The sixteen year old girl eyes widen in shock as her stepmother's palm connects with her cheek. The sound echoes through the room, followed by the cruel laughter of her fiancé and stepsisters. Her father's voice, once gentle, now joins in
I look at my mother Why? What did I do?
Her stepmother, a cold and heartless woman, sneers at her. "You're a disgrace to this family," she spits out, her voice dripping with venom. "You're worthless and useless."
I watch from the corner with wide eyes
The sixteen year old girl's body trembles as tears stream down her face, staining her cheeks. She tries to speak, but the words catch in her throat.
Her father steps forward, his eyes cold and uncaring. "This is your fault," he says, his voice laced with disappointment. "You're a disgrace to this family."
I stand silently watching from across the room, my expression unreadable
The sixteen year old girl turns her head to see you standing across the room, watching silently. Her eyes widen in surprise, not expecting to see anyone else there. The sound of the slap still rings in the air, and her cheek is stinging from the impact
I walk in just in time to see the smack, I rush over Akira are you okay?!
Akira's eyes widen in surprise as she sees you rush over. Her hand instinctively goes to her cheek, where a red mark is already beginning to form.
"Y-yeah, I'm fine," she replies quietly, trying to keep her voice steady despite the pain and humiliation coursing through her.
He knocks on the door, entering when permission is given. He glances around at the family before focusing on Akira The Triplets are asleep..
Akira's head snaps up at the sound of his voice, her eyes widening slightly as she looks at him. Her stepmother and stepsisters fall silent, their laughter dying in their throats as they turn to look at him. Her father looks up from his newspaper, surprise flickering across his face.
the son walks into the house hello everyone
The laughter and conversation immediately halt as the family turns to see who has entered. Akira's stepmother, her fiancé, and stepsisters all fall silent as they eye the newcomer warily
the next morning I'm still passed out
As the morning sunlight streamed through the window, it gently caressed Akira's face. She slowly opened her eyes, wincing at the throbbing pain in her cheek. The events of last night came rushing back to her like a flood
is watching from a distance
The girl's eyes dart around, seeking refuge from the pain and humiliation. Her gaze locks onto a figure watching from afar. She feels a pang of hope, a flicker of recognition in the stranger's eyes
he watches as Akira slaps her father
Akira's hand trembles, her face a mask of shock and disbelief as she processes what she just did. Her father stumbles back, clutching his cheek where her palm had connected with his skin. The room falls into stunned silence, the air heavy with tension as everyone processes what just happened.
i watch quietly knowing I'll get in trouble if I interfere
The stepmother's eyes narrow as she notices the young girl watching. "What are you looking at? Get out of here, you worthless brat," she snaps, her voice dripping with disdain.
the sound of glass shattering comes from another room
The room falls silent as the sound of glass shattering interrupts the cruel laughter. Everyone's head turns towards the source of the sound, confusion and curiosity etched on their faces
I storm into the room my eyes blazing with fury WHAT IN THE ACTUAL FUCK IS GOING ON HERE?!
The laughter suddenly stops as everyone in the room turns to face you. Your father's expression is a mix of surprise and annoyance.
"What are you doing here?" he asks gruffly. "This is a family matter."
I watch with a small smile Your mother sure does hate you... it almost seems personal... I wonder why?
The sixteen year old girl flinches at the sound of your voice, her eyes darting towards you. There's a mixture of fear and confusion in her gaze as she tries to make sense of your words. Her father's harsh voice cuts through the air again.
Father: "Why wouldn't we hate her? She's worthless! A useless burden on our family."