"Emma!" Monica shouted from down stairs. My eyes quickly opened as I realized what time it was. It's my job to wake everyone up and make breakfast at 7:00 a.m in the morning. But today my alarm didn't sound and it was now 8:05. Me and the entire house was going to be late and I know they're going to be severe consequences.
I shot out of bed and opened the door to find my stepmom Monica standing there with messy hair and a robe
"I'm so sorry my alarm didn't sound this morning" I apologized looking down at my feet. Before I could say another word I felt a sharp sting in my left cheek and I almost fell to the ground. I let out a low whimper not wanting to get hit again.
"Shut up" she snapped "Look at me when i'm talking to you!" I shot my head up and looked her in the eye trying not to move my head out of fear.
"Because of you we are going to be late" she yelled "Your job every morning is to wake us up and make breakfast. Right?"
"Y-yes" I stuttered moving my head to look at the painting down the hall . It was a family photo with everybody but me in it. There used to be a picture of me, my dad, and my mom. When my mom died my dad was devasted so he married Monica. He's never been the same since. He's hated me ever since that day and I just don't know why. I felt another sharp pain in my left cheek.
"Don't stutter and look me in the eye when I ask you a question" she screamed. I looked her in the eyes and managed to scrap up the little bit of confidence I had left.
"Yes" I said without stuttering this time
"Go downstairs and make breakfast before I break every bone in your body" She yelled before waking up my step brother and sister. I ran to my room and put on a light blue sweater and some jeans to cover the bruises that my abusive family had left on me. Then I got some foundation to put over the red mark i had on my left cheek form being slapped. That was definitely going to bruise later. I then put on my hair in a high pony and headed downstairs to make breakfast. Monica and Charlie were already downstairs waiting for their breakfast
"Hurry up you little brat!" said Charlie. I scurried over to the stove to start on the eggs.
Everything had to be just a certain way for everyone. Monica liked her eggs sunny side up and her toast to only be a light brown color with lots of butter. Charlie liked the same thing as Monica did. Natalie liked scrambled eggs with plain rye bread. Richard ate both sunny side up and scrambled. I had to make all of this exactly how they like it in under 10 minutes. I got out two big pans so i can make them fatser. As I was cooking Natalie had enetered the kitchen
"How come breakfast isn't ready yet Emma. Why must you be such a burden" she said taking the seat next to Monica.
"Sorry" I said still in the process off making her stupid breakfast. I took a quick glance at her and as usual she looked so pretty. She was wearig a black crop top with a beautiful line of flowers across it. She had tight dark blue jeans that went to her knee and a nice pair of sandals to finish off her outfit. Her almond curly hair rested on her shoulders that went beautifuly with the makeup she had on. She looked absolutely stunning compared to me. Sometimes I wished I could be as beautiful as her.
Once we all finished breakfast I picked up my bookbag and headed out the door just in time before Richard awoke. He woke up a little later then the rest of us. That was a good thing though because if Richard were to have to wait for his breakfast because of me. I would be dead for sure.
Since i was late i would have to walk to school because the school bus already passed. But to top off this horrible morning it was raining. I ran to school as fast as i could. By the time i got to school my hair was drenched. I went to Ms. Colleta's officeto get a late pass
"Excuse me Ms. Colleta i'm very sorry I was late but i need a late pass... again" I said still panting from all the running i just did. I'm late a couple of times because my father just has to wake up and beat me. After he beats me i have to clean myself uo and put on more foundation with makes me kste for school.
"This is your 4th time being late Emma. I'm afraid I can't give you a late pass today sorry" she said while typing on her computer. If I didn't get a late pass then Mrs. Worst (the name fits perfectly for her) would give me detention. If i come home late for that i'm gonna get all lot more brusies. Which means alot more of foundation that i don't have enough money to pay for.
"Please Ms. Colleta. I promise U won't be late for a long LONG time just this once" I pleaded sounding absolutely desperate.
"I said no. Now go to class. The more late you are the more trouble you'll be in" she snapped. I walked to class in shame not wanting to face my fate. I don't even want to find out what my dad will do to me if ge finds out that i made everyone late and got detention in the same day. As I walked down the hall I noticed my stepbrother Charlie and his friends were hanging out right by my locker. I fastened my pace and looked down at the ground trying to avoid them. They seem like there all in a deep conversation. Maybe they won't notice me.
"Hey look it's megamind head" said Charlie. Busted! They have always called me megamind head for some reason. My head isn't that big, is it? I ignored them and continued to class. I'm already really late and i'm in no mood to have to listen to Mrs. Worst scold me for being so late. As i was walking a felt a tug at my collar that sent me flying backwards. I fell hard on my back. Charlie and his friends then circled around me laughing at my state. I tried to stand up but I was just pushed back to the ground.
"You should be in class right now. What's dad gonna say when he finds out you've been skipping class" he chuckled.
" I-I-I'm not skipping-" I didn't even get to finish my sentence as I felt a pain in the same cheeck Monica slapped this morning.
"Your a very bad girl and bad girls need to be punished" he said in seductively. I stared at him in horror slowly backing away. What the hell did he mean by that! He slowy started walking towards me while his friends were behind me. Whatever he is going to do I do not want to find out. I have to get out of here! Without even thinking I kicked him in the crouch then pushed him. He instantly fell to the ground. His friends tried to reach for me so I wouldn't run away but they were too late. Probably because I didn't waste my time running around Charlie. I just ran on top of him and I made sure to kick him too to get a boost. I kept running until I finally made it to class. I bursted into the room panting and leaning against the wall. Once I finally caught my breathe i became aware of my suroundings and noticed that everyone was staring at me!
"Um Emma you are late and what happened to you. You look like you've through a war". said Ms. Worst.
"Oh don't worry Ms. Worst she always looks like that". some kid yelled out. The class instantly burst out laughing. I could of swore i saw Ms. Worst give a little chuckle at the corner of my eye.
"Alright class thats enough. Emma please give me your late pass and take your seat" she said while holding out her hand so i can give her my late pass. Only i don't have a late pass.
"Um ya... about that late pass Ms. Worst. Mrs. Colleta kinda refused to give me one today so i d-don't have one today. I said shyly.
"Ugh well you know what that means right Emma" said Ms. Worst a bit annoyed.
"Yes" i said. I looked down at the ground trying not to think about what my dad will do to me when I get home.
"You will be having detetion today till 3:30" said as she filled out a detention form. "Here you go" she said handing me the form. I reluctantly took the form and took the walk of shame to my desk. Ms. Worst continued on with the lesson. But I wasn't really paying attention. I was too busy thinking about what would happen when I get home. Plus i'm pretty sure Charlie is going to tell my dad what I did to him today.
This is such a terrible day.