Chapter eight,

daddy dearest is a liar

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RUBBING HER OWN ARM, she had instantly noticed that the area was beginning to get red, perhaps she was already used to this — All of the bruises, all of her wincing it vanished, she became accustomed to the abuse.

  She has endured different outcomes of abuse beginning from her household, and following her all the way to New York, it had completely devastated her. Perhaps, also neglect. Though, she was still very much confused about her own trauma.

   Tapping her own finger onto the table, and anxiously biting her bottom lip, a elbow hitting her by her right side, Naomi glaring her eyes at what Quinn had done, "Stop that stupid shit, Naomi —" Quinn had practically hissed, glaring back at her sister, "You're getting to attached to someone who's going to end up dead." She had snapped.

   Naomi had gritted her teeth, "Don't you ever think about touching him, Quinn. You fucking leave him out of this, you dumb bitch!" She had clenched her fists, glaring at her sister with her jaw simply clenching, she attempted to control her own breathing.

   Quinn was complete amused, "So, you do have this anger in you. . ." She had given her a pity look, though a smirk had began to display on her lips, clicking her tongue on her teeth, "You reek of complete disaster, perhaps that's what happens to bitches who are liars, and accusing innocent people." She had hummed, a laugh escaping her lips.

   Naomi shakily speaking, "I'm not a fucking liar, Quinn. How many times do I have to tell you that our brother —" She placed her hand on her now warm cheek after receiving a harsh slap from her sister, a sudden rush of anger cruised Naomi's body, and harshly shoving her sister few steps away from her, "The fuck is your problem, Quinn!" She sneered, her jaw had clenched.

   Quinn who walked towards her sister, fists clenching, she was furious. So, tired of Naomi and her made up stories — Both, who were just shoving each-other for several minutes, that it hadn't been until Naomi managed to slap her sister, clenching her jaw. Except, before it can escalate farther, the two were pulled apart from each other.

   Bailey speaking, "What is wrong with you girls?" He held Quinn back who spat blood out of her mouth, eyes glaring at her sister.

   Naomi elbowed Ethan, "Don't fucking touch me, don't you ever fucking touch me." She had spat at him, she fucking loathed being touched, especially when it's unexpected.

   Quinn who barked back, "Oh, but your boy toy can? Aren't sexual assault survivors afraid to be touched? but, yet you're all over him, it seems we've got a liar here." She had mocked her sister.

   Naomi felt her eyes getting glossy, "Fuck you." Harshly spat despite her voice that had cracked.

   A figure appeared beside her, "Fuck her."

   Bailey who had simply ignored the entire conversation, he was already tired of Naomi and her bullshit, "We're going to attack the Carpenters today, all are going to be together, and spending the night at the apartment. . ." A devious smile had appeared on his face, "Well, Ethan is attacking tonight." He had clasped his together.

   Naomi was flabbergasted, she couldn't understand how her father and sibling enjoy this shit, she was terrified — Terrified of all of the outcomes.

   Quinn who grinned excitedly, "What do we do?" She couldn't wait to avenge her brothers death.

   Bailey who grinned, "You're going to fake your death, and your sister alongside me will play the grieving family," He had chuckled in excitement, and pouring himself some alcohol that was on the table.

   Naomi shook her head, "No."

   She was finally standing up for herself, she was so tired of people choosing for her, she was constantly swallowing everything she attempts to ramble, mostly swallows down her thoughts as she fears the unexpected.

   Bailey had clenched his own jaw, "What'd you say?" He slammed his empty cup back onto the table, and began to approach his daughter who gulped in fear.

   Regret began to appear in her face. She should've remained silent like a lamb, speaking only makes the situations worst for her.

   The figure appearing, again, "Don't show fear, Naomi. Don't show your fear, and keep your stance." Roman simply tried to appear nonchalant, he didn't want the girl to panic or back down, she was finally speaking for herself in the months that he's known her.

   Bailey gently pushed her hair behind her ear, slowly then gripped on her shoulders, all while she wasn't attempting to show fear, though all of the kids were simply surprised on what he said to her, "Thats fine. You don't want to be a part of this then you can leave, I shouldn't of pressured you into doing this, Naomi." He had pressed a kiss on her forehead.

   Naomi felt her heart thump rapidly.

   Ethan and Quinn, "What!?"

   Naomi felt relief, a smile appearing on her face, "Really?" She retorted.

   Roman had noticed the man's expression, as his eyes told a different story, he attempted to alert Naomi, "Don't you be falling for his lies, Naomi. It's a trick, you have to continue the game —" A simple side eye from her had made him remain silent.

   He knew something was up.

   Bailey hummed, "Mhm. So, we'll leave you out of this mess, and tell them that you had no part in this." He smiled down sweetly at her, though she didn't even realize that her father was, again manipulating her.

   She was so easy to manipulate, especially with the vulnerable state that she's always been in. It was somehow quite easy for them three to manipulate her.

   Naomi swallowed her saliva, "So, I can leave?" She fidgeted with her fingers, as she can call her boyfriend, so they can go on their coffee date.

   Bailey simply nodded his own head, "Yeah, see you later, kid." He hummed at her, all while she had hugged him, and had quickly ran off from the area, the door slamming shut, it had remained silent for certain minutes.

   Bailey clenched his own jaw, "Who else is your sister close with. . ." He had gritted his teeth, glancing at his two kids who were both about to mumble out someone that he already knew, "Not, Chad. He's not until the very end, so both of you speak!?" He deadpanned.

   Ethan stumbling with his words, "Anika Kayoko? Uh, she introduced the girl to Chad's twin sister in hopes for the girl to like her." He shrugged his shoulders.

   Quinn who rolled her eyes, "Mindy doesn't even like Naomi, though she's always desperate for validation." She practically scoffed.

   Bailey who grinned, "You're going to kill Anika Kayoko. . ." He had felt a devilish grin appearing on his face, "That'll teach your sister a fucking lesson, that she can't leave this until we are done avenging his death." He sneered.

   "Fuck yeah," the two siblings had grinned before Quinn ended the statement, and spoken bitterly, "That'll teach her a lesson."

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𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐞, hope you liked
chapter eight.

I love and hate this chapter.

Naomi taking baby steps
on defending herself — So,
excited on what she's going
to pull soon.🫦🫦