~Reader-chans POV~

Once I got to my moms house, I went to my room upstairs, out of breath from all that running.

I threw my body on my bed and looked at the ceiling. My aching body being calmed down with the squishy and comfortable mattress.

As I stared to the ceiling, I recalled the memories from earlier. 'Why does he want me to join so bad. I really dont want too... Matter of fact I'm just gonna say no...' 

I clicked my tongue. But what if he tries to hurt me? Or like force me to join, he's acting so fucking desperate. I mean.. he almost did try to kill me earlier...

I got up and went to the bathroom and looked into the mirror.  Theres a slight bruise where he had his hands around my neck and a cut on my lip. I looked like I took a beating. Literally. 

I cleaned my wounds and hid the bruise with makeup, for now until it heals up, which will be pretty quickly. I went downstairs to see if anyone is home. I haven't been paying attention since I was running from place to place. I see no one in the house so I went to the kitchen and made me a cup of coffee and just enjoy this silence.

If Richard was here he'd probably be screaming by now, throwing shit on the ground. I rolled my eyes and continued sipping my coffee. Actually, I have never seen my mom and him have a decent like...date? I guess you would say. They never had a romantic time together and I have never seen Richard not drunk and give her affection. She needs it the most, after what she has gone through in the past.

I don't really understand why she is even with him, or even what she sees in him. He's just a drunkard with some serious anger issues.

"(Y/N)?" I heard a voice interrupting my thoughts.

"Yes??" I said in a loud voice. I put my cup down and went to the living room, seeing my mom carrying some heavy groceries.

"Get the rest of the groceries in the car please" she asked while looking a bit distressed. I nodded quickly and put my slippers on and went out the get the rest of the stuff and bring them inside and placed them into the kitchen floor. I started to unpack the thing she bought and placed them to where they belonged.

"Hey" I looked at her and tilted my head, "You want some wine?" I shrugged.

"I guess, just a bit though please." She smiled at me and took two glasses and poured some in each. I finished putting things away and grabbed my cup and drank a bit.

"Mom?"

"Yes sweetie?"

"Where's Richard? I haven't seen him today. He would usually be screaming at this time"

"I think he went to drink with some of his friends. I don't think he'll be back tonight, maybe tomorrow. Why? I thought you didn't like him" She snickered.

"I don't. I found it weird that he's not here. He rarely leaves the house." I chugged the rest of the wine that was in my cup.

"Well, its good that he's not here. I need too make this place Richard proof, if you know what I mean" I giggled. "It true, almost every week, I have to buying new plates and stuff cause he keep breaking them." She rolled her eyes.

"Why are you even with him?" I asked as I poured another cup. She just shrugged. " I don't even know... At first he was a sweetheart... You weren't here but he gave me the love that I wanted but now he's such an asshole." She took a sip. "Sometimes I think he's using me for money and my body... That motherfucker doesn't even have a job, just takes my money without my permission."

When she said that, my heart broke into pieces. My mom is such a beautiful and kind woman and she deserves a man who adores her for her. She just takes the wrong kind of men.

I put my cup down and hugged her. "Is there anyone else interested in you that you know.. Have the same feelings towards them?" I asked

"Well.. There is this one guy at work. He's the sweetest man you could meet. And loves to take care of others.."

"What's his name?"

"His name is Josiah"

"That's a nice name. How do you know he has feeling for you?" I tilted my head

"Lets just say he confessed his feelings for me one time... Over a dinner he invited me to.." She blushed. I squealed in happiness

"Okay. So dump this asshole and shoot your shot with him. He clearly likes youuu" I teased her and smile widely. She looked at me and raised an eyebrow.

"That sounds like a good idea... But for now, lets just put all this glass stuff away"

"C'mon, are you really gonna act shy for a guy that told you he has feelings for you. I bet you just told him you'll think about it or something" I crossed my arms. She gasped in surprise.

"Actually no. But there's actually no time for that right now. Lets just see what happens with Richard. Now help me put these away before he comes and destroys everything again" We both finished the wine and started cleaning up all the breakable items. We put them in a bag and placed them in the attic where he doesn't have access too.

We replaced everything we took with plastic cups and plates. Now if wants to throw things it will be harder to do so. He'll still make a mess but it'll be way easier to clean and less painful.

As we finished cleaning there was a loud noise outside. We looked each other in confuision

BANG! BANG! BANG!