Iris

•*Chapter 7*•

"I'm gonna make sure you know how much I hate you. You're gonna pay! Your father was the love of my life, and you took him away from me! You're a no good, worthless piece of shit. You're ugly, fat, stupid and the worst daughter I could've possibly asked for."

Another nightmare. Meh, just the usual. I've had them for 3 years now. When I turned ten. My mother gave me a really good double digit beating. Ever since then my brain has been scarred, resulting in my gruesome nightmares. Obviously nobody knows. And it's gonna stay that way.

I got out of bed and walked over to the bathroom. My hair, despite having hair pins, was all over the place. My eyes were red and puffy and my cheeks were tear stained. Looks like I was crying. I wash my face and fix my hair again and make my way back to my bedroom. Why can't I just get one good night's sleep? Just one!

On my nightstand I see my alarm clock and read the time.

5:39

I was asleep since breakfast?!?!? That's a new personal best.

And nobody came to get me. I shouldn't expect any better, they don't like me after all. In the words of Lizzo, truth hurts. I sit down on my bed and realize that the bed is stained with sweat, tears and,

Shit. Blood.

Now is so not the time body. So not the time! I get up frantically rummaging through the drawers to see if I have any supplies. But stop and groan in frustration when I realize I didn't pack that when Alejandro came for me that day.

No pads.
No wipes.
No fucking way.

I'm gonna have to go to the store to get some stuff before they close. I look at the time again.

5:45

Time is moving hella fast so I put on some shoes, grab 10 dollars and head to my door. But then I realize. Wouldn't I have to ask to go? But if I tell my brothers I'm leaving, I would end up having to tell them about my period! And I did not sign up for embarrassment. And I'm positive the people reading this didn't sign up for second hand embarrassment.

So I turn around and go to my window. If I jump, there's definitely no way I'm gonna make it. I then realize that there is a big oak tree tall enough for me to reach right beside my window, so I steady myself and scope out a pathway before lowering myself unto the tree and make my way down.

Once I get down safely I make a run for it. Usain Bolt would be proud. I ran straight and made a couple turns. Definitely lost and definitely gonna get in trouble, but definitely don't care at the moment. So I kept on running until I came across a mini mart that's open 24/7.

Sighing in relief, I look at my watch.

5:57

Remembering my bitch brothers, I hurry into the store. There wasn't a lot of stuff in here, but they had what I wanted. I took up pads, pain killers and 2 chocolate bars. Yes, I'm one of those girls. Fight me.

"That will be $7.50, and the chocolate that you chose is having a little buy 2 get one free deal. So here you go." The boy behind the counter said. He looks like about 15 or 14. Too young to be working if you ask me, but I just take my stuff, and mutter a quick thank you.

"Wait! I've never seen you before. Not to be rude or anything, but I know practically everyone around here." Working child said.