Moonless life

Chapter 1

The sun rays blind my eyes as I try to open them. I slowly get up and try to look at the clock in my room. As my eyes adjust I see that it's 10:30. I jump out of bed and quickly go to the bathroom with the thought of my dad murdering me. I look at the mirror which reflects the mess I call my hair and quickly brush it then I skip down the stairs hoping that my dad hadn't waited for me and had left .

As I go around the corner I see him sitting on a chair while reading a newspaper. I take a deep breath and walk to him.
'Haven't I told you to not be one minute late and you still have the courage to do even worse! WHAT IS THIRTY MINUTES!' He slams his hand on the dining table and I wince. 'I-I'm sorry it won't happen again' I stutter hoping he would let go this one time. It was just silence for a moment then he said ' if it wasn't for the important matter that I need to discuss with you then I would've made you regret waking up late that you won't sleep at all because of the nightmares that you will be having. Go make breakfast then sit' I quickly nod and run to the kitchen.

As I place two peanut butter and banana sandwiches with a cup of milk my dad looks at me , his gaze burning through my head. 'Sit down' he says still reading his newspaper. I sit down looking at the lines of the dining table. 'Today two important guests will be coming over for a visit . I expect you on your best behavior. The food has to be the best you've made and your clothes have to be the best you've wore.' He says looking up at me. I nod without glancing at him. He gets up and without saying another word opens the front door and leaves.

I groan and rest my head on my arm. He has been this monster ever since my mom had .... I couldn't complete the sentence in my head , It was too heavy. I get up and start washing the dishes.

I sit down on my bed and look at the picture frame that holds a happy family , that held a happy family . Now it's gone, there is no more mom and there is certainly no more loving dad. The daughter couldn't have been anything then , she was too small and innocent . I look away as old memories flood into my brain. I go downstairs so I can see what we have in the fridge for tonight's dinner . Going to the grocery store was a must so I quickly changed into some clothes then headed outside.

I breathed in the hot summer air. I look around as Everyone was rushing into cooled shops or restaurants. When I was close enough to the grocery store I started listing the things I need to buy hoping I don't forget anything.

I stare at myself in the mirror. My black hair has been put in a bun and the elegant black gown looked perfect. My feet felt uncomfortable wearing white heels. I take in a deep sigh and start playing with my ring that my grandfather had given me. Trying to block those memories, I start going down the stairs as I hear the bell ring. My father rushes to the door as I stand beside him. I was still wondering who the guests are and why they came but knowing my father they are absolutely up to no good.

'Welcome my dear friend and welcome my dear son' my father said as two men appeared behind the door. They nodded to him as they went inside . 'Good to see you old man' the old one said I guess he was the father of the other guy since they have similar features. 'You too Harry, it's been quite some time since I last saw you . I hope we can fill those years tonight.'my father said sounding excited. He then looked at the son and said 'Hello Hem good to see you all grown up and strong'. Hem smiled and nodded . I stood away trying to hide in the shadows. However, Hem had caught me and said 'This must be your beautiful daughter we've come for' and my father smiled then said ' Indeed she is . Shall we sit on the table ?' They both nodded and sat on the table .

While they were talking I had spaced out thinking why would they come for me. Then a thought appeared in my head . Would my dad sell me to them?! No he wouldn't but then he would do anything for money. 'So Night we have come to ask your hand for our son Hem' Harry said . I try to wrap it Up in my mind but I couldn't . I was still in shock. Yes I thought my dad would do this but hearing it makes a difference . It hits your heart in a different area . I quickly look up ad say 'I'm sorry I need some air' I get up and grab my purse. My dad comes after me and grabs my arm. 'You will marry him understand me! He can make us swim in riches don't be so selfish.' I look up at my dad in shock  'You are the selfish one , and for the rest of your life you will be' I sneered then left the house .

Tears spring in my eyes as I walk down the street. My heart aching for the words he had said . I had always loved him and cared for him even after all he had done but now I  knows he will never change , he will forever be that selfish man. I stop sobbing as I bump into someone . I look up as I'm about to say sorry I trip on my own feet and my head hit the concrete floor. All I start seeing is black dots then everything goes dark.