I went to our room and grit my teeth in anger. I took a deep breath and fell on the bed and drifted to sleep but before I could feel the reprieve from this tormenting reality, I heard the creaking sound of the door being opened and then closed. My heart skipped a beat as I remained still, in this month, none of my emotions lowered but now I can hide them.

Even when my body was consumed with dread or repulsion, I remained still and cold. I was waiting for him to do anything but instead, I heard his voice,

"Since you have learned how to talk back, I...