Chapter 1
Ivory's pov
Dragging my suitcase behind me, I'm looking for the exist of the airport. The loud noises of people having conversations around me and rushing past me, I try to orientate my way out of this maze.
Hearing someone call my name from the distance i make my way to the familiar voice.
" Ivory over here!"
Seeing a tall blond guy I try to run ast fast as I can into his arms. Keyword, try. Being a little shorter than 5'0, I have very short legs. I remember one of my classmates comparing me with a baby T-Rex.
A smile falls on my lips as i jump into his arms and hug him tightly. " Missed you too little one." Alex said with a chuckle.
Everyone meet my cousin Alex. We have been like best friends since birth and still are even though he moved to a different town with his parents a few years ago.
" I missed you soo much Alex!" Giving him a small smile i release him from my hug. Just now I realize how tall he is. Easily towering over me by almost a whole foot.
" Let's get you home little one, how a bout that?" He asks. " Yeah that would be nice." I said. Home, I finally have a home. I mean, I wasn't homeless or anything, but I sure as hell wasn't comfortable living with my parents. The pain and abuse these people put me through was too much for me. One day I decided it was enough and called my aunt Maria after my parents once again "punished" me for being a "bad daughter". And by "bad" I mean existing. After I called aunt Maria immediately booked the first plane ticket to New York for me.
Alex put my suitcase in the back of his truck while I made myself comfortable in the passenger's seat.
" Hey, are you Ok? You know you can tell me." Glancing at Alex, I gave him a weak smile." I'm ok, Thank you!"
Both of us keeping quiet we drove off in comfortable silence. Looking out of the window I start to get drowsy and feel myself drifting off.
*Flashback*
⚠️ Trigger warning, scene of abuse⚠️
" You worthless B*tch! WHERE WERE YOU? Why isn't dinner ready?!" The all too familiar feeling of a hand making contact with my cheek make me drop to the floor. " I'm sor-ry, I- I los st track o-of the the time. It won't happen again, I pr-promise." Stuttering I try to form a full sentence, while my so called father kept kicking and hitting me.
I know he won't stop until A) He's satisfied with the damage on me or B) He's starting to get sober. I know for one of those to happen, it still could take a while.
Satisfied with the damage on me he left me bleeding on the floor. Crawling into my room and shutting the door, I sob into my pillow.
I can't takes this anymore!
I don’t want it anymore!
Deciding I had enough I crawled to where my phone was. I had to buy it myself since my parents didn’t even bother to buy me proper clothes. Wincing from the movement, I grab my phone and call the only person I really trust.
Aunt Maria
"Ivory! How are you dear?"
A sob escapes my mouth as I try and contain myself.
" I can't take this anymore! Please hel-lp me!"
" Oh dear, It happened again didn't it? You know what, pack a suitcase and go to the airport right now! Can you do that my dear?"
Sighing i replied with a yes and started packing my things.
I can do this!
* End of Flashback*
Bolting into a sitting position I realize I'm in a room. The room has beige coloured walls. I'm sitting in a nice comfy bed withe lots of fluffy pillows. I see my suitcase by the door.
Making my way down the stairs, I'm greeted by a screech.
" You're here! Henry, she's here!" Aunt Maria engulfed me into a tight hug.
" Hey there kiddo, I missed you, how are you ?." Turning around I jumped into my Uncles arms."Uncle Henry! I missed you too, and I'm fine"
" You fell asleep in the truck so Alex carried you to your new room. If you want you can make any changes to it. We will also give you money so you can buy more clothes and other things you need."
" Thank you, Thanks to all of you!" I gave them a small smile,"I will get a job so I won't be too much of a burden."
Aunt Maria gasped," Nonsense sweetheart! You don’t need to."
" No I really want to tho." I replied
" Ok then, there is a small little bookstore in town, not to far away from here.You should go check it out. It's only a five to ten minute walk."
I smiled at the thought of working in a bookstore. I LOVE reading.
" I'll just go now, I need to stretch my legs anyway."
" OK kiddo, have fun, don't forget you also have school."
I got my phone and headphones and went out the door, before I said my goodbyes.
Yay! First chapter.
