Complicated

Chapter 4

Shawns POV:

I check my phone while walking to my house. Maggie still didn't answer. What's wrong? I try to call her but she doesn't pick up. Maybe she's sleeping. I text her one last time.

You: Hey Maggie why are you not answering me ? Are you okey ? Maybe we could play hockey tomorrow?

I change into a shirt and sweatpants letting my body drop onto the bed. I put my hands behind my head and start thinking. Maggie is really distant lately but she always says she's fine. I'm going to her house tomorrow if she doesn't reply, I think while falling asleep.

(The next day)
I wake up when someones jumping onto me. I groan and look up to find out who it is. My lovely little sister Aaliyah. "Wake up you big tomato! Breakfast is ready!" She squeals and runs out of my room. "What did you just call me? I shout trying to sound serious but started laughing.

I change my clothes and put a hoodie on, the one Maggie wears sometimes when we do a spontaneous sleepover, I smile to myself. I go into the kitchen and sit on a  high chair at the kitchen counter beside my sister. I check my phone to see that Maggie finally texted me.

Maggie💕: Hey Shawn, I'm so sorry that I didn't come yesterday or that I didn't reply but I had a lot to do and forget. If you still want we could play hockey today?

You: Oh don't worry. And sure I'll pick you up at 3? :) Maggie: Yes she is and sure see you later!❤️ You: See you!💕

Maggies POV:
I wake up to the ringing of my alarm clock, with a huge headache and pain in my stomach. Ugh, I feel like I've been sick for days. I slowly stand up from my warm bed with my hair standing up in all directions.

I walk into the bathroom ad almost get a heart attack while looking into the mirror. I look like a zombie. Dark rings under my eyes, pale skin and blue bruises all over my arms. Oh god, I can't go out like this. I remember that I have to bring Melody to a friend today, so I quickly hop into the shower and smooth my hair with a flat iron, after drying them. I add concealer and mascara. Better, I thought to myself.

After bringing Melody to her friend I walk the little white stone path, which is in our rather big garden, up to the door of our white house. I unlock the  dark brown wooden door and pray that he is not home. I'm living with my little five year old sister Melody, my mom and our stepfather Aron.

My stepfather acts all nice an kind in front of my mom but at home he is a monster. He started to hit us,as you already noticed, when my mom had to go to the hospital because of breast cancer. I don't know if she's getting better... I always protect my little sister from our stepfather, I can't let her get hurt. 

Nobody knows about it, so hopefully my friends never notice my scars. While making breakfast, I suddenly hear my stepfathers voice from the door. Aron goes into the direction of the bedroom but he's not alone. Behind him a woman. Not that tall, blonde short hair, green eyes.

They look happy. I'm so confused. My mom is in the hospital and my stepfather is kissing another woman?! He's cheating on my mom while she's sick?! I can't believe he's doing this shit to her. I thought he loves her... What now ? Should I confront him? Or should I tell mom? I can't do that...she's suffering enough already.

My phone buzzed. As I was about to reply when I heard Aron shouting my name. "In the kitchen !" I answer. "You have to go grocerie shopping and you have to clean the house. I want it to be done till 5 o clock. Someone's coming over later." he says in a strict voice. Without expecting an answer he turns around and leaves the kitchen.

Ugh, did you think about that maybe I have something to do aswell ? I think to myself but I don't say it out loud. I have to do homework and I have to learn for an exam on Wednesday.

Oh crap! I forgot to text Shawn back yesterday and we were supposed to meet. I immediately text him and we decide to play hockey today. Is it really a good idea to play hockey? I can't say no now he would ask why and then I would have to find a good reason. I jus hope he won't notice the bruise and the scars from last week.
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