Anna

I lay over the toilet and continue to dry heave. This is the worst punishment I have ever received.

"What have I told you Annabelle? I have warned you over and over again, to come home right after school." Father yells from the other room.

I can hear Jed attempting to calm him down but it's no use. Father's anger has triumphed over everything. I heave once more and lay my head on the cool toilet bowl, hoping my stomach will stop attempting to get rid of the ...