Arianna’s pov
The smell of cartons and dust filled my nose, I have been hiding in the cupboard for an hour. A few minutes after Ms. Madeline left my dad thrust the room door open, so I quickly hid in the cupboard. He was a little tipsy and the room was dark so he didn't notice the movement. I felt nauseous several times but I just had to hold it in for my safety. It was 4:00 pm already and I was tired. I started thinking of a way to come without the drunk man noticing when my stepmom walked in and turned the lights on.
“I knew you were here Gideon”. She said, irritated by his state.
“What are you doing here”. My dad asked.
“We need to work out something else''. She said, sitting beside my dad.
“Just for tonight Helen, can't I drink myself into a stupor?”. He said slurrily.
“Gide
