Birthday Present

"Hurry up, Abigail! We're going to be late. We have reservations."

"I'm coming, Brad."

"Don't make me call you again. Let's go now!"

Abigail hated when he talked to her like a child. Although she was happy that today wasn't a physical day. The bruises on her face from last time had just went away. She didn't want a repeat, so she hurried as fast as she could.

"Finally! I don't know what takes you so long. You're not that pretty. Only pretty girls take a long time in the bathroom. Girls like you should be in and out with plenty of time to spare."

"I'm sorry. You're right."

It was Brad's birthday and they were going out to dinner. She hoped he liked the gift she bought him. Last year he didn't like his gift and she spent a night in the hospital because of it.

"So what did you get me? It better be better than last year."

Abigail nervously reached into her purse and took out an envelope. He snatched it away from her impatiently and opened it. Abigail held her breath.

"Wow! Two tickets to RAW. I guess you think you're going."

"No, only if you want me to. I thought you'd take your brother or one of your friends."

"Why don't you want to go? You got other plans? You can forget that! You're going to the show."

"OK, whatever you want."

She would never admit it but she hoped that Brad would convince himself that he couldn't leave her home alone. She had bought the second ticket with the hope that he would taker her along.