Author's POV
Annabella, Carlos, Logan, James and Kendall all sat on the orange couch lying on top of each other in 2J one Friday night. The five best friends were watching one of their favourite movies SHE'S THE MAN. They were just getting into the movie when they were startled by the sound of a cell phone ringing.
Annabella's POV
The sudden sound made my heart jump. It took me a few seconds to realize that it was my phone that was ringing. I pushed Carlos' heavy legs off my stomach and climbed off Kendall's lap. I excused myself to the kitchen. "Hello?" I answered; not even bothering to check the caller ID. "Where the hell are you?" a gruff voice asked. I knew immediately who it was, the man who I was forced to call dad. I swallowed my fear an answered the question before he got angry. "I-I'm with the guys…its movie night." There was a small pause then i heard a small chuckle. "I don't give a damn that it's movie night" he said mocking me. "I want your ass home now!" he yelled before quickly hanging up. I was scard to go home because i knew exactly what was waiting for me when i got there….another beating. My 'father' was a horrible person. Ever since he killed my mom nine years ago he's beaten me. He would drink non-stop. The only time i can remember him being sober was when i was eight after my mom died and we were in court. He put together some sort of sob story so i wouldn't get taken away.
I decided that if I wanted to get out of his rampage with as little pain as possible i had better leave now. I walked out of the kitchen to be greeted with four very confused faces. Apparently I had been gone longer than I thought.
"Everything alright Anna?" Logan looked at me with a quizzical look.
I wanted nothing more that to shake my head no and break down crying in his arms. I knew I couldn't do that without having the guys asking loads of questions that i wasn't willing to answer.
"Ahh-no I'm fine. My dad just needs my help with something back at home so I'll see you guys later." I said all in one breath. All i wanted was to get home as fast as possible. Before i ran out of the door i turned around "LOVE YOU". All the guys turned and yelled out "LOVE YOU". This was something we always did when we parted ways. It gave me a sense of love. I wasn't getting it at home so i might as well get it from the guys.
I stood outside my apartment terrified of what was awaiting for me inside. I walked into the pitch black apartment. "D-Dad? I'm home." I ventured further into the room when i felt a slap come to my fae. I hadn't even noticed him behind me. "Wha-Oww" i screamed attempting to stifle my screams. Apparently i didn't do a good enough job because he yanked my hair. "Shut up you useless piece of crap!". He pulled my hair harder and i screamed in agony. The next thing i knew i was lying on my back looking at the roof recovering from a swift hard punch to the face. I tried to stay awake as he began kicking me repeatedly but soon it became too much and i fell unconscious.