Don't Let Go

Part 1

It was early in the morning, Betty had gotten up so she could finish packing all of her stuff, but as soon as she was done she heard her father yell for her.

Hal- ELIZABETH GET YOUR ASS DOWN HERE RIGHT NOW.

She ran down the stairs as fast as possible and Hal looked pissed. She hadn't done anything, like usual, so she didn't know why he was mad but as soon as she was standing in front of him he slapped her across the face before grabbing her tightly by her throat.

Hal- WHAT TOOK YOU SO FUCKING LONG, WE NEED TO GO?!?

Caleb ran down the stairs, having heard their father yelling at Betty. He instantly saw her being choked by him...he wanted nothing more than to run to her and pull her away from their dad but they both knew he couldn't do that.

Hal- Caleb go get your stuff so we can leave. Ben is already in the car.

Caleb- Okay. (softly)

Hal dropped Betty to the ground and walked away. Before he came back she ran to her room to grab her bag, she laid down on her bed for a minute, needing a moment to herself, then she began to cry. But as she laid there, she suddenly felt her brother wrap his arms around her.

Caleb- Are you okay?

Betty- What do you expect me to say, yes? (cries)

Caleb- No I just want to make sure you aren't hurt.

Betty- Not really...but that's the nicest he's been all week. (cries)

Caleb- I'm sorry, Betts. I wish there was more that I could do.

Betty- It's fine, we need to go. (sniffles)

Caleb nodded and grabbed his bag, they both walked down together, then they got in the car.

Hal- ELIZABETH WHAT TOOK YOU SO FUCKING LONG TO GRAB YOUR BAG?!?

Betty- I-I'm sorry I j-just- (whispers)

Hal- DID I ASK YOU TO TALK BACK?!?

Ben- Dad, stop yelling at her.

Hal- SHE FUCKING DESERVES TO BE YELLED AT!

As he started driving, Betty could already feel her eyes beginning to water. She tried to stop the tears but it was no use.

Hal- WHY THE FUCK ARE YOU CRYING?!?

Ben- Dad, leave her alone.

Hal- I'M NOT LEAVING HER ALONE, SHE'S 15 SHE SHOULDN'T BE FUCKING CRYING!

Caleb- You're scaring her, JUST STOP!

He finally stopped and Caleb moved into the middle seat of the car so he could wrap his arms around Betty, then she just hid her face in the crook of his neck and began to cry harder.

Caleb- I promise it'll get better. (whispers)

Betty- (cries) Don't make promises you can't keep. (whispers)

Hal- Caleb she's fine...don't be annoying.

Caleb- She's not fine, let me be nice to my sister since it's obvious you can't be nice to her.

Hal- Caleb shut up and go back to your seat or it'll be worse for her!

He moved back over, not wanting their father to hurt Betty more, but he still held her hand tightly knowing she needed it. Luckily she was safe for a little bit because her father couldn't hurt her while he was driving, but as soon as they reached their new house, it started again.

Hal- ELIZABETH GET THE BAGS NOW!

Betty quickly grabbed the bags and ran inside. She placed the bags down and tried to run up the stairs to her new room but before she could her father threw her over his shoulder and carried her downstairs.