Chapter 16

Why does trouble always follow me around?

When I stormed out of the house in anger, I was not in my right mind, and I didn't think things through. I was about an hour's drive away from Stone's house, in the middle of nowhere, with no food, no water, my phone had just died, I was cold, and now I ran out of gas.

Oh my god! This is why you don't do things out of anger. Now, look at me. But I can't blame myself for the way I reacted. I couldn't think straight after my father raised his hands on me. How could he? One day he is going to regret this. He's going to regret not listening to me. He's going to regret not escaping when he had the chance, as much as I am upset with him right now. I can let Stone hurt him. I still love my father; I'm just really upset with him right now.

I got out of the car and kicked it, stupid fucking shit. Why won't it start?

The tears started blurring my vision again. I don't know what to do. It's so dark out here, so walking is not an option. I should just get