Broken Butterfly

Taz was new to school. After a hard battle with getting away from an abusive father Taz was hopeful that her life was going to change for the better. "Taz wake up it's time for school" her grandmother hollered from the hallway. Wishing her mother was there to see her off on her first day to school Taz lay in bed, "ok grams I'll be ready in a few." Taz gets up with a sense of relief. As she wakes up she sits on the edge of her bed looking at the ground wondering did she do the rite thing. " Well here's to a new beginning." she said while opening the curtain. She began the shower looking at her bruises well at least this will be the last time I have to hide this. She thought to her self. What should I wear.... first day gotta look good. With that in mind she chooses a long sleeve shirt to cover the bruises and blue jeans. As her grandmother gets in the car she said "I know you wish your mom was here honey but until your step-dad is out of the hospital this is how it's going to be for a little bit." Taz sits there silent trapped in her thoughts as her grandmother keeps talking. Why? She wondered? Why could a father do that to his own daughter. Flash backs start appearing almost in tears Taz, Taz hello Taz we are here her grandmother tells her. Taz yawns an act to wipe the tears from coming. Are you ok her grandmother asked? I'm fine grandma just nervous new school ya know.... she grabes her backpack and starts to get out of the car, her grandmother stops her, Taz I know you have been through a lot and if this is to much we can always go home. Taz stood there pondering the thought. Afraid to say yes I need more time she smiles and said Thank you grams but I'm ok. As she heads up to high-school one last look behind her she opened the doors, not knowing what's to come.