This chapter contains some act of violence. Skip if you don't feel comfortable.

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I cried endlessly as he finally pulled out of me leaving me in pain.

I’m definitely gonna get my revenge on him for the evil thing he has done. He released on my body like I was some slut.

I couldn’t move, I was just too weak to do so. I felt used, he treated me less human, and stole my pride, my virginity.

“That was great. Now listen and listen good, if this gets out, I won’t hesitate to kill you,” he said sternly and I knew he meant every word he said. I was now beginning to see the evil side of him.

“Have I made myself clear?” he yelled making me flinch.

“Yes,” I said in croaked out voice.

“Better. Keep being a good girl, and daddy won’t hurt you,” I gave him a stern look and nodded slightly.

“You stink, go take a bath,” he huffed and walked out of my room. I collapsed on my bed and cried my eyes out.

It felt like the whole world was against me, and I felt like ending it all but, then mom said to be strong and never give up and those words kept me going.

“Hey, Claire open up,” Owen voiced out as he knocked on the door.

It was morning already and I locked myself in my room. I was dressed to in a white jeans trousers, white T shirt, black biker jacket, and a pair of white canvas. I wore my white sling bag, and a white face cap.

I planned on going to Danielle’s place, it would save me the stress of having to see that monster of a Stepdad.

I had to apply a light makeup to cover the bruise his slap left on my face, and I was still sore and I had to take some painkillers earlier.

I opened the door and met Owen’s face. It was obvious that I didn’t look happy that morning. I mean who wouldn’t be? I was just raped last night by the man I call father.

“Claire, are you OK?” he asked concerned.

“I’m fine. I guess I just woke up at the wrong side of the bed,” I faked a smile.

“You sure?”

“Yeah,”

“Are you going out?” he asked scanning my outfit.

“Yeah, Danielle’s place."

“OK. Dad says you should come downstairs for breakfast." At the mention of ‘dad' I almost puked. He disgust and irritated me a lot.

“OK.” I followed him downstairs to the dinning. On sighting him, I felt my blood boil. He just acted like nothing happened.

I ate my food in silence staring daggers at him.

“Claire, where are you going dressed up?” he asked eating his food.

"Danielle’s place," I replied sternly.

"OK. Just make sure you don't do anything stupid," he smirked at me and I felt like driving the cutlery I was using into his stomach. I hate him so much.

“Dad, did you guys fight or something?”

“No, not at all,” he replied and I couldn’t take any more of it.

“I’m leaving,” I picked up my sling bag and left.

“Dad, what did you do to her?” I heard Owen ask.

"Nothing." Bastard!

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“Claire, are you ok?” Danielle asked snapping me out of my thoughts and I tried to concentrate on the game we were playing.

“I’m Okay,”

“Danm! I won you thrice already. What’s up girl? You don’t look happy,"

“I’m fine Danielle,"

“Look, I know how you feel about your mom's death. It's okay to feel hurt but, you shouldn’t let your problems weigh you down. I believe your mom would want the same thing,"

“I don’t know Danielle, I feel broken." I wish I could tell her what was really bothering me, but, I couldn’t. He threatened he was going to kill me.

"I feel your pains Claire. I got something to cheer you up,"

"You do?"

"And trust me we are gonna have fun, just the two of us,"

"We are gonna go the Cinemas first, then the Aquarium and lastly, the amusement park," she giggled.

“I don’t think we should go to the.…”

“Don’t be a killjoy, It’s gonna be fun and don’t worry the bills are on me,” she said cutting me off.

“OK, not like I can say no anyways,”

“Of course, you can’t. Let me go get dressed."

She got dressed in a black Jeans, white T- shirt, and a black leather jacket. She put on a white canvas shoes, and a black sling bag.

“Seriously? You don’t want us going out looking like twins?"

“And there is nothing wrong with that. There is one thing missing,” she smiled and brought out a black face cap. She put it on and giggled turning around for me to check her out.

“What do you think?”

"Very nice,"

"Thanks bestie. Let’s head out," she picked up her car keys, and purse, and we left the room.

The cinemas was our first stop and we watched a movie titled 'girl’s trip’. The movie was so interesting and also funny.

Through out the movie, Danielle was busy flirting with a guy by her side.

I sighed as I ate my popcorn. I wished things were the way there used to be. When it was just me and mom, life was so much more simple. Now, it’s just complicated.

After the movie, we drove to the Aquarium, and I got to see different types of sea animals. Watching them swim freely in the water made me smile.

“Hey, bestie, we are here to have fun. Stop being sad,” she said placing her hands on my shoulders.

“Hey, let’s take some pictures,” she brought out a camera and handed it to me.

"Awwn look at that one, so cute. Take a picture." It was a flame angel fish, one of the beautiful fishes in the world.

We also took pictures of some other fishes too before leaving to the amusement park.

‭We got to ride on the roller coaster, Aero 360, steel curtain, and trust me, it was fun and also scary as I literally screamed my lungs out.‬‬‬‬

I have never had so much fun like this for a long time. It’s sad it had the end and I had to go home once again. I wished I didn't go home but, I was scared of dying.

“Where are you coming back from by this time?” Logan asked as I walked into the house.

“Danielle’s. I told you before I left,” I said, sternly.

“By this time? Fuck it’s 8pm, you’re going out with some other man?" I

"The last time I checked, you don’t control my movement,"

“How dare you talk back at me?” A slap landed on my cheek. Bastard! I felt like killing him.

"Go ahead and do your worst that’s what you’re good at anyways. I’m so sick and tired of you,"

"You bitch!" he grabbed my hair forcefully and he pushed me on the couch.

Another slap landed on my face but, I refused to cry. One by one, his hands tore off all my clothes from my body with a scissors. I tried to fight him off but, I ended up receiving more slaps.

He got of his clothes and sternly said. “This is to teach you manners,” he penetrated me forcefully and I squirmed in pain.

“Bitch,” he yelled giving me more slaps.

“Dad, what are you doing?” I heard Owen’s voice as he advanced into the sitting room.

My heart leaped with joy as I thought he would save me from this brutality but, the opposite happened.

“What does it look like I’m doing?”

“Dad, you’re raping her,” I gave him pleading eyes hoping he would save me but, he never did.

“You want to fuck?”

“What?”

“You heard me. I see the way you look at her, she’s a bitch anyways,”

“Dad…”

“Just do it and stop being a coward,”

“Fine,”

“Owen, please don’t do this,” I begged.

"I'm sorry sis."

All hopes were lost now, I expected Owen to save me from he’s father but, he joined him in abusing me. Life wasn't worth living anymore.

When they are done with me, they left me on the couch to sulk.

“Better clean up this place yourself. You stink!” Logan said walking away. Owen gave me a pitiful look, and left too.

I couldn’t clean up the sitting room, I just walked straight into the room with a broken heart.

I headed into my bathroom to freshen up, and I put on a night gown. Mom was right, life doesn't alas turn out to be the way we want it.

My phone rang, and I slid the answer icon. It was my dad calling.

☎ "Hey Claire. How are you doing?" Dad asked. Terrible!

☎ “Why did you call?" I asked sternly. He is the reason for my suffering.

☎ “I know you must hate me a lot but, I did it for you Claire,”

☎ "You fucking abandoned me," I yelled in tears. Now, I’m being abused.

☎ "I’m sorry Claire. I was just scared Lily will maltreat you. She doesn’t like you and you know I’m rarely at home." I prefer a wicked step mom to the mean treatment I’m getting from my step dad and brother.

☎ "I’m gonna make it up you Claire. I decided to get you your own apartment."

☎ "Really dad? A new apartment?" Finally I get to leave this place.

☎ "Yes Daisy. I owe it to your mom, and you,"

☎ "Thanks dad. When are you getting the apartment?"

☎ “I’m actually out of the country, but, when I get back next tomorrow, you’re getting your apartment and you get to go to college too,”

☎ “Thanks dad but, I got something to tell you”

☎ “What is it?”

☎ “Dad….It’s about my step dad and brother…” I sobbed a little.

☎ “Did they maltreat you Claire?...Talk to me”

☎ “Dad…they…” I stopped talking when I saw Logan by my open door. His face held a murderous look, and I shivered in fear.

☎ “Claire are you there? Claire…”

☎ “I’m fine dad,"

☎ “But, you were about saying something,”

☎ “Dad, it's nothing. I just feel sleepy,”

☎ "Are you sure?"

☎ "Yes, dad,"

☎ “OK. Good night dear,”

☎ “Good night,” I whispered, and ended the call.

“What did I tell you about not telling anyone of what happened between us? You really want me to kill you?”

“No…I’m sorry," I stuttered scared of his looks. His eyes changed completely revealing the monster in him.

"Hand me the phone,"

“But…”

“Now!” he yelled, and I quickly gave him the phone.

“I’m watching you Claire. Don’t dare me," he scowled and walked out of my room. Monster!

LOGAN

So Adrian decided to remember his daughter. If I let her go with him, she will definitely tell him everything, and I can’t let that happen.

Selling her off into slavery might be the best option but, what will I tell her father? I know just what to do!

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