Laying there in that bed tears coming down my face from the hurt and betrayal I had to go through that night. Two weeks in here and I had enough. Looking at these plain walls hearing them go back and forth arguing is driving me crazy. Even though I hate them both I still don't like hearing them argue. I think to myself tonight has to be the night I leave this house forever. 

So I decided to make a plan when they go to sleep I'd creep downstairs but quietly because I didn't want the squeaky steps to make noise I'd run out the door and straight for the woods. Momma once took me to this store not too far. There was an alleyway right next to it I would hide there until daylight and go to the store and buy a ticket with the money I saved I found laying around the house so by that time I'd be gone before they notice. 

I waited till they went to sleep but my plan was ruined that man had told momma to sleep on the couch downstairs for talking back so tomorrow had to be the night. I stayed up most of the night thinking. If my plan does work will they be sad I asked myself? 

Even though momma didn't stick up for me and let that man hit me multiple times before, I still loved her. It was hard for me to admit that but it was the truth and if the places were reversed I would be devastated. With that thought, I dozed off into a deep sleep.