Chapter two Millie‘ POV This shame!” My best said, forcing glass of whiskey rocks into hand. She was not alone there, you know,” I on her pink couch. Gabrielle could be a successful lawyer, she al place was almost all pink with some glittery and home here. said princess was her absolute dream. Her ly accents. not my style, but I at my family was not so welcoming anymore. My father remarried three years after my mother’s death. was ten at the time. His new wife, Deborah, with daughter, Sandra. I felt for father, and I wished for him to have someone close. from the I knew that Deborah like me much. She always and distant, but my father was smitten with her. often me I should give her know me better, and his but nothing changed. Deborah not accept me. On the other hand, my father fully Sandra and spoiled her on any occasion. When I grew up, I understood that he was buying himself love. He about but he tried to get Sandra’s acceptance, And she knew how to use it to her advantage. I hope his di*k will get rotten and fall off,” Gabrielle yanking me back to reality. She could be a but anger got best out of her I sipped my whiskey, the burning liquid travel slowly my throat. know you stay here as long as you want,” my best continued since was quiet. “Thank you, but do not want to be a burden to you. Besides, I have my I finally replied. you really want to go back there?” Gabrielle offered me a puzzled look. I chuckled, leaning back her comfy sofa. I had to go back there. This place was mine. father it me when I started work in the company. “I have to, even if I do not like the idea,” said, shaking my glass and staring at the twirling liquid. “I would go there, I would set this place on Gabrielle replied concerned expression. “Let’s keep as a plan B,” I looked at my best friend with a small smile. My phone for the second time today. it Mr Pumping Dik?” Gabrielle asked an angry tone. I looked at the and noticed it was my number. Probably, he already knew about my adventure today. Hello?” I answered phone with no emotions. Mille, where are I am so worried you,” My father asked a concerned tone. *I am house,” I would make him calmer. Come home. talk,” Father said, I heard the background. least was not “Okay,” I mumbled and hung up. “It is for family meeting. ” I added, looking at Gabrielle. Do you me to go with She looked at me with hope, but had deny her offer. If Gabrielle had been there with me, the hell would have broken. She was always protective me, and everything about my situation at home. I will be fine. It like my Dad would reassuring smile. console me a little. I be back soon,” I a An hour later. I arrived at my family home, preparing whatever me. My father was waiting for me in room. Deborah was side. I almost hiss3d, she was last person I wanted to after what Sandra and Mark did to me. down, honey. ” Dad as soon as I have kissed his cheeks. chose the furthest and looked at my father with genuine interest. he had chance to say anything, the door and Sandra marched inside together with Mark. smug smile her face. I spared them glance and focused on my father. “I am ears, know you are disappointed with today, but…. My father started speaking, but I interrupted him. Dad, but I doubt you know I feel. Let your speak,” Debora gave me cold stare. It not wished you to out. “You knew?” I gasped, looking my tried to my sight. and I was the only one the dark. that is love. You cannot fight with that,” to reason with me, but I boiling with anger. Again, Sandra won. daughter and Mark will since Sandra pregnant. ” Debora at me with a smirk. A baby? How lasted, do she got pregnant today. I glanced at Mark, but avoided my sight like my father. They will need place to live, and we to give them the in town. Debora and I could not believe my ears. This place is mine!” raised my voice. belongs to father since he is the owner. privileged to live there. stepmother enjoyed this moment. Dad! time, I almost yelled, and gasped. your tone. You are in our house. ” Deborah warned me, but I looked at my father. “It is my father’s house since is an owner,” mimicked her tone. always disrespectful, and my was too soft you. ” Stepmother stood and walked to of the cupboards. She pulled out the envelope and me slowly. Sign this. ” She said in a tone. I looked at the envelope too scared to open it. What was inside? I pulled out a single piece and quickly scanned it. Resignation? What is that?” I in particular. Your gave the company since have provide for their future child. I do not think you feel around them at work. Are firing me?” I disbelief. My father did not look at me, but he nodded. said, grabbing the pen from bag.