Chapter 7 7

" Allison! I've warned you to stop going out without your driver. I don't care if you think you are an adult. I have every right to tell you what to do and you must follow my rules " Dad snapped at me"

I couldn't meet his eye. This is what I go through every day in the mansion. He always finds fault in what I do. When Diane was my age, she always goes out without anyone watching her every move but when it comes to me, I'm always the bad egg. He loves to control my movement " I'm sorry"

" You keep saying sorry. This is the last time you'll do this nonsense. If you don't want me to throw you in a nun school. I see no use for you leaving in my house. "

" I'm sorry dad," I said fiddling with my nails

I was already dressed for school and running late for class. Dad took my car keys and promise not to give them to me not until I followed every one of his rules. I felt so caged in the house.

He never allows me to do things. Anything I do, he always finds fault in it.

" I think the best is to get you married." Those words felt like poison to the ears.

" What?!"

He glared at me and pocket his hands " I am getting you married immediately after you finish college. You seem to be the only child that is giving enough problems. What should I expect by the way? your mom is a prostitute anyways, with no manners"

That hurts a lot. His words hit harder. I felt a burning sensation on my chest, like a reflex my hand went to my chest squeezing it as painful as I was feeling deep inside. This man I called my father said such a statement to her, I felt so disappointed.

" Since you know you don't want me because of that, then why did you take me away from her? Why did you take me away from my prostitute of a mother as you called her?" I asked bitterly.

" I can't risk her running her mouth. I can't risk my reputation being tarnished. If she had aborted you long ago, we wouldn't be having this conversation right now " he said through gritted teeth.

I was so disappointed. This man should never be called my father. He doesn't love me. He wanted me dead but mom kept me. It's too much to take in. I wiped my tears and stood up straight " You don't mean anything to me as I don't mean anything to you"

He grabbed my jaw tightly " don't talk to me in that manner. I'm still your father "

I was flaring up just as he was " Remember you are my father and I have your blood. This stubbornness in me is a result of the same attribute we have, I know how far you can go and that is exactly how far I can go with my promise "

" I'll escape this hell hole, don't say I didn't tell you before leaving "I smirked and in return, it ended me with a slap. I was strong, I refuse to give him the satisfaction of seeing me cry " You can hit me all you want but that is my promise "

He pushed me so hard that I hit my back on the wall in so much pain. I gasped out in pain. I felt a little wetness beside my lip. I have a feeling why that was. I placed my hand around the area to see what it is and realize that it was blood. I stared at dad with so much hatred " I rather die than live with you forever "

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He seem to realize what he had just done but didn't say anything. He watch as I took my bag and left through the door.

" Shit?! What did I just do ?" I heard him mutter to himself as I made my way out.

" You did what was right. She talked back at you and that was what she get for doing that " his wife came from nowhere. She placed a kiss on his lips " I'm proud of you my love "

They did see me while I listen to their conversation. He is allowing her to use him.

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I couldn't control the tears. They kept pouring out continuously. As much as I try to hide them, they just won't stop. The driver kept peeping through the mirror

"Stop the car" I ordered and he did as he was told. I tried opening the door but saw that it was locked. I glared at him " Open the damn door"

" I can't ma'am. Your dad told me to take you to school and that is where we are going "

I wanted to scream but know nothing will change no matter what I do. I needed to calm down " Please can't you see that I need some air? I just want to get myself together. I can't be looking like this in school, please "

He felt pity for her " Ok miss. Ten minutes"

I nodded gratefully" Thanks " I don't need to be told twice. I got out of the car. I walked farther a little with no plan of running away. Even if I run away right now, dad will find me no matter what. He has people around which will make it hard for me to hide unless I successfully travel out of the country.

I untie my hair from the ponytail, and with each breath I took, I felt much lighter. Walking back to the car felt like going back to hell. I don't want to get close to anything that belongs to that man I called my father. It only riles me up more.

I could see the relieved look on the driver's face. He must have thought I would give him a hard time but I didn't. I got inside the car, sat down, and waited for him to drive.

" Are you now ok, miss?" He asked.

I wanted to snap but then realized the poor man didn't do anything to me. The person I needed to take my anger on was dad.

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The fact that Bella wasn't in school made my day so bad entirely. I needed a friend to talk to and she isn't there. Bella is the only person that can keep me sane. Now that dad was keeping a close watch on me, I can't have a sleepover. He definitely must have banned that too.

" Allison!"

I heard someone shouting my name only for me to be face to face with Rex. He has this smile on his face. Rex isn't a bad guy at all but I don't see him as someone I can date. All I could offer is friendship and he is finding it hard to see that.

" Hey Rex" I greeted with a forced smile.

He returned the smile " How are you?"

She nodded " I'm good, I guess"

" Ermm... I noticed you sat alone. What about Bella?"

" She didn't come " Isn't that obvious, I screamed in my head

" Oh yeah." He stopped talking. He was finding it hard to keep a conversation." Erm, I hope you love those flowers?"

" Yeah they are stunning " in my mind I wanted to say, let me be, please.

" Good. At first, I thought you wouldn't like them"

" Of course I do"

I was standing from foot to foot. I needed to leave so badly.

" Ok then. We'll talk some other time " he suggested whilst I nodded immediately" Sure, bye" I ran off

I couldn't wait for him to reply to that.

****

TWO WEEKS LATER

Everything was the same. Nothing has changed. My relationship with dad is still on a rock. I have been trying my possible best to avoid him as much as I can.

Lately, I've been feeling so bloated and tired. Last night I was puking my guts out. With the help of a tablet I took, I felt a little calmer now. I yawn a little and suddenly felt sleepy.

I've been sleeping since the morning which is quite suspicious. Thinking about it, I'm not the kind of person to sleep that much.

My phone rang beside me so I retrieve it only to see that it was Bella " Hey"

"Hey to you too. Why do you sound so down?"

" I don't know, I think I have a fever "

" What?! And you didn't call to inform me! Have you taken some drugs?"

" I have but I still don't feel any much difference. I guess it will take time before I feel some relief, I guess" I stated with a shrugged

Bella was quiet for a second then she said " I think you need to see a doctor. It could be serious "

" I thought as much too. I gave our family doctor a call and he said he was on his way already"

" I think I should just come over " Bella suggested

" No, please don't, I'll be fine "

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The doctor ran some tests on me. The way he was looking at me scared me a lot. I was scared I must have gotten an STD or even worse HIV. That is a wild guess but who knows, anything is possible.

" What is it, doctor?"

He let out a sign " for how long have you been feeling this way?"

I yawned" four days now if I'm not mistaken. The funny part is, when I'm sick I always reduce some weight but this is different. I look fat and it's annoying "

The doctor told me to sit upright. I was laying down before " We are done with the test"

" What is wrong with me, doctor? please "

" Miss Allison, I don't know how this might sound to you but....."

" Please talk to me. You are scaring me. Am I an HIV patient? Is it that serious "

"No, you have no AIDs or HIV or whatever of some sort " he assured her.

" Then what is it?" I asked in worry

"You are pregnant miss Allyson"

" No!!"