Chapter 7
Spring Break – Day 1
The day I came home from Jeff's, Maxwell beat me like no other. I guess my stuttering gave away the fact that I told them. My beating caused me to sport a black eye and multiple bruises on my arms for a few days at school. The bruises on my arms I could hide, but not my black eye. Only Azimio, Jeff, Cassandra, and Nick knew where my black eye came from, but the others, I lied to them, saying that I was playing tennis, and the ball hit my eye.
Spring Break finally came around, but Seb and I are staying home while Maxwell, Cassandra, and my mother are going to Paris. They are leaving tonight, but what Maxwell didn't know was I had a plan to transfer all of my trust funds to my name. Then, I am going to pack up all of my belongings and move them to my future home. That's right! Virginia and George were able to buy my and Seb's homes last week. Jeff gave me my key, which I hid in my car's glove box, at Lima Bean a few days ago. I inwardly smirked at my plan as Maxwell called my name.
Walking to the living room, I found Sebastian in the room with his head bowed. I stood next to him in the same position as him. We weren't allowed to look at him unless he told us to.
"You called us, Father?" Seb asked because I didn't dare since my beating.
"Yes, I did. While we are away, you two will clean this house top to bottom, mow the lawn, clean the pool, and do the dishes. The cleaning people, chefs, and maid service have this week off. If I find one thing not done to my liking, there will be consequences. Is that understood?" Maxwell demanded. Not gonna happen. I thought to myself.
"Yes, sir." we answered in unison.
"Good." Maxwell said, and he spit on the ground next to me. "Clean that up after I leave. Cassie, Katherine, let's go!" he called them down.
"I'm right here, Daddy!" Cassandra answered after she descended the stairs. Her travel suitcase was in her hands. "Poor Violet and poor Sebby." she taunted as she joined Maxwell's side. "Look at you both. Heads bowed like a submissive dog. How pathetic." Cassandra grabs my hair and pulls my head up. I didn't give her the satisfaction of my pain. "I thought you were better than that, Violet, but I guess I was wrong." She pushed me to the ground as she and Maxwell left the front door.
Mother came down after I stood back up with Sebastian's help. "Oh, Violet and Sebastian, I am so sorry."
"Why are you apologizing, Mother? You did nothing wrong." I asked her.
"I'm tired of how Maxwell and Cassandra are treating you two." She gave me a hug. After she let go, she grabbed my hand and put something in it. A key. "Maxwell locked our door, but here is a key to our room and our safe. Be discreet about it, Violet. Make it look like you weren't in there. Both of your trust funds were transferred to your name. I did it yesterday after Maxwell went to work. I love you both. Have a safe week." Mother hugged Sebastian and left the front door.
"Ow, my head! Stupid bitch!" I complained as I rubbed my head. "I'm just glad Maxwell didn't spit on me." Seb knew I referred Father by his first name when he wasn't around.
"So, now what?" Seb asked as he sat on the sofa, careful to avoid the spit. "I mean, I have the key to my house, and you have your key to your house as well."
"Well, Mother gave me the key to her room, so let's check to see if the car is gone first, then we go claim what is ours." I told him before I checked outside. No car of his in sight. "All clear. Let's go."
Seb and I rushed to claim what was ours. While searching, I found a picture of the whole family when we were a happy family. At first, I felt sad that we fell apart and divided to separate sides, but then the anger kicked in because of Maxwell tearing us up. Putting the picture up, I grabbed what was mine before I put the safe back where it was. After making sure that everything was in place, I left the room.
"Alright, now that's done, what's next?" Seb asked me.
"Have you packed your belongings?" I asked him, and he nodded. "Then, our next step will be taking place tomorrow. Tomorrow is move-in day. For now, let's get to bed. It's nine-thirty, so we need our energy for tomorrow." I gave him a hug as I said, "We are nearing freedom each step we take. One day, we will reach freedom for good."
I let him go as I said goodnight and headed to my room. Looking around my room, I thought to myself, Good riddance. And with that, I fell asleep.
*Glee!*
A.N. – Hello, darling Readers! For the next seven chapters, I will be going day-by-day for Spring Break. If you have any suggestions, please PM me! I'm always open to suggestions! Please R&R!
