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After many hours of working I look at the time on the wall reading 5:50pm making me realise I only had 10 minutes left until we close, which also means basically 10 minutes until I have to go back to my nightmare. I have been thinking for a while now about escaping but I've never had the confidence to do it. What would happen if I get caught? Will I ever make it out? All these little things are what's stopping me from doing it. But tonight I've decided I just have to do it. I can't stay in that hell hole any longer. I don't know how long of my life I have, staying with him.

I'm going to try and escape. I have to.

After practically sprinting back home I arrive in front of the house. I take a deep breath and open the front door and see Aaron on the sofa still. No surprise there. Sometimes I wonder if he even moves at all. Once I close the door he whips his head around and see's me standing there playing with my fingernails nervously. "Baby you're finally home! Dinner needs to be made now." He smiles at me and looks back at the tv. Of course, I've just come home after a tiring day at work and now I've got to do more just for him.

I sigh and walk upstairs to get changed. I put on some light blue mom jeans and an oversized brown knitted jumper to cover myself up. I never liked my body especially with all the bruises and scars on it. Whenever I see on Instagram i notice how beautiful everyone is and I always wish I could look and be like them, but instead I'm stuck with my disgusting self.

(A/N: hey angels I just wanted to say you are all beautiful and handsome just the way you are. Please don't change yourself to be like someone else, you have been created to be unique and beautiful in your own way. NEVER believe what you see on social media because trust me, they do not look like that in reality. Be you and be the bad bitch you know you are!! I love you all🤍)

I then put my hair up in a messy ponytail and walk back downstairs. I walk past the lazy ass and go to the kitchen to make dinner. He always tells me that I need to make his food and serve it before I do mine and eat it which I find annoying, but over time I've just gotten used to it. I felt tired already and I haven't even started, so I just decided to make cheesy pasta which was quick enough to do.

After I finished making it I got out a bowl from the cabinet and served up the food. I grabbed a fork and placed it in the bowl of pasta and filled his glasses of water. I grabbed his bowl and glass and walked over to the living room, placing it down on the coffee table. I managed to walk away before he could even say a word.

I started eating my stale bread. Yes bread that's all I'm allowed to eat according to Aaron, I don't deserve a good meal and since I'm apparently gaining to much weight for his liking I'm on a diet of only having bread. Halfway through eating my bread I realise that this would hopefully be my last "meal" in this hell hole. I'm praying that my plan would work and I'll finally be free. I finished up and gulped down my water and placed my glass in the sink quickly washing it up. I then crept past behind him making sure not to grab his attention and walk up the stairs. When I get in my room I shut the door behind me as slow as possible trying not to make a noise. I look around my room to try and find a bag to put my stuff in. In the corner I notice an old backpack making me quickly grab it. I then start shoving a few tops and joggers and jumpers, socks, underwear, bras, then I got my makeup to make sure I was able to cover up all my bruises and scars. Once I was done packing I went over to one of my drawers and pushed all my other old clothes out of the way and grabbed my spare money I have been saving up for this day. I shove it in the front pocket of the bag and I place it under my pillow ready. Aaron never comes in to check on me anyways, he knows I won't escape. Until tonight.

I realised I had slept for a bit longer than intended making me look out of the small window and see that it was still dark. I notice the time on my clock read 11:27pm. Aaron would be asleep by now so I quickly got off my mattress and grabbed my rucksack. I slowly open my bedroom door and saw all the lights were off. I crept out of the room and closed the door quietly. I tiptoe down the stairs going from one side to the other making sure I didn't step on the creaky bits. I finally made it to the bottom of the stairs and I grab the keys. 'I feel like a spy' i thought to myself and smiled as I pretended to have a gun using my hands and started shooting around.

Enough of the messing around, get out!

My brain tells me making me tense up and look around the place for the last time. I slowly unlock the front door making sure it wasn't too loud and open it, the cool breeze entering and blowing on my face. I step out and close the door behind me not bothering to lock up after me. I forgot how dark it actually was for a second, the dim street lights were the only thing helping me see but it didn't help much. Let's just hope I get away safely. I start walking away from my nightmare but I realise I have to go down an ally way first. I sigh hoping I'll be fine and I start walking down it making sure to stay as quiet as possible. Everything was going fine until I see two men standing in front of an old man who was on his knees.

My conscience was telling me to run but I was a very curious person so I wanted to know what was going on which I already knew was a bad idea but I just couldn't help myself. I hid behind a dumpster hoping they wouldn't see me and I start watching what was happening.

"Where the fuck is the money? Boss has given you extra time and you still don't have it?" one of the men started shouting at him in his face. I felt kinda bad for this person maybe I should help him? I scoff quietly, that's a joke. What would I be even be able to do?

"P-please I'll ge-get it s-soon!" the man on the floor begged his whole body trembling. The other man then replies "Times up buddy." I then see him bring out a gun from his back pocket and shoot the man in the head. I watch in horror, my eyes widen from shock. I now see the man lying lifeless on the floor, blood oozing out of his head making me feel the urge to throw up. Who are these people and why the hell did they shoot this man? I need to get away and quickly.

｡･:*˚:✧｡ _____________________________ -chapter complete- 👼 Hey angels I hope you enjoyed this chapter! Aria has seen a man being killed right in front of her! Who are these people? What do you think will happen next?

Read on and find out🤍