Chapter 3
I quickly ran into the shops and bought sweat pants and long sleeved shirts. I also bought some scissors and I bought some new shoes. There was no way I was going to continue to wear anything even half beautiful anymore. If dad was willing to break my spirit and myself, then I can’t encourage anyone to do this. I walked home quickly as dad was usually at the pub at this time, and I took the clothes to my room. I went back out to the school that Alicia and Mark are in. I should probably explain, see we are in a school that starts at prep and goes to grade 12. They have a boarding school on the grounds next to it. The boarding school is for those who live far away. When the bell rang I waited for them to walk out like usual. Mark saw I wasn’t happy and he came and wrapped his arms around me. I flinched in pain but tried to hide my pain. I wrapped my arms around him.
“Hey Mark, how was your day?” I ask him.
“Did dad hit you again?” Mark whispered.
“Mark, please forget about it.” I answered.
“Kiara you are meant to be a role model. You need to speak up.” Said Mark.
“Mark just stop please. And when Alicia is here, not a word.” I told him.
“Ok but I want to know what happened.” Said Mark.
“Mark when you are older I will tell you.” I lied to him.
“If you want it secret, tell me what happened tonight or I will tell the principal to call the police.” Mark responded.
“Look if I tell you then if dad finds out you know then it gets worse.” I said.
“Kiara I don’t care! Mom left with Callum and left us with dad. Dad doesn’t look after us and all we have is you.” Said Mark.
“Well Mark, I just need to wait until I am able to find a job. Then maybe I can get us a tent and we can move into a caravan site.” I said.
“Kiara you know that I think you are brave right?” Mark asked.
“I didn’t know that. But Mark try to think about it like this, While I cop it, you are safe. Both of you are safe. And whether you accept it or not, you are both to young. Mom left 2 years ago and it is getting worse.” I answered.
“I heard the glass break and I heard you cry Kiara!” Mark explained.
I could see the worry in his face.
“Mark, if you promise to keep it from everyone then I will tell you later. But it isn’t safe to talk at the house.” I said.
“Ok well I will say I need to go to the library so that we can go to the park to talk.” Mark answered.
“Or we can just go there and talk while Alicia plays in the playground.” I reply.
“Ok we can do th-“ Mark was cut off.
“Ki I miss you.” Said Alicia as she hugged me tightly.
It was hurting and Mark saw.
“What about me Alicia.” Said Mark pretending to be jealous.
Alicia let go quickly and hugged him. He nodded at me as if he did it as a favour.
“Alicia we are going to the park for a bit. We are going to let you play for a bit while I get help with my homework.” Said Mark.
“Ok. But you have to piggyback me.” Said Alicia playfully.
“Kiara can’t she fell over and hurt her side and I can’t because your getting to big for me.” Mark said.
Alicia looked at me then Mark, her eyes filled with sadness.
“Well can you hold my hand?” Asked Alicia.
I was about to say yes but Mark quickly spoke.
“I will, Kiara needs to focus on herself for a bit. Come on Ali lets go.” Said Mark.
Alicia smiled her big smile. Mark walked ahead with her so I could walk deep in my thoughts. Alicia started skipping when we got closer to the park. Mark walked to the chairs as I was getting closer to sit down waiting to hear everything that happened.
“Look let’s just cut to the chase. Mark you have to keep this secret from everyone.” I whispered.
“I won’t tell anyone but I need to know what happened. If you go missing or anything then it is either dad or mom that did it so please tell me.” Mark whispered back.
Mark pulled out his book and a pencil.
“Gotta give the illusion that I did homework.” Replied Mark with a smile.
“Well I went downstairs to get fishing line from a fishing rod to help cut some clay and carve the general base for art class. And the rods were in the boat. So I stood on the trailer but not the boat and cut some. Dad pulled my hair and threw me down. He kept calling me a w***e and dragged me to his room. Dad had hit me and hurt me. I passed out and woke up naked outside his window with the glass everywhere. It looked like he threw me out of it. And then when I showered I saw bruises and cuts.” I explained as quickly as possible so I didn’t have to relive it.
“Kiara, you woke up naked?” Mark asked.
I started scratching my arm and looked away. I just nodded while not looking at Mark. Mark got up and sat next me.
“Kiara did he hurt you? You know, there?” Mark tried asking without saying those exact words.
I didn’t answer.
“Kiara please.” Mark said.
I looked at Mark, those dark green eyes of his full of worry. Mark placed his hands on my hand and held them.
“How do you know about that? You are young.” I asked.
“Kiara, I am a teenage boy with regular use of the internet. You think we don’t look at playboy or look up videos. So Kiara did he hurt you?” Mark asked again.
“Fine, yes. Dad has s*x with me without permission. Dad r***d me. Are you happy? Now you know.” I said to Mark annoyed.
Mark wrapped his hands around me carefully then just held me. I started to cry in Marks hands and after the crying stopped Mark had turned my head to face him.
“Do you remember if he used protection?” Mark asked me.
“I don’t think he did.” I answered honestly.
And for the life of me I can’t remember but it seemed like he didn’t. That’s when it dawned on me, I need to run away with Mark and Alicia before I do become a mom.