Chapter 2: A Test Kit
{Elira}
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I stayed there, bent and broken beside a pile of what had once been food.
Tears streamed down my face, mixing with snot, spit, pain and shame.
I wanted to disappear for a very long time, or maybe just close my eyes in death and finally reunite with my beloved parents.
I missed them... so much.
I wrapped my arms around my body, suddenly feeling chills travel through my nerves. It was a painful reminder that I was all alone in this world.
No one would save me.
After I had packed and disposed of my vomit, I returned to my room to bathe and freshen up.
My tears didn’t stop as my toothbrush moved up and down my teeth with extra pressure until my gums bled, then I knew my mouth was clean enough.
As soon as I finished putting on my dress, I left to do another set of Regina’s laundry. It was my sole duty to wash her dirty clothes and undies every morning of my life.