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Run (6)
“What the hell? Why is she disrespecting her own father?” he growled, shoving me onto the ground.
I stumbled for a moment, but turned and got to my feet as he approached. I looked to the thick glass window very quickly to see that Angelica wasn’t watching – thank god. I didn’t want her to see the inevitable violence. “She must have learned it from you … treating someone you love like shit.”
He was less certain than usual, I remember thinking. That may have been because of the new confidence in my eyes.
“Tisk tisk, hunny.” That word sounded so bitter coming from him. “What are you teaching our little angel?”
I wondered how it had come to this – he sounded like the villain of some horrible film, and I the hopeless damsel. In thinking that, I changed my posture. I wasn’t hopeless anymore. “You don’t teach someone fear.”
We were both stepping carefully, and I knew I could have tried to outrun him, but Angelica was inside the house. I was light on my feet, and pushed back my shoulders – it was only then that I realized how slouched I had been every other he approached me that way. He noticed the change, but seemed a bit different. I knew my words had stung him – well, good. Still, he seemed undeterred.
There was that voice in the back of my head from the helpful classes that had boosted my lacking sense of confidence. Run. The word took over my mind in every sense, and I thought back to all the times I had run in my life. For sport, from my true feelings, others’ judgement, or running from him. I didn’t want to be on the run my entire life, afraid to live. Run, run, run chanted in the back of my mind, but I didn’t. Not only for Angelica, but I didn’t want to be afraid to leave the house anymore. I wanted to tell him how I had changed, and that I didn’t deserve the way he had treated me. Do those words come out easily, and would such a monster even listen? Do you crumble in the face of terror, or do you find the strength to stay on your own two feet? Do you run, or do you face your demons?
As foolish as it may seem, I couldn’t let myself carry this fear any longer. After losing a sense of my identity to this conflict in my life, I was more than ready to win it back. For Angelica, for Bette, and for myself – for every other time he had hurt me – I stood my ground.
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(46 votes, average: 3.63 out of 5)
Grindright, I don’t remeber if I’ve commented on your stories before, I dont think I have. But with this one, you’ve really gotten to me. Tina’s struggle to become confident and strong, Bette admitting and overcoming her insecurities, and Angelica’s childlike nature(that is so much stronger and less insecure than the adults around her)has really gotten to me. I need to see where this is going to take them.
I’m so happy that they are finding their groove with each other and it is becoming easier for them to be with each other. I didn’t think that animal would be in jail for the entire sentence. Hope Bette and the police get there quickly. Hope he gets really foolish and turns on the police so they shoot him down like crazed animal he is because people like him don’t quit. He won’t stop until he is silenced permanently. The law can’t keep him in jail long enough and they will always live in fear of him returning. Even with all the abuse and such, I’ve enjoyed reading this story and Tina finding herself and also realizing that her life didn’t have to go on in violence. Hate to see it end but at least it will end on a good note for Tina and Bette hopefully. Great update. Thanks for posting.
hopefully angie remembers to call bette like she did when ed was there
How could you leave it hanging like that? Sucha tease. Please post soon.
You can’t leave us there! You are a tease… Thanks for the post
I hope Angel thinks this is a real emergency this time and phones Bette!! I like all your writing but I must admit I prefer this more tender style. Bravo GR.
Thanks for the update, I’m glad that Tina decides to face up to her husband. I look forward to your next post.
Heartfelt and well written as always. I am glad that Tina has renewed confidence. Angie should dial 911 and Bette.
Your stories are always captivating and so well written. Love the way you’ve described Tina’s realization that she has control of her life. Disappointed that it’s coming to an end, but look forward to your next post.
Bravo Tina,be strong.Amazing story.Thank you.
Good job Tina, take your life back! But I sure hope Angie is in the house calling for help. Post soon so we can find out!
I’m so happy that Bette and Tina are in a strong secure relationship and that it has given Tina the confidence that she had lost over the years of abuse she was subjected to. I just hope she can hold him off long enough for help to get there.
OMG You such a tease and leave us like that ahahhah. Damn that was so good and hope Bette come home on time to help Tina, ok now let see Tina kick his ass. Please post more, thanks!
i agree with the others.. lets hope angie dials 911 and bette… and what a place to leave us.. would love to see tina kick his ASS…pps