When Love Goes Bad by Anonymous

Author:Anonymous
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9780578098494
Publisher: BroadLit

Money Can’t Buy Happiness

SAVAGE THRUSTS

My husband treats me like a whore

I’ll never forget the day I said, “I do.” With my handsome husband by my side, looking like a movie star in his black tux, it was a dream come true.

Funny how dreams can turn into nightmares.

Growing up in a small town in Arkansas, I had dreams of fame and fortune, just like every other little girl—a black stallion of my very own, ice-skating lessons, and glittery costumes, and lots of spending money. The reality was a little farmhouse on the edge of town, and having to be careful with my clothes because two younger sisters had to wear them after me. But one day, I knew I’d have it all.

I was never the prettiest or the most popular, but in high school, I made the cheerleading squad and still remained a straight-A student. Unfortunately, my dreams of going to college were dashed when my guidance counselor explained the harsh realities of life to me. Although our family never seemed to have enough money to make ends meet, it turned out that my parents made too much for me to qualify for scholarships and grants. And with five younger brothers and sisters, there just wasn’t enough money to send me to college.

Oh, I’m not lazy. I shelved my dreams and settled for junior college, working my way through the first two years of my collegiate education. Living at home, I carpooled to school, paying my tuition by waitressing nights and weekends at the family restaurant in town. Working and going to school was tough, but I did it—although I never seemed to have any fun, either.

After scrimping and saving, I transferred in my junior year to the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. I was bursting with pride as my folks drove me to the city. But when we started unpacking the truck, my battered suitcase, worn sheets, blankets, and mismatched dishes couldn’t compete with the brand-new items the other girls owned.

“Make us proud, Kelsey,” Daddy said and hugged me, his eyes brimming with unshed tears.

“I will,” I said, and I meant it.

“You’re the first in our family who’ll graduate from college,” Mama said proudly, and gave my arm a squeeze. She’d wanted to be a teacher, but she ended up working in the local IGA until she met and married Daddy and started her own brood. That wasn’t going to happen to me, though. With a college education, I could move to an even bigger city eventually—maybe Los Angeles, or Chicago. I’d get a well-paying job and have everything I’d ever wanted. And I’d never have to share a bedroom, my clothes, or anything else ever again.

I waved as the red taillights of Daddy’s pickup rounded the corner. Then I was really and truly on my own for the very first time. I was excited, scared, and exhilarated all at once.

Living in a dorm was a lot different than I’d originally imagined. I’d never realized how much I’d actually

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