Reid's POV
For as long as I can remember, I've had to deal with my dad hurting me, and doing things to me that I didn't like. Both my siblings knew about what he was doing to me, but only my sister would try and stop him, when she heard. My brother on the other hand, didn't seem to care, especially since he treats me the same way. I so badly want to leave, but I'm too scared of my dad coming to look for me, and what he'll do when he does. I also have a girlfriend, that only Kimberly knows about. She's my childhood best friend, named Isabelle. She also knows about what I'm going through here, and has constantly tried to convince me to call the cops and run away with her.
But as usual, I tell her I'm too scared to. I just hope, and pray for someone to help me, without me having to be the one who does anything about it. If I'm being honest, Kimberly has tried to do something about it, but my mom also brought my dad back, and then I pay for it. I doubt I'll ever get away from him. It's bad enough I have to hide it when we are performing. That's not easy for me. Especially when he hurts me to the point where I can hardly move.
I sighed at the thought of never getting out of here, and not being able to live the life that I want to live. It makes me sad every time I think about it. I want to be able to get out, marry Isabelle, and have kids with her. But I can't do that, if I'm stuck here, dealing with my dad. I don't even know why he treats me this way. He spoils Neil, and Kimberly, but treats me like this. I don't understand it.
At least, right now, I don't have to deal with him, as everyone left the house, and as usual, leaves me behind. My dad always says it's because he doesn't want me to embarrass him in public. I honestly don't care, it gives me a break from him, and a chance to talk to Isabelle. I would talk to her, until I hear my parents pull up in the driveway.
And speaking of that, I hear them now. I groaned, and hid under my blanket. I really don't want to deal with my dad. He hardly leaves me alone. Not even at night. I at least got to be alone for two hours. Some times, I wish it was longer, but my dad doesn't like leaving me home alone for more than that. He thinks I'll try to run away during that time, or if he decides to be gone longer.
He always comes up to my room, when he gets home, to make sure I'm still here. Which I have a feeling that's him coming now. I heard my door swing open, and knew it was him. He's the only one who opens my door like that.
I heard him walk up to my bed. I tried to ignore him, and avoid looking at him. I didn't want him knowing I was awake. Not that that ever stops him.
"Who said you could sleep?" He asked, mad.
I didn't respond to him. Which I know only upsets him more, but I didn't care.
"Answer me, Reid!" He yelled. I shook in fear, but still ignored him.
"Dad, leave him alone." I heard Kimberly say.
I sighed in relief to myself. Sis to the rescue, as usual.
He growled and walked out of my room. I heard my door shut, and someone walking up to my bed. I slightly panicked, and looked to see who it was.
I relaxed a bit when I saw Kimberly.
"Relax, Reid, it's just me." Kimberly said, softly. "But, must you anger dad? You have it hard enough with him, why make it worse?" She ask, as she walked up to me, and sat down on my bed.
"Cause, I don't want to deal with him. I just want to be left alone. I said, trying not to cry. It hurts me knowing how much I have to deal with this.
Kimberly sighed. "I know, Reid. I'm sorry you have to deal with this. I wish there was something I could do to get him to stop." She said, sad.
"Yeah, me too." I said, as I laid back down.
"Were you able to rest while we were gone?" Kimberly asked.
"No, I was talking to Isabelle the whole time. She really wants me to call the cops on dad, and run away with her. As much as I want to, I'm too afraid of dad." I said, saying the last part a bit quiet.
"I know you are, Reid. Believe me, I know. I will find a way, to get you out of here, so you can go and be happy. You deserve to be happy, not miserable." She said, as she stood up.
"Thanks Kim, at least you think so. Please don't leave. As long as you are in here, dad won't bother me." I said, realizing why she got up, and getting scared at the thought of my dad coming back in here.
She sighed, and sat down next to me. "Ok, I'll stay." She said. I sat up a bit, and let her comfort me. She was the only who seemed to care, and would always comfort me. Especially after I've dealt with dad. She would take care of me, and make sure I was ok.
I really hope she can get me out of here. I don't want to deal with this much longer. I honestly don't think I can. If it wasn't for Kimberly and Isabelle, I wouldn't even try to deal with this. I would have given up the day it started.
"It's ok, Reid. Just rest, and know that I'm always here for you." Kimberly said, as she rubbed my hair soothingly. I snuggled into her, and fell asleep. I'm very thankful for her.
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Reid's secret life (rewritten)
FanfictionI have decided to rewrite this book, and have it mainly in Reid's POV, and hopefully better than the first time I wrote it. ...
