All Chapters of Stop in the Name of Love: Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

Tonight is the fundraiser, and I've never been more scared in my life. On top of the fact that my dad will beat me to a pulp for being out and not making dinner, Dominic has been acting out at me more and more every day. He doesn't let me get my own food at lunch, he doesn't let his friends talk to me, he doesn't leave me alone with anyone outside of class, and he is always holding onto me in some way and it's usually unwelcome.

Dominic is pissed to high hell. I stayed home yesterday, the pain from the "lesson" my father gave was too much. I didn't go to school or work, but even though I texted him I wasn't well he was still pissed when I wasn't there. He's been giving me terrifying looks all day, and I'm scared for what's waiting for me after school or at lunch.

I've been hiding in my truck for over three hours. Pulling into my driveway I got scared that maybe dad did run out of stuff to drink, which usually is the best time to be away from the house. I'm in the middle of town just driving to avoid going home, but all I can think about is what happened at Dominic's house. Every second I'm not home, is a second I feel more disgusting and need to curl up in bed more, yet every time I try to go home, I get scared and chicken out.

Everything is warm and bright. I don't feel like I can open my eyes it's so bright. Lifting my hands I try to shade myself to see but nothing.I turn quickly at the sound of footsteps, "Hello?" I yell out, "Who's there? I... I can't see!"

It's been almost six months since I was released from the hospital. Dad's been doing better, recovery hasn't been easy but with Jordan and I helping he's avoided drinking, he's even going to meetings in the city. Being sober allowed him to actually attend my graduation in June, something I never thought would happen. The Stom family came too to support me, as did Mr. Marsh and Jordan's parents came for both of us.