hey guys chapter 9 and 10 will both be the Ali thing hope you like it :) xo
chapter 9 - The Ali thing Part 1
Emily's pov
Like planned Ali met me at my place and walked to school with me. We meet Aria and Hanna at the gate and the four of us walked in together. Sure enough heads turned, it felt like all eyes were on us and I didn't like it. I know news travels fast but it was like everyone who wasn't at the party, already knew. Hanna and Aria had pretty much assigned themselves as our personal body guards, and they were actually doing a pretty good job of it. I felt Ali grab my hand as we made it to mine and Aria's locker, and as much as I liked it, I felt like all it was doing was getting more attention. Hanna noticed two guys from the footy team staring at us, and didn't hesitate to put them in their place. "Take a picture it will last longer creeps". The guys both held their hands up in defence and pretty much ran around the corner, I sighed leaning against the locker. Today was going to be a long day. Ali stood in front of me looking at me, "hey it will be okay Em", she says trying to reassure me, I felt her lean in to kiss me, but instead of kissing me on the lips she placed a lingering kiss on my forehead. "I'll see you at lunch", she half smiled as she headed to health with Aria and I headed to sport with Hanna.
When it finally came to lunch I was glad to see Ali. So "how has everyone's day been so far", Hanna asked. "Mine's been great, Aria smiled I saw Noel today, and he smiled at me". Hanna is okay I guess, but I still can't wait to get out of here. Hanna nodded to show she understood what I meant. What about you Ali she questioned, you're being more quiet than usual. "Sorry Hanna I've just got a lot on my mind". What? like last night? Aria and I looked at each other slightly confused. "No not last night, I'm just sick of people staring at me and our Health teacher gave us our test back and I only got a B. My parents will kill me". I placed my hand on her thigh to try and calm her down. "I got detention for being late to second period, but I was only late because I was trying to avoid more questions, And yeah I guess last night didn't help". Aria spoke up, "what happened last night? Did I miss something"? I was so glad Aria asked that so I didn't have to. Ali didn't speak though Hanna did. "No you didn't, don't worry". I removed my hand from Ali's leg and she looked at me. I could tell she felt bad for not telling me what happened but I reassured her on the way to class. The bell went and I followed her. Hey Ali wait up, I smiled when she stopped. whatever it is you're not telling me don't worry about it just tell me when you're ready. She smiled and then pulled me into a random hug. I didn't hesitate to hug her back, I had forgotten what it felt like to hug her Like this and I love it. When she pulled away she mouthed thank you before we headed into class.
Ali's pov
Em walked me home after school, and I was relieved to see nobody was home. "I'll see you tomorrow" Em smiled as she walked away. Yeah I'll text you later. I entered the house placing my stuff down in the kitchen and my papers on the bench. I walked down the hallway to my room and went in there to study. About half an hour later I heard the front door open, thinking it would be mum as dad is never home this early I went into the kitchen, but was surprised to see that it wasn't her it was him. My dad was standing at the bench, and it was only then that I realised what he was reading. I had left my test on the bench and now he new. I braced myself for what was about to happen.
"Right, there you are you piece of shit, I was just about to come and find you". I sighed at the words that came out of his mouth. "What did I tell you last time this happened, you know what the rules are you should have gotten an A". I'm sorry dad I tried, Did I say you could speak"? I swallowed felling myself starting to cry. "I never wanted a daughter Alison, you know this. our family doesn't want you we were all better off before you came along. How hard is it for you to understand? You are to graduate at the top of your class, and then you will come and work for me". My dad walked up towards me and I knew what he was about to do next. He grabbed my wrist and I tried to escape, but his grip was too strong. He threw me into the wall and watched as I hit the floor. Silent tears began to fall down my checks as I felt the sharp pain spread through me. He then didn't even think before kicking me twice in the ribs, and all I could do was duck to protect my head. "I'm going out if you tell your mother or anyone else about this I'll make sure you regret it understand?" I couldn't speak so I just nodded. I lay on the ground watching as he left the kitchen and cringed when I heard the front door slam shut behind him.
I slowly stood up grabbing Em's hoddie off the chair and pulling it over my head before exiting the house through the back door. When I made it outside I realised it was raining, I was still crying and even though I was getting soaked I didn't care. I realised mum must not be coming home tonight on a business trip, so there was no way I was going back there until the morning. I started walking and I had no idea where I was going until I was standing outside Emily's house. I should have gone to Hanna's house like I normally do, but the only person I wanted to see right now was Emily. I pressed the door bell and waited outside. When the door opened I was relieved to see Em standing there. When we made eye contact her face immediately filled with concern. I felt her pull me inside and as soon as she did she wrapped her arms around me. In that moment I was so glad that she just held me and let me continue to cry for a few minutes, until I managed to control myself enough to look at her. when I did she grabbed my hand and led me to her room to sit on her bed.
"Ali what happen? talk to me". It was then that I realised that I had to give her something. Em I can't talk about it ok, home's just not exactly the best place for me right now I'm sorry I didn't call, my parents took my phone and I didn't know where else to go. I felt her bring me into a hug again rubbing circles on my back to calm me down. "Hey, its ok you can stay here I'm not going anywhere". I smiled thanks Em. Emily handed me a spare change of clothes and I changed before climbing into her bed next to her. Em? Yeah Ali? Will you hold me? I feel better when I'm in your arms. She smiled pulling me closer, "of course I will come here, she opened her arm and I crawled as close as I could get to her breathing in her sent. You look exhausted get some sleep ok I'll be right here when you wake up". I smiled placing a soft kiss to her lips, you are the best did you know that? Em laughed, "No that's you babe, but thanks". I sighed finally resting my head in her neck and closing my eyes. As much as I couldn't get the picture of what had just happened tonight out of my head It didn't scare me as much because I was with Emily, and Right now with her I feel safe.
