Mum knocks on my bedroom door for the millionth time and I groan , rolling over in my sleep . 19 " Emily , you've got half an hour to be up and ready ! " She yells through the crack in the door . I hear her footsteps grow fainter as she walks back down the stairs . " Screw you . ' I mutter , flipping a finger at the door . I know she can't see me but I earn a sense of satisfaction from it . Does Mum seriously want to walk around and act like the perfect family all day ? I haven't seen any of Mum's or Dad's family since he died . It's almost as if Mum wanted to isolate herself after his death . Once Trevor came along , he made sure we never spoke to our relatives again . I remember having endless days where I felt insanely lonely , nothing but my teddy bears and barbie dolls to keep me company . Considering it's been six years since I've seen my family, I'm feeling a little nervous . I glance at the outfit I bought yesterday that's hung up on my wardrobe door . Yes , I know ... I'm pretty last minute . It's a light pink dainty dress that ends just above my knees . It's a gorgeous lace collar that made me feel pretty and feminine when I tried it on . I'm wearing nude tights underneath to hide my scars and white pumps that I'd found in the back of my wardrobe . Comfy but cute . Mum using Trevor as a threat against me is still fresh in my mind and I couldn't look her in the eyes anymore . I plan on ignoring her and Trevor the whole way there and back . It wasn't as if we had anything interested to say to each other anyway . How sad is that ? After showering , changing and completing my hair and makeup , I'm finally ready . " Twenty three minutes , not bad . " I grin , feeling proud of myself . How many other girls can say they got ready in that time ? My stomach still flares up in pain and I'mon constant painkillers to dull the pain out but I manage to make myself look presentable . I grab my phone off my bed and tuck it into the small shoulder bag I'm taking with me . Exhaling slowly I open my bedroom door and walk downstairs . Let's get this over with . The wedding ceremony was incredibly boring . After being greeted by a hundred and one cousins and aunties I never knew I had , I was officially pooped out . My eyes became heavy , fluttering shut . I was exhausted and my body craved sleep . A sharp jab in my ribs woke me up suddenly and I hissed in pain , clutching it tightly . I spun my head around , glaring at the culprit- Trevor . He was frowning at me , eyes burning holes through mine . I sighed and sat up straighter , willing for the ceremony to be over soon . On the plus side , Auntie Mandy looked gorgeous . She was wearing a stunning white floor length dress , her smile lighting up the room . When she had seen me , her eyes filled with tears and she hugged me tightly . I grinned as she repeating over and over again how much I had grown . The woman practically cut off my circulation for a few minutes but I didn't mind . It's nice feeling like you belong , even if it is only for a day . 1/3 9:01 Tue , Oct 14 B Chapter 5 零 After the vows and photographs , everyone began to head towards the party room to celebrate in style . AKA- Get so drunk , you forget your own name . I walked slowly behind everyone , dragging my feet as I went . All I want is to sleep , is that so much to ask ? " Emily ? Is that you ? " I spin around at the mention of my name and my eyes connect with my favorite human ever , Grandpa . 1 gasp and run towards him , my eyes filling up quickly with tears . He opens his arms out for an embrace and I fall into him , knocking him backwards slightly . He chuckles quietly , returning my hug . I rest my head against his shoulders , memories flooding back to me . My emotions suddenly explode and I begin bawling my eyes out , staining his immaculately crisp white shirt . I haven't seen him in years . Every school holidays I'd spend a few days with him and Grandma and we'd spend endless hours by the lake . I listened carefully whilst my Grandad fished and told me all about his adventurous childhood stories . He was older now and a lot smaller than I remembered him . He woody scent remained the exact same and I inhaled it , a smile stretching across my face . Grandad stood back and looked at me , his eyes glistening with unshed , happy tears . " You've grown up so much Elly , " he smiles , sadness filling his eyes . I grin at his nickname for me which sounds like music to my ears after not hearing it for so long . I wipe away my own tears , feeling a little embarrassed for the way I reacted . I've always thought about him over the years but didn't know how to get in contact . Mum always refused if I ever asked for her help . " I've missed you Pops , " I murmur , hugging him harder . He holds onto me and strokes my hair before re - assuring me that everything is going to be okay . He repeats it over and over again " I'll make sure of it Elly . " I don't know how he plans to make it okay but I hold onto his words tightly ... He's my only hope right now . 24444 I flinch as I pull my dress over my head , getting undressed . I scan my body , eyes landing on my stomach where huge ugly bruises stare back at me . I feel hideous . They don't seem to be healing which concerns me that something is definitely wrong . I sigh in defeat , knowing I can't go to the hospital to get them treated . What could I possibly say ? Years of abuse wouldn't go un - noticed by professionals and I know Trevor would kill me if I searched for help . I shake my head , ridding myself of the thoughts . After the wedding , I made sure to put my number into Grandad's phone so we could stay in contact . I feel slightly better knowing I have one person to rely on . I've just gotten him back so I'm ready to let him go anytime soon . I made Grandad promise me he wouldn't let Mum or Trevor know we exchanged numbers but he was already one step ahead of me , his eyes filling with sadness as he nodded silently . I think a part of him knew I lived in destruction and pain constantly . I change into some fresh pyjamas and sit down on my bedroom floor before pulling out various different sheets of homework that 2/3 0:01 THE Oct 14 B Chapter & tore thing this weekend 5400 1 ) mind homework , it keeps me recupied whitet I spend the weekend locked in my room . Trevor doesn't let me teave the house and I don't have the courage to sneak out . I've never been out with my friends to experience things every teenager should . Sadness fills me as I think of teenage memories I'm missing out on that my friends aren 1 . Parties , boys , hanging out with friends . All superficial however I want to experience it , desperately . I grab my phone and scroll through my contacts , landing on Trish . I ring her and wait patiently for her to answer . " Hello ? " She giggles on the other end , sounding breathless . " Trish ? Are you okay ? " I ask her , concerned at her difficulty to breathe . She giggles louder and I faintly hear a male voice in the background , instructing her to hang up . I gasp , slapping my knee - Trisha Louise Lockwood , do you have a boy with you ?! " She erupts into giggles and I roll my eyes before ending the call . No way am I listening to my best friend making out with someone through a phone . My nose scrunches up in disgust before I sigh sadly from the lack of my love life . I may be sixteen now but before I know it , I'll be eighty surrounded by sixty different cats ... Chapter Comments 13 Write Comments « SHARE