I'm Taking Back the Life You Stole

Flicking her blonde hair over her shoulder from where it had fallen in her face, Miki Valentine felt tears well up in the corners of her eyes and quickly wiped them away. Being hit was something she had gotten used to and she had learned the hard way that tears brought her no sympathy and did nothing to help the situation. "I thought I told you to have everything packed for us already! We're leaving in two hours," groaned her fiance, Bert. Miki sniffed and wiped her eyes, wanting to get rid of the sign of tears. "Baby, I got our bags together but I wasn't sure what you wanted to wear on the trip...". Bert rolled his eyes, "They're just fucking clothes. God, you're such a woman. I'll do the shit myself." Pushing her out of the way, he grabbed his suitcase and started shoving clothes inside of it. "Maybe I should just fucking leave you here."


Miki watched him cautiously from her place on the floor and drew her knees up to her chest. "Please don't leave me here Bert. I hate being alone..."Fights were something she was always expecting so why was she always screwing up and causing them? Bert's voice shook her from her thoughts, "Are you done having a pity party yet? Get off of the floor and come over here," he sighed. Trying to remain obedient and not cause any more conflict, she stood up slowly and walked over to him. He set the suitcase down and wrapped his arms around her waist, drawing her close. "Miki baby, why do you always have to make me angry? You know I don't like hurting you." He pressed his cheek against the side of her neck and inhaled, "but you know I love you so much. You're my girl." Miki smiled and leaned into him, "I love you too baby. I'm sorry I mess everything up." Bert took a step back and kissed her forehead. "Just try harder next time, alright? Now be a good girl and get cleaned up. I don't want anyone to see you looking like shit." He dropped his arms and picked up their bags, "I'm gonna go load this in the car. Be ready when I come back." She nodded and he walked out of their shared bedroom.



Miki hurried to the bathroom and started washing her face, taking care when she got to the left side of her face. Her cheek was already beginning to bruise from where Bert had struck her earlier. Trying not to cry, she put foundation over her bruised and swollen cheek and applied a little bit of eyeliner and mascara to her wide, red eyes. He liked when she wore makeup and pleasing him had become her number one priority. She was pulling a t-shirt and a pair of jean shorts when she heard the door open and he came strolling in to their bedroom. "See? You're so much prettier when you're not a sloppy mess on the floor babe," he said as he watched her slip sandals on her feet. "Are you ready to go now?" Miki nodded and grabbed a small bag from the bed. "Yeah! I'm ready to see New York City," she said, excited. Bert nodded, "Yeah well it's not all that great. Let's get out of here," he said and grabbed her hand, pulling her out of their Salt Lake City apartment and to a taxi below.


The drive to the airport was quiet and uneventful mostly because Bert seemed on edge and Miki was too wary to push him any farther. The car pulled up to the entrance and Miki heard a squeal. "Miki!" her best friend Sami shouted from across the road. Miki grinned and got out of the car and ran to greet her friend. "Aren't you just so excited!?" Sami exclaimed and pushed her long black hair from her shoulders. For the past five years, Sami had been Miki's lifeline- they were inseparable and Miki was beyond thankful that Bert agreed to let her join them for the trip. Miki nodded and hugged her friend tightly, "I'm happy to get away for a bit and have a good time." She said. Sami pulled back and frowned, "He hit you again, didn't he?" She reached out and touched Miki's cheek tenderly. Miki flushed and turned her face. "I don't want to talk about it." Sami sighed and took her hand. "Well the guys are inside so let's get going."

Notes

Alright so, I had the idea for this story about a year ago, typed up a character and plot outline, the works. I abandoned it, unfortunately, but just came across the idea again a couple days ago and I've decided to try and write it out. I would really, really appreciate any constructive criticism or comments you have! I know it's a pretty short chapter, but I kind of wanted to just get an idea of how it would play out. Thank you for reading!