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I might only be eleven, but sometimes I feel like I have to take care of my mom instead of her taking care of me. I can’t wait until I’m old enough to get out of this place. Maybe I could convince my mom to come with me, but compared to where we were living, there’s no chance she’ll leave this fancy place even if she’s unhappy.
Me though? I’d go back to diving in the trash can if it meant I’d never have to see Ben again. The man is pure evil.
Him and Mom met while she was waitressing at the diner trying to make some extra cash. He thought she was beautiful and swept her off her feet. They were married right after and she’s never been the same since. She’s the most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen and she used to have a smile that could light up the whole room. One I haven’t seen in a very long time.
After they were married, he became a nightmare. He wasn’t excited about me coming to live with them, but to make my mom happy, he didn’t argue. He had no choice, I had nowhere else to go. My real dad died when I was only a baby. Mom used to talk about my dad all the time, but since marrying Ben, it’s like he’s a myth. We aren’t allowed to talk about him at all or Ben gets mad.
The only time Ben speaks to me is to yell at me for being in sight and still breathing, which is why I avoid him as much as possible.
He treats my mom like garbage and I’ve seen him bring other women into the house, while she’s upstairs in the room crying herself to sleep every night. I’ve seen her take pills at night, which seems to make the pain go away for a while.
Getting frustrated, I stomp my way up the stairs. Walking down the long hallway, the only light I see is coming from under their bedroom door.
“Mom, are you—” I quickly close my mouth shut as I hear sobbing coming from inside the room.
“Shut the fuck up, you stupid whore. Did you fuck him? Did you like his dick inside of you? Did you imagine it was me?” I hear Ben screaming, making me angry from what he’s saying to my mom.
“I didn’t do anything, please stop. Ben, you’re hurting me.” My mom’s voice breaks as another scream leaves her body.
“He was in your room for a long time. A lot longer than it takes to deliver fucking food to your lazy ass that refuses to get out of the bed. So tell me, how good of a fuck was he? Good enough to be your last?” he roars as I hear something breaking inside the room.
“I didn’t do anything, I promise. I promise. Please stop.” I can barely hear her, but she sounds hurt. Deciding I’ve had enough, I grab onto the handle and slam the door open. It bounces off the wall, causing a loud bang to erupt through the room.
Ben is on the bed straddling over my mom with his pants halfway down his legs and my mom's dress is pushed up over her waist. She’s struggling to get out of his grasp, but he holds her down. I see a large hunting knife covered in blood, sitting on the nightstand. Looking back at my mom, her arm is covered in blood that trickles down her right arm. He has her arms pinned to her sides with his knees pressing them into the bed.
She’s screaming so loud my ears are ringing from the noise. My head begins to feel fuzzy as I gather my thoughts.
I think I’m going to be sick. Nausea rolls in my stomach, but I pull myself together.
My mom needs me.
Ben looks over his shoulder at me with his black eyes staring into mine. He gives me an evil looking grin before glancing back at my mother’s fragile body. He takes one hand and wraps it around the back of her neck pushing her face further into the bed.
“Looks like your bastard son has come to watch me fuck you. Maybe he’ll learn some things. Maybe it’ll teach you not to spread your whore legs for anyone who shows you an ounce of attention.” He laughs loudly like he’s crazy.
“Theon, leave, baby, leave. Mommy will be okay.” Her voice is shaky, cracking with each word she forces out. Her sobs grow louder knowing that I’m here watching this. She can’t see me from the way he has her pushed into the bed and part of me is thankful for that. I’m not sure I could handle seeing the fear in her eyes right now and I don’t think she’d be able to handle mine.
My fists clench at my side as I weigh my options. Ben is a lot bigger than I am, but the way he’s hurting Mom needs to end right now. I’ll only have one shot to get him off her so I have to be wise. Psyching myself up, I roll my shoulders back and crack my knuckles.
Anger fills me and before I know it, I’m running at Ben with all my strength. I slam into his body, knocking him off balance, pushing him off my mom and over the opposite side of the bed onto the floor. I land on top of him but he quickly flips me over, striking my temple with his fist.
“Stupid bastard couldn’t stay away. Always having to play protector to your slut of a mother.” He continues to punch my face as I try to push him off me. His massive body presses down on me making it hard to breathe.
His next punch lands on my cheek and my vision blacks out for a second. His weight lifts off me and I try to pull myself together so I can help Mom. Everything hurts, but she needs me right now. I can’t let her down.
“Ben, no. You don’t want to do this.” I faintly hear her voice as it reaches my ears.
“You’ve left me with no choice. You’re of no use to me anymore. Your dirty pussy has finally expired. I should’ve never let you and your rat into my home. I should’ve listened to everyone telling me you were a gold-digging bitch!” he yells from somewhere in the room.
A loud scream echoes through my head, springing me into action. Pushing myself up, I see my mom hunched over while Ben drives a knife deep into her side. Blood pours onto the floor as she coughs trying to take in breaths. “Ben…” Her eyes are wide open, shocked, not believing what just happened.
He looks confused at what he just did, but quickly turns into anger. He’s losing his control and now I’m a witness to what he just did.
“Mom... Mom!” I scream, finally getting my legs and voice to work. I throw myself at Ben, attempting to knock him away from her. Before I can connect to his body, his arm swings in my direction and the blood-covered blade slices across my face.
My vision blurs and blood pours down my face.
He moves away from my mom and she crumbles to the ground.
