Eighty Three

SHELLY

“What were you thinking?” his hoarse voice inquired, angry eyes glaring at me as he made his way into my room uninvited and gave the door a loud bang.

I didn't respond, rather I swallowed hard, greasing my parched throat. I had offended him by wanting to tell my mama, maybe I overreacted, and of the truth I demanded some slack.

“Answer me.” His thunderous voice yelled and made me shiver.

"You don't get to order me around. I have nothing to say to you, shut the door behind you.”

He scoffed and rubbed his chin. "You want to act mature? I've got the best medicine.” He continued approaching me.

I trembled, but I kept myself in check to not loose an already won battle.

"I know nothing of what you speak...PAPA." I threw shades at him. He should bury his head in shame. Pathetic.

“Your little smart mouth, you almost told your mama about us.” He rephrased, putting it to my dumb skull.

"This, you mean?... there is no 'us’, you're obviously abusing your position and I’m just your vict