"It hurts"

".... What do I do to deserve this...."

As Citrus stare into the wall with dead eyes. His body full of bruises with blood coming from his head due to his father beating with golf club. He was laying down on the floor where the "punishment" happened. He closes his eyes while the tears flowing he took a deep breath although as he inhale his breath is shaking. He opens his eyes. The feeling that is very familiar came rushing in . That is.....HATRED

After school....

Leon who is reading the newspaper while sitting on the couch heard the door knobs twisted.

Citrus walked through the door with new bruises when the old bruises from both his father.

Leon noticed the new bruises on Citrus's face...frowned

"Are you fighting again?"

"I told you to not tarnish my reputation"

Citrus is silent.

Leon left eye twitched.

"Bring me the golf club"

Said Leon with a cold tone

Citrus head towards the corner of the house and took the golf club from its place and handed the golf club to Leon

"Kneel"

Said Leon

He hit Citrus with the golf club. Every hit was violent and ruthless

And again the cycle repeated again and again. It became Citrus routine to get hit whether it's at home or school

Citrus is on the way back from school

Citrus is walking. But something doesn't feel right. He started to have thoughts in his mind.

"Maybe if I don't go home and live on my own.."

"Life will get better"

While he lost in thoughts He keep walking and walking without any direction in mind. Until he reached a worn down convenience store in an isolated area.

"It's already night" said Citrus

He head towards the back alley with dim light along the alley. He found a bench and sit in a crouched position while hugging his knees.He close his eyes.For the first time he feel peace.

Suddenly there's a cat's meow

"Meow~"

Citrus slowly open his eyes. He saw an unusual blackcat .

It was small like a kitten but there's seem to be a little horn on his forehead. It's fur look like it has a hair.

"Meow~" the cat approaches Citrus and jump and sit on the bench next to Citrus

"What a weird looking cat"

"You are the same as me"Citrus stare at the cat

For a long time. After a while...

"Would you like to make a deal?" The cat smirked

Citrus eyes widened

~To Be Continued.....~