CHAPTER FORTY-FIVE
“It started the day I was turning fifteen. It was my birthday party and everybody else was having a good time except for me. I remember my eyes being trained on the door the entire time. I kept hoping that my real dad would show up and the stupid thing was I had no clue who my dad was or how he even looked like. When no one was paying attention, I sneaked out and decided to take a walk to clear my head. I wish I never stepped out that night. I heard the screams first and at first I was conflicted about whether I should run away or run towards the source of the screams. Something compelled me to pick the second option and soon enough I was running towards the alley. By the time I reached there the girl was passed out and there were three men hovering over her with a kni
