Dedicated to Homolahra

Recap:
Beep beep...
My alarm continuously kept ringing I had to shut it off due to the irritating noise it was making. Groaning I got out of my bed and made my way to the bathroom to take a realising shower. I brushed my teeth and went to my standing mirror to check my self I discovered I had dark bags under my sky blue eyes which showed my current state...stress, unloved, neglected...I could keep on going but I need to get ready.

I walked into my closet to look for something nice and casual to wear. I wore a blue polka dot dress and allowed my brown hair and golden highlights hair down. I checked the time and saw it was 6:45 and Dave should be awake by now he doesn't leave for work until 7:30...I pray he doesn't insult me today cause I can't bear his taunts anymore, I will just break down into uncontrollable tears.

I went downstairs and made my way into the kitchen, expecting to meet the dishes of the dinner in the sink, waiting to be raised by the caretaker of the house which was...me.

I got there and saw the kitchen completely empty not even a single cutlery in sight. I was delighted because I thought my husband ate dinner last night and even cared to do the dishes all by himself. I walked into the dining room and my happiness was replaced with hurt and sadness.
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I opened the cover and saw that the food was still there. Dave didn't eat the meal I prepared again. It was completely untouched and cold. I packed them up and put them in the microwave in order to heat them up and eat them later.

I decided to only make his coffee since if I made breakfast he wouldn't even touch it. I made his coffee just in time, I heard footsteps coming down the stairs. I turned and saw Dave walking into the dining room. He sat down and started reading the newspaper.
"Good morning Dave" I greeted, as usual, there was no reply, I sighed and dropped his cup of coffee on the table which was in front of him.
"Here's your coffee, I will be going to my room now have a good day at work" I turned and proceeded to walk upstairs when I heard him say"Where's my breakfast?"

I turned back and walked to him and replied"I didn't make any because you never eat what I cook for you and you keep complaining about my food and I don't want to keep on wasting food"
"What!!!"He shouted and stood up while saying "How dare you!!! What wife doesn't make breakfast for her husband? I give you money, shelter, everything your wretched self could ever ask for you can't give me a child and you have the right to lecture me about wasting food? the food I provide for in the first place?"He spat at.
" D-dave, Please c-alm down, I'm sorry. I will heat up the one from last night's dinner for y-you" I said while stuttering.
"So you expect me to eat leftover foods woman! I see your plan, you are trying to poison me, do you think I wouldn't find out" He said his face clearly showing disgust.
"D-dave I would never....."I tried explaining but I was interrupted by my husband.
"Shut up! you wrench, get the fuck out of my sight" He shouted and poured his coffee all over me.

He pushed me away, grabbed his suit and walked out of the front door. I fell on my knees and wept, I was in pain not from the burn from the coffee but from the ache in my heart that my own husband would ever think I would poison him or even attempt to kill him.

I need to bear him a child as soon as possible and I cannot just sit back and wait for him to make love to me in order for the pill described to me by the gynecologist to work.

I need to look for a fast solution. I need to see my mom and ask for her help even if she might not want to see me. I got up, wiped my tears and went upstairs to take another shower to cleanse my body of the smell of the coffee. I washed my hair, dried it and tied it into a bun.

I changed into another outfit and grabbed my car keys. I locked the front door and got into my car. I drove to my parent's house immediately.

I arrived there, got out of my car and knocked on the door. I heard my mom's voice say"I will be right there".After a minute, she opened the door and her expression hardened"What are you doing here?" She asked while crossing her arm over her chest.

"Good afternoon mom, "I said and made a move to hug her. She raised a finger to stop my motion and said"I asked you a question? answer me, what are you doing here?"
"Mom, can I at least come in first?"She narrowed her eyes at me and walked in.

I followed her into the house and saw my stepdad coming out of the kitchen.

He hurriedly came over and hugged me "oh Harry honey, I have missed you so much".
"I have missed you too, dad," I said and hugged him back.
He pulled away and asked, "why did you take long to visit us?".
"I'm sorry dad I have just been quite busy and...you know I'm not exactly wanted here, so.."
"Nonsense! don't say that I want you here and visit us more often from now on, okay?"
"Ok dad, I will"I replied.
Suddenly, my mom shouted from the living room"Harriet, I haven't got all day say whatever you're here for and get out!".

"Well, seems like your mom is waiting for you, honey. It's not safe to keep her waiting as much as I want to stay and spend time with you, I cant. I need to be somewhere urgently, I'm sorry, Harry" he said sadly.
"It is okay, dad I won't be staying for long anyway".
"Okay honey. I hope I see you soon".
"Don't worry dad I will visit soon, I promise".
"Ok honey I trust you see you later then," he said, kissed my forehead and left.

I went to meet my mom, she was impatiently tapping her foot on the floor.
"Sorry for keeping you waiting, mom".
"Save it why are you here?".
"I need your help, mom".
"And why would I want to help you?".
"Just hear me out, mom" I pleaded.

Harriet's head:
My mom Linda has always been like this to me ever since I was little. While she was in her senior year in high school, she had a one night stand that resulted in pregnancy. Her parents were disappointed and they disowned her. The guy she had the one night stand with, denied knowing her. She had to drop out of school and work very hard to take care of both of us. She had always blamed me for her being unable to fulfil her dreams. When I was 4, she met my stepdad Luke and they got married and had my younger sister, Cassandra. I was very happy to see my mom finally happy, but that didn't make her attitude towards me change. She always favours and chooses my sister over me. My stepdad had always been the one taking care even if he keeps on telling me that my mom still loves me though, I know that is not true.

To be continued.....

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