You couldn't tell if the car ride was exciting or worrying. You constantly wondered why you were going back. Does she want me now?? I was good? She must think I behaved while I was gone. SHE WANTS ME!!?!?!?!?!

You were so caught up in your thoughts that the 2-hour drive meshed together. Sara's chatter drew you out of your haze.

"We're here, kiddo. Aren't you excited!!" She asked.

You turned to her blankly.

"Alright, up and out. Your momma is waiting for ya." She cheered.

You silently puffed and exited the car. Sarah rang the doorbell as you trotted up behind her.

"Hello. Oh, (Y/n)!!" Your mom greeted excitedly and ran to hug you"

You lurched back.

"Oh, dear. Sorry to startle you." she apologized giving you a strained smile.

She wants you to play it out (Y/n).

"She was so excited on the way here that she didn't say a word," Sarah said.

You put on a fake smile as you stood.

"I missed you so much," You said as you hugged your mother.

"I did to baby, I did too."

"I love reuniting families. That's why I made it my job. I'll leave you on your own now. You're a wonderful kid. Bye now." Sarah gushed as she got in her car and peeled out of the driveway

"Get in here." Your mom growled.

She gripped your arm and pushed you inside; throwing you on the ground with the force.

"Don't think for a second that anything has changed. Put your sh!t in your room and get to work. The house is accumulating dust." She demanded.

"Yes ma'am," you replied as you stood and gathered anything that fell out of your backpack.

"NOW!" she yelled and kicked your side.

You ran to the basement and placed your bag in the corner by your mattress. You stalled for a moment, thinking about the past 2 weeks and how you came right back to what you left.

"(Y/N)????!!" your mother called.

And just like that, you pushed the thoughts aside and let the emptiness consume you.

You were home.

You made your first trip to the kitchen to clean out the cabinets and do the dishes. (that had clearly stacked up since you left)

You made an internal list of chores you had to do after the dishes and made sure to run over it multiple times.

"I'm leaving. Stay here. I swear to god that if you leave you will get the beating of a lifetime do you understand me?" she said.

"Yes ma'am" you responded.

"Good. I want the house spotless when I get back," she said as the door slammed behind her.

After the dishes, you cleaned the rooms then the floors. You double-checked the house afterward. Finally, you were able to retreat to your room. And that's when you noticed that you had no blanket. 

A/n hey guys. Happy new year everyone. I hope you had happy holidays and enjoy the chapter.  And I hope you continue to have a wonderful year.