Ala
Too quickly, the time spent with Ares flew by. We talked all the way through our ice cream. Ares, you are such a sweetheart. He makes me whole, taking away all of my loneliness and feeling unwelcome. I'm happy about it, but it scares me. I'm concerned that if I rely too heavily on his goodness and sweetness in general, losing him or having him change will ruin me completely. And I can't stand by and let myself get any worse. I'm anxious about my new feelings for him. I have to keep a safe distance from him. If not, in just a few meetings he might come to know the real me—the side of me that no one else knows. I must defend myself in order to prevent injury to myself. My train of thought was cut short when I heard my father's voice, which I hate and haven't heard in a while.
"Where are you, bitch? I'm starving," he yelled.
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I did not speak; I simply sat down. I got to work on making him dinner.
My arm, though, drew me back.
Answer me, bitch," he yanked at my hair while saying.
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Yes, that is true.
"Yes, but what?".
I mumbled, "Yes-yes, sir.
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He slapped me hard, said, "Better," and turned away as I dropped to the ground.
As soon as I got up, I gave him something to eat and went inside to my room, where I welcomed the tears and sobbed myself to sleep.
I awoke and started my day, which involved receiving some beatings. went to school as well. After two months, I would most likely be abuse-free.
Hey Ala! Someone touched my shoulder and said, ". I jerked unintentionally. I turned to face Nick and saw a smile on his face. I was looking at him puzzled.
"Ala?" I muttered.
My name is ALa na.
He said, "Ala.
"I am aware of that. I countered, "But Alana is my name.
"I know.
It is a nickname for you. He proudly announced, "I'll call you Ala from now on.
I was astounded.
I questioned, "Why?" in a low voice.
Because you are my friend. He added with a shrug, "Friends can call each other by their nicknames.".
I was speechless, so all I could do was nod and smile. I hadn't had any friends in a long time, so it was a little strange for me.
He said, "You're next.".
What is my turn for?
I wondered.
You can now call me by my nickname.
"Hmmm, let me think. I debated how to address him. , but it came to an abrupt halt when the bell rang.
As soon as you say, I'll wait. After saying "bye, see you around," Nick walked away. And I kept showing up and participating in the class.
As I went to work as a waitress at a diner, my other job, the day flew by. I could walk to Sam's Dine, where I work from Monday through Wednesday. I left my things in the locker room and went outside.
I was greeted by Juliet, a coworker, who said, "Hey, Alana.
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"Hey, Juliet," I greeted her back.
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The numbers on the table for today are 1, 2, 5, and 7.
"Okay, thank you. I said, and I continued working. But when someone walked over, I stopped. When I turned around, I was greeted by green eyes, which I am all too accustomed to seeing.
I was surprised to see them here.
"Hello, beautiful.
He spoke to me while grinning.
Hearing the praise made me flush. I jerked back and looked at him at that point.
Ares, are you following me?
Why are you in this location?
I pondered.
"No, I didn't follow you in the least. I had no idea you were employed here. When the guys saw that I was watching them, they waved their hands and smiled, saying, "I just came here with some of my friends." He then pointed to the table where the guys were watching us.
"All right, well. I said, "I better get going," and I walked over to the orders.
"Alana, it would be great if you could go take care of table 3 for me. Juliet begged, "Please let someone else take care of this table while I go somewhere.". I nodded and moved toward Table 3. At the same table earlier, Ares and his friends had sat. I arrived there and began working.
Greetings from Sam's Dine.
Hello.
I assured them and said, "What can I get for you all?". Then everyone said "hey" and "hello" to me.
Please give me a cheeseburger and some fries.
The man with blonde hair said.
Please have pepperoni on the pizza.
", said the man with the dark brown hair.
I added, "I'll also have a cheeseburger and fries. Nick said with a smile. I nodded and shifted my attention to Ares, who had a peculiar look on his face as he was looking at me.
Sir, and you?" I enquired. He didn't say anything else, just stared at me.
He was startled out of his daydream by the man with the blonde hair's loud throat clearing.
A chocolate milkshake and a chicken and cheese roll are on the menu for me.
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Are you satisfied with that now?
Do you have any more requests?
"No. That'll be all," the blonde man responded.
"Fine.
Before making an excuse and giving the chef the order, I promised to get it for you guys. He started making it as I moved to a different table.
I welcomed them as well.
Teenagers were in the room.
I ask you nicely, "What would you like to order?".
He replied arrogantly, "You," and winked at me.
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My anger and anxiety both grew.
What would you like to eat? I asked after a coughing fit.
I already told you that. While others laughed, the same guy said, "I would like to order and eat you.
My tension increased.
To be honest, we all want you, so yes.
Added another.
Someone else remarked, "Look at that damn ass.
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Then he was struck. I became aware of what I was observing.