In the middle of the night a young girl was sneaking out of her bedroom window. All she wanted was some peace and time alone because she had such an ache in her head from the fighting and arguing. It was daily. She would get her self up in the mornings and get ready for school, but she would hear the fighting and arguing as soon as she walked out of her room. It was peaceful outside under the trees. She could be alone and imagine what life could really be like. Tessa had spent so many nights laying out under the pecan tree. The soft wind would blow and relax her in many ways. Although her parents did not know where she would sneak off in the middle of the night, she knew it would not be long before they found her.

　　She could not understand how two people could be married and hate each other so much. Tessa vowed that she would never have a marriage like this. She decided to listen to some music with her headphones in. Tessa soon fell asleep due to the serene atmosphere. It was not long before she woke up in excruciating pain as she was being dragged by the hair of her head into her bedroom. The tall bruit of a man would kick her and curse at her every step he took. She knew that she was hated by her parents and was told continuously that she was a mistake, that she should have been a boy. I will be eighteen in one month. She would graduate in less than two weeks. She finished her senior project a week ago and basically all we are doing is chitchatting and preparing for graduation.

　　I have been working part time jobs, baby sitting for our neighbors since I was twelve. Other than necessities I have save every penny I have made. I was unable to go to college because my parents refused to pay, but I will not let them bring me down I have had a plan for years, and patiently waiting for the day I escape.

　　The pain so so awful. My father kicked me so much I can hardly breathe. Yell and screaming that I was waiting on some damn boy. Please let me have the strength to endure just a few weeks.

　　I woke up early as usual.it was Monday morning I have to make it to the post office to mail the required documents for my new job I will begin in three weeks as soon as I leave all this hell behind me.

　　I have been searching the internet look for entry level positions in a college town. I intend to continue to save money for tuition while working. I have a partial scholarship, my parents know nothing about. With the money I have saved over the years and working I will be able to maintain my tuition. I have never worked in a large company before, but I know I can do it because I have excellent tying skills and the part time jobs have given me the experience. I met the director of human resource with a web interview last month. Her name is Kim. She has really been encouraging. I am so excited to begin a new life.

　　I walk through the hallway to my locker, and I see all the senior standing to one side gossiping with each other which they do regularly. I have always been to myself. Other than my best friend Sam who is always been right beside me and helping me every step of the way. I am going to miss Sam when I leave, but he understands it’s something I have to do. hey Sam! Hey Tess! Have another bad night. I see the bruises on your arm ! was it bad? No it still hurts and I still have a headache but I know it will be better in no time. I’m so sorry Tess I wish I could’ve taken you out of this years ago. I don’t understand how parents can treat their child like this. It’s OK Sam I’m looking forward to a better life, and I will never treat my child the way I’ve been treated. We will just count the days down , but you have to promise me you will come visit. I cannot imagine never seeing you again. That will never happen . Sam expressed.

　　That night we all went to the beach to hang out. I loved to sit and watch the waves roll in and hit me. It get like all my troubles went away as the tide would move back. It was getting late and I knew I had to get home because if not I would be beaten. When I was walking up to the door my dad was standing on the porch. I didn’t say anything as I went to walk on. I had an enjoyable night with my peers and ready to put it all behind. It was the last day that f school and graduation was soon. As I walked past my dad, I felt him grab my wrist. Tessa Blanco I will kill you if you ever stay out at night being a slut with those boys. I had enough I turned and looked him in his eyes. You have always called me a slut but I am still a virgin. I have never even kissed a boy so how a I a slut. I will not follow in your footsteps dad now leave me alone I jerked my hand from his and turned to go inside. He suddenly grabbed my hair and pulled back. I fell hitting my head on the concrete he began kicking me and banging my head. I felt the blood as it flies we’d onto my face. The weakness rapidly fell through my body I could not move. I suddenly heard a familiar voice. YOU BASTARD GET AWAY!!! I closed my eyes and heard no more.