Sold to the Mafia Foa a Million Dollar
chapter 1
My alarm woke me up just in time for my morning chores.
Even though sleep is still very much in my eyes
I have to sober up and get my chores done before my parents wake up, or I won't like the consequences that will follow.
Ashley
*walk into the bathroom*
Ashley
*splash water on her face to clear the sleep off her eyes*
Ashley
*go downstairs to start her daily chores*
I did my chores silently in order not to wake my parents up.
I remember the one time that I accidentally woke them up because of the noise I was making while cleaning the house.
My parents were beyond furious
My dad hit me with the vacuum cleaner so hard that I couldn't eat for a week because my ribs were swollen.
Ever since our family business went bankrupt five years ago, out of frustration my parents developed anger issues and became very aggressive towards me.
At first, they would emotionally abuse me but as time went on, they started abusing me physically.
The drugs they are taking aren't helping matters either.
Many at times, I am tempted to report them to the social welfare and child abuse commission but I could not because I am afraid.
What if they don't believe me?
What if they take me away and give me foster parents that are just like my parents?
And so many others 'what if' prevented me from reporting them.
I usually use makeup to cover up the bruises
The ones that are not able to cover up, I lied that I fell down the stairs or the bed or hit a table or the wall.
My friends brought my life up and nicknamed me 'the clumsy girl'.
Since I lost too much balance.
If only they know the real cause of the bruises.
chapter 2
Ashley
*finish all her chores*
Luckily enough for me, I was able to finish all my chores and make breakfast without my parents waking up
They came back home around one in the morning.
Although I was awake, I did not even bother myself to go downstairs because if I dare do that by mistake
I will surely wake up in the hospital, which is if I even wake up at all.
Ashley
*rushed into her bedroom and quickly took bath*
Ashley
*dressed up and rushed out of the house*
I let out a breath I didn't even know I was holding.
I made my way to the bus stop just in time the school bus arrived.
Ashley
Good morning Mr. Joe. *greeted the bus driver*
Ashley
*got into the bus and looked for a seat by the window and sat down*
I took out my eyepiece and connected it to my phone as I closed my eyes and enjoyed the rest of the ride to school.
Ashley
Thank you for the ride Mr. Joe. *waved at the driver*
mr Joe (driver)
*waved back at her*
Although it's not compulsory to greet the driver or thank him because technically he is just doing his job.
I believe in appreciating people for what they do even if you are paying them to do that work
It's not going to cost you anything if you do that but as for the person, he or she will feel loved and important.
I made it to my locker and I frowned as I reached there.
Usually my friends and I gather ourselves here, gist and gossip a little bit before heading to class together.
But right now, none of them were present
Ashley
*checked the time on her phone and frowned deeper*
Ashley
Usually by this time Sophia and Lisa are supposed to be here already. 💬
I waited for another five minutes but none of them came
Ashley
Maybe they planned on not coming to school today. *mumbled*
Ashley
But why will they plan to tell me? 🤔
My friends are one of the reasons why I still have my sanity.
Whenever I am with them, I forget all the pains I am feeling.
Ashley
*started making her way to class alone*
That will be like the first in forever that it is happening.
col (Ashley classmate )
Hey Ashley, Good morning!
Ashley
Morning to you too Cole.
col (Ashley classmate )
Why are you alone today? Where are your sisters?
Everyone usually calls my friends and me 'sisters' they are actually not wrong though.
Ashley
*flex her shoulders up*
Ashley
I don't know. I just arrived a few minutes ago
col (Ashley classmate )
Maybe they are already in class?
Cole tried to think of possible places my friends could be.
Ashley
Maybe. *responded and kept on walking*
Ashley
Why didn't I think of that? They must have thought I was coming to school today and went ahead without me. 💬
Ashley
After all, I was not in school last week and gave them a reason that I am sick. 💬
Ashley
They must have thought I was still sick. 💬
chapter 3
They must have thought I was still sick.
Although I wasn't actually sick. My mom hit me with a pan and it left an injury on my forehead
I needed it to heal before I go out because I don't think I can survive the looks and questions I will get from people.
Suddenly, a hand dragged me into a classroom.
Everywhere was dark and I couldn't see a single thing.
Ashley
Who is there? And what do you want from it? *frightened voice*
I don't usually get bullied here in school so I wonder who is doing this.
classmates
Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday to everyone. Happy birthday to you!!!!
A lot of familiar voices in the dark started singing.
They must have gotten the wrong person because today isn't my birthday.
Ashley
*wanted to open her mouth and about to talk*
Someone on the lights and lo and behold standing before is my friends holding a cake with a big smile on their faces.
classmates
Happy birthday Ashley!!!
They all screamed at once
I am actually touched by what they did but today isn't actually my birthday so I wonder why they thought so.
Ashley
Thank you so much guys. I appreciate it. But today isn't actually my birthday. It's next week
classmates
*gave her a look of shock*
Ashley
What? *saw their expressions*
lisa (Ashley friend)
You can't be serious right? Bring out your phone and check today's date on the calendar.
Ashley
*brought out her phone and checked the date*
Ashley
What! How? I can't believe today is nineteen already. I really thought it was next week. Who in her right sense will forget her own eighteenth birthday?
Elsa (Ashley friend)
You obviously!
I didn't even know I was thinking out loud.
lisa (Ashley friend)
How the hell did you even forget your own birthday?
I honestly don't know either.
To think that I have been waiting for my eighteenth birthday so that I can get freedom from my parents.
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