The family: a story by delora

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by Delora

on 3/15/2023

Posts: 2759

After rosey was beaten senselessly, and being screamed at, she was on the floor at first unable to get up.

She knew that, all her sores and bruises would be an afterthought in due time.

But for now, she could not help but force herself up, and limp into her bedroom.

Her parents had left for an errand in their car, alone at last. Rosey saw a pool of blood on the floor unsure exactly what to make of her situation, as at this point she was used to it.

No one really gave a fuck about rosey. At least, not in this world.

Rosey got on her knees staring out the window once she made it into her bedroom, imagining herself with wings as her parents chased her from the ground, unable to catch up to her as she flew farther and farther away, waving goodbye to everyone down below, and being free at last.

Tears welled up in her eyes as she smiled to herself lost in her fantasy.

Suddenly she heard the car pulling back up into the driveway.

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last edit on 3/15/2023 7:18:40 AM

by Delora

on 3/15/2023

Posts: 2759

Rosey didn't want them to remember her so she hid in her room trying to stay very quiet. She thought if she didn't make a sound, they would not hear her.

She even went as far as to hide in her closet. She could hear her parents arguing outside. "Shut the fuck up before I find the gun and shoot you in your fucking foot." "No you shut the fuck up I'll cut your throat" but this didn't scare rosey. She was used to it. The only thing that scared her, was them remembering she was there. Perhaps they would think she went out for a walk, or in the woods. She felt a sneeze coming on, but she held it in, as even a single sneeze would remind them she was here.

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by Delora

on 3/15/2023

Posts: 2759

"where's rosey" asked her father in an aggressive and instigatory manner.

No, this voice did not have concern.

Even though rosey had autism she was well aware.

This was a voice of someone being a bit of a bully

Challenging rosey for hiding, knowing she was somewhere in the house.

Rosey held her breath. For a moment her heart stopped, and time seemed to stand still.

"Rosey!" Called her father "Rosey!"

Rosey didn't answer. She knew if she said anything it would be hours of being screamed at and even being attacked and put into conflict. So she didn't answer.

She said nothing.

And as she said nothing he said

"I guess Rosey isn't here."

Rosey stood in the closet zoning out in her mind, trying to entertain herself in her head.

She had an imaginary vision in her mind of her and a family all sitting around a dinner table, laughing together and spending time together.

Tears started welling up in Rosey's eyes.

If only.

🌺🐀 🌺

by Delora

on 3/15/2023

Posts: 2759

"where's rosey" asked her father in an aggressive and instigatory manner.

No, this voice did not have concern.

Even though rosey had autism she was well aware.

This was a voice of someone being a bit of a bully

Challenging rosey for hiding, knowing she was somewhere in the house.

Rosey held her breath. For a moment her heart stopped, and time seemed to stand still.

"Rosey!" Called her father "Rosey!"

Rosey didn't answer. She knew if she said anything it would be hours of being screamed at and even being attacked and put into conflict. So she didn't answer.

She said nothing.

And as she said nothing he said

"I guess Rosey isn't here."

Rosey stood in the closet zoning out in her mind, trying to entertain herself in her head.

She had an imaginary vision in her mind of her and a family all sitting around a dinner table, laughing together and spending time together.

Tears started welling up in Rosey's eyes.

If only.

🌺🐀 🌺