tina

d his hand out at me, I stared at his large p

was famished. I wasn't even able to eat lunch because of the news I h

devil's advocate and first son, I still have him to thank for saving me from losing the last thing that I can hold on to; my body. I know I've lost my dignity, pride, and reputation

possible that sleeping with me was one of his plans. The best thing I can do

prising me again for the umpteenth time tonight. He was acting different, this wasn't

Alp

come downstairs with me, let's have dinner," He sugge

, Al

topped on the way. My body collided against his back and I quickly took a step back once I realized

pha," I apolog

him. I was suddenly so conscious of myself. I was curious about what he could be d

n the stairs? My heart was in my mouth the whole trip down the stairs. Even if it was just a few steps that took a few seconds, it felt like an eternity to me. When

protested, hoping he'll let me

ould eat at the dining tab

e said, why was he doing this? Why wa

is, I shouldn't, an

I obediently sat on the chair that he has pulled out. In silence, we ate dinner. He kept asking me to eat more but I shook my head, refusing his

usted but mentally tired as well. I wasn't ready for whatever drama that Luka had going on

rs ago. The house with the symbol of the white crown. As I looked around me, I saw an older man walking

Star

ice I ran towards my father and hugged him tight

good care of yourself, I'll always be here

n't I s

e, Child. You just have

y did you abandon me? Why did y

omeone behind me. When I turned to see who it was,

, Crystina, you can

fear. When I turned back to call m

!" I s

n I realized it was just a dream. A deep frown etched on my face once I re

towards the bathroom to get ready for the day. If I arrived at school late, I would be made the scapegoat for t

stina, it's snowing outside," Miss Mary

Miss Mary," I answered. She was actually t

o I wasn't surprised. Usually, I do collect her thick clothes from her to wear and return them when I get back

e, Miss Mary, I'll b

ring her that I'll be fine. Moreover, I w

n't stay out too late," She advised a

not taking her down jacket. I almost froz

slowly towards me. I also stopped walking, scared of what would happen next. The car stopped right beside me