As soon as Mrs. Mustapha started reciting the speech I dozed off.

I went home after the gathering and I saw my stepfather sitting on the couch in the living room as soon as he saw me he stood up and I saw scissors in his hand.

"I told you to be back home in five minutes but did you come back?" He said slowly as he walked towards me, I tried backing away as he stalked towards me.

"Where are you moving to? Come closer, come to me right now!" He yelled and I quickly moved closer to him, now we are only a foot apart.

He used the...