He pulled his phone out of his pocket. He started dialing a number didn't recognize. Once it started ringing, he left. "Go to your room, Brittany." Mum sighed. "And DON'T come out until I tell you." I decided to be an obedient child and walked upstairs. I grab my phone and scroll through all my apps to see if there was anything that can get my mind off what just happened. I see a notification at the top of my screen. It was my best friend, Abigail.

Abigail:

Hey, Britt! I was just about to head to the movies!! Want to come?

Me:

Sorry, Can't. My parents just had a MASSIVE fight again and....

I don't think going to the movies will fix the problem.

Abigail:

Aw!! I'm so sorry. I can't imagine the pain you must be feeling.

You know that I'm always here for you :)

Me: 

Thx Abby. But I have to go, bye.

I crawl into a tiny ball and cry. I hate my life. I sat in my room for hours. Without making a peep. Until mom slowly opens the door. "Brittany", she whispered. "Pack your things, we're leaving." I stare at her in disbelief. "WHAT! Why?!", Mom put her finger on her lip and gave me a stern look. "Listen." She sighed. "Your father is going through some....stuff, right now. And...we need some time apart. But...." Mom froze. I look at her in suspense. "But what? Why do we have to leave in the middle of the night?" I asked. I see tears forming in her eyes. "Honey, your father doesn't want us to leave. He WILL torcher us if we stay here. Now, please. Get your things." I grab my glittery pink suitcase and swing open my closet. I grab all my clothes one-by-one. After an hour, mom and I snuck out of the house and used dad's sports car to drive to our destination. I didn't know where we were going but mom seems REALLY stressed out, so I decided to keep my mouth shut. I tried SO hard to stay awake but my suspicions made me sleepier and sleepier until I fell asleep.