Chap. 1 David

I wake up late and I know if I don't know finish the dishes I am going to have serious punishments. She catches my hands out of the water and Smacks me, Making me fall to the floor. As she screams i just stair, acting like i can about what she's talking about. I am late to school mom drops me off, with no breakfast. I go into school knowing I'm going to have to deal with getting in trouble. The school nurse cheeks me for me cuts and bruises and sends me off to class. Later I'm called back down to the office. Teachers and other staff members including a cop, stand around. I am afraid to answer any question. I just want to run away. I know if i answer questions, mom will find out, and my punishment will be unbearable.I finally decide to answer questions, the cop tells me my life is going to be better. He calls mom and says I won't be home and i feel safe already.