Flashbacks

“No one will believe you. We all know you asked for this. If you walk out with such slutty clothes, what do you think men will think? Such a shame they’ll never get to touch you like how I do. You belong to me. Don’t you ever forget that.”

“Elle?” I heard a voice say. My heart stops. It’s him. He came to get me again. This time, I wouldn’t be able to run. I couldn’t move my legs. Why won’t my legs move? I need help. Why isn’t anyone helping me?

I drop onto the floor and begin crawling away. I couldn’t breathe. He grabbed me, though, and pulled me close to him.

“It’s okay, it’s okay. I’m here now,” he softly whispered, touching my hair.

“Please,” I begged. “Please don’t hurt me. I’m sorry.”

“I won’t hurt you. You’ll be okay,” he said.

I couldn’t look away from his eyes. He looked so different. He looked happy now that he finally found me - I can’t do this. I have to get away.

“Calm down,” he said as I began moving a bit. “You’re safe here. I’m not going to hurt you.”

I didn’t believe a word he said. When I finally built up the courage, I punched him straight in the face. He quickly held his nose as blood began leaking out.

“Noah, go after her,” he said. “She’s gonna get hurt.”

My heart fell to the ground. This whole time, he was playing me. I thought he cared, but he didn’t. He never did. He was just acting to try and get me close to him. I hate him. I hate everyone.

they should be safe. But what about Celeste? I have to call the police when I get somewhere safe. I can’t do anything while I’m

door when I felt someone grab me. I screamed, yelled, and kicked. I fought

bring me

worry, Elle. You’re

he caused me. He raped me, Noah. Please,” I begged over and over again. At this point, I was crying

laid me on the bed. He looked conflicted. And he should be. He betrayed me. The door opened and my dad walked into the room. Is he working

eyes. He

you possibly work with him knowing what he

talking about? You’re safe, don’t

let me. They just stood there and wouldn’t let me leave

I let my guard down and that was my mistake. I shouldn’t have done that. Why did I believe

them everything. I’ll fight. I already lost everything - I didn’t get to have a good childhood or anything because

going to get a taste of their own medicine. I’ll show them who’s boss, but I have to figure out a way to get out of this dark place.

“Miss me?”

me. Keep walking, I

scared? I know you

I don’t. Leave me alone.” Keep walking, keep

do. I miss hearing your

not let you control me