Episode 7

WITH MADISON

"Damned man, who does he think he is?!" I exclaimed angrily as I strode towards the bus to head to school.

I hopped on the bus and made my way there.

Upon arriving, I dashed towards the entrance because I was running a bit late, all because of that insufferable man. I cursed him in my mind. Almost at my classroom, I tried to stop, but couldn't quite manage it and accidentally collided with someone—it was none other than the teacher. He looked at me with a mix of anger and surprise. Once again, my day was off to a terrible start.

TEACHER: "Good afternoon, Miss Madison, what ungodly hour to arrive, especially in such a state," he said sternly, clearly agitated. "I won't say much, only that the principal expects you in his office to discuss your punishment. Such attire and tardiness are not permitted here," he added firmly.

MADISON: "Good morning, professor, please forgive me, I know I'm late, but what do you mean by 'such a state'?" I asked, confused and noticing my classmates snickering.

TEACHER: "Did you not happen to glance in a mirror before coming today, Miss Gonzalez?" he questioned.

MADISON: "No, why? What's wrong with me?" I said, growing concerned, and headed to the restroom.

Once there, I looked in the mirror and saw my hair was a mess, as was my uniform, all because I'd run here so hastily, all because of those damn—ahhh! Now I had to go to the principal's office to face my punishment. Who would've thought I'd get punished just two days after starting at this school—they must think the worst of me, I thought, worried and anxious as I cleaned the library since that was my sanction.

After finishing, I went to class, about an hour late. Upon entering, everyone again laughed quietly and whispered about me. I took my seat, and the lesson began.

Leaving school, I headed home. I was so tired that upon arrival, I immediately went to my room, undressed from my uniform the best I could, slipped into something comfortable, and collapsed into bed to sleep, thankful it was Friday.

THE NEXT DAY...

WITH MADISON

I woke up abruptly, worried I had overslept, but it was only 8:00 AM. I headed to the bathroom since today I had resolved to find a solution to my parents' problems. Although on second thought, I knew I couldn't do much, but I couldn't just sit around either. I left the bathroom, changed, and put on something simple—shoes and tight dresses weren't my style, I preferred casual yet nice clothes.

Ready, I descended the stairs and found my parents talking with the same man they had been speaking to for two days now. But this time, they were signing papers. My father was sobbing and pleading with my mother not to go through with it. Quickly, I rushed down the stairs.

MADISON: "What's happening, Dad?! What are you doing, and why is that man here?!" I exclaimed loudly.

MR. SIMON: "I-I'm sorry, my daughter, there was nothing I could do, we didn't get the money and your mother... your mother forced me to sign," he said between sobs.

MADISON: "Sign what? What the hell are you signing?!" I demanded, frightened and on the verge of tears.

LEANDRO: "Your parents have sold you to me, so now you belong to me," he stated with a half-smile. "They couldn't pay me, and your mother offered me this deal."

MADISON: "WHAT ARE YOU SAYING, YOU DAMNED FOOL!!? NO, THEY CAN'T DO THIS TO ME, I'M THEIR DAUGHTER, MOM, PLEASE DON'T DO THIS TO ME!!" I cried out, tears flowing.

MRS. GEORGINA: "I'm sorry, daughter, but I had to," she said sternly, impassively.

MADISON: "DAD, PLEASE!!!!! DO SOMETHING!!, YOU TOLD ME YOU WOULD FIND A SOLUTION!!"

MR. SIMON: "Forgive me, my daughter, please!! We couldn't get the money," he said, crying and begging me.

MADISON: "NO MATTER WHAT YOU SAY, I WON'T GO WITH THAT WRETCHED MAN!!" I proclaimed and ran to my room, sensing someone chasing after me.

I wanted to shut the door, but I felt someone forcing it open, and it was definitely that man, the one who 'bought' me.

MADISON: "LEAVE ME ALONE, YOU DAMNED FOOL!!" I screamed, trying to close the door, but he was much stronger and forced it open with ease.

LEANDRO: "You're coming with me whether you like it or not, brat," he said, frustrated by my defiance.

MADISON: "NO!!, I WON'T GO WITH YOU!!" I shouted and kicked him in the groin. He fell to the ground but quickly got up and I slammed the door in his face.

LEANDRO: "You damn girl," he exclaimed angrily. "Like it or not, I'll come for you tomorrow, and you won't stand a chance because you belong to me now!" he bellowed so I could hear, and stormed off, slamming the door behind him.

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