Alex POV
“Alex, come downstairs love,” I heard Dad’s voice echoing through the hallway.
I stared into the mirror, as Mum did the finishing touches on my dress. “You look beautiful, baby.” She smiled warmly at me.
“But I don’t like the dress, mommy. I prefer the other one, it’s also beautiful, and I can walk properly in it. Can I have that one instead?” I pouted.
“No, Alexander. I am your mother and you will obey me. This is what you will wear and nothing else.”
“No Mommy. I will not wear this dress, it’s ugly, I do not want it. Get it off me, get it off!” I yelled.
In a matter of seconds, I felt Mum’s hand on my cheeks. Tears welled up in my eyes, as the impact of the slap left a bruise on my face.
“You ungrateful child, look what you’ve caused. I put so much work into this d
