Little Princess [19]

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"We had some complications during surgery. The tumour was more spread than we thought. It spread beyond the stomach's superficial layers..." The doctor started coldly making the colour drain from my face.

I looked at Chris, and his face was sheet white. It was like he had seen a ghost.

Miss King's sobs filled the corridor of the waiting area as the doctor kept talking. Seeing her like that made my heart clench inside my chest.

"But thankfully, we were able to extract it all. That was why we took longer than expected. Mr. King is still unconscious, but you guys can see him after he wakes up, " he continued.

This Bitch! You could have said that first!

You can feel the tension in the room decreasing. As Ms King released a shaky breath. And Chris's body physically relaxed.

In less than a second Alex launched at the doctor.

"Haven't they taught how to give news in  medicine school!" Alex screamed as he held the doctor by his collar.

I sighed as I pulled Alex off the doctor. "I'm so-r-ry" the doctor stuttered obviously scared of Alex as he quickly walked away.

I walked to Chris and patted him on the back. "I told you it was going to be okay," I said as I gave him a reassuring smile. He just gave me a firm nod.

He was still processing what happened. I  looked at Alex and motioned for him to follow me.

"What?" He asked annoyed. What is wrong with him?

" let's go get them some coffee from the cafeteria. Everyone in there looks like they need it" I suggested.

"No go alone" he answered crossing his arms like a child. "Alex" I warned.

"Was it that necessary of you to pull me off him? I could have taught him how to give people news! I almost got a heart attack for goodness sake!" He whined like a five-year-old.

I coughed trying to hide the smile that was crawling to my lips. He is so immature but still very serious. It is like a mystery to me how can he change personalities so fast.

"Trust me I also wanted to punch him, but everyone was so tense and still processing everything. It was not the perfect time" I explained.

"Fine" he huffed breaking character. "Let's go get them some coffee" he happily walked away but not before motioning for me to follow him.

Like I said immature.

Sara

I woke up feeling better than usual today. Father not coming home played a big role in my ribs healing.

I stared at my reflection in the mirror before slowly lifting my shirt. My breath almost got knocked out of me as I stared at the ugly bruises that spread across my stomach and chest.

I let out a sigh. I'm so tired. Why can't this just stop? The big purple bruise that was on my stomach started fading. But it was still noticeable if you looked close enough.

I put my shirt fully on before exiting the bathroom. I collected my bag and keys before slowly going down the stairs.

I peeked into the living room only to find it empty. Again. I have a bad feeling about this.

I woke up in the middle of the night yesterday and cleaned the whole house. It was a disaster, to say the least.

I left the house and entered my car. Driving to school.

I arrived at school and parked my car. I saw a familiar car. It was like it never touched the ground from how clean it was.

I walked to the squad hanging spot ready to lecture them about how they left to represent the project all by myself.  And how they also never answered my email to show me if they have anything they need to share.

I saw the group from afar and walked to them. "You know ditching class and never answering someone's email is an-" I started but stopped mid-sentence.

They looked so. Tired. Like they haven't slept in ages. The dark bags under their eyes showed how much sleep they had.

An unintended gasp left my mouth as I quickly covered it with my hand. "I told you we look awful. Even the ugly weirdo noticed, " Alex joked. Although it was anything but funny.

I just looked at him blankly. I'm not saying his words aren't getting to me. They are. But I'm not gonna give him the satisfaction of seeing that.

"Why didn't any of you reply to their emails? I had to turn it in without any approval. " I asked with a fake smile, trying not to think about Alex's stupid remark.

"You don't need to complain about everything little princess you know that right" Asher smirked.

My whole body froze at the nickname. I gritted my teeth in anger and my fists automatically clenched on my sides.

"Don't call me that!" I hissed even though my voice broke a bit at the end.

He looked at me a stupid smirk crawling to his face. "Why is that what your boyfriend calls you little princess" He said purposely singing the last part.

"Don't. Call. Me. That." I said slowly trying to get the words through his thick skull.

"Don't call you what little princess?" he said again. I closed my eyes trying to calm myself.

"Are you having another panic attack little princess?"  he said again, still smirking obviously enjoying this.

"Stop!" I demanded quietly.

Memories of Mum came flashing to my mind.

"here is my little princess" Mum cheered as she saw me.

"Don't call me that mum I'm 15 years old remember," I  said frustrated,

Why was I so rude to her Maybe that's the reason she got in an accident.

"Little princess" he chimed again.

My breath was starting to escalate. Every breath I took gave me a burning sensation in my lungs.

"Little princess, why aren't you answering" he sang again.

I shut my eyes tightly trying to block his voice.

"Here is my little princess" she cheered.

"Little pri-" he started.

"I said Stop!" I shouted angrily before punching him on the jaw to stop him from talking.

He stumbled back in shock. His eyes darkened to a different shade of green. He looked at me with a look that shook me to my core.

He marched to me grabbing my hand roughly. I wanted to wince but I was so stubborn to do so.

"Who do you think you are to punch me?" He thundered. Digging his nails in my arm. My eyes started watering but no tears fell.

"Get off me Asher" I choked out. My hand was throbbing you could see blood soaking my sweatshirt.

I tried giving him a blank expression but my eyes said it all.

"Asher let go" I demanded as the pain increased. I tried pulling my hand away but he suddenly let go murmuring a fine.

I stumbled back as I tripped over a rock and fell to the ground pounding my head on a hard object.

My vision instantly became blurry. "Omg Sara are you okay?" Chris came to my side. "What the hell man!" He fumed at Asher. Who was just standing there dumbfounded.

I slowly got up to a sitting position and  lifted my hand to the aching area of my head.

I reached and touched a warm liquid that was leaking off my head. I brought my hand to my line of vision as I was welcomed with the disgusting look of the red liquid.

Blood.

"Omg, you're bleeding!" Chris gulped as he reached to help me stand up. I shoved his hand away angrily.

"I don't need your help Chris" I hissed standing but quickly regretted my decision as I felt a wave of dizziness hit me.

I stumbled back but stopped myself from falling by leaning into a nearby tree.

"Sara we need to get you to the nursing office, you are bleeding! Stop being so stubborn" Chris said again frustrated. He walked to me again and tried to grab my arm.

I pulled away. "Get away from me. I don't need your help" I screamed pointing my finger at Chris. "Or any of yours. Not that any of you offered" I continued pointing at Alex and Asher.

I tried walking away but my vision was so blurry I kept swaying left and right trying to walk in a straight line whole coughing like crazy.

As I was a few feet away I leaned to a tree and slowly slid to the ground. I blinked a couple of times trying to clear my vision.

After a couple of minutes, I finally became able to see clearly but still coughing.

I felt someone hover over me but I didn't look up. "Here"the familiar voice said .

I looked up to meet his piercing green eyes. I shoved his hand away the water bottle he had on his hand falling to the ground in the process.

I was. Furious.

I abruptly stood up. "You. Are. An. A**hole." I screamed poking him in his chest hardly after every word.

"I told you to stop" I continued still screaming as I shoved him back.

"You didn't"  I shoved him again. Tears streaming down my face now.

"You knew it bothered me but you just had to be the jerk you are and keep going!" I continued as I tried shoving him again but he grabbed my wrists.

"I despise you Asher Alexander Black" I sneered getting away from his grip. Tight grip to be exact.

He was just looking at me with a blank face. Although  I was very good at reading people I just couldn't read him right now. Maybe, it is because I'm bleeding.

"You need to go to the nurse" he stated blankly.

"I don't need  to do anything Asher" I spitted back. I averted my gaze and looked at Chris and Alex who were standing on either side of Asher.

"Do you really have to argue about every minor inconvenience? You can just say okay sometimes I swear it won't kill anyone" Alex joked. He sees this as funny.

"Oh, you think this funny? That this is some sort of joke right?! Well, news flash it is not. So get your head out of your a** and try seeing that!" I sneered completely sick of him.

"Watch how you are talking to me, little princess". He said back with a stupid smirk.

This nickname.

"Why are you going to smash my head open like your friend over here or what?" I challenged. He took a step forward threatening me, as he clenched his fists beside him.

I took one forward, refusing to back down. "And don't call me that again or I swear Alex I wi-" I spitted but he interrupted me.

"What are you gonna do if I don't little princess" he challenged taking a further step so we were now face to face. Inches in between us.

I was about to give him a piece of my mind but Chris interrupted us stepping between us and gently pushing Alex away.

"She is hurt man" he whispered to Alex but I heard him. I completely forgot about my head. Not that it hurt that much.

Once Dad hit my head with the wall multiple times until I backed out because I raised my voice a bit when studying. Yup studying. So no it didn't hurt that much.

I was breathing heavily as I glared at Alex. He just rolled his eyes at me.

"Sara you need to go to the nurse you are still bleeding."He started. I wanted to argue but he shut me up saying "And if you don't I swear I will make Asher carry you there himself" Chris threatened.

I looked at him dumbfounded, trying to see if he was joking.  But something told me he isn't. "I would rather die than let this piece of crab touch me again" I snickered.

I walked past them and went inside the building. I could feel their presence behind me so I headed to the nurse's office.

I glanced back and saw them still behind me. They want to make sure I entered. Controlling much.

I entered the nurse's office but not before pulling up my hoodie hood.

"How can I help you," the nurse asked completely bored.

"I'm so sorry I thought this was the bathroom" I apologised before turning back and opening the door slowly.

I took a glance at the hallway and saw no one. I slowly got out and headed to the bathroom.

The bell already rang so the bathroom was empty. My first class was empty so I had no worries of being late.

I locked the bathroom door and pulled out my first aid kit from my bag. Yes, I carry one with me anywhere. You never know when one of my injuries open.

Thanks, dad. Because of you, I'm now ready for anything.

I removed my hood and looked at the wound. It wasn't that bad. I took out some rubbing alcohol and put it on a cotton before gently applying it to the wound.

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I hissed in pain the moment the cotton piece connected with my wound. Ugh I should get used to this. I do it almost daily for the past 2 years and a half.

I should have just gone to the nurse's office but she will call my dad and we all know how that ended last time.

I cleaned my wound and washed my hands. I unlocked the door and headed to the library.

It was almost full. Right, it is exam season. Everyone is trying to catch up on what they missed. I saw an empty seat and sat on it without looking at who I was sitting next to.

"I know you didn't go to the nurse's office," the boy next to me said. I averted my gaze to see Chris sitting next to me. I mentally face-palmed myself.

"I did," I said matter-of-factly. I did go but I just didn't get checked.

"You stayed in there for a minute Sara you didn't get checked" he responded.

"I don't feel like getting interrogated now Chris thank you for your concern" I replied as I got up to leave.

He grabbed my hand to stop me. But it was gentle. Like I was something fragile. I almost laughed out loud at the idea.

Little does he know what I went through. I don't get broken that easily.

Or am I already broken I don't know.

"Please, just sit I don't mean any harm" he insisted. I took a look around the library and found it full. I reluctantly took a seat down.

I took out my study materials and started studying. Every now and then I glance at Chris to see him focused on studying.

I am really curious about that phone call. I want to ask but I know it is not ny place.

"Spill it out" he suddenly said. I looked at him confused. "Spill what out?" I questioned.

"You keep glancing at me with curiosity swimming in your eyes. What do you want to ask?" He questioned.

I fidgeted with my fingers embarrassed that I got caught. I didn't know if I should ask but curiosity got the best of me.

"That day at the bleachers. You know when I unintentionally listened to your phone call, what got you so angry?" I asked confused.

An emotion flashed in his eyes. I couldn't quite get what it was. But it looked like.

Guilt.

Why was he guilty?

"If you don't wanna tell me I completely understand it may be persona," I quickly said as I have noticed I may haveoversteppedd.

"No no it is okay. I wanted to talk you about that day too" he started. I didn't say anything but gave him a look that said continue please.

"Look that day I got the news of my dad cancer getting worst" he said an unintended gasp left my mouth.

"I didn't know-" I started but he cut me off. "Please don't start with the I'm so sorry I didn't know stuff.  Anyways, I was just so frustrated and I got out on you I apologise" he said giving my a smile which I returned.

"It's okay" I admitted. "No, it's not Sara. Oh my god, you're so gullible. I literally bruised you and you are saying it's okay" he groaned.

"I'm not gullible Chris. I'm just -- understanding. It is not like you are a jerk all the time" I joked.

"Should I take that as a compliment?" He asked a small smile playing on his face. I nodded and he barked out a laugh gaining some glares toward us.

"That was why we skipped yesterday" he said. "Huh?" I asked confused.

"My Dad, he had surgery yesterday to remove the cancerous tumour that's why we skipped yesterday. He is good now. We will take him home later today. " he explained.

"Oh" was all I managed to get out.

After some time, Chris spoke again. "You know Sara, you confuse me" he stated.

I looked at him, not seeing where this conversation is going to go. I raised my eyebrow at him to continue.

"Why did you bring Asher coffee in the cafeteria last time. You could've just said no" he stated. I barked out an airless laugh at his statement.

"No. I could've just said no! Do you think that could have worked, Chris? Seriously? I don't need enemies at school, Chris. Nor friends, for that matter, " I scoffed as I gathered my stuff quickly, shoving them into my backpack before exiting the library.

He followed behind me, and the moment I stepped out of the library, he grabbed my hand gently and turned me to meet     him.

"Why don't you just stand up for yourself?" He questioned.

" 'Why don't you stand up for yourself?' That what everyone says. Why don't you stop being such jerks and let people live their miserable lives how they want to." I shouted at him.

Why can't I just have a normal life?

He didn't say anything he just looked at me.

"I'm trying to be your friend Sara. Why can't you just accept that?" He said after some silence.

"I don't want friends, Chris. I want your friends to leave me the hell alone!" I shouted before storming to my next lesson.

The lesson doesn't start until a few more minutes, so the class was empty

Why can't they just leave me alone?

I need to finish this senior year to get away from dad and they are making it so damn hard.

I took a seat at the far end of the class. And due to my luck, I had math with the whole squad. Yay! Note the sarcasm, please.

A few minutes later, the bell rang, and the class started filling up with people. My eyes lingered up when I felt motion next to me.

Asher took a seat next to me while Chris and Alex took the seats infront. Great, so now I'm in the middle of the group.

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It was now lunchtime. Nothing much happened except Alex kept rocking his chair and messing my writing every now and then. I bet he did it on purpose because everytime I groaned when he did it he will chuckle slightly.

I was sitting at the bleachers. This place became my spot because I don't want ro go the cafeteria.

Since I got my paycheck I bought a bag of crackers from the cafeteria to eat before I came here.

Thank god I didn't meet the squad.

But my happiness didn't last long when I saw Adam approaching me. His hands were in his pockets as he wore a stupid smirk.

"Oh, look who we have here" he started and I just rolled my eyes at him. "Long time no see baby girl missed you" he said sarcasm obvious in his voice. I cringed at the nickname. Ew.

"Hello Adam. Bye Adam." I said getting up. "Woah woah woah not so fast" he said pushing me back to the benches.

I groaned at the sudden force as pain shot through my body.

"What do you want Adam?" I asked between gritted teeth trying to ignore tha pain.

"My chemistry homework. And I need it by end of the break." He ordered pushing a paper to my chest.

"Fine" I said dryly as I tried sitting up properly.

I took out my pen to start as Adam examined me closely. "Will meet near your locker after break and it better next finished Sara" he stated before leaving.

Oh it is gonna be finished. But who said it was going to correct. I smirked at the thought as I started working.

After some minutes it was finished but none of the questions were answered correctly.

I walked to my lockers and waited for Adam to show up. When the bell rang Adam came to me. It was like he was waiting for it to ring.

"Do you have it ?" He asked. "Yes" I answered briefly handing him the papers. "Good girl" he smirked before grabbing it and vanishing through the corridor.

I knew he was gonna make me regret it but it will be so worth it. I smirked at the thought before going to me next class.

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The rest of the day went pretty smoothly probably due to me not having classes with the squad.

I was driving my car as my thoughts consumed me. Maybe I was too rude to Chris. He didn't do anything to me.

Well at least not intentionally.

I was pulled of my thoughts when I saw my house come to vision. I shook my head lightly and parked the car.

I got out and noticed dad car wasn't in the driveway. Okay this is getting scary.

I was used to him not coming home for days but he will always call after a day or two so I venmo him money. But this wasn't the case this time.

I fidgeted through my bag finding the keys and unlocking the door. This was the first time in a long time the house didn't smell like cigarettes and liquor.

I closed the door behind me before collapsing on the couch. It have been forever since I last watched TV.

I flickered through the channels until I fount it. My favourite show.

Greys Anatomy.

I was watching my favourite show while eating an apple when the bell rang.

I got up confused due to the fact that I didn't order anything and dad have keys.

I walked to the door, unlocked it and opened it. I was greeted with two men in police uniform.

"Hello?" I greeted but it cam more like a question.

"Are you Miss Sara Hopes?" One of the officers asked offering a polite smile which I didn't return back.

"Yes it is me. How can I help you officers?" I questioned scared. The last time I talked to officers it didn't end good.

"We will need you to come with us to the station please" the officer replied.

Authors note.

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