Drowning In The Dark Novel – I wish, if please the god is listening to me, I wish to die. Shaira said to the god. Her four brothers hated her because her mother died because she was born. In her 17 years of life she had never had the nerve to enter her eldest brother room. For my freedom. These are my custody annulment papers. Shaira said. You don’t know I would be turning 18 in exactly 9 months from now. So I wanna move out earlier then that. I just want you sign this documents. After signing this. My custody would no longer be yours.” She said with determination. What happened to your neck? Her second older brother put his hands in her hair and put it back to see multiple bruising her neck. “Who did this to you?” Dexton immediately got up from the chair to examine closely.
I wish, if please the god is listening to me, I wish to die.” Shaira said to the god. Sitting at the edge of the room, she sighed looking around the room. Her brothers hated her because her mother died because she was born. Knock knock Her thoughts were interrupted by the knock on the door. It was the daily routine. One of the staff members would knock on the door as a signal to come down for dinner and to relive the live torment her brother gave her every night. They were not abusive. Physically. But their words were enough to make her feel like someone is stabbing her right in her heart again and again. Walking from the large hallway to the stairs she reached the dining area. Her brother’s laughter could be heard from the outside door.
But as soon as she entered the door the laughter died down and everyone avoided her like a plague. Why bother forcing me to come down if you all going to just react like I am invisible. She thought and sighed. They were I mean- her brothers were filthy rich. The Vanedestines. She had four brothers including the eldest- Dexton Vanedestine aka the CEO of the multi-billionaire company and chain of hotels. “Stop clinking the crockery if you don’t want to eat just get out of here.” Her thoughts were cut off by the Maximus. Her hand trembled and she abruptly left the cutlery knife which made it to the tiled floors and produced a loud clank with it. “She can’t even do a single thing right. I think she got bad genes from her father.”
Alkov said looking straight at her. “I am relieved that mom is not here as else she would have seen the constant reminder of her tormenter and look at this wanker relishing and leaching off our hard-earned money, Bloody gold-digging bimbo” Ezra sneered at her. She was fed up and hurt. She pushed the plate harshly and ran upstairs and that’s why she hated dinners. She ran to her room, locked the door and with the thump sat on the bed. Was it my mistake I was born? Was it my mistake that mother died that day? Was it my mistake when that bloody bast-ard raped her? I was not even aware of this thing. I was a baby for God’s sake. “Let’s move out” she mumbled. … Today Dexton was at home. She could take his signature today or she will have to wait for another week as he will go to business trip this night only. “It’s now or never. I want to get out of here as soon as possible.
So, let’s do this.” She thought. She had already covered the bruises on her neck with make up. Just some scratches were visible which has been covered by her long hairs. She opened the door and went to his study. In her 17 years of life she had never had the nerve to enter her eldest brother room. For my freedom. She thought before knocking her eldest brother office. “Come in.” said the cold voice from other side of the door. Shaira peeked her head from the door and saw her two eldest brothers working. “Umm I ha-ve some-” Shaira was rudely interrupted by Alkov. ” Just say what you want to do. We don’t have time for this.” Alkov said rudely. She went near to the desk and gave the documents to Dexton. Dexton eyes furrowed.
He had never had a single complaint letter about her from the school. He was confused. “What is these?” Alkov asked. “Umm these are my custody annulment papers.” Shaira explained. Both brother’s head snapped towards her with their wide eyes. Demanding an explanation. “So maybe you don’t know I would be turning 18 in exactly 9 months from now. So I wanna move out earlier then that.” She explained to them. “I just want you sign this documents. After signing this. My custody would no longer be yours and you would not have to be my guardian anymore.” She said with determination. They had never seen her spoke this much. She was always quiet taking in everything they had said to her. But looking at her both the brothers realised she had changed. She had become more mature. “Where did you get this?” Dexton asked. “That’s not important.” Shaira said abruptly. “What happened to your neck?” “Nothing at all.” Alkov eyes furrowed he went to the other side of table towards Shaira.
Shaira eyes widen when her second older brother put his hands in her hair and put it back to see multiple bruising her neck. “Who did this to you?” Dexton immediately got up from the chair to examine closely. “No-one, you don’t have to worry about me.” Shaira said nervously. “It’s severe, you had to go to doctor for this.” Alkov said in soft voice. “I will, but please Dexton sign this before you go to the trip so I could move out in 3 days.” Shaira said. Her eyes seeping with helplessness. “Ok, I will have to read it first so it would take some time and then I will get back to you.” Dexton said. … Sittingon the bench at the secluded training ground was the best thing she know she could do, and she was quite enjoying it. The view and her favorite sandwiches until her bully decided to show themselves. She swiftly packed her lunchbox again but before she could get out of there Costella yanked her with her hair. “Did I tell you to go, Bi-tch?” Costella sneered at her. Shaira does not reply anything to her.
“Girls, let’s teach her today’s lesson.” Costella smirked and other bitches started throwing punches on her. Today was one he-ll of a day because they bruised her face pretty badly. She covered her face with her hands. Before another punch could land on her she was forcefully yanked in someone chest. The person put his one hand on her head and pushing him in his chest. A gesture which was welcomed by Shaira. She felt protected somehow. “What the hel-l do you think you are doing?” Costella said in her annoying high-pitched voice which made Shaira to flinch in the person chest. “Shut up bi-tch! Your voice makes my headache worse.” The said person snarled. Shaira head snapped towards to the handsome looking guy with the foul mouth. “If you touch her again. I swear I will give you 10 times more bruises she had, does not matter you are girls or not” His jaw clicked with anger.
Every bi- I mean Costella and her friends were terrified. “Now scram.” he sneered at them and every one of them left there like their tail was on fire. Shaira sighed when she saw them leaving. She was so terrified that she did not even remember that she was still in someone arms. “I really don’t mind this position if you ask me but-” he could not even complete the sentence when Shaira moved away from him. Her one eye was already blue but still her face tinted pink making her look like a kicked puppy. Shaira didn’t now what to say as she looked at him. “Sebastian” the guy said. “What?” Shaira said confused. “Sebastian Collins, we have met too many times to remain strangers.” he said while taking her to the bench and looking at her injuries. “We have only met one time but thanks anyways.” she countered earning a laugh from the other person.
“So much of injuries and not even a single tear. My little cub is strong.” Sebestian teased. “Did you just call me a cub?” Shaira said with her eyes narrowed. “Yeah, because you are as brave and as cute as a cub.” Sebestian laughed at her reaction. “You know what you are a –” Shaira said as she could not find the right words for him. “I am, what? Handsome I know that.” Sebestian said his eyes shining with humor. “You are infuriating. Thanks for helping me but I will take care of myself.” Shaira said as she went to the nearby washroom to treat herself leaving him behind. I hate this day. She thought. … Now looking in the mirror she did not even know if she could go to dinner without getting caught or not. As usual, the knock was heard. ” Tell them I am not coming down today!” She said to whoever was on the opposite side of the door.
5 mins later. “Miss, Mr. Alkov wants you at the dining table. He asked me to drag you down if you don’t come.” Vanedestine’s estate bodyguard knocked on the gate again. Why can’t they just leave me alone? She thought. “I will be there. Just give me ten mins!” She sighed and put on makeup to hide the mess on her face which was certainly impossible. But after her work, only a little blue of her eyes and a busted lip are shown which she thought of covering with her hair. “Let’s do this.” she mumbled. Coming into the dining area, she silently went for the farthest chair possible like always. Sge was just going to sit on that chair, her older brother interrupted. “Sit here,” Ezra said with his pointing to the next chair from him. Shaira’s eyes widen.
Why today god? Just why? she whined. “I am quite comfortable here.” Attempting to grab her favorite seat right now “I was not asking Shaira.” Ezra demanded. She just want to punch his face right now. She pulled the chair near them. She went for some salad. As she was just about to eat it. Maximus was going to put bacon on her plate but she abruptly stop his hands catching the attention of every one. Maximus’ eyes furrowed demanding an explanation. “I am severely allergic to any kind of meat.” Shaira countered looking at the piece of bacon. As she said that awkward silence filled the dining table. See that’s why I was not sitting here. I can’t even eat my dinner. She huffed. She huffed In reality, Everyone looked at her again.
She put her head down to avoid any further embarrassment. She was startled when Ezra took her hair strand and tucked them behind her ear and rubbed her cheek getting a big fat layer of concealer on his thumb and a hiss from Shaira. “Dude, what the hec-!” Shaira jerked backward but lost her balance and got unbalanced from the chair but before she could touch the floor. Ezra pulled her up with only one hand. She breathed a sigh of relief before gazing at her brothers but found them looking at her with their jaws clenched.
She abruptly check her hood and gasped when she realized it was gone. “It’s not what you all think.” that’s what her first words were after being caught. Ezra took his handkerchief and dipped it with some water to clear her face first. “What the heck do you think you are doing,” she said. “Can’t you just shut up for a sec?” Ezra chided. After the multiple layers of concealer was removed. Her pale baby skin was clear with a lot of bruises. “I knew it. Bring me the first aid kit and you- shift to the couch first” Ezra said Shaira is wordlessly nodded.