Chapter six
***Mr. Bentie’s POV***
I’m really worried. My wife, who I thought was normal, really had mental problems. I didn’t know it, but she was abusing my daughter. Behind my back. For five years.
In some cases, I’m really mad, but really happy that she did that so I could find out and put a stop to it. I just wish I’d found out differently so that Alyssa would not have to live in a wheelchair and memories for the rest of her life.
I’m doing bills in the kitchen. I’m in debt by a lot, and opening more and more envelopes addressed to ‘Bentie, Mason S.’ . I rip open another, our medical bill. I mutter a word I’d rather not say under my breath right as Alyssa wheels in. I put on the best face I know, to make sure she doesn’t get worried. I know she will if I tell her about our money problems, so I keep quite.
“Hey, honey.” I say in my most cheerful voice. “Pasta’s on in a pot on the stove. Help yourself.”
“Ok, have you eaten yet?” She asks.
“No, sweetie, I’m busy.”
“No, Daddy, I want to eat with you.” I love it when she calls me Daddy. It feels like old times, before all this stuff happened and we were one happy family. I sigh.
“Ok, sweetie,” I say, standing up and stretching my legs. I grab a two bowls, out of the bottom cabinet near the oven. I also grab two forks and knifes and napkins and set the table.
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After dinner, it’s about six, and I hear a knock on the door.
“Stay here” I say nervously to Alyssa. I’m still so paranoid, even when I know she will never find us here. I open the door and am surprised to see one of Alyssa’s new friend’s, I think her name is Bella.
“ALYSSA! YOUR FRIEND’S HERE!” I yell. Soon enough, she wheels the corner bumps into the wall. Recovering quickly, she comes into the room.
“Maddy!” She cries. Ok, so it’s not bella…
“Well, Maddy, have you eaten?” I ask.
“Yes, sir, I had pizza already.” She replies.
“Ok, well make yourself at home. I will be in the kitchen working,” I say. “You can go to Alyssa’s room for a bit.”
And with that, they walk (and roll) to her room and stay there for a long time, leaving me lots of time to finish doing bills (ugh).
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Beaten
Teen FictionOnce upon a time, Alyssa lived a very happy, normal life. But enough with the fairy tails, that only lasted for eight years. Alyssa's mother beats her. She has been beating Alyssa for five years now, behind her father's back. Then one day it all com...
