to send me to college.
“I haven’t made up my mind yet.” I said flatly, abandoning the plate of pasta.
Friday was the only thing on my mind. My sex videos will be released on Friday, I know I have to do something about it as soon as possible before it gets too late.
“Come on, help me serve lunch.” My mum said.
I wanted to bluntly refuse, but my mum was already ahead of me. I grabbed on to a tray of food and followed behind.
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The hatred I have for the Andrews family is not a joke at all. I stood on the left side as my mum served them their lunch.
“Mary, you have not been doing any chores in the house. How about cleaning Hawk’s room tonight?” Mrs Andrews asked.
“No mum, there is no need for that. I can clean up my room myself.” Hawk replied his mother without looking up. I was glad by his response, I don’t want to have anything to do with him as well. He disgusts me a lot.
“Big brother does not want to be seduced by the slut.” Jessica whispered, but I heard her clearly. Only if this people can know what their son is really capable of. I wonder who else he might have molested sexually.
“That is okay Jessica.” Mrs Andrews scolded.
“You think so mum? I think we should send this riffraff and her mother out of here before they ruin our image, most especially dad. Mum! This slut has a sex tape.”
“I will be so embarrassed if my schoolmates find out she works with us. What about you mum, your friends won’t like this. She might end up trying to seduce dad too.”
I gasped loudly, this went too far. I shifted my gaze to my mum. But she was pretending everything was fine as she continued serving.
“Enough Jessica.” Mrs Andrews said.
“It is just a rumor, such things are bound to happen.”
“If you say so mum.” Jessica replied her mum, dejectedly.
“I have good news for you guys though. Your aunt Silvia is going to be visiting soon.” Mrs Andrews said, smiling brightly.
“What!” Hawk exclaimed, getting up all of a sudden. For the first time in history, I saw the look of fear written on Hawks face. I noticed his hands were trembling. The great Macho, Hawk Andrews who acts tough every time, as if he had the whole world bowing at his feet. Whoever this aunt Silvia is, she must have an upper hand on Hawk, because he seems to be scared of her.
“No mum, try to convince her not to come.” He begged his mum. My eyes widened as I stared at him, I blinked my eyes repeatedly to be sure I was not seeing things. His hands were shaking and his face looks pale.
“What is that all about, you are Silvia’s favorite nephew and she misses you so much.”
“I know about that already mum. It should be good news for big brother here not me. I told aunty Silvia about the slut who is trying to seduce Hawk. She is simply coming for Hawk.”Jessica said rolling her eyes.
Hawk got up from his seat all of a sudden and walked out of the dinning room.
I became a bit confused something must be definitely wrong. But it is none of my business.
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