nding in front of the house, with a deafly facial expression. The car stopped. Th

e asked not really knowing

Than

assed Richard hoping to get to my mother before he cou

I cal

n the kitchen with Clara my half-sister. Look

you tell h

o the side of my face. I fell to the gr

t to speak in t

I knew I should get up. Scared, he would start kicking m

ody to a rich man you will b

ith confusion. St

even though Clara saw you entering the figh

rned and looked at my mom. Having a distraught look on her face. Her eyes swimming with tears. We both knew tonight was the night I

side of my face feels like it's on fire.

not even know why I let you live until now. I

ht at me. I closed my eyes taking a deep breath. Waiting for the one who was supposed to protect me, suppose to wipe my tears when I cry, suppose to lo

omething. Turning my head to her. Did she just say run? With

un now, I will b

ould not take the risk of being discovered and taken back. I could not let my mother's sacrifice go in vain. I kept looking over my shoulder, praying that he will not catch up to me. My lungs started burning from the cold air. With every breath, I took it felt like a thousand

my quickest way to get away from here without being spotted. I knew my life will not be easy going forward. I o

aching my hand out, I grabbed onto the railing. Pulling myself up. There is only a small space left for me to sit. Slo