Sorry

Chapter 5

Stella

I was extremely dizzy when we reached home. Austin got angry and went to his room . My body was aching and when I tried to climb the stairs I felt nauseous .

So I quietly tried sleeping on the sofa in living room. I couldn't find a comfortable position so I kept shifting. The wounds didn't help it either.

I felt a headache forming and the pain was unbearable. I started sobbing because of the pain. I made sure to cry quietly because I didn't want to wake Austin up.

I was almost asleep when I felt a hand on my back. I jolted up in panic and when Austin's face came in view , I panicked even more.

"Why are you sleeping here, come upstairs!" He ordered

I nodded and started walking behind him. I gripped the railings and slowly started climbing the stairs . I somehow lost my balance and fell but Austin caught me in time.

" Why didn't you tell me that you felt dizzy?. "

" I didn't want to trouble you"

" Well , make sure you don't hurt yourself again because I'm the one who is paying your bills. Money doesn't grow on trees ."

" I'm sorry"

" Yeah, you better be. You did nothing to deserve my money."

" I cook everyday, clean the house and let you r**e me. Is that not enough?"

I knew he wouldn't hurt me while I was in this condition. I know I don't deserve this but I deserve so much better than this.

He gripped my chin roughly " watch your tongue " he said and carried me over his shoulder. The pressure on my wounds hurt a lot but I didn't say anything.

He dropped me on the bed and went in the washroom. I layed on my back and tried to sleep. I wanted to take painkillers for the pain but I didn't have any and I didn't want to ask Austin.

When Austin came back , he came to me and gave me a glass of water and tablets.

" This will help with the pain" he said and handed me a paper.

" Everything is written here, make sure you eat your meals and medicines properly on time. I wasted my money on this so better have it " he said and slept on his side of the bed.

I knew he was the same. When he apologized in the hospital , I knew he didn't mean it. But with his small gesture I still felt a small smile forming on my lips.

Maybe there is hope

I instantly fell asleep after taking the medicines. When I woke up , I didn't feel good at all. I had fever and a painful headache.

When I told Austin that I didn't feel good today and I couldn't make food. He slammed me on the wall" Who else will cook then?

" Lily or Mo-"

He slapped me so hard that I lost my balance and fell on the floor.

" Lily and mom are not servants. I didn't pay your uncle for nothing " he said and went away

The little hope in me was crushed.

I ignored the fever and started making breakfast. I simply made omelette and bread . I didn't have the energy for anything else.

When I was done, I started cooking lunch . I made it more so I didn't have to make dinner .

I was in so much rush that I didn't have breakfast and any of my medicines. I was burning with fever so I went and took a small nap.

I felt better when I woke up. I stretched my arms and took a bath. I applied the ointment on my bruises and went to serve dinner to everyone.

I was starving and I wanted to have something. I quickly heated the leftovers and served everyone.

I sat at the table with Lily in front of me. When I was about to take a bite she knocked the glass and the water spilled on my gown. I was mad at her petty ways. I was already so hungry so instead of changing I wiped it with tissue and started eating .

" You should change" Austin said

" I'm really hungry, I'll do it after dinner"

" Your gown is quite transparent" he said slowly

When I looked down, it was actually transparent . My face turned red and I quickly went to change.

When I was done , I found the dining room empty. I went in the kitchen to see if my plate was there but it wasn't.

When I opened the dustbin , everything was in it.

Great

I went and and slept without eating anything. I couldn't even remember when the last time I ate.

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I groaned when someone kept shaking and poking me. I opened my eyes and saw Austin sitting besides me on the bed.

" What are you doing?"

He didn't say anything . He helped me sit and started feeding me soup. I was stunned at first but inside I was happy.

I shook my head " I'm full. You already fed me too much."

" Just one bite"

You are saying that since 15 minutes. I can't have anymore, I’m full . He sighed and kept it away. When I was about to lay down he gave me tablets and a glass of water.

I was feeling sleepy so I quickly laid down . Austin tucked me inside the blanket . I slept but not before hearing a faint I'm sorry.